Electric Scooters: News

17 Nov 2024

Suzuki

Suzuki to launch first electric scooter in India next year

Suzuki will enter the electric scooter segment in 2025 with an electrified version of its best-selling model, the Access.

11 Nov 2024

Bhavish Aggarwal

Ola Electric close to achieving profitability, says CEO Bhavish Aggarwal

Ola Electric, a major player in India's electric vehicle (EV) space, is moving closer to profitability.

04 Nov 2024

Honda

Honda Activa, India's most popular scooter, is getting electrified

Honda has unveiled its ambitious plan for the electric two-wheeler segment, including an electric version of its popular Activa scooter in India by the end of this year.

08 Oct 2024

Ola Electric

Ola Electric served notice over alleged consumer rights violation

India's Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has served a show-cause notice to Ola Electric over violations of consumer rights.

27 Sep 2024

Ola Electric

Ola Electric launches HyperService initiative to address after-sales service issues

Ola Electric has launched a new initiative called HyperService, aimed at addressing the growing concerns related to after-sales services.

23 Sep 2024

Ola Electric

Ola Electric's sales decline 34%, complaints surge to 80,000/month

Ola Electric, a prominent electric scooter manufacturer based in Bengaluru, is facing a challenging period marked by declining sales and escalating customer complaints.

15 Sep 2024

Electric Vehicles

Electric two-wheelers to capture 13% market in India by 2026-27

The adoption of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) in India is steadily increasing, with a projected market share of over 13% by the fiscal year (FY) 2026-27, according to investment banking firm Jefferies.

02 Sep 2024

Ather Energy

Sales of electric 2-wheelers in India slump 18% in August

India's electric two-wheeler (E2W) market experienced a significant downturn in August, with month-on-month (MoM) sales dropping by nearly 18% to 88,473 units.

17 Aug 2024

Indian Government

Gogoro postpones India expansion plans, launches bike-taxi pilot with Rapido

Taiwanese electric two-wheeler manufacturer, Gogoro, has decided to postpone its ambitious expansion plans in India.

25 Jul 2024

Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio, MediaTek partner to make digital dashboards for e-scooters

Reliance Jio has teamed up with Taiwanese semiconductor giant MediaTek to cater to the growing electric scooter market.

16 Jun 2024

Yamaha

Yamaha's unique electric scooter for India: What we know

Yamaha is gearing up to launch an electric scooter in India, marking its foray into the country's electric vehicle (EV) market.

01 Jun 2024

Ola Electric

Ola Electric sees 6% sales boost, captures 49% market share

Ola Electric, a prominent electric scooter manufacturer, has reported a sales increase of 6.26% in May 2024, selling a total of 37,191 units.

19 May 2024

Indian Government

ARAI initiates crash tests on electric scooters in India

In a significant move, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has conducted three separate crash tests on electric two-wheelers.

13 May 2024

TVS Motor Company

TVS's flagship iQube ST electric scooter boasts 150km of range

TVS Motor has unveiled its premium iQube ST electric scooter in India, priced at ₹1.85 lakh (ex-showroom).

20 Apr 2024

Honda

Honda prepares for Activa EV scooter with increased production

Honda is enhancing its manufacturing capabilities in anticipation of the upcoming Activa EV scooter in India.

15 Apr 2024

Ola

Ola S1 X becomes cheaper, now starts at ₹70,000

Ola Electric has reduced the price of its S1 X model, with the electric scooter now starting from ₹69,999.

08 Apr 2024

Electric Vehicles

Lectrix EV launches high-speed e-scooter in India at ₹50,000

Lectrix EV, the electric mobility division of SAR Group, has launched a high-speed electric scooter priced at ₹49,999.

06 Apr 2024

Ather Energy

Ather Energy announces AtherStack 6.0 software update: Check new features

Ather Energy has announced the launch of its latest software update, AtherStack 6.0, at the 2024 Community Day event.

06 Apr 2024

Ather Energy

Ather Rizta electric scooter goes official at ₹1.10 lakh

Ather Energy, a prominent player in the electric vehicle industry, has introduced its latest scooter, the Rizta, to the Indian market.

01 Apr 2024

Ather Energy

Ather Rizta EV's renders and official teasers confirm key details

Ather Energy is set to launch its new Rizta EV on April 6.

29 Mar 2024

Ather Energy

Pre-bookings for Ather Rizta electric scooter open in India

Ather Energy is set to unveil its newest family scooter, the Rizta, on April 6 in India.

