The list includes e-scooter and e-motorcycles from the leading electric two-wheeler makers as well as promising new EV manufacturers.
Electric two-wheeler sales in India is on continuous rise. The concluded financial year 2019-20 recorded a strong surge of 20.6% against the previous financial year 2018-19. The major reason for this shift – from fossil fuel to environment-friendly electric fuel – is not because the Indian buyers have, all of a sudden, turned enviro conscious. However, it’s the skyrocketing petrol prices that continues to dent two-wheeler owners pocket month after month.
Just like many, if you have also planned to ditch the conventional, pricier fuel for the cheaper electric alternative, we have come up with a list of 20 electric two-wheelers (best electric bikes & scooters). These handpicked e-bikes and e-scooters models not only offer better running range but also faster charging and upright high-speed limit.
Keeping your convenience and requirement in mind we have divided the list into three categories – High Speed Performance (60 km/h+), City Performance (25-60 km/h) and Light Performance (25 km/h). Depending upon your usage you can choose your pick.
Light Performance (25 km/h)
Hero Electric Optima LA
The conventional looking e-scooty from Hero Electric has aerodynamic body design, wide and comfortable seat and some other basic features. The strictly short distance scooter, due to its low distance range, is provided with a 3-year vehicle warranty and 1-year Battery warranty.
| Hero Electric Optima LA | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top speed |
| Rs 44,990 – 47,990 | 48V/28 AH lead acid | 50 km/charge | 8 Hours | 25 kmph |
Hero Electric Flash E2 Li
This one is an upgrade in terms of performance and range compared to the Optima, courtesy Hero Electric Flash’s lithium ion battery and other features. The charging time sees improvement and list of extended features, against the initial Flash iteration, consisting of digital speedometer, mag alloy wheels, LED headlamp, etc. With its economical pricing it’s a good budget-choice e-vehicle for daily commuters.
| Hero Electric Flash E2 Li | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top speed |
| Rs 52,990 – 55,990 | 48V/28 AH lithium-ion | 65 km/charge | 4-5 Hours | 25 kmph |
Okinawa Lite
A cool e-scooter to hang out with, Okinawa Lite as the name suggests gets lightweight structure and compact dimensions. It uses the small capacity li-ion battery and gets a limited running range that restricts it to the city outskirts. Inclined towards teenagers, college/school goers and young females it gets a unique design layout. Presented in 6 vibrant shades its feature-list consists of push start on/off, battery lock, auto handle lock, remote on function, detachable battery setup, and more.
| Okinawa Lite | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top speed |
| Rs 59, 990 | 1.25 kWh lithium-ion | 50-60 km/charge | 4-5 Hours | 25 kmph |
Okinawa Ridge 30
The Ridge 30 is another smartly designed Okinawa scooter with lead acid battery packaging. The reasonably priced city scooter gets a decent running range, but low top speed limit. It is provided with attributes like stylish headlamp, fresh tail lamp design, and contemporary alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, digital speedometer, loading capacity of 150 kg, e-ABS, etc.
| Okinawa Ridge 30 | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top speed |
| Rs 56,405 | 60V/24Ah VRLA | 90 km/charge | 6-8 Hours | 25 kmph |
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Ampere Reo Elite LA
Made available in lead acid version, Reo Elite LA receives trendy and compact European styling. It brings the latest tech and convenience to the young buyers. A capable product from parent Greaves, Ampere Reo Elite LA comes with LED digital screen, big boot space, comfortable leg room, USB charging port, carry bag hook, stylish headlamp and tail light, alloy wheels. The Reo Elite is also available with a lithium-ion battery.
| Ampere Reo Elite | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top speed |
| Rs 42,999 | 48V/20Ah sealed acid battery | 55-60 km/charge | 5-6 Hours | 25 kmph |
City Performance (30-60 km/h)
Bajaj Chetak
The household moniker in the 80’s and 90’s forays again in the two-wheeler category but in an electric avatar. Offered in two variants (Urbane and Premium) Bajaj Chetak features two riding modes, Eco and Sport. The Vespa-like retro looking e-scooter is high on features and premium quotient. Interestingly, the new Chetak also gets very handy and cool reverse mode for optimum convenience.
