Best Electric Bikes and Scooters to buy in India in 2022

The electric mobility sector is picking up the pace in India with has government giving it a push with their policies. The automobile manufacturers have also responded by boosting their local manufacturing and retailing of electric vehicles. With these changes, the government is eyeing to restrict petrol and diesel vehicles from the roads by 2030. 

Electric vehicles offer several advantages over conventional petrol bikes. The e-bikes offered are known for their high efficiency, zero emissions, and low-maintenance cost. Keeping these advantages in mind, several major two-wheelers players jumped in with their own electric bike or scooter.

Buying an electric bike can be tricky. There are several factors that you should keep in mind before finalizing a bike. Before we reveal the best electric bikes in India, we would like to first know these important factors to make a better informed decision while buying an electric two-wheelers.

• Range and Speed: The foremost thing about an electric scooter is the maximum range it offers in one complete charging. Also, the pickup speed and maximum speed of the electric scooter is necessary to figure out. 
• Battery and Charging System: It is the battery capacity of the electric vehicle that determines the performance and affect the buying decision. The charging time and fast charge support are other things that play an important role.
• Technology: Modern electric scooters come integrated with software and hardware with their design for a better control system. 
• License Agreement: Electric two-wheeler segment is divided into two classes where the license is either required or not. Buyers should figure out their requirements and then shortlist the available options suitable for them.
• Price, Subsidies, and Tax Benefits: At last, price is always a key factor to consider when you go shopping. Buying an electric bike or scooter also follows the same ritual as there are many options in the market at different prices. To give a healthy kickstart to EV adoption, governments are offering subsidies and incentives to make electric vehicles more affordable. 

Eight best electric bikes and scooters in India

1. Ather 450/ 450X

Ather is currently the EV leader in the two-wheeler segment in the country with a maximum number of eco-friendly bikes. The newly introduced Ather 450 and 450X arrives with upgraded features from previous models. The 450X e-scooter sports a compact and sleek design with a 2.7kWh battery pack. It is claimed to offer a distance range of 116km and can fully charge itself in 5 hours. It can achieve a top speed of 80kmph. It has a 7-inch LCD display for smart controls and a navigation system. 

Ather 450 retails from a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 1.27 lakh in Delhi. The company also charges an extra cost of Rs 2,000 to assure you of future maintenance services. 

2. Ola S1 and S1 Pro

Ola, India’s largest ride-sharing platform, has launched its own electric scooters with the names Ola S1 and S1 Pro. Both the models feature a similar design score with some upgrades to the Pro version. The standard Ola S1 can take up to 121km in a single charge while the S1 Pro model has a maximum range of 181 km. The top speed of S1 is 90kmph and S1 Pro is 115kmph. It has a 7-inch touchscreen display and works on keyless technology. 

The company has priced Rs 99,999 for the Ola S1 model and Rs 1,29,999 for the top Ola S1 Pro. Customers can enjoy incentives levied by the respective state governments.

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3. Revolt RV400

The Revolt RV400 is the only electric bike that has been made into the list. The bike packs a 3.24KWh lithium battery setup that takes 3 hours to charge up to 75% and around 4.5 hours to fully charge. The bike offers three ranges of 150km, 100km, and 80km called eco mode, normal mode, and sports mode. The top speed of the RV400 electric bike is 85kmph. The maximum carrying capacity is 150kg. It is required to have a driving license to drive Revolt RV 400.

The ex-showroom price of Revolt RV400 in Delhi is 90,799. 

4. Bajaj Chetak

Bajaj has revamped its old and legendary scooter model in India as an electric scooter. The new Bajaj Chetak comes with a seamless design and steel body build. It sports a 4kW electric motor that produces an electric torque of 16Nm. The top speed is 78kmph and the range is 95km. There is a 3KWh battery setup with an IP67 rating and 5 hours of charging time. The company claims to deliver a 70,000km ride in 7 years. 

Bajaj Chetak offers two models called Premium and Urbane. In Delhi, the official ex-showroom price of Chetak Premium is Rs 1,47,775 and it is available in four different colours. 

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5. TVS iQube Electric

TVS is surely one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers in India and it has debuted in the EV space with iQube Electric. The e-scooter is equipped with crystal-clear LED headlamps, big storage space, and a USB port inside boot space with light. It is powered by a 4.4kW motor to give a top speed of 78kmph with a range of 75km. The scooter accelerates from 0 to 40kmph in 4.2 seconds. It takes 5 hours to charge an 80% battery level.

The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Chetak in Delhi is Rs 1,00,777 and the company charges Rs 11,238 for an iQube Electric charger.

6. Hero Electric Photon Hx

Hero Photon HX comes with a modest set of features that includes a 26Ah battery and 1.8kW motor for performance. The top speed of the electric scooter is 45kmph and it offers a maximum range of 108km per charge. The battery of the Photon HX gets completely charged in 5 hours. It is required to register the scooter to drive it on Indian roads. It comes in two colour shades of black and gold.

The ex-showroom price of the Hero Electric Photon HX is Rs 74,240 including FAME 2 subsidy in Delhi/NCR. However, there is an additional subsidy applicable as per state government directives.

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7. Bounce Infinity E1

Bounce Infinity E1 has been launched with a 2kWh battery setup, a Brushless DC (BLDC) motor, and tubeless tyres. The Bengaluru-based startup claims to offer a range of 85km at a top speed of 65kmph. For smart features, it offers a connection with a smartphone for tracking, anti-theft alerts, tow alerts, and offers a drag mode in case of scooter comes to a halt.

The Infinity E1 is the first of its kind electric scooter that also allows customers to buy the bike with the ‘battery as a service’ option. The new swappable option lets buyers rent a battery that will cost as low as Rs 35 per swap. It is priced at Rs 68,999 while the ‘battery as a service’ option will technically cost Rs 36,000. The scooter will retail from March. 

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8. Pure EV Epluto 7G

Pure EV, a Hyderabad-based startup, has two electric scooters in its portfolio namely Epluto and Epluto 7G. The standard Epluto features entry-level features while the Epluto 7G offers an upgraded set of features. The top speed of the standard model is 25kmph while the 7G version can achieve up to 60kmph. The former variant includes a 1.8kWh portable battery setup with a claimed range of 85km. On the other hand, Epluto 7G offers a mileage of 90km to 120km and houses a 2.5kWh battery. The 7G model comes with a wide LCD screen and offers a multi-speed mode.

The company has priced the standard e-scooter at Rs 74,999 while the Epluto 7G costs Rs 86,999. It offers a total of six colour variants – Ruby Red, Shadow Black, Electron Blue, Active Grey, Pearly White, and Stripling Yellow.

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