24 Mar 2024

Bajaj Auto

Bajaj Auto set to unveil budget-friendly variant of Chetak e-scooter

Bajaj Auto, one of India's prominent two-wheeler makers, has revealed its intention to launch a cost-effective version of its electric scooter, the Chetak.

08 Mar 2024

Ola Electric

Ola Electric announces Women's Day offers on S1 scooter range

In honor of International Women's Day, Ola Electric is offering special deals on its S1 electric scooter lineup from March 8 to 10.

08 Mar 2024

FAME II

Centre denies FAME-II EV scheme extension beyond March 31

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has put an end to recent rumors, stating that the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India (FAME-II) scheme will not be extended by four months.

07 Mar 2024

Komaki

Komaki's new EV offers 100km range, costs under Rs. 70,000

Komaki Electric has re-launched its stylish Flora electric scooter in India, with an attractive price tag of Rs. 69,000 (ex-showroom).

07 Mar 2024

Ather Energy

Ather bosses reveal details of upcoming Rizta EV

Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain, Ather Energy's co-founders, have unveiled new information about the upcoming Rizta family electric scooter.

07 Mar 2024

Ather Energy

Ather is now delivering its flagship 450 Apex EV

Ather Energy, a Bengaluru-based EV maker, has started the delivery of its limited-edition electric scooter, the 450 Apex, across India.

05 Mar 2024

Ola Electric

Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 gets PLI certificate for localization

Ola Electric's S1 Pro Gen 2 scooter has been awarded a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) certificate, thanks to achieving over 50% localization.

04 Mar 2024

Ather Energy

Ather Energy's electric scooters up in flames inside truck

A shocking video has emerged online, revealing at least four Ather Energy electric scooters engulfed in flames inside a transport truck.

03 Mar 2024

Electric Vehicles

AVVENIRE reveals TECTUS EV as futuristic all-terrain mobility scooter

AVVENIRE, a United States (US)-based EV start-up, has taken the wraps off an innovative all-season mobility scooter, the TECTUS, for global markets.

03 Mar 2024

Hero MotoCorp

How Hero VIDA V1 Plus fares against Bajaj Chetak

After a hiatus of a few months, Hero MotoCorp has brought back the VIDA V1 Plus trim in India with a price tag of Rs. 1.15 lakh (ex-showroom).

02 Mar 2024

Ola Electric

Attractive discount on Ola scooters in March: Check prices

Ola Electric has revealed that it will continue offering discounted prices on its electric two-wheeler models, S1 Pro, S1 Air, and S1 X+ (3kWh), until the end of March 2024.

02 Mar 2024

Ola Electric

Ola Electric clocks record 35,000 registrations in February

Ola Electric has experienced a massive surge in monthly registrations, clocking 35,000 registrations in February 2024 alone.

29 Feb 2024

Hero MotoCorp

Hero VIDA V1 Plus EV reintroduced with cheaper price tag

Hero MotoCorp, India's largest bikemaker, has brought back the VIDA V1 Plus trim. The V1 Plus was initially launched with the V1 Pro but was later discontinued.

28 Feb 2024

Ola Electric

Ola's AI chatbot says rival Ather's EV is best

Ola's Krutrim AI chatbot has declared Ather Energy's 450X Gen3 as India's top electric scooter, ignoring the company's own flagship S1 Pro model.

27 Feb 2024

Ather Energy

Ather Energy to introduce Rizta electric scooter on April 6

Ather Energy, an auto company based in Bengaluru, is set to unveil its latest electric scooter, the Ather Rizta, on April 6.

23 Feb 2024

Ather Energy

Ather Energy updates 450X, 450S EVs with new features

Ather Energy has rolled out new updates for the 450X and 450S electric scooters, including a protective belt cover and a revamped Ather logo at the rear.

22 Feb 2024

Bounce

Bounce Infinity E1+ EV becomes cheaper by Rs. 24,000

Bounce, an electric vehicle (EV) start-up based in Bengaluru, has slashed the price of its popular electric scooter, the Infinity E1+, by Rs. 24,000.

21 Feb 2024

Ather Energy

Ather Energy starts production of its most powerful EV

Ather Energy, the Bengaluru-based EV maker, has kicked off production of its most powerful electric scooter, the 450 Apex.

17 Feb 2024

Ather Energy

Upcoming Ather Rizta teased again before launch: What to expect

Ather Energy, a Bengaluru-based EV start-up, is gearing up to introduce a new electric scooter called Rizta, which is primarily designed with families in mind.

