The world is already running out of fossil fuel reserves, and the level of pollution is increasing dangerously day by day, causing trouble in our routine lives. So, making electric vehicles part of our lives is the need of the hour and starting small with buying electric vehicles is a step towards meeting the global goals of climate change. To help you make your e-journey more comfortable, we’ve created a list of Top 10 Electric Bikes in India.
Revolt RV400
- Range: 150 kilometres
- Torque: 170 Nm
- Battery: Lithium-Ion
If you’re looking for an electric bike for your daily commute, then you should definitely go for a Revolt RV400. It is the first electric motorcycle from Revolt Intellicorp, a Gurugram-headquartered start-up managed by Rahul Sharma, the same man who co-founded Micromax in India. The Revolt RV400 is the first AI-enabled electric motorcycle in the Indian market. The sleek, sporty and muscular e-bike is manufactured on the same lines as Micromax, bringing the Chinese components and Indianising it.
The design of the RV400 resembles the Chinese-made Super Soco TS1200R e-bike. The RV400 e-bike offers a fully digital instrument panel, a 3.24kW lithium-ion battery, 85km of top speed, an ARAI-certified range of 156km, a combi brake system, and a warranty of 8 years or 1,50,000 km, whichever is earlier. The e-bike is available in two variants; the premium variant is priced at ₹1,02,000, and the standard variant is priced at ₹90,000.
TVS iQube Electric
- Range: 75 kilometres
- Torque: 140 Nm
- Battery: Lithium-Ion
TVS entered the electric scooter segment with the launch of the iQube Electric scooter. The e-bike is priced at ₹1,15,000 and offers exceptional value for money, along with riding comfort. The TVS e-bike is powered by a 4.4kW electric hub motor and a set of 2.25kWh li-ion batteries. It provides up to 75km of range in one single charge and a top speed of 78 Kmph. The exceptionally refined and silent e-bike has two riding modes – economy and power.
The TVS iCube electric offers a Q-park Assist feature, which helps in forward and backward motion assistance. Also, it offers several other features such as an all-LED lighting system, a TFT instrument cluster and smartphone connectivity. The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the expansion of the iCube e-bike, and that’s why it is currently available only in selected cities, including Bengaluru, Delhi, and Pune. The impressive and practical iCube will compete with the Bajaj Chetak, and soon it will be available in more cities by March 2022.
Ather 450X
- Range: 65 kilometres
- Torque: 20.5 Nm
- Battery: Lithium-Ion
Ather Energy Pvt. Ltd. is a Bangalore-headquartered electric vehicle company founded in 2013 by Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain. The Ather 450X e-scooter is developed and manufactured entirely in India, and it is one of the best e-scooters to hit the market. The 450X was first launched in late 2019 at ₹1,32,000, and it appears very much identical with Ather 450. The stand-out e-scooter is offered in three colours, space grey with a yellow, white body with green accents and mint green with orange accents. Ather 450X supports a 4G sim card, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity, smart helmets, and tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).
The e-scooter offers three different riding modes, X-Eco, Ride and Sport, with adjustable attributes, making 450X a flawless e-scooter for Indian roads. It also offers one special mode, Warp mode which helps you to accelerate from 0-40kmph in 3.41 seconds. The e-scooter has a battery capacity of 2.9kWh, and it takes about 5 hours and 30 minutes to charge the battery fully when using a standard home-charging point. A fully charged 450X can aid you to achieve the average 65kms of range. Ather Grid, an electric vehicle charging infrastructure, has set up over 120 fast charging points in 18 cities across India as of March 2021.
Bajaj Chetak
- Range: 95 kilometres
- Torque: 16.2 Nm
- Battery: Lithium-Ion
The Bajaj Chetak scooter has a special place in the heart of the middle-class Indians, the iconic scooter was relaunched in 2020 as an electric scooter, and like the good old days, the scooter grabbed people’s attention. The Chetak e-scooter is priced at ₹1,42,000, and currently, it is available for sale in Pune, Bangalore and Nagpur. The company has plans to expand the sale and make the model available in 22 cities by the end of 2022.
The Bajaj Chetak has a 3.8 kW BLDC motor that offers Eco and Sport riding modes. The e-scooter has a 3kW lithium-ion battery which provides a range of 80 km on a single charge. The Chetak e-scooter is available in urbane and premium variants with 6 colours options. The seamless and stylish e-scooter from the house of Bajaj is designed in metal, which helps it stand apart from the other e-scooters. The Chetak competes against the Ather 450X and the TVS iQube Electric.
Okinawa iPraise+
- Range: 139 kilometres
- Torque: 40 Nm
- Battery: Lithium-Ion
The name Okinawa may sound similar to Japanese or Chinese background, but Okinawa is an Indian company started in 2015. The Gurgaon headquartered company manufactures India’s fastest and most advanced e-scooters, and Okinawa iPraise+ is one of them. Okinawa e-bikes witnessed massive price cuts following the Fame II subsidy scheme in 2020, and that’s why the e-bike iPraise+ is now priced at ₹99,708, about ₹17,892 less expensive than the previous price.
