A lot of first-time EV buyers in India set a budget of about Rs. 1.5 lakh. That’s a fair number, and the choice in this band is better now than it has ever been. You can get a 242 km range, a metal body or 56 litres of storage without going over. Below are six electric scooters under 1.5 lakh that we’d shortlist, with prices taken straight from each company’s website.
Ola S1 X | Most Range for the Money
Ola sells the Ola S1 X with three battery sizes: 2, 3 and 4 kWh. Go for the 4 kWh one if range matters. It’s rated at 242 km, a good 80 km more than anything else here.
Top speed is 123 km/h and peak power is about 9.4 bhp, so it won’t struggle on a flyover. Prices on Ola’s site begin at Rs. 80,999 ex-showroom for the S1 X lineup. That figure is for the smallest battery, though. Expect to pay more for the 4 kWh.
| Specification | Details |
| Ex-showroom Price | From Rs. 80,999 (S1 X range) |
| Battery | 2 / 3 / 4 kWh |
| Claimed Range (IDC) | Up to 242 km |
| Top Speed | Up to 123 km/h |
| Boot Space | 34 litres |
TVS Orbiter | Big Range on a Budget
The TVS Orbiter is TVS’s newer, cheaper scooter, and the V2 surprised us. Its 3.1 kWh pack is rated at 158 km. The iQube 3.5 kWh costs about Rs. 29,000 more and claims less.
Boot space is 34 litres. The front wheel is 14 inches, bigger than most scooters get, which should help over potholes. In Bengaluru, TVS lists the V2 at Rs. 1,14,830 ex-showroom. Take off the Rs. 5,000 PM E-Drive subsidy and it’s Rs. 1,09,830.
| Specification | Details |
| Ex-showroom Price | Rs. 1,14,830 (Bengaluru) |
| Battery | 3.1 kWh |
| Claimed Range (IDC) | 158 km |
| Top Speed | 68 km/h |
| Boot Space | 34 litres |
Hero Vida VX2 Plus 3.4 kWh | Removable Batteries
Here’s the one for apartment dwellers. The Hero Vida VX2 Plus 3.4 kWh has two batteries that slide out. No plug near your parking slot? Carry them upstairs and charge them next to your phone.
Range is 146 km as per Vida, and it tops out at 80 km/h. A 4.3-inch TFT screen and a Sport mode come with this variant. The catch is the 27.2-litre boot, the smallest of the six.
| Specification | Details |
| Ex-showroom Price | Rs. 1.41 lakh |
| Battery | 3.4 kWh (2 removable packs) |
| Claimed Range (IDC) | 146 km |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h |
| Boot Space | 27.2 litres |
TVS iQube 3.5 kWh | The Safe Family Choice
Ask around and you’ll find someone who owns a TVS iQube. It sells in big numbers, and a big reason is that a TVS service centre is never far away. The 3.5 kWh version is rated at 145 km.
It does 82 km/h flat out. A full charge takes around 3 hours 45 minutes, according to TVS. Bengaluru ex-showroom price: Rs. 1,43,586, or Rs. 1,38,586 once the PM E-Drive subsidy is applied.
| Specification | Details |
| Ex-showroom Price | Rs. 1,43,,586 (Bengaluru) |
| Battery | 3.5 kWh |
| Claimed Range (IDC) | 145 km |
| Top Speed | 82 km/h |
| Boot Space | 32 litres |
Bajaj Chetak | Metal Body and Classic Looks
Metal body. Old-school looks. The Bajaj Chetak still has both, and that’s why a lot of buyers pick it over plastic-bodied rivals. We’ve listed the C3001, which gets a 3.0 kWh battery and a 127 km range.
Under the seat there’s 35 litres of space. Bajaj’s site shows the Chetak lineup from Rs. 1,14,270 ex-showroom in Bengaluru, so it’s one of the cheaper ways into a big-brand scooter.
| Specification | Details |
| Ex-showroom Price | From Rs. 1,14,270 (Bengaluru) |
| Battery | 3.0 kWh (C3001) |
| Claimed Range (IDC) | 127 km |
| Top Speed | 70 km/h |
| Boot Space | 35 litres |
Ather Rizta S | The Most Storage in the List
If your family will share the scooter, look at the Ather Rizta S. The seat is long and wide, and between the boot and the front trunk you get 56 litres of storage. That’s the most here by a distance.
Its 2.9 kWh battery is rated at 123 km, the lowest in this list, and top speed is 80 km/h. Ather’s Bengaluru page has the Rizta from Rs. 1,21,999 ex-showroom.
| Specification | Details |
| Ex-showroom Price | From Rs. 1,21,999 (Bengaluru) |
| Battery | 2.9 kWh |
| Claimed Range (IDC) | 123 km |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h |
| Boot Space | 56 litres (total) |
What to Check Before You Buy
A quick reality check on range: on our roads, expect roughly 65 to 80% of the IDC number. Also look at the battery warranty, because the battery is the most expensive part to replace. Our explainer on what an EV battery warranty covers breaks it down. And when the dealer gives you a price, ask whether the PM E-Drive subsidy is already taken off. It makes a few thousand rupees of difference.
Conclusion: Which Electric Scooter Under Rs. 1.5 Lakh Should You Buy?
| Model | Claimed Range | Battery | Best For |
| Ola S1 X 4 kWh | 242 km | 4 kWh | Most range and speed |
| TVS Orbiter V2 | 158 km | 3.1 kWh | Range on a tight budget |
| Hero Vida VX2 Plus 3.4 kWh | 146 km | 3.4 kWh | No charging point at home |
| TVS iQube 3.5 kWh | 145 km | 3.5 kWh | Families, easy servicing |
| Bajaj Chetak C3001 | 127 km | 3.0 kWh | Metal body, classic style |
| Ather Rizta S | 123 km | 2.9 kWh | Storage and comfort |
Range is your top priority? Get the Ola S1 X 4 kWh. The TVS Orbiter is the best value from a big brand, and the iQube is the one we’d suggest to most families. Need batteries you can carry? That’s the Vida VX2 Plus. Like the feel of metal? The Chetak. Need space for school bags and groceries? The Rizta S.
Work out what you’ll save each month using our page on EV running costs. Or browse every electric scooter under Rs. 1.5 lakh.
FAQ
1. Which is the best electric scooter under Rs. 1.5 lakh in 2026?
It depends on what you need. The Ola S1 X 4 kWh gives the most range at a claimed 242 km, while the TVS iQube 3.5 kWh (Rs. 1,43,586 ex-showroom, Bengaluru) is easier to get serviced.
2. Which electric scooter under Rs. 1.5 lakh has the longest range?
That’s the Ola S1 X 4 kWh, rated at 242 km. Next comes the TVS Orbiter V2 at 158 km.
3. Which is the cheapest good electric scooter under Rs. 1.5 lakh?
Three good ones start below Rs. 1 lakh ex-showroom: the Ola S1 X from Rs. 80,999, the Bajaj Chetak from Rs. 1,14,270 and the Ather Rizta from Rs. 1,21,999 in Bengaluru.
4. Which electric scooter under Rs. 1.5 lakh has a removable battery?
The Hero Vida VX2 Plus 3.4 kWh does. It has two removable batteries and a claimed 146 km range, and you can charge the batteries from any home plug.
5. Which electric scooter under Rs. 1.5 lakh has the most boot space?
The Ather Rizta S, with 56 litres across its boot and front trunk. The Bajaj Chetak is second with 35 litres under the seat.
