Under ₹1 Lakh & Up to 158 km Range: 5 Electric Scooters Worth It

The Indian automobile market is full of options for electric scooters, but there are only a few models that are available with an ex-showroom price under ₹1 lakh. Among them, the 5 best electric scooters under ₹1 lakh in India are the Ola S1 X 2 kWh, Bajaj Chetak C2501, Vida VX2 Go 2.2 kWh, TVS Orbiter, and Ampere Magnus Grand. Let’s have a closer look at each.

Ola S1 X 2 kWh 

Ex-showroom price: ₹84,999

The Ola S1 X 2 kWh is built on a tubular steel underbone framework whose dimensions in terms of length, width, and height are 1900 mm, 820 mm, and 1272 mm, respectively. Its wheelbase is 1359 mm, ground clearance is 160 mm, and seat height is 791 mm, giving a comfortable seating position for individuals between the heights of 5 feet 4 inches and 5 feet 7 inches.

Bajaj Chetak C2501

Ex-showroom price: ₹96,504

The Bajaj Chetak C2501 is built on a 25 Series platform; its length is 1658 mm, its width is 725 mm, and its height is 768 mm. The wheelbase and ground clearance are 1225 mm and 170 mm, respectively. Its kerb weight is 107 kg, underseat storage is 25 litres and seat height is 763 mm, giving a comfortable riding position for short-statured riders and beginners.

Vida VX2 Go 2.2 kWh

Ex-showroom price: ₹99,490

The Vida VX2 Go 2.2 kWh is built on the tubular frame chassis platform, which is 1,805 mm longer, 700 mm wider and 1,140 mm higher. Its wheelbase is 1,335 mm, which ensures better stability during high speeds, and saddle length and height are 851 mm and 777 mm, respectively, giving a comfortable seating position for both rider and pillion. Underseat storage of 33.2 litres helps in carrying luggage, and ground clearance of 155 mm helps in easily passing potholes.

TVS Orbiter

Ex-showroom price: ₹84,500 to ₹99,900

The TVS Orbiter is available in two variants: V1 and V2. Both are built on scalable modular EV platforms, whose length, width, and height are 1855 mm, 728 mm, and 1284 mm, respectively, giving it a bold road presence. The seat height is 760 mm, making it comfortable for short riders, and the length is 845 mm to ensure that a pillion can sit comfortably. The wheelbase is 1386 mm, and ground clearance is 165 mm.

Ampere Magnus Grand

Ex-showroom price: ₹89,999 to ₹97,999

The Ampere Magnus Grand is also available in two variants, Standard and Max. They are built on a high-tensile steel dual-frame chassis, which measures 1915 mm in length, 690 mm in width, and 1260 mm in height. The wheelbase of 1390 mm helps in better cornering, the ground clearance of 165 mm ensures that the scooter passes the potholes easily, and the seat height of 700 mm is ideal for riders with the height of 147 cm to 160 cm.