From Ather 450 to Revolt RV400: Best electric bikes and scooters to buy in India

New Delhi: Amid the rising prices of petrol and diesel, the demand for electric vehicles (EV) across the world is also going up. The government in different countries are also promoting the use of electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions. However, there are many companies selling EVs in India, so we have brought a list of the best two-wheelers brands to select and buy in the year 2022.

You may consider brands like Simple One, Ather, Bajaj, and TVS. Below here, we have provided the list of electric bikes & scooters and other details, including price.

1. Ather 450/450X

Ather first launched the 450 electric scooters and went on launch the upgraded Ather 450X model. The top model of the e-scooter offers a riding range of up to 116 km, a top speed of 80 kmph and a 2.7kWh battery. The battery of the scooter takes around 5 hours to fully charge.

The price of the scooter begins from Rs 1.27 lakh (ex-showroom).

2. Revolt RV400

The bike by Revolt RV400 is very famous among the tw0-wheeler vehicle lovers as its looks like a regular sports commuter motorcycle. The bike offers a riding range of up to 150km per charge. It comes with a 3,24kW removable battery that can be charged under 5 hours.

The company has also provided two disc brakes with wheels. It is available in the market for over Rs 1,40,00o.

3. Bajaj Chetak

Bajaj Chetak is another famous scooter in two variants: Urbane and Premium which comes at a cost of Rs 1,00,000 and 1,15,000, respectively. It comes with a 3kWh lithium-ion battery and can go about 95 km on a single charge. The scooter can clock at the top speed of 78 kmph.

4. Simple One 

The simple one offers a nearly 235km range on a single charge. Moreover, the e-scooter comes with an additional battery pack which adds an extra range of 66km, placing it in the category of scooters that cover over 250km on a single charge. It is claimed to offer a top speed of 105 kmph.

The additional battery pack model will cost Rs 1.44 lakhs (ex-showroom) while the base version of the Simple one is available at Rs 1.09 lakh (ex-showroom).

5. Hero Eddy

Hero Eddy is considered to be the best for short ride distances. The electric scooter comes with a 30Ah battery pack that can deliver an 85 km range.  The battery takes up to 4 to 5 hours to fully charge. The top speed of the scooter is 25Kmph. The ex-showroom price of Hero Eddy is set at Rs 72,000.