Electric scooters are becoming more popular in India as they provide a clean, green and cost-effective alternative to conventional petrol scooters. There are many electric scooters available in the market catering to different needs and budgets. Here are some of the best electric scooters in India,
1. Hero Electric Optima CX
The Hero Electric Optima CX is equipped with features including an anti-theft alarm, a USB port, a remote lock, a portable battery, cruise control, reverse mode, walk assist, telescopic suspension, an LED headlight and a digital instrument panel. There are two battery variants available for the Hero Electric Optima CX: single-battery and dual-battery. Both the batteries are removable and can be used separately.
Powered by a 550W BLDC motor and 1.536 KWh (51.2V/30Ah) lithium-ion battery pack with a maximum output of 1200W, the Hero Electric Optima CX single battery electric scooter can travel up to 15 miles on a single charge. Hero Electric Optima CX has a top speed of 45 kmph in both the configurations. Hero Electric says that the single-battery variant of the Optima has an operating range of 82 km, while the twin-battery variant has an operating range of 140 km. Three years of battery and scooter coverage is included with both the variants of the Hero Electric Optima CX
2. Hero Electric LP
Hero Electric Photon LP has a top speed of 45 kmph and is powered by a 1.872kWh (72V / 26Ah) lithium-ion battery pack. According to Hero Electric, the Photon has a charge range of 108 km. The battery has to be charged for about 5 hours.
Features on the (Hero Electric Photon LP) include an anti-theft alarm, a USB port, a remote lock, a portable battery, cruise control, reverse mode, walk assist, telescoping suspension, LED headlights, combi brakes and a digital instrument cluster
The Hero Electric Photon LP is being offered with a 3-year warranty on both the scooter and the battery. It comes with regenerative braking system and this electric scooter can be cost effective and best option for long distance as well as city and market, public transport. The ex-showroom price of Hero Electric Photon LP has been retained at Rs 86,391 (Electric Scooter Price in India 2023)
3. Simple One Electric scooter
The Simple One electric scooter from Simple Energy is the next best electric scooter in India in 2023. It has a 4.8kWh lithium-ion battery and an 8.5KW motor. With the battery pack installed, your range increases to 236 km per charge. In addition, it also offers a 1.6kWh expandable battery option, taking its total battery capacity to 6.4kWh. According to the manufacturer, the scooter's 6.4kWh battery can provide a range of over 300 kilometers per charge.
This high-end electric scooter also includes fast charging option and can be fully charged in 1 hour 5 minutes. The scooter has a top speed of 105 kmph, and can accelerate from 0 to 40 kmph in 2.95 seconds. This electric scooter uses an MNC (Lithium-Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt-Oxide) type battery and is equipped with all the cutting edge and clever features. If we consider the range of 300 km and smart features, Simple One Electric Scooter can prove to be the best electric scooter in the market.
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4. Electric scooter Ather 450X
The third generation (Ather 450X 2022 3rd gen) model of the Ather 450X electric scooter has just been released by the company. It has all the modern and intelligent features. Has the business retained its value? 1,24,000 ex-showroom. The upgraded Ather 450X model has a certified range of 146 km/charge and uses a 3.7kWh lithium-ion battery pack in place of the previous model's 2.9kWh battery.
The battery gets 100 percent charge in 5 hours 40 minutes. Furthermore, it includes a 3.3kW PMSM motor which allows it to reach a high speed of between 80 to 90 kmph and accelerate from 0 to 40 kmph in 3.3 seconds. Furthermore, it offers five different writing styles. The scooter was introduced with a futuristic look. This could be the best electric scooter with good range if you have the money to buy it
5. Ola S1 Pro
The Ola Electric Scooter has been making headlines for a while. In terms of the number of electric scooters sold in the nation, Ola Electric is in second place after selling 9121 units of the Ola S1 Pro in only one month in March. Ola offers two electric scooter models: Ola S1 and Ola S1 Pro.
Many additional features are available in the Ola electric scooter, including a 1.8GHz octa-core processor, 1.8GHz Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, internet connectivity, calling option voice assistant, hill hold, anti -theft alarm, navigation, digital instrument console, geo-fencing, cruise control, and mobile application
6. TVS I Qube ST
A well-known brand in the automotive sector, TVS entered the electric vehicle market and introduced the TVS iQube as its first electric scooter. As a result of the upgrade, the company has introduced two new TVS iQube models.
