New Delhi: India has seen strong growth in the share of electric vehicles on the road. The numbers in the electric two-wheeler segment have grown significantly in recent months.
Factors such as rising fuel prices, government push to introduce EVs in the form of rebates and tax credits, increased awareness and reduced range anxiety have contributed to this growth. However, one factor that raised concerns was the high price, but as the adoption rate increases, the prices are also becoming more competitive, especially for two-wheelers.
Here’s a look at the 5 best electric scooters under Rs 70,000 available in India.
Okinawa Ridge Plus:
The Okinawa Ridge Plus electric scooter is available at a starting price of Rs 67,052. It generates 0.8 kW (1 hp) from the engine and has front and rear drum brakes with an electronically assisted braking system.
A fully charged lithium-ion battery offers a range of up to 120 km on a single charge. It takes approximately 2-3 hours to fully charge the battery. Okinawa has claimed a top speed of 55 km/h for the Ridge Plus.
Hero Electric Optima CX:
Hero Electric topped the electric two-wheeler sales chart in July 2022 and affordability is a key factor in increasing its market share. The Optima CX is available at a starting price of Rs 62,355. It generates 0.55 kW (0.73 hp) and has front and rear drum brakes with a combined braking system on both wheels.
There are two variants, City Speed(HX) and Comfort Speed (LX), in four color variants. The HX variant is a high-speed version of the scooter. It also has two battery options – single battery and dual battery that offer a range of 82 km and 122 km on a full charge. The scooter reaches a maximum speed of 45 km/h.
Bounce Infinity E1:
The electric scooter has a starting price of Rs 55,114 and boasts of two variants and 5 color options.
The engine generates 1.5 kW (2 hp) and has front and rear disc brakes with a combined braking system on both wheels.
The BLDC motor delivers up to 83 Nm of torque and the company claims a top speed of 65 km/h. The 48V39Ah battery takes four to five hours to fully charge and offers a range of 85 km on a full charge.
The Bounce Infinity E1 comes with a unique subscription battery plan where users can avail the battery as a battery replacement service from the Bounce network.
Ampere Zeal:
The Ampere Zeal is available at a starting price of Rs 67,478 and comes in just one variant with four color options.
This electric scooter generates 1.2 kW (1.6 hp) from the motor and has both front and rear drum brakes.
The 12kW brushless DC motor is powered by a 60V/30Ah lithium-ion battery that takes approximately 5.5 hours to fully charge and has a range of 75km.
The company has claimed a top speed of 55 km/h for this electric scooter.
Ampere Magnus Pro:
This e-scooter is available at a starting price of Rs 66,053 and comes in one variant with four color options.
Mirroring its features from the Ampere Zeal, the Magnus Pro generates 1.2 kW (1.6 hp), has front and rear drum brakes with a two-wheel combined braking system.
The electric scooter has a 60V, 30Ah lithium-ion battery that takes approximately five to six hours to fully charge and has a claimed range of up to 70-80km on a fully charged battery. The maximum speed is indicated at 55 km/h.