| Bajaj Chetak | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top Speed |
| Rs 1 – 1.15 Lakh | 3.24 kWh lithium-ion | 95 km/charge | 5 Hours | 60 kmph |
Hero Electric Photon
Offered in two variants LP and Li, Hero Photon can be a good city specific commuter and occasional long distance traveller. An aerodynamic style with minimalistic design and frills, it can be a perfect companion for college-goers’ audiences. It comes with a 3 year warranty and feature list reads wide seat, powerful motor, remote lock with anti-theft alarm, telescopic suspension and others.
| Hero Electric Photon | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top speed |
| Rs 61,866 – 72,990 | 72V 26Ah/28Ah | 80 km/charge | 4 Hours | 45 kmph |
Okinawa i-Praise+
One of the most high-tech and feature rich Praise series e-scooter, i-Praise+ comes with a new Li-ion detachable battery that allows convenient charging at home or office. Okinawa is the most popular electric two-wheeler brand after prominent players like Bajaj (Chetak) and TVS (iQube) in India. Some of its highlights in the feature-list comprise of e-ABS (Electronic- Assisted Braking System) with regenerative energy, digital speedometer, LED headlight with DRL, aluminium alloys, double shockers at rear, front/rear disc brakes, etc.
| Okinawa i-Praise+ | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top speed |
| Rs 1.08 – 1.16 Lakh | 3.3 kWh lithium-ion | 139 km/charge | 4-5 Hours | 58 kmph |
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Okinawa Praise Pro
Claimed to boast style and safety, the Praise Pro is a sporty looking e-scooter with detachable lithium-ion battery pack. This portable battery can be charged anytime and anywhere right from the regular home/office electric socket. Some of its key features include mobile charging USB port, big under seat space, stylish tail lamp, double shocker at rear, CNC machined with adjustable brake lever, front hydraulic telescopic suspension, keyless entry, broad tubeless tyres, e-ABS, and others.
| Okinawa Praise Pro | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top speed |
| Rs 79, 990 | 2.0 kWh lithium-ion | 88 km/charge | 2-3 Hours | 58 kmph |
Okinawa Praise
The Praise with lead acid battery is offered in two variants, STD and Big Disc, and comes with 1-year vehicle and 1-year battery warranty. Sighting its high running range of 131 km per charge, Praise can be tagged as one of the most affordably priced e-scooter in the category. However, long battery charging time may be a hindrance for some. Its key features include central locking with anti-theft alarm, find my scooter function, LED headlamp with DRL, mobile charging USB port, motor walking assistance (Front/Reverse Motion), and others.
| Okinawa Praise | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top speed |
| Rs 69,790 – 71,490 | 72V/45Ah VRLA | 131 km/charge | 6-8 Hours | 58 kmph |
Ampere Zeal
Intended towards style and comfort, Ampere Zeal comes with sleek design and lightweight construction. A product of renowned Greaves (Crompton Greaves fame) engineering firm, Zeal gets a detachable portable battery pack. Offered in 4 exuberant colours, one can choose the speed as per wish from the dual operating speed modes for a hassle-free city ride.
| Ampere Zeal | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top speed |
| Rs 66,949 | 60V/30Ah lithium-ion | 75 km/charge | 5-6 Hours | 55 kmph |
EeVe Xeniaa
The attractive looking front coupled with full LED headlamps in EeVe’s flagship e-scooter Xeniaa makes it a glamorous choice in the segment. It derives power from 250W Bosch motor and dons features such as USB Port, keyless entry, geo-tagging, anti-theft lock and others. The Xeniaa, which means friendship in Greek, can be a very reliable intra city e-scooter for youngsters.
| EeVe Xeniaa | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top speed |
| Rs 73,900 | 60V/20Ah lithium-ion | 60-70 km/charge | 3-4 Hours | 55 kmph |
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BattRE Electric LoEV
Meant to cut city traffic in the most effortless manner, the premium yet affordable e-scooter LOEV receives exciting features that echo premiumness. Offered in as many as 8 colour shades it draws power from the detachable lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) battery. The feature list includes dual disc brakes, keyless start, reverse gear, remote key, anti-theft alarm, USB charger, etc.
| BattRE Electric LoEV | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top speed |
| Rs 62,000 | 48V/24Ah LFP | 65 km/charge | 2.5 Hours | 52-53 kmph |
EeVe Your
The chic and glitzy looking ‘Your’ from EeVe can actually make you famous wherever you go, thanks to its edgy and quirky styling. In addition to a powerful 250W motor, the retro cum modern appearing Your also offers loads of practicality, for instance spare tyre at the back of the pillion.
