There has been a significant surge in the electric scooter market lately, with various manufacturers releasing attractive models at different price points. Both established players such as TVS with their iQube and new contenders like Ather are competing with their respective advantages and disadvantages. A range of upcoming scooters is set to hit the Indian market, and here’s a list of them.
Top Upcoming Electric Scooters in India
| Scooter Name | Expected Launch Date | Price |
| Gogoro 2 Series | February 2023 | Rs. 1.50 Lakh |
| Bajaj Chetak Electric | January 2023 | Rs 1.45 lakh |
| Honda Activa Electric | September 2023 | Rs 1.10 lakh |
| Hero Electric AE-29 | June 2023 | Rs 85000 |
| Hero Electric AE-3 | June 2023 | Rs 1.50 lakh |
| Hero Electric AE-47 E-scooter | June 2023 | Rs 1.25 lakh |
| Hero Electric AE-75 | March 2023 | Rs 80000 |
| Hero Electric AE-8 | January 2023 | Rs 70000 |
| Suzuki Burgman Electric | January 2023 | Rs 1.20 Lakh |
| TVS Creon | January 2023 | Rs 1.20 Lakh |
Gogoro 2 Series
This two-wheeler comes to us from Gogoro, an HTC subsidiary. You get 2 shades in this – black and white. You can change the body panels of the scooter like a cell-phone cover – allowing for some variety in your life. The scooter is expected to be a nimble performer and its entry in the market is highly anticipated.
Expected Launch Date: February 2023
Price: Rs 1.50 lakh
Engine Specs: 125cc
Riding Mode: 2
Motor Power: Peak Power of 7kW
Range: 170 km
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Bajaj Chetak Electric
The petrol Bajaj Chetak was known as the chariot of the middle class. This one is on the pricier side, however. You get 2 variants, Urbane, priced at Rs 100000 and Premium, priced at Rs 115000. The scooter comes equipped with a 4kW motor that churns out around 16 Nm of torque. You get a 3kWh lithium-ion IP-67 battery allowing you to go 95 km on a single charge. The battery takes 5 hours to charge and the scooter’s top speed is around 78 kmph.
Expected Launch Date: January 2023
Price: Rs 1.45 lakh
Engine Specs: 110cc
Riding Mode: 2
Motor Power: 4080w
Range: 95 km
Honda Activa Electric
The petrol Activa is extremely popular among riders and this one may be no different. Expected in mid 2023, it has been inspired by the Activa 126 and Activa 6G, with the chassis remaining more or less the same.
Expected Launch Date: September 2023
Price: Rs 1.10 lakh
Engine Specs: 109.51 Cc
Riding Mode: 3
Motor Power: 1kW
Range: 95 km
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Hero Electric AE-29
With a plain design and a bunch of features like a fully-digital console, mobile charger, walk and reverse assist, full LED lighting, anti-theft alarm system and Bluetooth, this scooter has a 1kW motor with a 3.5kW battery powering it, giving it a top speed of 55 kmph. You can charge this scooter fully in 4 hours.
Expected Launch Date: June 2023
Price: Rs. 85,000 – Rs. 90,000
Engine Specs: NA
Riding Mode: 2
Motor Power: 1kW
Range: 80 km
Hero Electric AE-3
Unveiled at the Auto Expo 2020 this scooter has a gyroscope-enabled auto balance park feature which helps the scooter stand upright even when it isn’t moving. Other features include a fully-digital instrument cluster, reverse assist, app connectivity, walk assist, and geo fencing.
Expected Launch Date: June 2023
Price: Rs.1.50 lakh
Engine Specs: NA
Riding Mode: 2
Motor Power: 5.5kW
Range: 100 km
Hero Electric AE-75
This scooter was unveiled at the 2020 Auto Expo. It boasts of a range of 80 km and a top speed of 55 kmph. However, not much is known about its specifications as of now.
Expected Launch Date: March 2023
Price: Rs. 80000-Rs. 1,25 lakh
Engine Specs: Hub Motor
Riding Mode: 2
Motor Power: NA
Range: 80km
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Hero Electric AE-8
Unveiled at the Auto Expo, this neo-retro electric scooter is part of Hero’s Trend Series. You get 80 km on a single charge with a low top speed of 25 kmph. The scooter gets a full-LED headlight with a halo LED DRL and a digital instrument console.
Expected Launch Date: January 2023
Price: Rs.70000
Engine Specs: NA
Riding Mode: NA
Motor Power: NA
Range: 80km
Suzuki Burgman Electric
The petrol Burgman is very popular among commuters, and the electric version is expected to be no different. This scooter will launch in January 2023, and shares a lot with its petrol counterpart. You get the bulbous front apron and a long free-flowing tail section. This scooter has an exclusive blue dual-tone colour scheme. Features include Bluetooth, which allows smartphone pairing.
Expected Launch Date: January 2023
Price: Rs.1.20 lakh
Engine Specs: 110 cc
Riding Mode: 2
Motor Power: 4kW
Range: 60-80 km
TVS Creon
This scooter made its debut at the 2018 Auto Expo. You get a fully digital instrument console, LEDs, and a sharp and angular design. This scooter can do 0-60 kmph in just 5 seconds. You get bluetooth, multiple riding modes, GPS, cloud connectivity, park assist, safety, geo-fencing and anti-theft features.
Expected Launch Date: January 2023
Price: Rs.1.20 lakh
Engine Specs: NA
Riding Mode: 2
Motor Power: 1200w
Range: 80 km
Latest news on Electric Scooters:
This report in RushLane speaks about the upcoming scooters in India.
This news bulletin talks about Gogoro and its India debut
FAQs
1) Which is the No 1 electric scooter in India?
The most popular electric scooter in India is the Ola S1.
2) What is the future of electric scooters in India?
The future for electric scooters looks quite promising. There are a number of manufacturers with their offerings waiting on the horizon.
3) Is Honda launching an electric scooter in India?
Yes, Honda is preparing to launch the Activa amongst other models in India.
4) What are the top upcoming electric scooters in India?
Gogoro 2 Series, 2022 Bajaj Chetak , Honda Activa Electric, Hero Electric AE-29
Hero Electric AE-3, Hero Electric AE-75, Hero Electric AE-8, Suzuki Burgman Electric, TVS Creon.