The world is preparing itself for one of the biggest challenges to realize the green planet dream. Many countries have started adapting to electric vehicles to help reduce the effect of greenhouse gases that are emitted from gas vehicles.
India is not far behind, as almost 877,000 registered electric vehicles are already plying on the streets during the last quarter of 2021. Electric two-wheelers are the front runners in this adaption challenge. The goal is to stop the sale of non-electric two-wheelers from 2025. The Electric two-wheeler market is growing enormously as new products are launched almost now and then.
- EeVe Soul High-speed Electric Scooter
- Okinawa Scooters – Praisepro
- OLA Electric Scooters
- Bounce Infinity E1- The Most Affordable Electric Scooter
- Hero Electric Optima Hx
- Ather 450x – The Sleek and Stylish
- TVS iQube Electric Scooter
- Kabira Mobility KM 4000
- Revolt RV400 Electric Motorcycle
- JOY Electric Bike Thunderbolt
- Lightning LS-218 – The Fastest Electric Superbike
We have gone through a huge list of electric two-wheelers and have listed down the top 11 that you might want to get your hands into
EeVe Soul High-speed Electric Scooter
Bhubaneshwar-based electric two-wheeler startup, owned by the Bharat Group, has just recently forayed into the high-speed electric vehicle classification with the launch of its front runner item called the EeVe Soul.
The brand new EeVe Soul electric scooter has been launched in India at Rs 1.40 lakh, ex-showroom. Nonetheless, the business hasn’t disclosed whether this sticker price will consist of the FAME II subsidy and various other state government aids or otherwise. The electric scooter is set to launch by early 2022.
Specifications
The new EeVe Soul electric mobility scooter obtains not one yet two innovative Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LFP) batteries that are stored under its seat. These batteries are swappable & removable, hence allowing the customers to charge the battery at home conveniently.
The EeVe Soul has many smart features like an anti-theft lock system, USB port, GPS navigation, keyless experience, reverse mode, central braking system, geo-tagging, and geo-fencing.
Speaking at the launch, Harsh Vardhan Didwania, Founder & Supervisor, EeVe India, said, “We have a legacy of 80 years in the mobility industry with the largest state-of-the-art operational manufacturing plant in the country. Last fiscal, we sold 15, 000 units of our low-speed models and are confident of achieving the target of another 50,000 units in the next two years. For this, we are working on strengthening and expanding our network system from existing 150 dealers and sub-dealers to 300 and mark our pan-India presence,”.
Mileage
The e-scooter claims to take about 3-4 hours to charge from 0 to 100 percent completely. EeVe claims that the Soul electric scooter has a top speed of 60 kmph, and also it can provide a maximum range of 120 kilometers on a solitary charge. However, this range can be achieved only under the Eco Mode, maintaining a speed of 40km/h.
Price
The EeVe Soul comes for Rs1,40,000/- (ex-showroom) in India. However, the prices may vary based on the state EV policies.
Okinawa Scooters – Praisepro
Okinawa Autotech was founded in 2015 by Jitendra Sharma. His mission behind this company is to create a clean and sustainable future by helping adapt to electric vehicles.
Okinawa Praise Pro is one of the four electric scooter models currently offered. The others are IPraise+, Lite, and Ridge+
Specification
The Praise Pro has a 2.0 kWh Lithium-ion detachable battery. The battery has a three years warranty. Praise Pro has an electronic-assisted braking system with regenerative energy.
The motor type is Brushless DC (BLDC) Electric motor, and it can produce a maximum peak power of 2500 W. The motor comes with a warranty of three years or 36000kms, whichever is earlier.
The maximum load capacity is 150 kgs. The seat height is 800mm.
It has been provided with 90/ 90 -12 tubeless tires for both front and rear, with a stylish aluminum alloy wheel.
Mileage
Praise Pro takes almost around 3 hours for a full charge. In the sports mode, you can get a range of 88 kms in one single charge.