| EeVe Your | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top speed |
| Rs 51,900 | 60V/27Ah Lead Acid | 50-60 km/charge | 7-8 Hours | 50 kmph |
PURE EV ePluto 7G
A premium yet affordably priced product from the Hyderabad-based start-up (IIT Hyderabad), PURE EV ePluto 7G gets an interesting portable battery as its USP. Despite being priced competitively it gets premium aspects such as alloy wheels, anti-theft provision with Smart Lock, high capacity torque with rear suspension, regenerative braking, etc.
| PURE EV ePluto 7G | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top speed |
| Rs 79,999 | 2.5 kWh Portable | 90-120 km/charge | 4 Hours | 60 kmph |
High Speed Performance (65 km/h+)
Revolt RV400
Dubbed as the country’s first AI enabled e-motorcycle, Revolt RV400 is a pure electric bike with good acceleration figures and other high-end tech elements. Presented in two variations, base and premium, it gets attractive contract-based ownership experience during which Revolt will look after the maintenance, brake pads replacement, tyres, etc.
| Revolt RV400 | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top Speed |
| Rs 98,999 – 1.03 Lakh | 72V lithium-ion | 156 km/charge | 4.5 Hours | 85 kmph |
Ather 450
Clearly, the top-class electric scooter in its category with brilliant features like touch display instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity, OTA updates and others. Made available in select cities, it’s endowed with a high power motor and big battery of 2.71 kWh. With three variants to choose the aesthetically appealing sporty scooter gets mono-shock at rear and wide R12 tyres.
| Ather 450 | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top Speed |
| Rs 1.08 – 1.58 Lakh | 3.24 kWh lithium-ion | 55-75 km/charge | 5-6 Hours | 80 kmph |
Ather 450X
The more advanced version of the Ather 450, 450X integrates a 4G SIM card, Wi-Fi along with Bluetooth connectivity that can manage phone calls and music on the touch display dashboard. Presented in two variants – Plus and Pro – it gets four riding modes and three dual-tone colour choices. The Ather 450X electric scooter can go from standstill 40 km/h in a good 3.3 sec, the quickest in the current e-scooter segment.
| Ather 450X | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top Speed |
| Rs 99,000 – 1.45 Lakh | 2.71 kWh lithium-ion | 85 km/charge | 4.18 Hours | 80 kmph |
Revolt RV300
As a younger sibling the Revolt RV300 appears similar to the RV400. With a slight drop in top speed and range per full charge, it’s offered in a single variant. The e-bike Revolt RV300 is provided with a unique and economical pricing plan starting from mere Rs 2,999 per month for 37 months.
| Revolt RV300 | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top speed |
| Rs 84,999 | 2.7 kWh lithium-ion | 80-150 km/charge | 4.2 Hours | 65 kmph |
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TVS iQube
TVS’s solo assault in the e-scooter category, iQube is a big on features scooter. It gets a full-LED lighting system, TFT instrument cluster and smartphone connectivity, NAV assist, geo-fencing, ride range, charge status, over-speed alert and others. One of the best picks in the electric two-wheeler segment the edgy design electric scooter has two ride modes and is available in single variant.
| TVS iQube | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top speed |
| Rs 1.15 Lakh | 2.25 kWh lithium-ion | 75 km/charge | 5 Hours | 78 kmph |
BattRE Electric IOT
Launched in the country earlier this year, the BattRE IOT e-scooter features sporty graphics and amazing connectivity features. In addition to modern equipment like LED headlamp, tail lamp, turn indicators, digital LCD instrument console, USB charger, etc. some tech elements: voice-enabled app, navigation assist, ride statistics, ride pattern-based AI suggestions and online service requests and records, SOS alerts, call alerts and others. For buyers the scooter is also made available online and can be purchased from Amazon.
| BattRE Electric IOT | ||||
| Price | Battery Capacity & Type | Range | Battery Charging Time | Top speed |
| Rs 79,999 | 48V 30Ah | 85 km/charge | 2.5 Hours | 110 kmph |
So this is the exhaustive list of 20 best electric two-wheelers available in the country today. You can pick any of them and embrace the EV future, now.
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