Top 5 Electric Scooters That Don’t Require A License In India – All Details

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Remember the time when we had Yo Bikes and it took the Activa market by storm? Well, not technically but it surely attracted a lot of buyers and the one’s who were in schools. A limited speed till 40 to 50 kmph and what made it interesting was that these scooters did not require any registration or license and ran on electric batteries. The acceleration was quick and it did the regular jobs with ease. In this article, we bring you the top 5 electric scooters present in India that do not require a license. What are the options? Let’s find out!

India is one of the largest two-wheeler markets in the world. Currently, we Indians are using conventional petrol-powered motorcycles and scooters. But, in recent times, we have experienced the onset of electric vehicles too. The electric mobility space has now gradually started flourishing in India. Although the EV ecosystem is still in the nascent stage, people have now started considering affordable personal electric mobility solutions. The Indian market is now flooded with a lot of affordable electric scooters. We also have low-speed electric scooters for students that do not require any registration.

Before we begin with the listicle, you can also have a look at the Top 5 Best Electric Scooters with Lithium-ion Battery in India.

First of all, let me tell you which type of electric scooters do not require any sorts of registration or driving license to operate. So, the low-speed models which are powered by a 250-watt electric motor and have a top speed of up to 25 kmph do not fall in the category of motor vehicles. Such electric scooters are exempted from registration and do not need a driving license too. Such low-speed electric scooters can be ridden by teenagers, students, elderly people, etc at ease. Moreover, even insurance is optional on such electric vehicles. Also, it isn’t mandatory to wear a helmet while riding such vehicles but we will advise you to definitely wear one for your own safety. Now, carrying on with our listicle.

Top 5 Electric Scooters That Don’t Require A License in India

Gemopai Miso Electric Scooter

Price Starts at Rs. 44,000

Gemopai Miso Electric Scooter was recently launched in India. The Miso E-scooter is a joint venture product of Goreen E-Mobility and Opai Electric. This mini scooter is termed as India’s first social distancing electric scooter. The electric scooter features compact dimensions and gets a detachable 48-volt 1kW lithium-ion battery pack. It has a top speed of 25 kmph and gets telescopic forks at the front and spring-loaded shock absorbers at the rear.

The braking duties are handled by drum brakes at both the ends. This electric scooter has a claimed range of 75 kilometres on a single charge. Once the battery goes out of juice, it can be fully charged in just 2-3 hours. The Gemopai Miso Mini Electric Scooter is available with four colour schemes: Fiery Red, Deep Sky Blue, Luscious Green and Sunset Orange. It is sold in two variants with prices starting at Rs. 44,000, Ex-showroom, Delhi.

Hero Electric Flash E2

Price Starts at Rs. 49,663

Hero Electric’s Flash is one of the most affordable lithium-ion battery-powered electric scooters currently on sale in India. It looks like a conventional petrol-powered scooter but features an electric powertrain. It gets a hub-mounted 250-watt electric motor with a 48-volt 28Ah lithium-ion battery. The scooter has a top speed of 25 kmph and weighs just 69 kilograms.

The Hero Flash E2 offers a range of 65 kilometres on a single charge and takes around 4-5 hours to fully juice up. It has a ground clearance of 165 mm and runs on 10-inch tubeless tyres. The E-scooter gets telescopic front forks, spring-loaded shock absorbers at the rear and drum brakes at both the ends. It also features a digital speedometer. The Hero Electric Flash E2 lithium-ion model is priced at Rs. 49,663, Ex-showroom, Delhi.

Okinawa R30

Price Starts at Rs. 56,405

The Okinawa R30 is the most-affordable lithium-ion battery-powered electric scooter from Okinawa in India. It looks very stylish and is offered in multiple colour variants. The R30 runs on 10-inch tubeless tyres and gets digital speedometer and more. It features telescopic front forks, spring-loaded shock-absorbers at the rear and gets drum brakes at both the ends. It also gets E-ABS (Electronic-Assisted Braking System) with regenerative energy.

Powering the R30 is a 250-watt BLDC motor which is coupled to a 1.25 kWh lithium-ion battery. The peak power output is rated at 250-watt and has a top speed of 30 kmph. It also gets a detachable battery-pack which takes around 4-5 hours to fully charge up. The scooter has a riding range of 60 kilometres on a single charge. The Okinawa R30 Li-ion battery-powered electric scooter is priced at Rs. 56,405, Ex-showroom.

Okinawa Lite

Price Starts at Rs. 59,990

The Okinawa Lite is one of the most beautiful budget electric scooters currently on sale in the country. This electric scooter has a unique design language and looks very funky. It gets an all-LED headlamp, LED indicators and even LED taillamp. The E-scooter gets a 250-watt BLDC electric motor with a peak power output of 250-watt. It also gets a detachable 1.25 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that offers a riding range of 60 kilometres on a single charge.

The Okinawa Lite can be fully charged up in just 4-5 hours. It has a top speed of 25 kmph and gets an all-digital instrument cluster. The E-scooter gets telescopic front forks and spring-loaded shock-absorbers at the rear. The braking duties are performed by a disc brake at the front and a drum unit at the rear. It also gets E-ABS (Electronic-Assisted Braking System) with regenerative energy. The Okinawa Lite is priced at Rs. 59,999, Ex-showroom, Delhi.

Hero Electric Optima E2

Price Starts at Rs. 61,990

Hero Electric offers an array of electric scooters in India and one of their most selling offerings is the Hero Electric Optima. The Hero Optima E2 looks like a conventional scooter and it gets a long comfy seat and chrome accents all over the body. The electric scooter gets stylish rim-designed wheels. For suspension duties, it gets telescopic forks at the front and a single shock absorber at the rear.

The Hero Electric Optima E2 is powered by a 250-watt hub-mounted DC electric motor coupled with a 48V/28Ah lithium-ion battery. It has a top speed of 25 kmph and can deliver a maximum riding range of 65 kilometres on a single charge. Once the battery is drained, it can be fully juiced up in around 4 hours. The scooter is very light-weight and weighs just 68 kilograms. The Hero Photon E2 electric scooter is priced at Rs. 61,990, Ex-showroom Delhi.

So, these were the Top 5 Electric Scooters That Don’t Require A License in India. Which among these will be your pick? Tell us in the comments below. You can also join our TELEGRAM group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners.