Electric scooters from ₹34,999! Hero, TVS and Ather prices hide a big catch

Budget shock

Thinking of buying an electric scooter this festive season but worried about the price? Some electric scooters in India now start at just ₹34,999! Brands such as Hero, TVS, Ather and Komaki offer budget-friendly options, but there's an important catch. Several of the lowest prices are available only through Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plans, where battery-related costs are charged separately.

Cheapest contender

An electric scooter for ₹34,999 without a battery subscription? Komaki X1 is the cheapest option in this list, with prices ranging from ₹34,999 to ₹59,999. It offers four battery configurations with claimed ranges between 55 km and 150 km. Buyers also get Eco, Sport and Turbo riding modes. But the available range depends on which version you choose.

Hero surprise

Hero's Vida VX2 enters the affordable EV race with a starting ex-showroom price of ₹44,990 under its BaaS plan. It features a 6 kW motor, 70 km/h claimed top speed, Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation. There's also 33 litres of underseat storage. But before celebrating the low price, buyers should check the separate battery subscription charges.

TVS double

TVS has two contenders in the budget electric scooter segment! The Orbiter V1 starts at ₹49,999 with BaaS and promises a claimed 86 km range. Meanwhile, the popular iQube starts at ₹59,999 under BaaS, compared with ₹1,19,565 without it. Both offer connected technology, but their different prices and battery plans could make choosing between them more complicated.

Ather gamble

Want something more family-friendly? The Ather Rizta starts at ₹75,999 with BaaS, compared with approximately ₹1.22 lakh without the plan. It offers a claimed 123 km range, 34 litres of underseat storage and a 7-inch display. Its practicality could appeal to families, but the bigger question is whether the lower upfront price actually saves money over time.

Price comparison

5 affordable electric scooters compared

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Prices are ex-showroom figures from the supplied information. Ranges are claimed figures and may vary by variant.

THE BIG CATCH

• BaaS prices mean a lower upfront payment, not necessarily a lower total cost.
• Battery subscription or usage charges may apply separately.

• • Compare the total ownership cost, including battery charges, before booking.