Electric scooters are quickly becoming the preferred choice for intracity transport, as they are cost-effective, easy to operate, lightweight, eco-friendly and require next to no maintenance. Also, these vehicles charge rather quickly. So, there’s not much waiting time and less range anxiety. Among these, low-speed electric scooters are the perfect option for the young and the elderly, as they are slower and, therefore, a lot safer.
Low-speed electric scooters with a top speed of up to 25 km/hr do not require a driver’s license or registration. Moreover, insurance is also not required for such EVs. In this article, EVJoints brings you India’s top 5 low-speed electric scooters, which you can ride without a driving license:
Kinetic Green Zoom
Kinetic Green’s Zoom electric scooter comes in 2 variants: Zoom & Zoom Big B. The Zoom features a 1.4 kWh battery which gives a range of 70 km. It gets fully charged in 4 hours. The Zoom Big B features a 1.7 kWh battery which gives a range of 100 km. It gets fully charged in 3 hours. The scooters can be charged at your home using a regular electric socket.
Features include alloy wheels & LED lights. The Zoom is priced at Rs 71,500 while the Big B is priced at Rs 78,500.
Okaya CLASSIQ+
Okaya EV’s CLASSIQ+ electric scooter comes with a 1.4 kWh LFP battery which gives a range of up to 70 km. It gets fully charged in 4-5 hours at your home using a regular electricity socket.
Features include alloy wheels, LED light & digital instrument display. It is priced at Rs 74,500.
Joy e-Bike Glob
Joy e-Bike’s Glob electric scooter comes with a 1.44 kWh detachable/removable battery which gives a range of 70 km. Removable batteries make it convenient for the owners to disconnect and carry the battery for charging wherever they want. It gets fully charged in 4 hours at your home using a regular electric socket.
The Glob sports a sturdy build and comes with features like alloy wheels, remote locking, front disc brake and a powerful front LED light. It is priced between Rs 70,000-75,000.
Okinawa Lite
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The Okinawa Lite comes with a 1.25 kWh removable battery which gives a range of 60 km. It gets fully charged in 4-5 hours at your home using a regular electricity socket.
Features include alloy wheels, phone charging port, push button on/off, front disc brake & all LED lights. It is priced at Rs 69,000.
Ola Gig
Ola Electric’s Gig electric two-wheeler comes with a 1.5 kWh removable battery which gives a range of 112 km. The Ola Gig base model comes with a 250W motor and has a top speed of 25 km/hr, which means it can be operated without a driving license and without being registered. This vehicle is similar to the Yulu electric two-wheelers seen zipping around in metro cities.
The Ola Gig+ features a more powerful 1.5kW motor and has a top speed of 45 km/hr, which means a driving license will be needed and the vehicle will have to be registered. The Ola Gig has a minimalistic design with a barebones framework. It is priced at Rs 39,999. Bookings for the Gig have started. Deliveries will begin from April 2025.
Conclusion:
When it comes to the question ‘do you need a driver’s license to ride an electric scooter?’, the answer is ‘it depends on the type of electric scooter.’ If you are looking to ride an electric two-wheeler without a license, you can choose from the many low-speed options available in India, the top 5 of which are mentioned above.
These low-speed electric scooters are an impressive low cost & flexible urban transportation option. For short travels within cities, these EVs offer a practical form of mobility. Cycling lanes, narrow pathways & service lanes are all accessible to riders of such EVs. Choosing the right electric scooter and staying informed about the RTO rules ensures peace of mind. Such vehicles don’t even require a helmet while riding, however, we at EVJoints strongly recommend using one for your own safety.
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