When it comes to purchasing an electric scooter in India, one of the most critical factors to consider is the riding range. Due to a lack of charging infrastructure in India, customers are reluctant to buy an EV. That's reasonable, given the possibility of stranded miles from home with a low battery and no nearby charging station.
However, a few electric two-wheelers in India solve this challenge in part by offering an incredible riding range. Until India's charging infrastructure improves enough, you may choose from one of these EVs that can go more than 100 kilometers without recharging. Unlike well-known ICE-powered motorcycle manufacturers, however, the majority of companies have dealerships in just a few locations throughout India.
1. Gravton Quanta
Gravton Motors, an electric vehicle startup headquartered in Hyderabad, launched its first vehicle, the Quanta, in June. The Gravton Quanta price at Rs 99,000 (ex-showroom, Hyderabad) and has a 320-kilometer claimed range! The catch is that the range achieves by traveling at an average of 25kmph with its dual-battery pack. It is Power by an in-house designed 3kW BLDC motor with a peak torque of 180Nm at the wheel.
The advertised price is a one-time offer that will expire on October 15, 2021. Thus, if you're looking for a simple electric vehicle with a long-range, the Gravton Quanta is hard to overlook. It is only available in three cities, however: Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru.
2. Simple Energy Simple One
Simple Energy launched the Simple One yesterday, pricing it at Rs 1,09,999. Under optimum driving circumstances, the Simple One says to have a range of 236 kilometers. On the other hand, simple's 4.8kWh battery pack claims a real-world range of 203 kilometers at a speed of 40-45 kilometers per hour.
Additionally, to the fixed unit, the Simple One has a detachable 7-kilogram battery. The One fits with Bluetooth music streaming, navigation, geofencing, and a tire pressure monitoring system. The Simple One is now accepting online bookings with a starting price of Rs 1,497. After the Bengaluru debut, the e-scooter will introduce in 13 more cities over the next three to seven months, including Hyderabad, Chennai, and 75 others.
3. Hero Electric Nyx HX
In October of last year, Hero Electric introduced the Nyx HX in India. It's a more practical e-scooter with an odd boxy look. It has a wide footboard and a folding pillion seat for baggage installation. Notably, its dual 51.2V/30Ah batteries enable it to go up to 165 kilometers on a single charge. However, the increased range comes at the cost of a top speed of 42kmph. The Nyx HX price at Rs 64,640.
4. Okinawa i-Praise
In comparison to Benling, Okinawa has a long track record in the market and a strong dealer network across the nation, and the i-Praise has the longest battery range of the company's five scooters, at about 139 kilometers. It achieves by powering the 1kW BLDC motor with a 3.3kWh lithium-ion battery, which generates 2.5kW at peak. The i-Praise is a little expensive at Rs 1.09 lakh.
5. Benling Aura
Benling is a relatively newcomer to India, having launched four electric two-wheelers in the country in 2019. While three of the models are low-speed, the Aura is the only high-speed model with a claimed riding range of 120 kilometers in Eco mode. Its 2.5kW BLDC motor propels it to a maximum speed of 60kmph. In India, the Aura price at Rs 93,200.
