Electric Scooters: News

Ola S1 e-scooter receives over 10,000 bookings in a day

Ola Electric has received over 10,000 bookings for the S1 electric scooter on Thursday when its purchase window opened. The EV is the most affordable model from the brand.

21 Aug 2022

Electric Vehicles

Benling Believe e-scooter launched at Rs. 97,500: Check features

Gurugram-based automaker Benling has introduced its Believe electric scooter in India. It is available in six color options.

17 Aug 2022

Ola Electric

Should you buy Ola S1 electric scooter or S1 Pro?

Ola Electric has launched the S1 electric scooter in India with an introductory price tag of Rs. 1 lakh (ex-showroom). This makes it the most affordable offering for the homegrown automaker.

Ola S1 electric scooter launched at Rs. 1 lakh

Ola has launched the S1 electric scooter in India with an introductory price tag of Rs. 1 lakh (ex-showroom). The scooter features a similar design philosophy to the S1 Pro.

13 Aug 2022

Apple CarPlay

Electron Pro max-scooter arrives with 200km range: Check price, features

Hyderabad-based Electron Electric Motors has introduced its Electron Pro scooter in India. It is available in three variants: standard, Pro-X, and Pro-Max.

30 Jul 2022

Bajaj Auto

Bajaj Chetak electric scooter debuts in Dehradun: Check price, features

Bajaj Auto has finally launched its Chetak scooter in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is available in a single Premium variant.

EVeium launches three electric scooters in India: Check pricing, features

EVeium has launched three new electric scooters in India, with the prices starting at Rs. 1.44 lakh (ex-showroom). The models are called Cosmo, Comet, and Czar.

Bajaj Chetak e-scooter becomes costlier in India: Check new price

Bajaj Auto has raised the price of the Premium variant of its Chetak electric scooter in India. After the latest price revision, the model has become costlier by Rs. 12,749.

20 Jun 2022

Ola Electric

Ola Electric working on MoveOS 3 software: What to expect?

Ola Electric had started rolling out the MoveOS 2 OTA update for its S1 Pro scooters on June 19. The company's CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has now announced that they have already begun working on MoveOS 3.

31 May 2022

Electric Vehicles

Bajaj Chetak electric scooter launched in Solapur: Check price

Bajaj Auto has launched its Chetak scooter in Solapur, Maharashtra. It is available in a single Premium variant.

28 May 2022

Electric Vehicles

Greta Harper ZX Series-I electric scooter debuts at Rs. 42,000

Homegrown start-up Greta Electric Scooters has introduced the Harper ZX Series-I e-scooter in India.

KOMAKI LY, DT 3000 EVs launched in India: Check features

Delhi-based KOMAKI has launched its LY and DT 3000 electric scooters in India. Their price starts at Rs. 88,000.

22 May 2022

Electric Vehicles

Odysse V2 e-scooter launched in India at Rs. 75,000

Mumbai-based Odysse has launched its V2 and V2+ scooters in India. The price starts at Rs. 75,000.

BGauss D15 e-scooter launched in India at Rs. 1 lakh

BGauss has launched its D15 scooter in India. It is offered in two variants, namely D15i and D15 Pro.

20 May 2022

Ola Electric

Ola S1, S1 Pro's bookings to start from May 21

Ola Electric is set to open the purchase window for its S1 and S1 Pro scooters in India on Saturday (May 21).

18 May 2022

TVS Motor Company

2022 TVS iQube e-scooter launched in India at Rs. 98,654

TVS Motor Company has launched an updated version of its all-electric iQube scooter in India at a starting price of Rs. 98,654. It is now available in three variants: iQube, iQube S, and iQube ST.

03 May 2022

Hero Electric

Ola Electric emerges as leading electric two-wheeler brand in India

Within five months of entering the Indian electric two-wheeler market, Ola Electric has become the segment leader by displacing Hero Electric.

30 Apr 2022

Electric Vehicles

2022 Horwin SK3 maxi-scooter arrives in Europe with 300km range

Chinese automaker Horwin has introduced the 2022 version of its SK3 maxi-style scooter in Europe. Its arrival on our shores seems unlikely.

Ola Electric crosses 50,000-unit production milestone in India

EV maker Ola Electric has manufactured more than 50,000 units of its S1 Pro scooter in India.

26 Apr 2022

Nitin Gadkari

Ola recalls 1,400+ S1 Pro e-scooters amid EV fire incidents

Ola Electric has issued a recall for 1,441 units of the S1 Pro electric scooter to run pre-emptive diagnostics and health check-ups.

