Big growth is seen in the electric vehicle (e-vehicle) sector in 2024, especially in the two-wheeler segment. This year, retail sales of 52,440 e-vehicles took place, which increased interest among people to adopt e-mobility. Last year saw an increase in the sales of electric two-wheelers. Ola Electric took the first position with sales of 4,07,547 units, while TVS took the second position with sales of 2,20,472 units and Bajaj stood at the third position. Meanwhile, Ather Energy continues to dominate the electric two-wheeler market in South India with 25 percent share. Some great names were included in the list of electric scooters with best features in 2024. You can check the details of top 5 scooters including last year’s winner Ather, Ola Bajaj Chetak here.
ather 450x
Ather 450X is grabbing people’s attention with its great performance and sturdy build quality. Priced starting at ₹1.47 lakh (ex-showroom), this smart and futuristic scooter is powered by a 6.4 kW motor, capable of delivering a top speed of 90 km/h and a range of up to 161 km on a single charge (3.7 kWh battery pack). Gives.
S1 Pro Gen 2 has front and rear disc brakes for better safety and control. It has many great features like touchscreen information display, Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, music playback with speakers, cruise control, hill hold, and full LED lighting, which make it even more attractive.
Ather Rizta
In April this year, Ather launched its new family-oriented scooter, Rizta, with a starting price of ₹1.10 lakh (ex-showroom). This scooter has been specially designed keeping in mind the needs of Indian families. The Rizta is available in two battery options: a 2.9 kWh battery, which offers a range of 123 km on a single charge, and a 3.7 kWh battery, which can go up to 160 km on a single charge.
The highlight of the Rizta is its impressive luggage capacity of 56 litres, which includes 35 liters of underseat storage and a 22-litre front glove compartment. The scooter can achieve a top speed of 80 km/h and has two ride modes: Zip and SmartEco.
Bajaj Chetak 35 Series
Bajaj Chetak received a new update with its 35 Series last month. Now it is available in two variants – Chetak 3501 and 3502. It can run up to 153 kilometers on a single charge and is priced between Rs 1.20 lakh to Rs 1.27 lakh (ex-showroom). Now Chetak gets more premium features than before like 5-inch TFT touchscreen instrument panel, Bluetooth connectivity, in-built navigation, document storage, music playback, USB charging port etc.
The Chetak has a 3.5 kWh battery pack, which powers a 4 kW permanent magnet synchronous motor, helping it reach a top speed of 73 km/h. With its fusion of classic design and modern technology, Chetak is redefining the electric traveling experience.
TVS iQube Electric ST 5.1
In May this year, TVS launched a more upgraded version of the iQube ST, which packs a larger 5.1 kWh battery. It is priced at ₹ 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom) and can travel up to 150 km on a single charge and has a top speed of 82 km/h. iQube ST 5.1 has features like 7-inch full-color TFT touchscreen, more than 118 connected features, Alexa voice assistance, digital document storage and tire pressure monitoring system.
The 450X recently got an upgrade, which adds many new features such as Google Maps, Alexa voice assist, Magic Twist throttle, traction control, new Rally mode and new tyres. With these new features this scooter has become an even more attractive option.
Ola S1 Pro
Despite all the controversies surrounding the brand and its products, the Ola S1 Pro still remains the benchmark of features among electric scooters. Priced at ₹1.35 lakh (ex-showroom), this powerful scooter comes with a 4 kWh Li-ion battery, with a peak power of 11 kW and peak torque of 58 Nm. It gives a top speed of 120 km/h and an impressive range of 195 km on a single full charge.
