Electric two-wheelers are leading this electric revolution in India, where the market for electric vehicles is expanding quickly. Electric scooters, including high-end low-speed and high-speed variants, predominate the segment. Many electric two-wheelers have been released in India over the last few years by a variety of EV startups and established businesses, and many of them have gained significant popularity.
Range concern comes up when discussing electric cars, and unlike scooters powered by internal combustion engines, electric scooters are particularly unsuited for use on highways. There are a few electric scooters that can be used on motorways if you so choose.
Top 5 electric scooters
Here are a few high-end electric scooters that are suitable for highway use.
- Ola S1 Pro
The Ola S1 Pro is a beautiful and feature-rich electric vehicle and is one of the most well-liked electric scooters in India. The Ola S1 Pro, which costs approximately 1.50 lakh (ex-showroom), advertises a range of 181 kilometers, although the actual range may only be 150 km, depending on riding circumstances. With this range available and an 8.5 kW motor paired with a four-kilowatt-hour battery pack, the Ola S1 Pro can be thought of as a highway vehicle. Range anxiety is somewhat reduced by the quick charging alternatives that are available for this scooter and the expanding fast charging network.
- Ather 450X
Along with Ola Electric, Ather Energy has attracted a fair amount of interest from electric scooter purchasers in India. The Ather 450X, the company’s flagship product, comes with two alternative battery pack choices: a 3.7 kWh battery pack or a 2.9 kWh battery. Although the larger battery advertises a 150 mile range, the actual range is only 110 km. It has a top speed limit of 90 kmph. The Ather 450X has quickly risen to prominence as one of the most popular electric scooters in India thanks to its sporty style and performance, and it is suitable for highway commuting as well.
- Okinawa Okhi-90
The Okhi-90 is Okinawa’s premier scooter. It has a lithium-ion battery that is removable and has a stated range of 160 kilometers on a single charge. The battery needs 5 to 6 hours to charge completely. The Okinawa Okhi-90 can travel at a top speed of 90 kmph. A three-year guarantee is being provided by the manufacturer.
- Simple One
Another high-end electric scooter is called Simple One in India. The Simple One is an electric scooter with an aggressive and sporty appearance that costs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom) and boasts a 212 km range on a single charge. One of the electric scooters that can be used on roads, nevertheless, is the 180 km claimed genuine range. It is an unusual EV because it can sprint from 0 to 40 kph in 2.77 seconds with a top speed of 105 kph.
- Vida V1 Pro
With a top speed of 80 kmph, the Vida V1 Pro electric scooter is fast. It sports a 7.8 hp electric motor and a 3.94 kWh battery pack. The V1 Pro can accelerate from 0 to 40 kmph in 3.2 seconds and has a range of 110 km per charge. It supports quick charging and has two replaceable batteries.
