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Top Budget Electric Scooters to Save on Petrol Expenses
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News18•12-10-2026, 19:32
Top Budget Electric Scooters to Save on Petrol Expenses
  • •The TVS iQube MillionR features a 3.5 kWh battery, offers a range of 145 km, and is priced starting from Rs. 1.40 lakh.
  • •Ola S1 X starts at around Rs. 74,999 with three battery options, offering a single-charge range between 91 km and 190 km.
  • •Bajaj Chetak 2901 is an affordable metal-bodied scooter priced from Rs. 96,000 with a 123 km IDC range.
  • •Ather Konark comes with a Bedrock battery system, providing up to 200 km range and fast charging from 0 to 80 percent in 2 hours.
  • •Hero Vida V1 Plus/V2 offers a 110 km range with modern amenities like a 7-inch touchscreen, starting at Rs. 1 lakh.

Key Questions Answered

The TVS iQube MillionR features a 3.5 kWh battery, weighs 119.9 kg, and offers a top speed of 80 to 90 km/h with a 145 km riding range. It charges from 0 to 80 percent in 4.30 hours, with an ex-showroom price starting at Rs. 1.40 lakh and a BaaS model starting at Rs. 59,999.

The Ola S1 X price starts at around Rs. 74,999. It offers three battery choices of 2 kWh, 3 kWh, and 4 kWh, providing a single-charge travel range between 91 km and 190 km. Additionally, it includes a 4.3-inch LCD screen and a 34-liter under-seat storage space.

The Ather Konark comes in three variants with a riding range starting from 100 km for the base model up to 200 km for the top variant, priced under one lakh rupees. It features an 'AirWalk' smartphone connectivity feature, a Bedrock battery system, and a 450W built-in charger that allows 0 to 80 percent charging in just 2 hours.