5 e-scooters with the latest modern technology.
“Indigenous battery tech, localisation of components and huge domestic demand would make EVs the most affordable means of transport in coming years”.
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.
Earlier Pune city used to be called a city of cycles, however, now it is known as the city of bikes and scooters. Almost every family in Pune is having a minimum of 1 bike/scooter to 3/4 depending on the family size.
The reason is poor public transport systems, mainly city buses are not sufficient enough to cater prompt service to the citizens, these buses run by the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited. The city buses are crowded and smoke bleaches. However, in the past 5-6 years the buses are running on CNG and EV’s.
Petrol prices have skyrocketed, Petrol prices have already crossed centuries; currently, the rate of per litre petrol is around Rs.112/- in Pune and moving forward.
For a common man or middle-class man, it’s very difficult to survive, due to the pandemic almost all suffered, the situation is like a hand mouth. In this scenario using a petrol run vehicle is no more a cost-effective option for this class.
The government is also promoting EV’s, the reason is EV’s will help to reduce India’s crude oil import and EV’s are environment friendly having no noise, no pollution vehicles. The country will save a lot of foreign currency which is otherwise used for buying crude oil if people started using EV’s.
One of the main reasons why people are not ready to use EVs is because of their cost, they are more expensive than petrol Vehicles, and another reason is the running or driving range( in single charge) of the Vehicles.
To promote EV’s in India FAME [Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME-India)] has increased subsidies on EV’s,
Though the EV’s (REVA Car ) launched in India around 2001 and after the launch of other two-wheelers.
People are not ready to use EVs due to two reasons, one being the charging stations and the other being the range of the vehicles apart from the price of the EV.
The confidence of the people was built when they saw electric buses running in the city and having the range up to 300 KM in a single charge. The rise in petrol price certainly changed the thinking of the common man whether to buy a Petrol Vehicle or not.
In the current scenario, we are finding EV’s running on the road and people started using the EV’s as per their requirements. However, most of them prefer long driving range EVs for personal use.
We can compare EVs and Petrol Vehicles on certain parameters.
Cost of the Vehicles:- Indian customers are more price-sensitive while buying any product.EV’s are more expensive than petrol vehicles as the electric scooters run on lithium-ion batteries, which are costlier. However, due to the subsidy given by the government now, there is not much difference in the price of the vehicles.
Range of the Vehicles: Petrol Vehicles are having a wide range of products on the basis of the capacity of the engine. EV’s are in the early stage of development & only Few bike options are available in EV’s as compared to petrol vehicles.
Fuel Cost:– An electric scooter offers the same mileage as a petrol scooter at 15% cost of one litre of fuel. So electric scooters are more fuel-efficient than petrol scooters.
Operational Driving Range of the Vehicles: The EV’s are mostly suited for the city as the driving range of the EV’s are a minimum of 40 to 150 KM depending on the battery used in them. For daily usage and short-range, these are useful as compared to the petrol Vehicles. For long-range these are not suitable, maybe in the near future EV’s may have long driving range options.
Convenience: An electric scooter needs at least a couple of hours for a full charge. The same is not with the petrol scooters or bikes, it hardly takes a few minutes to refuel at the fuel station. Some e-Scooter manufacturers have the option of changing batteries in an emergency, however, it will take time to have more battery changing points like fuel stations.
Maintenance: EV’s are more or less maintenance free So EV’s are better than petrol in terms of maintenance. Only you need to keep the vehicle charging regularly and need to keep it clean. For Petrol Vehicles we need servicing depending on the running of the vehicles. They need lubricants,
Engine servicing etc.
In short EV’s also have many benefits over petrol vehicles. The EV’s are silent or have very low noise and they are environmentally friendly and non-polluting. The cost of running is around 20-30 paise per KM. Day by day technology is improving and in the near future EV’s will also come with more driving range and less charging time.
Because of all these benefits, EV’s sell is increasing. Currently, we are having EV’s with two options one which requires a Driving Licence and the other does not require any Driving Licence. The high powered EV’s required a driving licence and registration however the low powered Ev’s did not require a Driving Licence and Registration. The low powered EV is equipped with a 250 watt motor and a top speed of not more than 25 KMPH. So let’s find out which are the best options available in high powered EV’s if you would like to go for EV (E-Scooter)
Here is the list of 5 High Power E Scooters. which require a Driving Licence and Registration. (In alphabetical order).
Ampere Magnus Ex
Ather 450 X
Bajaj Chetak
EPluto 7G
Okinawa
Ampere Magnus Ex
The ampere, often shortened to amp, is the base unit of electric current in the International System of Units. I think that’s the reason this name is chosen by Ampere Electric, A
a company that indigenously manufactured key components of an Electric Vehicle. This is a brand under Greaves Electric Mobility. The company has 7 variants of e-scooters. These scooters are best in class comfort and superior performance and innovative features.
Ampere Magnus EX The design of Magnus EX looks like a Petrol Scooter. The scooter is convenient for city driving. The scooter gives an extra edge on comfort, performance, convenience, savings, safety and reliability. The features of this scooter include a Detachable Battery, Digital Dashboard, SB Charger, Large boot space with LED light. It has a suspension Front – Telescopic, Rear – Coil Spring. The driving rate of this e-scooter is 84 KMs.t has a Battery 60V, 28Ah Advanced Lithium Battery, Motor Power of is1200 Watts
The Magnus EX is specifically designed and developed considering the Indian consumer and their mindset, lifestyle, Indian Roads. The on-road price of Magnus EX is Rs. 68,999/-
Ather 450X
The tagline of the Ather 450x is Áll Brain, All Power, All Electric, Everything you imagined your next ride to be beyond The Ather 450X.
