Go green, gift electric two-wheeler this Raksha Bandhan

NEW DELHI: With Raksha Bandhan, the world embraces the joyous relationship between brothers and sisters. The festival also ushers gifts.
Amid Covid, the trend is shifting towards personal mobility. So, in case, you wish to gift your brother/sister an electric two-wheeler, aimed at ease of travelling and low maintenance at the same time, we bring to you a list of seven affordable e-scooters, which can be an option.
1. Ampere V48
This light yet stylish scooter starts at Rs 34,899. The 250W lithium-ion battery that offers a range of up to 60 km in just 5-6 hours of charging make it a perfect scooter for city traffic and everyday use. With a very light body and easy manoeuvrability, this scooter becomes a good choice for inexperienced riders.

2. Hero Electric Flash
This trendy scooter starts at Rs 39,990 (ex-showroom). The lithium-ion battery charges within 4-5 hours and offers a range of up to 65 km in a single charge. With a kerb weight of just 69 kgs, this scooter becomes a decent choice for carefree commutes every day.

3. Ampere Reo
The dual-coloured electric scooter is easily a good-looking two-wheeler on the roads. Starting at Rs 40,699 (ex-showroom) and offering a range of 55-60 km is 5-6 hours of charging, this electric scooter is a total value for money.

4. Hero Electric Optima E5
Starting at Rs 66,551 (ex-showroom), this electric scooter becomes a good choice if you want some short and predictable commutes with your friends. This electric scooter offers a range of 55 km with 4-5 hours of charging time. With a kerb weight of 73 kg, this scooter is for slightly experienced riders.

5. Okinawa Praise
If you stretch your budget slightly, you could get your hands on this gem which starts at Rs 69,790 (ex-showroom). With 6-8 hours of charging time, this scooter offers a massive range of 131 km, perfect for your sister’s carefree travels. With a seat height of 774 mm, this scooter is specially for experienced riders.

6. Pure EV Epluto
If looks are everything that matter to you, this electric scooter might be the best choice for you. Starting at Rs 71,999 (ex-showroom), this scooter offers a range of 80 km with 4 hours of charging. This good-looking electric scooter becomes a good choice for urban commutes.

7. Hero Electric Dash
This scooter is a good choice if you’re looking forward to owning a bold yet distinctive two-wheeler that stands out on the roads. Starting at Rs 50,000 (ex-showroom), the 111cc scooter offers a range of 60 km with just 4 hours of charging time. This is again a good urban commuter.

Apart from these affordable electric scooters, if performance is what excites you and if that is what you desire with sustainable mobility, then splurge a little bit and go for promising performance scooters like Ather 450X, Bajaj Chetak Electric and TVS iQube.