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I am planning to buy a two-wheeler EV on Deepawali for 60-70km for 5 days a week daily commute in Hyderabad for the period of next 2-3 years. Please suggest an option in both the scooter and bike categories.

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4m

There are lots of genuinely convincing electric scooter options like the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, Vida VX2, Ather Rizta / 450 and River Indie / Yamaha EC-06 to choose from depending on your budget, range requirements and form factor preference. Since you have a long commute, we'd recommend you stick to the comfortable and family-oriented options from the models listed above. 

Conversely, there are no very convincing electric motorcycle options in the market within a similar price ballpark, and you'd have to stretch a lot more for the sporty but heavy Ultraviolette options. 

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I’m planning to buy an electric scooter, but unfortunately, there aren’t many options that come with both ABS and traction control. Recently, I was riding my dad’s scooter when the front wheel locked up. Although I like the Ather Apex, I’m not comfortable with the fact that it doesn’t come with ABS. I have a couple of questions. Will all electric scooters eventually be mandated by law to have ABS? I also like the TVS X electric scooter, as it’s fun to ride. Is it a safe choice in terms of maintenance, considering it’s a relatively new model? I don’t use the scooter much and ride only around 1,000km a year. This is mainly a purchase for my happiness. My budget is up to Rs 5 lakh. I’m not considering a petrol scooter because of my low usage and the additional maintenance it would require. Any advice would be appreciated.

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12h

We know you are inclined towards an electric scooter but today the tiny pool of e-scooters that have ABS aren't very convincing options, despite their hefty price tags. Your options are Keeway Hypevolt-R, Yamaha Aerox E and TVS X, all of which (while they do fit in your budget) are quite expensive for what they offer you. Instead, since you have super low running, we'd strongly urge you to consider a hassle-free option like the Suzuki Access 125. Not only will you save a big chunk of money, ICE scooter maintainance is fairly straightforward with your low usage and given that the Access is a very popular option, sourcing parts and spares should be a quick and inexpensive affair. If you must have an EV with ABS, you should decide between the three options suggested above based on which one has a dealership & service centre near your residence.

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Hi team, I live in Pune and am planning to buy a Harley-Davidson X440T from the HD 2 Rivers dealership. However, they are not allowing me to conduct a PDI of the vehicle, saying that it is not permitted by the company. They want me to make the full payment and register the motorcycle in my name first, after which they will deliver it within 10 days of payment. Can you tell me whether a company can legally deny a customer a PDI? If not, what can I do in this situation? I want to be completely sure about the product I am getting, as PDI is an important part of the vehicle-buying process nowadays. Please suggest what I should do.

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You are absolutely right to insist on a pre-delivery inspection (PDI) and to be cautious about the process. A PDI is a standard part of the vehicle delivery process and is meant to ensure that the vehicle you are receiving is in perfect condition before registration and final delivery. There is no company policy from Harley-Davidson that prohibits a customer from inspecting their vehicle before registration. This is more likely a dealership-level practice, possibly to streamline their own processes.Our advice would be to push back firmly. Ask the dealership to show you the specific written policy from Harley-Davidson India that prohibits customer PDI before registration. If they cannot produce one, escalate the matter to Harley-Davidson India customer care and explain the situation clearly. You can also request that the dealership allow you to inspect the vehicle in their yard or PDI area before registration, even if it is not a full formal PDI. If the dealership remains uncooperative, it is worth considering another dealership in Pune, as this is not standard industry practice.Ultimately, you are the customer, and you have every right to be completely satisfied with the product you are buying. Do not let the dealership pressure you into skipping a basic ownership safeguard.

Posted on: 24 Aug 2026