Looking for an affordable, eco-friendly, and convenient way to zip around the city? Low-speed electric scooters are rapidly gaining popularity among urban commuters, students, and working professionals who want a hassle-free, cost-efficient, and sustainable mode of transport. These scooters are ideal for short-distance travel, offering easy handling, low maintenance, and impressive energy efficiency, making them a practical alternative to traditional petrol-powered two-wheelers.
One of the biggest advantages of low-speed electric scooters is that they are often exempt from driving license and registration requirements, depending on state regulations, which makes them accessible to a wider audience. Beyond cost savings, these scooters contribute to reducing urban air pollution and noise levels, aligning perfectly with India’s push toward greener mobility solutions.
To help you choose the right option, here is a curated list of the top 5 most affordable electric scooters in India, carefully selected for their blend of comfort, style, battery performance, and smart features. Each of these models is designed to make city commuting efficient, eco-conscious, and enjoyable, proving that going green doesn’t have to come at a high price.
Zelio Gracy i
The Zelio Gracy i is one of the top choices of city riders, designed for urban commute, offering three motor options (60V / 72V) and a travel range of up to 90 km per charge while consuming just 1.5 units of electricity. Packed with smart features like a center lock with anti-theft alarm, USB charging port, keyless engine start, and a comfortable footrest, it ensures both convenience and security. For smooth rides, it comes with a front disc brake, rear drum brake, and hydraulic suspension, while its vibrant color choices of red, blue, yellow, black, and white add to the appeal. In terms of pricing, the Gracy i starts from ₹59,273 (ex-showroom Delhi) for the base 60V 32 Ah lead-acid variant and goes up to ₹82,273 for the top lithium-ion 60V 30 Ah model, with on-road prices ranging from ₹62,700 to ₹86,073 depending on the variant, making it an affordable yet feature-rich electric scooter for daily urban commutes.
Okinawa R30
The Okinawa R30 is an incredibly smart low-speed electric scooter, and more importantly, incredibly affordable. It is meant to be the perfect low-speed electric scooter for daily riding in city/urban environments. The R30 is powered by a 250W BLDC motor and a 1.25 kWh lithium-ion battery. The Okinawa R30 has a range of 60 km on a full charge with an approx. recharge time of 4-5 hours, and a top speed of 25 km/h which does not require a license or registration. This is perfect for students and those who have never ridden a scooter or motorbike before! The scooter has alloy wheels, LED DRLs, a digital speedometer, and a lightweight frame you can cruise on in style. It has a relaxed seat height of 735 mm and under-seat storage space. The R30 has a 3-year warranty on the battery and motor. The scooter comes for an ex-showroom price of ₹61,998 only.
Ampere Reo Plus
The Ampere Reo Plus is an electric scooter that offers affordability, as well as an ideal means of commuting in a city in a comfortable and sustainable way. The Reo Plus is fitted with a 250W BLDC motor that can reach speeds up to 25 km/h. It can give you a riding distance of 70 km on a single charge. You can choose between lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries, charged in approximately 5–6 hours. It has also got features such as telescopic suspension, LED lights, USB charging port and 120 kg load capacity that enhance your ride. With prices around ₹44,990 during our research and no license or registration required, it is definitely worth considering to reduce your urban mobility impact.
Komaki XGT KM
The Komaki XGT KM is a loaded low-speed electric scooter that has been built for comfort, safety and convenience. This electric scooter has been designed for families but can cater for urban riders too providing you the feature of a keyless entry, a digital smart dashboard, reverse and parking assist, and an aptitude of stylish LED headlamp to enhance visibility. The Komaki XGT KM is built robust and has reliable features which include tubeless tyres, quality alloy wheels suitable for Indian roads, and telescopic suspension and front disc brakes for better reliability, stability and safety. This electric scooter claims to deliver 60–65 km of range per charge. Therefore, it is suitable for short commutes in the city, and takes 4–8 hours of charging time. Pricing for the Komaki XGT KM starts around ₹56,890 going up to ₹93,045. Combining modern design and affordability the Komaki XGT Km is efficient and is considered of great value as one of the best practical and reliable in the category of electric scooters.
Benling Falcon
Benling Falcon is a stylish yet functional electric scooter built for effortless urban travel. With a top speed of 25 km/h and a good range of 70 to 75 km per charge, it combines practicality and performance nicely. It is powered by a dependable 250 W hub motor and comes with a VRLA (lead-acid) battery or a lithium-ion battery that charges quickly. It has a beautiful aesthetic with LED DRLs, alloy tubeless wheels, and telescopic suspension that make for a smooth ride. Other useful features include a USB port for charging, a keyless starter, regenerative braking, and a smart anti-theft alarm system. We found the Falcon to be an accessible, feature-rich, urban friend, with a list price of ₹69,540, despite it being discontinued.