16 Feb 2024

Ola Electric

Ola S1 EV range becomes cheaper by Rs. 25,000

Ola Electric has slashed the prices of its electric scooter range, which includes the S1 Pro, S1 Air, and S1 X+ models, by up to Rs. 25,000.

04 Feb 2024

Ola Electric

Is Ola S1 X (4kWh) better than the Ather 450S

Ola Electric has introduced a new top-end variant for its most affordable offering, the S1 X. The new version now features a larger 4kWh battery pack and costs Rs. 1.1 lakh (ex-showroom).

03 Feb 2024

Latest Scooters

Need large storage space on your scooter? Check best options

The scooter market in India has been growing rapidly in the past decade.

02 Feb 2024

Ola Electric

Ola S1 X gets two new variants: Check features, prices

Ola Electric, India's largest electric two-wheeler maker, has introduced two new variants for its most affordable scooter, the S1 X, on our shores.

29 Jan 2024

Ola Electric

Everything we know about Ola Electric's upcoming commercial e-scooter

Ola Electric is working on a new electric scooter, specifically designed for the commercial market. It will be unlike its S1 e-scooter series aimed at private consumers.

27 Jan 2024

Ola

Ola Mobility expands e-bike taxi service to Delhi, Hyderabad

Following a successful pilot program in Bengaluru, Ola Mobility has launched its e-bike taxi service in Delhi and Hyderabad.

22 Jan 2024

Ather Energy

Everything we know about Ather Rizta e-scooter arriving in mid-2024

Ather Energy is gearing up to launch its latest electric scooter, the Ather Rizta, in India.

15 Jan 2024

Ather Energy

How Ather 450 Apex fares against Ola S1 Pro

To commemorate its 10th anniversary, Bengaluru-based Ather Energy recently introduced the 450 Apex in India with a price tag of Rs. 1.89 lakh (ex-showroom, excluding FAME 2 subsidy).

10 Jan 2024

Ather Energy

Ather 450S becomes cheaper by Rs. 20,000: Check new prices 

With competition heating up in the electric scooter market in India, Ather Energy has lowered the price of its entry-level model, the 450S, by Rs. 20,000.

06 Jan 2024

Ather Energy

Ather launches 450 Apex, its most expensive scooter: Check price

Ather Energy has launched the 450 Apex electric scooter in India, providing an upgraded riding experience compared to its predecessor, the 450X.

05 Jan 2024

Bajaj Auto

How 2024 Bajaj Chetak e-scooter fares against Ather 450S

Bajaj Auto, one of India's largest two-wheeler makers, has launched the 2024 version of its popular e-scooter, the Chetak.

04 Jan 2024

Bajaj Auto

2024 Bajaj Chetak electric scooter debuts at Rs. 1.15 lakh

Bajaj Auto has launched its 2024 Chetak electric scooter in India, showcasing state-of-the-art technology and improved performance.

03 Jan 2024

Bajaj Auto

Bajaj Chetak Premium's design, features revealed ahead of launch

Homegrown bikemaker Bajaj Auto is all set to reveal the 2024 iteration of the Chetak Premium EV in India on January 5.

03 Jan 2024

Ampere

Ampere NXG e-scooter spotted testing in India: What to expect

The Ampere NXG e-scooter, first shown as a concept at Auto Expo 2023, has been spotted during testing before its anticipated India launch.

02 Jan 2024

Bajaj Auto

Bajaj Auto to launch updated Chetak Premium on January 5

Bajaj Auto will unveil an upgraded version of its Chetak Premium e-scooter in India on January 5, boasting new features like a TFT display.

02 Jan 2024

Ather Energy

Ather Energy partners with Google Maps to bring two-wheeler-specific routes

Ather Energy has revealed an over-the-air (OTA) update for its flagship 450X scooter, bringing major enhancements to the built-in navigation system.

01 Jan 2024

Ola Electric

Ola Electric records highest monthly registrations in December 2023

Ola Electric achieved a record-breaking 30,219 registrations in December 2023, boasting a 74% year-on-year growth and a 40% market share in the electric two-wheeler segment.

31 Dec 2023

Ola Electric

You may soon be able to rent an Ola e-scooter

Ola Electric's CEO Bhavish Aggarwal recently shared his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter) about launching a rental service for its S1 electric scooters in tourist cities across India.