The Okinawa iPraise+ is identical to its elder sibling iPraise, but the new plus version e-bike uses detachable lithium-ion batteries and gets premium features such as geofencing, virtual speed limit, find my scooter, battery health tracker, maintenance/insurance reminder, and vehicle status. The e-bike is powered by a 1000w BLDC motor that can make up to 2500w power to reach a top speed of 58kmph. The iPraise+ is claimed to be charged in 4 to 5 hours and provides you 139Km of range in one go.
Hero Electric Optima HX (Dual Battery)
- Range: 122 kilometres
- Torque: N/A
- Battery: Lithium-Ion
Hero is one of India’s most popular and trustable bike brands, and only the name is enough to make sure this scooter will be reliable and suitable for the average Indian biker. Hero has several e-bikes in their lineup, but if you’re looking for an electric bike that will best fit the city roads in India, then Hero Optima HX (Dual Battery) is the best option for you. The e-bike offers a Telescopic Suspension to help you avoid rough and bumpy rides; the suspension assures you a smooth and jerk-free ride.
The 12-inch alloy wheels in Optima HX make your vehicle lighter and more stable. The 550/1200 Watts of Motor Power allows you a top speed of 42kmph. The lightweight frame Optima HX (Dual Battery) is claimed to be charged fully in 4 to 5 hours and provides a 122 Km range in a single charge. The e-bike arrives with a shiny body design, along with a spacious comfortable seat. The Optima HX (Dual Battery) is available in four colour options and is priced at ₹59,000.
Ultraviolette F77
- Range: 108 kilometres
- Torque: 90 Nm
- Battery: Lithium-Ion
Ultraviolette F77 is India’s first sporty electric motorcycle and brings its design inspiration from the aviation space. The e-bike offers innovative engineering from the inside out along with intelligent interfacing. The F77 is powered by a 27kW electric motor producing 33.5bhp and 90Nm of torque to provide you with 0-100kmph in just 7.5 seconds. Currently, Ultraviolette F77 is the most powerful on sale electric motorcycle in India, giving you a top speed of 147kmph.
The F77 motorcycle houses three removable lithium-ion batteries of 4.2kWh each to allow you to cover the range of 150km on one single charge. The electric motorcycle also supports fast charging to give you 0 to 80 per cent in just 50 minutes. The F77 offers smart features such as LTE connectivity, Adaptive dashboard brightness with Ambient Light Sensor, GPS/GLONASS positioning for real-time velocity, Shock and Impact sensors and Customisable Performance Profiles. The freaky and sporty looking e-bike is priced at ₹3,00,000.
Joy e-bike Monster
- Range: 75 kilometres
- Torque: 30 Nm
- Battery: Lithium-Ion
Joy e-bike Monster is one of the most stylish products offered by the Gujarat-based two-wheeler manufacturing company Joy e-Bike. The Monster e-bike is inspired by the Honda Grom 125, and at the same time, its design looks quite similar to the Ducati Monster. The sleek and stylish petrol free bike runs on a powerful 72V/39Ah Lithium-Ion battery and hydraulic suspension. The e-bike takes 4 to 4.5 hours to charge from flat to 100% and offers 75km of range in one charge. The Joy e-bike Monster is powered by 250 Watts Brushless Hub motor and priced at ₹1,06,000.
Pure EV Epluto 7G
- Range: 90-120 kilometres
- Torque: 60 Nm
- Battery: Lithium-Ion
The Pure EV Epluto 7G is a premium looking e-bike that offers a serene ride with an emission-free and anxiety-free experience. The e-bike is specially made for Indian roads and matches some of the best options on the list. The design of the Epluto 7G is modern and attractive, which resembles the Vespa models and Bajaj Chetak. The e-bike generates 1500W power from its BLDC motor to get a top speed of 65kmph. The high-speed electric scooter helps you achieve a speed of 0-40 kmph in just 5 seconds and offers a range of around 90-120kms in one full charge. The bike accommodates Anti-theft Smart Lock and a ladies footrest option. The e-bike is available in 6 colour options and is priced at ₹83,999.
Hero Electric Photon HX
- Range: 108 kilometres
- Torque: N/A
- Battery: Lithium-Ion
The new Photon HX is a high-speed electric scooter from the house of Hero electric. The e-scooter is offered in a single variant – HX and three colour options. The Hero Photon HX generates 1200W power from its motor to provide you with a top speed of 45kmph. The e-scooter arrives with powerful LED headlamps to help you ride safely, even in the dark and 10-inch alloy wheels to make your vehicle lighter and more stable. The Hero Electric Photon HX takes 5 hours to charge the battery fully and offers 108km of range in one go. The e-scooter is priced at ₹71,440 and can be a valuable option for any rider.
