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Why people are rushing to buy electric scooters in large numbers
- •In September 2026, over 2.07 lakh electric two-wheelers were registered in India, setting a new monthly record.
- •One out of every three scooters registered in the country is now an electric vehicle, capturing 33 percent of the market share.
- •Rising petrol prices due to global conflicts are driving consumers to choose electric scooters to cut down monthly travel expenses.
- •Electric scooters are now competitively priced on par with traditional petrol scooters like the Honda Activa, boosting their popularity.
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In September 2026, over 2.07 lakh electric two-wheelers were registered in India, marking the highest monthly number ever recorded. Electric scooters accounted for between 31 and 33 percent of all scooter registrations in the country, a significant rise from 22 percent during the same month in the previous year.
Rising petrol and diesel prices, driven by crude oil cost hikes from Middle East conflicts, are pushing people to lower their monthly expenses. Additionally, the convenient home-charging capability and elimination of petrol worries make electric scooters attractive for daily urban commuting.
Electric scooters are no longer perceived as expensive, with prices now matching traditional internal combustion engine models. For instance, the on-road price of a TVS iQube in Delhi is around Rs 1.02 lakh, which is nearly identical to the price of a Honda Activa 110 DLX.
