The government’s PM eDrive subsidy scheme for electric vehicles has recently been reduced. Earlier, buyers used to get a benefit of ₹10,000 per EV, but now it has come down to ₹5,000. Because of this, most companies have slightly increased their scooter prices. Still, there are some models that remain value-for-money options.
Here are the top 5 electric scooters in India (2025) that you can consider even after the subsidy cut:
Hero Vida V2 Plus – ₹97,000 (ex-showroom)
- Detachable dual batteries (3.4 kWh) can be charged at home or in-vehicle.
- Fast charging supported with Ather Grid & Vida chargers.
- Real-world range: ~90–100 km.
- Motor peak power: 6 kW.
- Top speed: 85 km/h.
- Smooth ride, flat footboard, and good practicality.
Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 – ₹1.15 lakh (ex-showroom)
- 4 kWh battery, real-world range: 120–130 km.
- Motor peak power: 11 kW (most powerful in this list).
- Top speed: 117 km/h.
- Chain-drive motor for reliability.
- 34L boot space, multiple smart features.
Ather Rizta S – ₹1.10 lakh (without Pro Pack)
- 2.9 kWh battery, range: ~90–100 km.
- Motor power: 4.3 kW, top speed: 80 km/h.
- Spacious flat footboard + 34L boot space.
- Optional Pro Pack (₹14–15k extra) adds fast charging, MagicTwist, Skid Control, and more.
- Comfortable for families with long seat design.
Bajaj Chetak 3501 – ₹1.29 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Strong metal body, popular choice for reliability.
- 3.5 kWh battery, range: ~125 km (real-world).
- Motor peak power: 4 kW, top speed: 73 km/h.
- 30+ L boot space, practical family scooter.
- Slightly higher charging time (4–5 hours).
TVS iQube S – ₹1.36 lakh (ex-showroom)
- 3.4 kWh battery, range: ~105 km.
- Hub motor with 4.4 kW peak power.
- Top speed: 78 km/h.
- 30–34 L boot space, flat floorboard.
- Large display, joystick control, smart features + app connectivity.
- Familiar design (similar to Activa/Jupiter), making it popular.
Final Thoughts
- Best for detachable battery: Hero Vida V2 Plus
- Best for performance: Ola S1 Pro Gen 3
- Best family scooter: Ather Rizta S / Bajaj Chetak
- Trusted brand & features: TVS iQube