Indian commuters rely heavily on their two-wheelers for everyday activities and most mainstream automakers intend to cater to this vast market with their offerings. The Indian electric two-wheeler space that has exploded in a big way is contributed by electric scooters priced under Rs 1 lakh and which offer enough range for an average consumer. Recently, Ather Energy launched an affordable variant of the Ather 450X electric scooter to meet the growing demand in the segment. Let’s take a look at the other options in the market, which offer around 100km of range and retail for under Rs 1 lakh (~approx ex-showroom).
Top Electric Scooters Under Rs 1 Lakh In India
1. Ola S1 and Ola S1 Air
Ola S1 with 2kWh battery pack and Ola S1 Air with 3kWh battery pack offer the best value-for-money proposition for buyers in this segment. Ola S1 and S1 Air are the best value for money under Rs 1 lakh. The Ola S1 and Ola S1 Air offer 91km and 125km of range respectively from their 2kWh and 3kWh battery packs. The scooters offer 34+ liters of storage, 7-inch digital dash, LED lighting, three riding modes, combi braking, navigation and 165mm ground clearance.
Ola S1 (2kWh) and Ola S1 Air (3kWh) price: Rs 99,999 (ex-showroom)
2. Hero Electric Optima CX
Hero Electric Optima CX is another city-friendly offering targeted at the low-budget commuters. The electric scooter looks functional and gets features like LED headlamp, alloy wheels, USB charging port, a detachable battery and telescopic front forks. The Hero Electric Optima CX gets an electric motor with a peak power output of 1.2kW and is paired with a 51.2V / 30Ah battery pack that provides a claimed range of 140km.
Hero Electric Optima CX Price: Rs 85,190 (ex-showroom)
3. Ampere Magnus EX
The Ampere Magnus EX is a value for money offering in the commuter segment and boasts of a range of up to 100 km on a single charge. This electric scooter looks a lot like the ICE powered scooter and wears chrome accents for good taste. It is also offered in a choice of four color options. The scooter features removable battery, long floorboard, under seat storage, LED lighting, reverse mode and more.
Ampere Magnus EX worth: Rs 83,900 (ex-showroom)
4. Bounce Infinity E1
The Bounce Infinity E1 is a commuter-focused electric scooter from an Indian EV startup and aims to offer low cost of ownership. The Bounce Infinity E1 is backed by a removable battery pack and Bounce’s promised battery-swapping stations. It gets features like LED lighting, disc brakes, regenerative braking, connected features, a digital dash and more. The electric scooter can be customized to a great extent using graphical skins that are offered as optional fitment from the company itself.
Bounce Infinity E1 Price: Rs 89,999 (ex-showroom)
5. TVS iCube
The base TVS iQube is a practical electric scooter offering from an established automaker, one of the largest two-wheeler manufacturers in the world. The TVS iQube has been reported to have got its basics right in terms of comfort, practicality, storage, braking, fit and finish etc. The iQube gets LED lighting, a digital dash, alloy wheels and more. In the base variant, the iQube offers a claimed range of 100 km and charges from zero to 80 per cent in 4 hours 30 minutes.
TVS iQube Price: Rs 99,130 (ex-showroom Delhi)
The prices of the above-mentioned scooters may vary depending on the state where the vehicle is purchased. In addition, Ola Electric and Bounce have started taking bookings for the Ola S1/Ola S1 Air and Bounce Infinity E1, but have not yet provided a concrete timeline for delivery.
