Electric scooters are quickly becoming the preferred choice for daily commutes across India. Sales are steadily rising as more people seek eco-friendly and cost-effective transportation options. The market now offers several popular models that balance range and affordability perfectly.
Popular Family Electric Scooters for Daily Needs
If you are planning to buy an electric scooter, here are some top models worth considering for your everyday travel.
Ather Rizta: A Standout Performer
The Ather Rizta starts at approximately Rs 1.15 lakh, ex-showroom. It comes with two battery options: 2.9 kWh and 3.7 kWh. These batteries provide claimed IDC ranges of 123 km and 159 km respectively. Charging the scooter to 80% takes about 5 hours and 45 minutes for the 2.9 kWh version. The larger 3.7 kWh variant requires around 4 hours and 18 minutes for the same charge level.
TVS iQube: A Well-Known Choice
Priced from roughly Rs 95,000, ex-showroom, the TVS iQube offers multiple battery configurations. Options range from 2.2 kWh up to 5.3 kWh. This flexibility gives claimed IDC ranges between 94 km and 212 km, depending on the model you choose. Charging times vary from about 2 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 18 minutes to reach 80% capacity.
River Indie: Stepping Up in Range
The River Indie commands a higher price of about Rs 1.46 lakh, ex-showroom. It features a 4 kWh battery that delivers a claimed IDC range of around 163 km. A standard charger takes roughly 5 hours to achieve 80% charge. This model also offers practical benefits with a generous 55-litre storage space.
Hero Vida Series: Versatile Options
Hero provides the Vida series with different battery capacities. You can choose between 2.2 kWh and 3.4 kWh batteries. These offer claimed range capacities from 143 km to 165 km. Pricing starts at Rs 73,850, ex-showroom, and goes up to Rs 1.40 lakh for the top-end V2 Pro version.
Honda Activa e:: A Refined City Commuter
The Honda Activa e: delivers a claimed range of 102 km. It uses a 3 kWh swappable battery setup consisting of two 1.5 kWh units. Prices begin at around Rs 1.18 lakh and reach up to Rs 1.53 lakh, ex-showroom. The top-spec RoadSync Duo variant includes added connected features, making it a convenient and refined choice for urban commuting.
