Time to ditch petrol! These 5 electric scooters under ₹1 lakh will change how you commute

The sub-₹1 lakh electric scooter segment has grown significantly in 2026, with Bajaj, TVS, Ola, Hero and Ampere now offering credible options. Delhi's new EV Policy offers up to ₹30,000 in purchase subsidies on eligible models.

The most affordable mainstream option, the Ola S1 X packs a 2kWh battery, a claimed IDC range of 108 km, peak power of 9.38 hp and a top speed of 101 kmph. Best suited to riders with daily commutes under 60 km.

The Magnus Grand uses an LFP battery with up to 95 km claimed IDC range and a hub motor. It comes with a 5-year/75,000 km battery warranty, a top speed of 65 kmph, and coverage across a growing number of tier-2 cities.

Bajaj's entry-level Chetak brings a full metal body at under ₹1 lakh — genuinely unusual for this price. The 2.5kWh NMC battery claims 113 km of range, charges to 80% in under two and a half hours, and tops out at 60 kmph.

The most affordable TVS electric model features a 3.1kWh battery with a claimed 158 km range. Its biggest advantage is TVS's after-sales network of 2,800-plus touch points — the largest of any brand on this list.

The headline feature here is a removable, swappable battery you can take indoors to charge. The 3.4kWh pack claims up to 142 km range, with 12-inch alloy wheels, CBS and Hero's wide dealership coverage across smaller cities.

For pure affordability, the Ola S1 X leads. For the widest service network, TVS Orbiter wins. For battery swapping convenience, Hero Vida VX2 Go stands out. For metal build quality, Bajaj Chetak C2501 is unbeatable at this price.