{"id":1043,"date":"2022-11-16T05:06:37","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T05:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renewable-india.com\/?p=1043"},"modified":"2023-04-26T12:41:10","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T12:41:10","slug":"electric-scooter-a-breath-of-fresh-air-for-the-two-wheeler-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renewable-india.com\/sustainability\/electric-scooter-a-breath-of-fresh-air-for-the-two-wheeler-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Scooter \u2013 A breath of fresh air for the two-wheeler owners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Imagine having a two-wheeler that does not need recurrent petrol pump tours, extra charges for its fuel, and emits zero pollution. Now your imagination is all set to become reality with an electric scooter. The budget-friendly vehicle is not only advantageous to the environment and beneficial to health but also easy to maintain and simple to transport.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If you are planning to buy an electric scooter, here is a list of the top 5 electric scooters launched in India.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1. Ola Electric S1 Pro<\/a> –\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>Designed and built by the Ola company, Ola Electric S1 Pro is receiving nationwide appreciation because of the following qualities:<\/span><\/p>\n

a) The ride on uneven and rough roads becomes easy as the high-quality grippy MRF tires of the scooter absorb the roughness of the roads and makes the handling of the vehicle a lot easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

b) The availability of four modes- Eco, Normal, Sports, and Hyper. Hence you can adjust the mode according to your requirement however the scooter starts in normal mode.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

c) The seat of the scooter is also well-padded and comfortable. Hence you don\u2019t need to worry about the consistent back pain that can happen because of bad seat quality.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

d) Ola Electric S1 Pro is quite comfortable for 2 people.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

e) Features like- 7 inches display navigation, music playback, keyless locking.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

f) 3.97 KWh battery and 750 Watt Charger.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

g) 100 percent charging capacity within 6.5 hours.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

h) Sufficient ranges for all modes- Eco(169 km), Normal(136 km), Sports (120km), Hyper (96km).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2) Hero Veda V1<\/a> –\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>Hero Veda V1 is a new electric scooter recently unveiled by Hero Motocorp. The new environmentally friendly scooter with a youthful appearance offers the features mentioned below:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

a) Mostly available in bright colors.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

b) Single-sided swingarm, LED headlamps, and 26-liter under-seat storage capacity.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

c) Light weighed- 195 kilograms. Hence, easy to handle for those who cannot drive a heavy vehicle.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

d) 80 percent of the battery is easily chargeable within 6 hours approximately.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

e) The portable nature of the scooters makes them a viable option among riders who live on the top floor.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

f) 3.94kWH battery chargeable at home as well as Aether grid.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Charging Stations Infrastructure in India for Electric Vehicles<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Hero electric Optima<\/a> –\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>Launched on 16th October 2020, this electric scooter already made a significant impact through its eco-friendly features. Not to forget, the respective scooter is one of the most sought-after vehicles among riders who seek comfort along with its environment-friendly characteristics.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

a) It comes in three colors- Matt Red, Matt Cyan, and Grey.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

b) The scooter is offered in 4 variants- the low-speed series(Optima LI and Optima LA), High speed series(Optima ER and Optima E5).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

c) The electric scooter is comfortable for two people and long drives.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

d) The battery range of the low-speed series is 50 to 65 km. While the battery range of E5 and ER is 55 km and 110 km.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

e) This scooter range other standard features like- Digital speedometer, Digital Tachometer, fuel gauge, fuel warning indicator, and gear indicator.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

f) The scooter takes 4 to 5 hours daily to charge fully.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

g) A new feature name \u201cCruise control\u201d is added to the functional list of Hero electric scooter.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

h) Expect a 550 Watts motor along with a 30Ah lithium-ion battery.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

i) Maximum speed- 42 kmph.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

j) Range of the scooter- 82 km on a single charge.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

4. Ather Energy 450x Gen30<\/a> –\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>Indeed Ather 450 was the best electric scooter in the market when it was launched in 2018. However, more advanced forms of electric scooters have been introduced in the market since 2018. Keeping in mind the consistent upgradation in the electric scooter market, a new version, Ather Energy 450x Gen30 is launched with more advanced features and a better battery. Let\u2019s dig a bit deeper and know more about its qualities.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

a) The new version consists of a 3.7 kWh battery – a whooping upgrade of 0.8kWh. This means now one can ride 105 kms- 20kms more than before.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

b) The PMS electric motor will still be used in the newer version. However, a power of 0.3 was added in the previous one making it 8.3 presently.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

c) A huge change in the user interface of the infotainment system. The 7-inch TFT screen now comprises 2 GB RAM and a storage of 16 gigs making the user experience ten times smoother.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

d) Other features like auto turn-off indicators, 4G e sim, theft and tow alert, document storage, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

e) Experience better suspension at the front and back.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

f) Four riding modes- Eco, Ride, Sport, and Warp.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

5. Kinetic Green Zing HSS<\/a> –\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>Kinetic Green launched Zing High-Speed Scooter at Rupees 85k and since then people prefer the scooter due to its reasonable price and high-efficiency rate. Below are some additional features that make the respective range an equal contender among its counterparts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

a) Top speed- 60 kmph<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

b) Maximum range- 125 km per charge<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

c) Three-speeded mode- Normal, Eco, Power, and part failure indicator<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

d) The e- scooter is well equipped with a 3.4KwH lithium-ion battery indicator that can be fully charged in 3 hours<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

e) 3-step adjustable suspension and regenerative braking system ride<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

f) Cruise control, detachable battery, smart remote key, USB port, and multi-functionality dashboard<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The invention and launch of electric scooters bring a ray of hope to everyone who aspires to a greener and cleaner world. Electric scooters as a green alternative have the full potential to decarbonize the environment and lessen the carbon footprint. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

According to the experts, we can expect huge demand for 2-wheeler electric scooters by 2027. Its recyclable lithium battery and no fuel usage make electric scooters a viable option for people who want to save the world from serious climate and pollution repercussions and opt for alternative sources of energy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Electric Two – wheelers, Sust<\/span><\/span>ainable Mobility and the city<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Imagine having a two-wheeler that does not need recurrent petrol pump tours, extra charges for its fuel, and emits zero pollution. Now your imagination is all set to become reality with an electric scooter. The budget-friendly vehicle is not only advantageous to the environment and beneficial to health but also easy to maintain and simple […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1106,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[42],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1043","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sustainability"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.renewable-india.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1043"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.renewable-india.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.renewable-india.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.renewable-india.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.renewable-india.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1043"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.renewable-india.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1043\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1506,"href":"https:\/\/www.renewable-india.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1043\/revisions\/1506"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.renewable-india.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1106"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.renewable-india.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1043"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.renewable-india.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1043"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.renewable-india.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1043"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}