India is embracing the electric vehicle revolution whole-heartedly and the torch-bearers of this revolution are electric scooters. According to a report by market research firm JMK Research, the sales of electric scooters, in the first half of 2023, were 4.56 lakh units, which is nearly double when compared to the previous year.
Electric scooters have become increasingly popular in India over the past few years. With rising fuel prices, people and corporates alike are turning to electric two-wheelers for transportation needs. The country’s electric two-wheeler market is growing rapidly with a variety of electric scooters & motorcycles on offer.
Perhaps the most important characteristic to take into consideration when choosing an electric scooter is battery capacity. The battery capacity determines the range of an electric vehicle. It is the measure of the charge a battery can store and is represented in kWh. Higher the battery capacity, better is the driving range per charge.
The electric scooter segment has seen the highest acceptance from customers because of the price parity with its petrol counterparts and low running cost. India has also recently seen an increased demand in last-mile connectivity and E2Ws have emerged as the preferred mode of transport. An EV’s higher daily utilization considerably lowers the total cost of ownership (TCO) per kilometre, in comparison to petrol two-wheelers.
An EV’s range still remains one of the most important factors when choosing the right vehicle.
Here, EVJoints gives you the top 5 electric scooters which offer the most range:
Simple One
Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler startup Simple Energy tops the list with its debut electric scooter Simple One.
The Simple One features a 5 kWh battery pack which gives a range of 212 km. A unique feature in this scooter is that it gets a removable battery (1.6 kWh) and a fixed battery (3.4 kWh), which together make up the 5 kWh battery pack. The removable one can be taken home and charged. The battery takes 5 hr 54 mins to fully charge.
The scooter has been priced at Rs 1.45 lakh.
The Simple One is also one of the quickest e-scooters in the country. It goes from 0-40 km/hr in 2.77 seconds and has a top speed of 105 km/hr.
Ola S1 Pro
The Ola S1 Pro is a premium electric scooter from Ola Electric.
The S1 Pro has recently been updated to deliver enhanced range. It sports a 4 kWh battery pack which gives a range of 195 km. The battery takes 6.5 hours to fully charge at home. However, through the Ola Electric EV charging app, Ola customers can locate their nearest Hypercharger and can fast charge (50 km range in 15 minutes) for free!
The top speed is 120 km/hr, which the company claims, makes the S1 Pro the fastest electric scooter in India.
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The scooter is priced at Rs 1.47 lakh.
Vida V1 Pro
Vida is the EV brand of Hero MotoCorp. Its V1 Pro electric scooter is known for its long range.
The Vida V1 Pro premium electric scooter sports a 3.94 kWh battery pack which gives a range of 165 km. The scooter has dual removable batteries which are easy to carry and charge. It takes 5 hr 55 mins for the battery to fully charge. However, using a DC fast-charger, the battery can be juiced up to 80% in approximately 1 hour.
It is priced at Rs 1.46 lakh.
Okinawa OKHI-90
Gurugram-based Okinawa’s electric scooter OKHI-90 comes in at 4th in our list. The scooter features a 3.6 kWh detachable battery, which gives a range of 160 km. It takes 5-6 hours for the battery to fully charge. The top speed is 90 km/hr.
The Okinawa OKHI 90 is priced at Rs 1.86 lakh.
Okaya FAAST F4
Battery manufacturing company Okaya recently ventured into the electric scooter market and the company’s Faast F4 scooter has received a good response from the consumers. The e-scooter features a 4.4 kWh LFP battery which gives a range of up to 160 km. It takes 5-6 hours for the battery to fully charge. The top speed is 70 km/hr.
The Faast F4 has been priced at Rs 1.33 lakh.
Conclusion:
Electric scooters are becoming increasingly popular in India due to the financial & environmental benefits that come with them. With a wide range of options available, and many more models in the pipeline, customers have a variety to choose from. Companies are working to bring down the prices of their offerings. The aim is to offer customers quality products at an affordable cost (preferably at par with the petrol ones).