Price
The ex-showroom price is Rs79,845/-. The pre-booking amount is Rs 2000/- which gets deducted from the actual price of the scooter.
OLA Electric Scooters
Ola Electric Mobility is an electric two-wheeler manufacturer based in Bengaluru, India. They acquired the Amsterdam-based EV company Etergo to manufacture its electric scooters in India. Currently, it produces only two variants, i.e., Ola S1 and Ola S1 Pro, available in ten different colors.
Specification
Ola S1 Pro motor produces a maximum power of 8500 W. It reaches a top speed of 115 km/h, faster than the S1 by 25 km/h.
The S1 Pro accelerates from 0 to 40kmph in just 3 seconds.
Both models provide hill-hold function, voice assistant, and cruise control. The scooter also features a 7″ display, an Octa-core processor, and 3 GB RAM.
Few other noteworthy features include side-stand-down, anti-theft alert, geo-fencing, reverse mode, Get Home Mode, Take Me Home Lights, Limp Home Mode, and a sound system to imitate a petrol-powered scooter. However, Ola has not provided most of the features to the current customers and has promised to add these features later as an OTA update.
Mileage
The battery capacity for S1 is 2.98 kWh, and for S1 Pro, it is 3.97 kWh. It takes around five and half hours to charge the battery fully. The S1 has a range capacity of 121kms per charge, while the S1 Pro provided 181 kms on one charge.
Price
The Ola S1 is priced at Rs 99,999, while Ola S1 Pro is available at Rs 1,29,999. Both prices are ex-showroom Bengaluru, after considering the new FAME II subsidy. The final price may vary depending on the state-level subsidies.
Bounce Infinity E1- The Most Affordable Electric Scooter
A Bangalore-based rental scooter startup owns bounce. Bounce has come up with a unique battery swapping feature plan that allows you to buy the scooter with a battery or without a battery. When you buy the scooter without a battery, you can pay for the battery swaps based on their nominal monthly subscription plans.
Specification
The battery type is lithium Ion and is portable cum swappable. The motor type is BLDC electric motor, and it can generate a maximum power of 1500W. The warranty for the motor is for three years or 72000kms.
The scooter has a hydraulic suspension type and produces a maximum torque of 83 Nm. The curb weight of the scooter is 94kgs, and the top speed of Infinity E1 is 65 km/h.
It comes with several color options like sparkle black, comet gray, sporty red, pearl white, and desat silver.
Mileage
The Bounce Infinity E-1 battery variant model takes around 5 hours for a full charge and gives a range of 85kms on a single charge.
Price
The price of Infinity E1 with battery starts from Rs. 59,999 (ex-showroom). While the price for Infinity E1 without a battery starts at Rs 36,099. You can swap your battery from the nearest swap station, and the plan starts from as low as Rs 35/- per swap.
Bookings for Infinity E1 have started with a refund of Rs 499/-. The deliveries are set to start from March 2022.
Hero Electric Optima Hx
Hero Electric, one of the largest two-wheeler manufacturers, launched Optima HX in late 2020.
Specification
The Optima HX has a BLDC electric motor with a maximum power of 1200 W. The motor comes with a warranty of three years. The battery is portable and can be removed and charged at the user’s convenience.
The scooter has a telescopic suspension type. The colors are available in Grey, Blue, and White variants. The top speed of Optima HX is 42 kms/hr, and the single kerb weight of the scooter is 72.5kgs.
Mileage
The battery takes around 4 to 5 hours to get fully charged. Optima HX with a single battery gives a range of 82kms on a single charge. The Optima HX with a double battery gives a range of 122 Kms on every charge.
Price
The price of Optima HX (single battery) is Rs. 55,580 (ex-showroom), and the price of Optima HX (double battery variant) is Rs. 65,640/- (ex-showroom).
Ather 450x – The Sleek and Stylish
Ather 450x belongs to Ather Energy Private Limited, founded by Swapnil Jain and Tarun Mehta in 2013. They provide their service under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Ather 450x was launched in January 2020 with the sole aim of getting the masses to move slowly towards electric scooters.