The highest variant offered by TVS is the iQube ST, which has a hub-mounted 4.4 kW BLDC motor and a fixed 4.56 kW lithium-ion battery that cannot be removed. The electric scooter has a range of 145 km on a single charge and the battery charges in 4 hours and 6 minutes. Also, it has two riding modes and its peak speed is 82kmph. The company is yet to reveal the cost; However, you can reserve a spot by paying just Rs 999
The build quality of the TVS electric scooter is excellent. In the electric two-wheeler market, TVS is a well-known brand with a reputation for providing excellent customer service. Among the top 5 selling electric scooter businesses in India (best selling electric scooter in 2023), TVS is a company
7. Okhi 90 Okinawa
Okinawa Autotech was in second place with sales of 8,093 electric scooters in July 2022. Last month in June 2022, the company sold 6,944 scooters in a month. The business has recently launched its new Okinawa Okhi 90 electric scooter, which could be a great option.
The Okinawa Okhi-90 rides on 16-inch alloy wheels. They have the biggest wheels of any electric scooter on the market now. Thanks to the bigger wheels, the scooter will be able to handle the uneven Indian roads. Apart from this, it includes 40 liters of boot space. A 72V 50 AH replaceable Lithium-Ion battery powers the Okhi-90 scooter, with a range of 160 km and a top speed of 80-90 kmph. The Okhi 90 supports fast charging, which can be charged up to 80% in just one hour. It takes 3 to 4 hours to get fully charged.
A host of options are available on the Okinawa Okhi-90 including built-in navigation, a digital speedometer, Bluetooth connectivity, keyless entry, battery status, music controls, a USB port for charging mobile devices, geofencing and call notification alerts. The Okinawa Connect app, which consumers can download, enables them to deactivate the scooter in case of theft. It gets LED headlights, which also include LED turn indicators and LED daytime running lights.
8. Okinawa I Praise+
The manufacturer claims that it takes 4-5 hours to fully charge the detachable 3.3kWh lithium-ion battery that powers the Okinawa I Praise+. This scooter's unique feature is its detachable lithium-ion battery pack, which can be taken off and charged at home. This scooter has a 58 kmph peak speed and a 139 km battery range, according to the manufacturer.
Also, the scooter has capabilities that can be accessible through an app on your Android smartphone, including Geo Tagging, GPS, Locate My Scooter, Battery Health, Vehicle Status, Maintenance/Insurance Reminder, and Virtual Speed Limit.
9. Infinity Bounce E1
The electric scooter by Infinity is called the Bounce Infinity Bounce E1. Going by the "Battery as a Service" option, the business is getting ready to start deliveries of the Bounce Infinity E1 electric scooter on April 18. Battery as a Service indicates that the business will offer the scooter battery as a service.
Meaning that if one buys the Bounce Infinity E1 electric scooter using the subscription option, in case the scooter's battery gets discharged, it can be replaced with a charged battery from the company's Bounce Infinity battery switching station, as opposed to a dead battery.
A BLDC motor and 48V/39Ah lithium-ion battery power the Bounce Infinity E1 electric scooter. The scooter can accelerate from 0 to 40 km/h in 8 seconds and has a top speed of 65 km/h. The scooter has two different riding modes: Eco and Power. The Bounce Infinity E1 has a driving range of approximately 85 kilometers on a single charge. Battery swapping stations can make extended commutes worry-free and eliminate the burden of constantly charging an electric vehicle's battery. Bounce Infinity (Battery Swapping) is the first business in the country to launch
10. Bajaj Chetak
Before becoming famous for its contemporary lineup of motorcycles, Bajaj Auto was mainly recognized for its two-wheeled scooter, the Bajaj Chetak. Two-wheeler industry leader Bajaj Auto has completely stopped the production of scooters during the last few years. As the market for electric vehicles is growing rapidly, the company has introduced Bajaj Chetak in electric form.
The Bajaj Chetak includes both a 3kWh lithium-ion battery and a 4kW electric motor with an IP67 rating. The 4kW motor can generate 16Nm of peak torque. There are two drive settings available for the Bajaj Chetak: Sport and Eco, with respective ranges of 95 km and 85 km.
According to Bajaj, it will cover around 70,000 kms before the battery needs to be changed. Bajaj has also included several cutting-edge technologies in the e-scooter, including reverse assist mode, regenerative braking and an inbuilt Intelligent Battery Management System (IBMS) to seamlessly control charge and discharge.
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