Top 5 electric scooters you can buy this Diwali
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With petrol prices taking a leap across the country, electric vehicles are significantly becoming a suitable alternative.
Moreover, in view of the increasing air pollution, automakers have also started producing more and more zero-emission vehicles.
Here, we have listed the top five electric scooters that you can currently buy in India with an impressive range, attractive design, and powerful battery.
Scooter #1
TVS iQube: Priced at Rs. 1 lakh
TVS iQube features a dual-tone body with a wide front apron, square-shaped mirrors, a Bluetooth-enabled digital instrument console, and an all-LED lighting setup.
It runs on a 4.4kW electric motor and an IP67-rated battery pack. The powertrain delivers 140Nm of peak torque, a range of 75km, and a top-speed of 78km/h.
The two-wheeler is equipped with disc/drum brakes and supports regenerative braking.
Scooter #2
Bajaj Chetak: Price begins at Rs. 1 lakh
Bajaj Chetak has a rounded headlamp, an indicator-mounted front apron, a wide footboard, and 12-inch alloy wheels.
It packs a 3kWh battery pack, paired with a 3.8kW electric motor that produces 16Nm of torque. The range and top-speed figures stand at 95km and 70km/h, respectively.
The vehicle also gets a regenerative braking system, touch-sensitive switches, and leading-link front suspension.
Bike #3
Simple One: Costs Rs. 1.09 lakh
Simple One had debuted in India earlier this year. It offers a slim design with an angular front apron, a flat-type seat, and a 30-liter underseat storage capacity.
It is powered by a 4.5kWh battery pack along with an electric motor. The powertrain generates 72Nm of peak torque and delivers a range of up to 236km. The e-scooter has a top-speed of 105km/h.
Bike #4
Ola S1 Pro: Priced at Rs. 1.1 lakh
Ola S1 Pro is the company's first-ever electric vehicle. It is offered in 10 color options and features a smiley-shaped headlamp, a plain front apron, a 7.0-inch touchscreen console with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support, and rides on 12-inch alloy wheels.
The two-wheeler has an 8.5kW electric motor. It boasts a top-speed of 115km/h and a range of up to 181km.
Bike #5
Ather 450X: Price starts at Rs. 1.13 lakh
Ather 450X sits on an aluminium cast frame and gets a sleek built with angular mirrors, a flat-type seat, a full-LED lighting system, and has a kerb weight of 108kg.
It comes with a 2.9kWh battery combined with a 6kW motor. The setup is good for 26Nm of peak torque, a range of 85km, and a top-speed of 80km/h.