World EV Day 2024: Which Electric Scooter Is For You?

If you're planning to go electric this World EV Day but are confused about which electric scooter fits you, here's a simple guide. From large practical bodies to fast performance-oriented scooters, the EV scene in India has boomed to accommodate several new offerings. Without much ado, we list down five such options which deserve your consideration: 

Bajaj Chetak - Style statement 

There's nothing quite as stylish and elegant as a Bajaj Chetak on the road. It certainly makes a style statement while being practical to use. Making this iconic badge all the more worthwhile are three new, quick, successive launches that Bajaj Auto introduced recently. Starting with the Bajaj Chetak 2901, followed by the Bajaj Chetak Blue 3202, and the latest Bajaj Chetak 3202. All three of these new models are available with funky colour options and are packed in a more optimised battery pack with new cells that have helped increase the range. 

Ather 450 Apex - Thrill (quick, zippy and great handling)

Want a performance scooter that goes fast and handles brilliantly? The Ather 450 Apex does the trick perfectly, making you grin from ear to ear every time you twist the throttle. Powering this top-of-the-line Ather 450 scooter is the same 3.7 kWh battery pack that also does duties in the 450X. However, the electric motor has been tuned up to the max. As a result, the Ather 450 Apex can dash from 0-40 kmph in just 2.9 seconds. Further making this ₹1.89 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)-priced scooter worth choosing are those transparent body panels, which in our opinion give it a unique feel, and will turn heads in crowded streets any day. 

(Also Read: World EV Day 2024: Top 5 Electric Two-wheeler Launches Of 2024)

Ola S1 Pro - Range

Long commutes at reasonable commuting speeds on your mind? The Ola S1 Pro's incredible range will put all of your range anxieties to rest. Priced at ₹1.47 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Ola S1 Pro can go for 180 km of range in Eco mode, while in Normal mode it can do 143 km on a single charge on its 4 kWh battery. 

Ather Rizta - Convenience

If convenience matters the most to you, the Ather Rizta should be the one for you. Built around the same 450 platform, Ather has made a bunch of tweaks to the existing structure to give the Rizta, the largest seat and one of the biggest underseat storage spaces in the competition at 36-litres. Plus, Ather also provides a clever 20-litre of frunk space, which makes the Rizta quite the spacious affair. Coupled with that, when you factor in its affordable starting ex-showroom price of ₹1.10 lakh, the Ather Rizta becomes quite the no-brainer choice in this list. 

Hero Vida V1 - Charging Issue

If charging woes are still an issue that you just can’t get out of, check out the Hero Vida V1. Available in two distinct trim levels Vida V1 Pro and Vida V1 Plus, with 3.94 kWh battery and 3.44 kWh battery, respectively – the Vida V1s are quite practical because the batteries in both the trims are removable. Which means you can easily take the battery pack to your home or your workplace and get it charged instantaneously. Performance-wise, the Vida V1s are quite closely matched to the 450 Apex too with the V1 Pro capable of accelerating from 0-40 kmph in just 3.2 seconds. 

Hopefully, one of these five electric scooters will fit your bill. So on this World EV Day, which direction are you going to go? Do let us know in the comments.