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City Commute Upgrade: Unveiling the Best Electric Scooters for Urban Explorers
Every year, the pollution level of cities, especially landlocked ones hits record-breaking meters. A constant problem that remains in the sphere of pollution is the harmful gas-emitting motor vehicles. To eradicate such a problem for once and all, the Indian automobile industry is on its way to switching its energy demands from fuel-based to electric-based vehicles.
A significant way has already been paved by the new entrepreneurs, existing industrialists and various businesses. As India shifts its energy demand towards green energy, the widening pool of choice has provided numerous options for users to choose from. From a daily office-going person to a usual market travelling,
Electric Vehicles
in urban cities can proliferate the government’s efforts to curb pollution. Where on one hand traditional ICE 2-wheelers can cost you a fortune in the long run, the e-scooters can be an extra viable option for your budget-friendly ride.So here are some top EVs suited best for your city commute
1- OLA S1 pro (2ng gen)- Considering a busy city life and the need to constantly accelerate and de-accelerate the vehicle,
Ola’s S1 pro (2nd gen)
provides riders with a spectrum of 4 riding modes with a top speed of 120 kmph and a range of 190kmph (in eco mode). The S1 Pro 2nd gen is the fastest electric scooter on the market and is considered ideal for both short commutes and long-distance rides. By getting charged in only 6.5 hrs users can enjoy a ride equipped with a powerful motor, long-lasting battery, Anti-theft system, geo-fencing and advanced features like hill hold, Get home mode, Cruise control and so many more. However, the electric scooter does not have a portable battery, which means users must have a ground-floor charging facility. Due to this shortcoming, the EV is immune to the emerging swap-and-go facility in the Indian EV industry. Don’t know what swap and go is?-- Click here to learn more
2- Ather Energy 450X (3.7kWH)- Another giant of the EV industry–Ather also provides significant pocket-friendly and green energy-fueled riding options.
Ather’s 450X(3.7kWH)
also has 4 riding modes, and it takes only 5.5 hours to get fully charged. Facilitating portable charging option unlike Ola the EV gives option to its user to charge its vehicle on any floor. With a range of 150km, the ride is highlighted by its extraordinary hill assist and reverse mode feature which has the best user experience in the market up til now. The fact that the company has 150+ experience centres in 100+ cities, makes it a more approachable and customer-friendly EV for city commuters.
3- VIDA World V1 PRO- Boasting a modern and futuristic design,
VIDA World’s V1 Pro E-scooter
comes with all the features a family ride needs. With a top speed of 95 kmph and a range of 165 km, V1 Pro can pave your city night roads with its sleek headlights. Complementing your fashion statement the compact built-pack EV design comes with infotainment, geo-fencing, anti-theft, navigation and a few other features. Overall, the V1 pro can be considered as a good family E-vehicle that can cater commute needs of various age groups as required in a nuclear and joint family setting in cities.
4- Simple Energy One- An underrated EV whose claimed specifications overpower any other,
Simple’s Energy One
is the next pick in our list which can provide you with an overwhelming city commute. With an amazing claim of 236km of range, the vehicle is capable of charging itself in just 2.45 hours. Amazing! For daily purpose and city life needs the vehicle has a 30-litre boot space capacity which also provides it an edge over other EVs. Riders can enjoy Cruise control, get home mode, Find my scooter, voice assistance and many other features in this whole-package electric scooter.
5- Bajaj Chetak- The historic familyman ride of bajaj i.e
Chetak
has now been available in electric mode. The EV counterpart of the traditional status complementing ride is now available with a top speed of 63kmph. Maintaining its classic looks and aesthetics, the vehicle is now equipped with features like proximity lock and roadside assistance. With its lower centre of mass, and divided kerb weight the vehicle provides a stable riding experience fit to drive in traffic-filled city areas. Good to go in 5 hours the electric scooter comes with a battery of 2.9kwh. So can this E-Chetak be the next muse for Punjabi songs?What's fit for you?
You may think right now what will be the best choice for you? The thing here to remember is that all