As a tagline, the Ather450X is having the latest modern technology & features. Ather E Scooter comes with two models Ather 450 Plus and Ather 450 X. Ather 450X is the Top End Model.
Ather 450X has 6000 W PMSM Motor it takes 5 to 6 hours to get fully charged. The Milage Rage of Ather 450x is 116 KM in Eco Mode. and 85 KM in Normal Mode. The Ather 450 also has wrap mode. It has disk brakes for the front and rear wheels. It also has a fast-charging option. The scooter has mobile connectivity & BlueTooth, LED lights, Digital Odometer, Digital Speedometer. Ather 450 X is available in three colours. The reverse gear helps as park assist.
Ather 450 x has connectivity to Android Open and OS operating systems. The Ex-Showroom Price of Ather 450 Plus is Rs.1,13,416 and the Price of Ather 450 X is Rs.1.32 lakh in Delhi.
The Ather 450 has unique features like Ride Stats, Live Location, Vehicle State Tracking, Music Control, Call Control, Voice Assistant and tyre pressure monitoring system. So Ather is one of the best EVs loaded with modern features.
Bajaj Chetak: The Future of Mobility, HAMARA KAL.
Bajaj Chetak was one of the best premium scooters produced by Bajaj Auto, launched ‘Chetak’ in 1972. The Chetak was the most successful scooter in India with the tagline ‘Value For Money For Years’. Chetak became a household name for the Indian middle-class over the over two decades. Bajaj Chetak was based on Piaggio’s Vespa Sprint scooter. The production of the scooter stopped in 2006. People still remember ‘Bajaj Chetak’ as a quality product. Hence Bajaj Auto decided to launch the E-Scooter with the same name.
Like Ather 450, Bajaj Chetak is also available in two versions URBAN and PREMIUM. It is available in Six Colours. The Design is Seamless Style and Flush Fitted Exteriors. Bajaj Chetak comes with steel body panels with water protection, like value for money for years.
The Driving Range or Riding Range of Bajaj Chetak is 90 KM in full charge in ECO Mode. The Bajaj Chetak is powered by a 4080 W BLDC Motor. The Bajaj Chetak takes 5 Hours to fully charge its 48 V, 60.3 Ah battery.
Bajaj Chetak has Front Disc Brake and Rear Drum Brake, it has Combi Brake System.
The other features include Digital SpeedoMeter, Digital Odometer, Digital Trip Meter, Digital Console, Pass Switch, Clock, Riding Mode and other features.
The Price of Bajaj Chetak starts at Rs 1 Lakh and goes up to Rs 1.15 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
PURE EPluto 7G:
The EPluto 7G is produced by Hyderabad based company Pure EV, an Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer. Besides EVs, the brand also produces lithium-ion batteries.
The EPluto 7G is a high-speed electric scooter with a top speed of 60kmph, the driving range of the scooter is around 90-120 Kms in the fully charged battery. It is a premium electric scooter for a comfortable riding experience on busy city roads.
The EPluto 7G is powered by a 2200 W Brushless Hub Motor, it takes 4 hours to fully charge its 60 V, 2.5 Kwh battery. This scooter is available in one variant STD and in Six Colors. The EPluto 7G looks like Vespa and Bajaj Chetak with round-shaped headlights, chrome-finished mirrors, plush body panels, and swooping lines all over. It has Front Disc Brake and Rear Drum Brake, Display 5 Inch MF LED, Rim Cast Alloy, LED HeadLamp, anti-theft provision with a smart lock, and regenerative braking, telescopic forks and a mono-shock
The Ex-showroom price of EPluto 7G is Rs.83,999/-
Okinawa: Praise PRO
Okinawa Autotech Pvt Ltd is a 100% Indian EV manufacturing company located in Rajasthan that was established in 2015. The company has around 7 electric scooters and soon the
8th product will be launched. The mission of the company is ‘Delivering smart, innovative, stylish, comfortable and energy-efficient vehicles and to be the benchmark of affordable eco-friendly technology for the generation to come.
Okinawa Praise PRO is a premium e-scooter, It has an aggressive styled LED headlamp with turn indicators integrated into the steering unit. It generates 1000 w power from its motor. The max speed of the Okinawa Pro is 58 KM and the driving range of 88 km in the fully charged battery. The Okinawa Praise is powered by a 72V/ 45Ah with a lithium-ion battery. Okinawa PraisePro is offered in two colour shades- Glossy Red Black and Glossy Sparkle Black.
The scooter has disc brakes for both front and rear wheels with an electronically assisted braking system. It has three driving modes Eco, Sport & Turbo, this e-scooter is limited to 30-35kmph in Eco mode, 50-60kmph in Sports mode and 65-70kmph in Turbo mode. Other features include a side-stand indicator, anti-theft sensor, keyless entry and find-my scooter. It rides on telescopic forks at the front and dual shock absorbers at the rear. Okinawa PraisePro is offered in two colour shades- Glossy Red Black and Glossy Sparkle Black.
Okinawa PraisePro price in India starts from Rs 76848 (On-road price Delhi)
Conclusion
Apart from the above 5 power e-scooters another two e-scooter soon going to launch in Pune i.e. TVS’s IQube and Ola’s OLA S1. That might change market dynamics. However one can choose the EV/ E-Scooter depending on their requirements, preferences, features, Technical Specification, Cost etc.
E- Scooters are not only silent and environmentally friendly but the e-scooters will definitely save your money as the cost of running is very low as compared to petrol scooters. Now due to government subsidies, the cost of e-scooter is competitive to Petrol Scooters.
Considering the current petrol prices, electric scooters are going to be the best option for local travel.
I hope the above-mentioned information share will help to choose your e-scooter. Which is your choice? Kindly let me know in the comment box.