25 Apr 2022

Electric Vehicles

Trinity Uranus RS EV goes official with 100km range

German start-up Trinity has launched the Uranus RS scooter in its home country. Its debut in India seems unlikely.

24 Apr 2022

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh: Electric bike battery explosion kills 1, another critical

A 40-year-old man died in the Vijayawada city of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday after the battery of his new electric bike exploded, causing a fire in his bedroom.

22 Apr 2022

Electric Vehicles

Indian government calls for immediate recall of defective EVs

In light of recent mishaps involving electric two-wheelers, the government has asked EV manufacturers to voluntarily recall defective vehicles.

21 Apr 2022

Telangana

Telangana: Electric scooter battery explosion claims 1 life, 4 injured

An 80-year-old man died in Telangana's Nizamabad on Wednesday after the battery of an electric scooter allegedly exploded at his house.

20 Apr 2022

Electric Vehicles

EV subsidies explained: What are they and how to avail

Electric two-wheelers are slowly gaining prominence in India because they are environmentally friendly and have lower running costs.

19 Apr 2022

Electric Vehicles

Electric scooter fire incidents in India: Addressing the burning issues

A clutch of electric scooters that caught fire in the recent days have put the spotlight on automakers and sparked safety concerns among customers as well as the government.

Okinawa recalls Praise Pro e-scooter in India: Here's why

As part of a battery health check-up initiative, Okinawa Autotech has recalled 3,215 units of its Praise Pro scooter in India.

12 Apr 2022

Electric Vehicles

Homegrown Wroley launches three e-scooters with up to 90km range

Noida-based Wroley E-Scooter has launched three electric scooters, namely Mars, Platina, and Posh in India. They have a starting price-tag of Rs. 66,000.

09 Apr 2022

Electric Vehicles

Ola S1 Pro fire: Government to seek Ola Electric's explanation

The Centre is likely to seek an explanation from Ola Electric regarding the S1 Pro going up in flames in Pune last month.

Ola S1 Pro electric scooter catches fire; probe ordered

Ola Electric has decided to launch a probe after a black-colored S1 Pro model with a learner's badge went up in flames in Pune on Saturday (March 26). It was parked at the time of the incident and no one was hurt.

Okinawa Okhi90 e-scooter launched in India at Rs. 1.2 lakh

Homegrown automaker Okinawa has launched a new electric scooter, the Okhi90, in India. It is priced at Rs. 1.22 lakh but will be cheaper when state subsidies are factored in.

23 Mar 2022

Electric Vehicles

iVOOMi Energy's Jeet and S1 electric scooters launched in India

Indian electric vehicle manufacturer iVOOMi Energy has launched two electric scooter models, S1 and Jeet, in India. The latter is available in two variants - Jeet and Jeet Pro.

Crayon Envy electric scooter launched in India at Rs. 64,000

Homegrown automaker Crayon Motors has introduced its Envy low-speed scooter in India. It is up for grabs at more than 100 retail outlets.

22 Mar 2022

Electric Vehicles

Yamaha E01 electric scooter, with 104km range, breaks cover

Japanese automaker Yamaha has unveiled the E01 scooter in its home country. It is currently available for demonstration purposes.

18 Mar 2022

Ola Electric

Ola S1 Pro to get MoveOS 2.0 update in April

Ola Electric has announced that it will release a new OTA update, named MoveOS 2.0 for the S1 Pro e-scooter in April.

13 Mar 2022

Electric Vehicles

Yamaha Neo electric scooter arrives in European market

Japanese automaker Yamaha has launched its Neo scooter in Europe. It is unclear whether it would be introduced in our market.

02 Mar 2022

Hero Electric

Hero Eddy electric scooter debuts in India at Rs. 72,000

Homegrown automaker Hero Electric has launched its Eddy low-speed scooter for short commutes in India.

Okinawa Okhi90 to be launched in India on March 24

Rajasthan-based Okinawa has announced that it will launch a new electric scooter, codenamed the Okhi90, in India on March 24.

Improved powertrain for Simple One e-scooter in India: Details here

Homegrown automaker Simple Energy has upgraded the electric motor of its Simple One scooter in India for better performance and thermal management.

13 Feb 2022

Electric Vehicles

Naon Zero-One electric scooter prototype revealed in two variants

German automaker Naon has revealed the Zero-One e-scooter prototype in its home country. It is available in two variants: L1e and L3e.