Mumbai

Manthan

•27w

Is it sensible to purchase an EV scooter rather than using my current TVS 110 Jupiter for 30 km total daily traveling in terms of value for money and mileage for my father, who is 64? The scooter must be light, offer generous boot space, be easy to operate, and have accessible service in our rural area.

Autocar India

•21w

There's no doubt that in the long run, you will save some money from an EV's minimal running costs, so if you plan to use this vehicle for more than 5-6 years, you should consider an electric scooter. In this space, our picks would be any of the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, or Ather Rizta variants, depending on your budget.

In case there isn't a service centre for an EV in your area and you need to stick to a petrol scooter, you could consider the latest TVS Jupiter 110 or the Suzuki Access - both regarded quite highly in their respective segments.

Explore bikes mentioned

TVS

iQube

from ₹1.24 Lakh

TVS

Jupiter

from ₹90,479

Suzuki

Access

from ₹96,148

Ather

Rizta

from ₹1.27 Lakh

Bajaj

Chetak

from ₹1.07 Lakh

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Dipak

•4d

Hi, I am planning to switch from my current petrol Honda Activa 110cc to an electric scooter. Could you please suggest a good brand/model that is easy to handle, not too heavy, has a reliable battery, and offers convenient charging with good availability? My daily usage is around 50–60 km in Mumbai city. My budget is approximately ₹1-1.25 lakh, but I can consider higher-range models if they are worth it.

Autocar India

•1d

Since you have a rather long daily commute, we'd recommend going with an electric scooter with a battery capacity of 3kWh or more. In that space, you have options like multiple variants of the TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak models. Both are reliable, dependable, comfortable, practical and no-nonsense offerings that come from established companies. You can also look at the Ather Rizta, although in your budget, you'll probably only get the base S 2.9 variant, which has a slightly lower range than the other two, although it should still suffice for your needs. A test ride of these three is imperative before you make a decision.

Rushi

Hey there, I have booked a KTM Duke 250, which is expected to be delivered around mid-month. As a new rider with experience only on an Activa, should I wait for the upcoming 350 Duke or go ahead with the 250?

Autocar India

•5h

We would recommend you go ahead with the KTM 250 Duke purchase as your first bike. It will be an easier and friendlier machine to learn on. The upcoming 350 Duke will likely be similar in terms of its throttle response and power output to the 390 Duke, which will make it a much faster machine and thus less suited to a beginner.

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Pranav

•1w

Hi Autocar, I am looking for an electric scooter, and my budget is around ₹1.5 lakh. I have taken test rides of the Vida VX2 Plus, Ather 450 X, Rizta, and River Indie. I like the 450X, but it is out of my budget. My priorities are good performance and decent range. Please help me choose an EV scooter.

Autocar India

•4d

Since you said you like the Ather 450 X but it's out of your budget, we'd recommend taking a look at the 450S. It loses out on some techy features and the more exciting Warp mode you'll get on the 450X, but the rest of the chassis remains the same. You also have the same 90kph top speed on both, and its Sport mode is pretty engaging too.However, for daily usage, we've found the Ather 450 models to be a tad sporty and cramped, so unless performance outweighs practicality for you, we'd steer you toward more practical options like the Rizta, Bajaj Chetak 35 models and the TVS iQube range. Since you've also ridden the River Indie, that could be a great option if practicality is your paramount requirement.You need to decide what matters the most to you, performance or practicality and comfort, and take a call accordingly.

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