It’s more than a decade since the arrival of the 1st electric scooters in India. However, electric scooters have not been a youth favorite for a long time now. Even though electric scooters are energy-efficient and environment-friendly they have not gained a greater reach among the millennial. This may be due to a lack of power or the style that they look for. But the market has shown a pick up after the arrival of some electric bikes in recent times. here we listing few upcoming electric scooters in India 2020 – 2021.
We could say the spike in the electric scooter market in India is triggered by several reasons. They include the popularity of electric cars and also awareness about the environment. The premium electric cars have brought a great future for the electric auto industry. Many companies have geared up for the competition in this segment, which includes Ather Energy, a Bangalore based firm, Piaggio, Bajaj and many more.
Upcoming Electric Scooters In India 2020 – 2021
| Electric Scooters | Range | Price (approx.) |
| Bajaj Chetak | 100 km | Rs. 1 lakh |
| TVS Creon | 80 km | Rs. 80,000. |
| Mahindra Gusto Electric | NA | Rs. 80,000. |
| Ather 450X | 85 km | Rs. 1.45 lakh. |
| Vespa Elettrica | 100 km | Rs. 90,000 |
| TVS iQube | 75 km | Rs. 1 lakh. |
| Hero Electric AE-3 | 100 km | NA |
| Hero Electric AE-29 | 80 km | Rs. 85,000. |
| Benling Aura | 120 km | Rs. 90,000 |
| Eeve Forseti | 90 km | Rs. 1 lakh |
| 22Kymco Like EV | NA | Rs. 1 lakh |
Here we can browse through the list of upcoming electric scooters in India this 2020 – 2021 and their features, specification and the price point in details.
# 1 Bajaj Chetak
Bajaj has relaunched its vintage scooter as their 1st electric scooter! Bajaj has still retained its retro classic look in its electric scooter. Bajaj Chetak is introduced in two variants into the market. They are Urbane and Premium which is priced at Rs 1 lakh and Rs 1.5 lakh respectively.
These scooters have dual ride modes called the sports mode and the economy mode. The motors are powered with a 4kW Lithium-ion battery which gets charged in 5 hours and has a range of 100km in Economy mode and 85km in sports mode with a top speed of 78kmph.
The Scooter has a single-sided suspension at the front and single-sided spring suspension at the rear. It also has a disk brake at the front and a drum at the rear. Since Bajaj has maintained a classic look, that too is stunning.
#2 TVS Creon
TVS is bringing its electronic scooter, Creon to fight in this segment at market unlike Chetak, this one has a sporty look to it. The TVS Creon is expected to be launched by May 2020. The main features of this concept bike include three lithium-ion batteries and a 12kW motor. It is expected to have disk brakes at both front and rear.
Though the price point of this scooter is not clear, it’s estimated to be in the range of Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 80,000.
#3 Mahindra Gusto Electric
Mahindra is setting its foot in the race towards the future with its Gusto Electric Scooter. The Scooter is said to be launched by December 2020. The Mahindra Gusto Electric would be using the same body of Gusto 125 which is discontinued. It is said to have a lithium-ion battery powering a 3kW motor. With a maximum range of 80km per charge and a top speed of around 60kmph. The electric scooter is expected to be priced around Rs. 80,000.
#4 Ather Energy’s 450X
Ather Energy, a Bangalore based firm has unveiled its recent electric scooter Ather 450X. It is needless to say the success of Ather Electic in this market. Ather 450X, the successor of Ather 450 has an increased range, better battery, and power than its predecessor.
With a 2.9kW battery powers a 6kW electric motor which reaches a top speed of 80kmph.
This scooter also has two modes, the ride mode, and the economy mode the range is 75km and 85km respectively in a single charge.
#5 Vespa Elettrica
The Vespa Elettrica is a premium electric scooter from Piaggio group. Vespa Elettrica is their 1st step into the future of electric vehicles. The features, looks, and ride modes are kind of similar to that of the Bajaj Chetak.
The company claims that the 4kW electric motor will get charged it 4 hours and it also claims that the vehicle will have a range of 100km per charge.
The scooter’s price is estimated to be around 1 lakh rupees.
#6 TVS iQube
This is another addition to TVS's EVs. TVS iQube has a contemporary design. It 4.4kW motor is powered by 3 lithium-ion batteries. Which makes them achieve a top speed of 78kmph and a range of 75km per charge. The scooter also has ride and economy modes. The TVS iQube also has additional features like an LED display, navigation, etc. It is priced around Rs. 1,00,000.
#7 Hero AE-29
Hero Electric is playing a major role in the Indian EV Market. AE-29 is their upcoming electric scooter which is expected to hit the markets by mid-2020. This scooter has a 1kW motor and 3.5 lithium-ion battery pack. The vehicle has a range of 80km in a single charge.
The scooter is expected to be priced at Rs. 85,000
#8 Hero electric AE-3
Hero Electric’s AE-3 e-Trike is first of its kind scooter in India. The scooter is launched in Auto Expo 2020. And its the most anticipated EV since then. Hero electric is a set to lauch this electric scooter by the mid 2020 with no competition. The scooter has 2 telescopic forks at the front with disc brakes for both the front wheels. The vehicle is said to be having an reverse assist feature as well.
The vehicle is has a 5.5kW motor and is powered by a 4kW lithium ion battery. 5 hours being the charging time, the company claims that the EV will have a range of 100km ler charge and will reach a top speed of 80kmph.
#9 EeVe Forseti
EeVe has already launched four other electric scooters in the past. EeVe Forseti is all set to be launched as their 5th EV. The design of the scooter somewhat resembles that of the Bajaj Chetak and the Vespa Elettrica. This scooter also has that neo-retro look just like the other two EV’s mentioned.
As far as the specifications are concerned, the scooter is built on a Bosch hub motor. The company claims that the scooter will have a top speed of up to 70kmph and the battery takes 3-4 hours to juice up. The company is also said to be manufacturing an optional fast charger that can charge the vehicle in around 30 mins.
The vehicle which is expected to be launched around June 2020 with a price point around 1 lakh Indian rupees.
#10 Benling Aura
The Benling Aura’s is expected to launch by July 2020 with a price point of around Rs. 90,000. The vehicle is claimed to be having a range of 120km per charge of 3-4 hours. This scooter has disc brakes both at the front & rear.
#11 22Kymco Like EV
22 Kymco is the brand name! It is likely to set its foot on the EV industry with its Like EV model. The scooter is expected to hit the market during November 2020 with a price point or around 1 lakh rupees. The company claims that it will compete with Ather 450X. The scooter also has a retro look which is similar to the chetak and Vespa models.
FAQ’s – Upcoming Electric Scooters in India
1. Do I need a driving license to drive one of these vehicles?
This is a common doubt, And its partially true that you don’t require a driving license to drive an EV that has a top speed of less than 25kmph. So in our case, most of the scooters are much powerful and hence require a driving license.
2. Does EV’s require registration?
The same rule applies here as well if your Electric Vehicle has a top speed of more than 25kmph then registration and number plate are mandatory.
3. What is FAME II?
The Indian government has implemented phase 2 of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric vehicles (FAME 2) which allows the buyer to avail of a subsidy for the purchase of EVs. Please enquire if your purchase is eligible for the subsidy at the showroom.
Are you ready for these upcoming electric scooters in India!
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