Specification
Ather uses the PMSM Electric motor and produces a peak power of 6000W. The motor has a three-year warranty.
Ather 450x provides a 7″ LCD that shows everything you might need during your ride. It displays navigations, incoming calls, and even the nearest charging stations. You can pause, play and change music from your screen. The display panel is IP 65 rated and is water-resistant and dustproof.
The electric scooter can reverse by itself with just a single click on your display touchscreen.
You also get a good 22 L storage under your seat.
It has a top speed of 80 km/h and is available in White, Mint green, and spacey grey variants.
The battery is portable and can be removed at the user’s convenience for charging purposes. The battery also comes with a three-year warranty.
The curb weight of Ather 450x is 108 kgs.
Mileage
The Ather 450x battery takes almost around 6 hours for a full charge. At the same time, it gives a range of 85km per charge.
You can go for the installation of Ather Dot in your home. It is dedicated and easy to install a home charger and can charge from 0 to 80% in 3 hours and 35 minutes. It has in-built auto cut-off and surge protection.
You can also charge your scooter at any Ather Grid public charging points in your city. However, in 2021, Ather Grid is currently available in Bengaluru and Chennai, and the company is planning to expand to other cities within a few months slowly.
Price
The Ather 450x price is Rs. 1,26,926 (after considering FAME2 incentive and state subsidy). This price would vary based on your state EV policies.
TVS iQube Electric Scooter
TVS Motors, the well-known brand in the two-wheeler and three-wheeler industry, is now expanding into the electric vehicle market.
KN Radhakrishnan, CEO of TVS Motors, has announced that his company is investing more than Rs 1,000/- crore to build the electric vehicle portfolio. The company has also decided to increase the production capacity of the iQube scooter from 600 units to 10000 units per month, considering the hugely positive response from the market.
Specification
The TVS iQube uses the BLDC electric motor, which has a maximum power of 4400 W. iQube has three lithium-ion batteries with a collective power rating of 2.25kWh and is water and dust resistant. The battery has a three years warranty or 50,000kms, whichever is earlier.
The Kerb weight of iQube is 118kgs, and it can take a maximum load of 150kgs. It has a monoshock suspension, and the max torque is 140 Nm.
The front-wheel comes with a disc brake, while the rear wheel has a drum brake.
Currently, it is only available in one variant color, i.e., white.
Mileage
The three lithium-ion batteries take almost around 6 hours for a full charge. The scooter gives a range of 75kms on one single charge.
Price
The on-road price of TVS iQube is Rs 1,41,688/-. The buyer can claim the FAME II subsidy and get a discount of Rs. 33,000/-. Thus, the net price for iQube comes down to Rs. 1,07,938/-.
Kabira Mobility KM 4000
“Talk Less. Do More. “Phrase is what the Kabira Mobility is building their brand around. The test ride registrations for Kabira KM 4000 have started in December 2021.
Specification
The Kabira KM 4000 has a DeltaEV BLDC Motor, which produces a maximum power of 8000 W.
The motor comes with a three-year warranty.
The kerb weight of the KM 4000 is 138 kgs, while the maximum load capacity is 150 kgs.
It has monoshock suspension and is available in red and olive green variant colors.
KM 4000 can reach a top speed of 120 km/h.
The KM 4000 is currently available in nine cities of India, i.e., Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Goa, and Dharwad
Mileage
The KM 4000 gives a range of 150kms on one single charge. You can charge this motorcycle in two different modes, and the Eco mode takes almost six and half hours to charge the battery fully. On the boost mode, it can be quickly charged up to 80% in just 50 minutes.
Price
The KM 4000 is currently offered in one variant, i.e., KM 4000 STD, and it comes with a price tag of Rs. 1,36,900/- (ex-showroom)
Revolt RV400 Electric Motorcycle
Rahul Sharma, the founder and CEO of Micromax, founded Revolt Motors in 2017. Revolt Motors are currently one of the market leaders in the electric two-wheeler motorcycle segment due to the famous Revolt RV400 motorcycle.
