I’m looking to buy my first family-friendly electric scooter, mainly for daily commuting of about 25km. I’m confused between the Ola S1 Air, TVS iQube and Ather Rizta – what’s the best buy?

Karan Bajaj, via mail

Autocar India says: The Ola S1 Air remains the most budget-friendly option, but concerns around after-sales support and long-term reliability still remain. The TVS iQube is the most practical choice, offering a comfortable ride, a simple interface and a strong dealer network. What further strengthens its case is that it’s available in a wide range of variants with different battery sizes, so there’s an iQube to suit most needs and budgets, even if it isn’t the sportiest or most feature rich. The Ather Rizta, meanwhile, focuses on family-friendly usability with a roomy design, solid build quality and smooth software, though at a higher price. Recently, Ather also launched the Rizta S 3.7, which combines the larger 3.7kWh battery pack of the top-spec Z with the simpler feature set and lower price point of the S, making it a more compelling middle ground thanks to its longer range and improved value.