The company’s mission is “Creating the Future of Next-Gen Mobility with 100% Accessibility and 0% Fuel Residue”. The company encourages its customers to be revolters, who should question the many limitations of the current motorcycle industry with “Why” s.
Specification
Revolt motorcycles’ use lithium-ion batteries in RV400. As per Revolt Motors, “this has been made keeping in mind the riding behaviour and usage of the Indian riders.” According to ARAI standards, the batteries have been certified as waterproof, damage proof, shockproof, and all-weather friendly. It’s the power that powers Revolt.
The Kerb weight of the RV400 E-bike is 108kgs, while the maximum load capacity is 150kgs.
RV400 has a unique voice activation start, and it can recognize your voice and start the engine when you ask it to start.
You can even choose your engine sound as per your mood and make every day special. It is a first-in-class innovation where Revolt brings to you four different sounds in the motorcycle, all controlled through the MyRevolt App.
The sounds are named Revolt, Rebel, Roar, and Rage. You can select any sound you wish through the app, and your bike switches immediately to the selected sound.
There is no exhaust pipe; there is no more fear of rain and water logs. You can ride fearlessly through water-clogged streets.
The MyRevolt App provides you with online tracking and anti-theft features.
RV400 produces a maximum torque of 170 Nm and has a motor power of 3000 W. The motor produces a top speed of 80 km/h. A motor that pumps adrenaline into a design and body is the first of its kind in the industry.
Mileage
The RV400 gets fully charged in 4.5 hours. Each charge provides a range of 150kms.
The battery is portable, and you can carry it to your room or office and charge like you charge your mobile phone. The battery weighs around 19kgs.
If your battery falls dead, send an SOS battery request through your app, and the company will deliver you a new battery in exchange for the old one.
Price
The Revolt RV400 comes at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 90,799 (Ex-showroom)
JOY Electric Bike Thunderbolt
The Joy electric motorcycle is manufactured by an Indian company, the subsidiary of WardWizard Innovation & Mobility Limited. The company aims to create an eco-friendly environment by manufacturing and providing electric vehicles. The company has a current capacity of producing 9000 units every month.
Specification
The Joy Thunderbolt is powered by Brushless DC Hub Motor and produces a motor power of 5000 W. It uses a 10 AMP smart charger with over-voltage, temperature, and short-circuit protection.
It can take a maximum load of 150 kgs with solid climbing support to 18 degrees. It has a maximum torque of 230 Nm.
It has hydraulic suspensions, and currently, it is available in two variant colors, i.e., Yellow and Blue.
It produces a top speed of 90 km/h. Both front and rear have dual disc brakes.
Mileage
The battery takes around 9 hours for a full charge, and one single charge gives a range of 110kms.
As per Joy, “Thunderbolt, though powerful yet has an economical running cost of just INR 40 paise/km and will just harness six units of electricity to give an amazing long journey adventure full of bliss.”
Price
The price of Thunderbolt starts at Rs 2,33,000/- (ex-showroom)
Lightning LS-218 – The Fastest Electric Superbike
The Lightning LS-218 holds the SCTA official world record of 215.96 mph with a best-timed run of 218.64 mph at Bonneville, and it became the world’s fastest production electric motorcycle.
So, if you love speed and thrills but want to go green at the same time, then this superfast electric bike is your best bet.
Specification
Lightning LS-218 has the IPM liquid cooled 150kw + 10,500 rpm electric motor. The recorded top speed is 351 km/h.
The kerb weight of the motorcycle is 224.5kgs.
Mileage
The superfast bike takes only a couple of hours to charge fully. Depending on the variant, it gives a range between 160kms to 290km per charge.
Price
The Lightning LS-218 variants range between Rs. 30 lakhs to 36 lakhs.
So have you decided your electric two wheeler ? Do comment and let us know which one is your favourite among these 11 electric two wheelers.