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<p><strong>Ather 450X</strong></p><p>ther is one company which since inception, has been creating rather futuristic electric scooters. Its latest, the 450X, features a sharp and sporty design, LED lights all around and a touch screen information system which is OTA (over the air) update ready. The Ather 450X is powered by a 6 kW electric motor which churns out 26 Nm of torque. The 2.9 kWh lithium ion battery pack can propel the scooter to 40 kmph in just 3.3 seconds. The battery has multiple charging options. It takes 5:45 hours to gain full charge while 80 per cent can be replenished in 3:35 hours. There is a fast charge option as well. Ather will also install a charging dock at home if the owner wants one. The Ather 450X is priced at Rs 1.46 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) with connectivity features coming at an additional cost.</p><table>
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			<p><strong>Setup: </strong>6 kW motor, 26 Nm torque</p>

			<p><strong>Battery: </strong>2.9 kWh lithium ion</p>

			<p><strong>Range: </strong>(claimed) 116 km</p>

			<p><strong>Price: </strong>(ex-showroom Delhi) Rs 1.46 lakh</p>
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</table><p><strong>TVS iQube</strong></p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><amp-img src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202106/EVs-7-8-Jun14-6-x675.jpg?g0uCT1_NnF.Qc0xPXVBP5BlxyOVvqwD2?size=750:*?size=750:*" alt="" height="675" width="1200" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img></div>
<div class="body_caption">TVS iQube</div>
</div><p>TVS&rsquo;s first entry into the electric world, the iQube is a full-size electric scooter with ample space for two. It comes with modern features like LED lights, digital instrument screen and TVS&rsquo;s XConnect connectivity suite offering 118 functions using a mobile application. It can traverse 75 km on a single charge in &lsquo;Eco&rsquo; mode while a top speed of 78 kmph can be achieved in &lsquo;Sport&rsquo; mode. The iQube also gets a park assist mode where the scooter can go into reverse as well. For an additio&shy;nal Rs 10,000, the company will install the Smart XHome box which all&shy;ows fast charging.</p><table>
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			<p><strong>Setup: </strong>4.4 kW motor, 140 Nm peak wheel torque</p>

			<p><strong>Battery: </strong>Triple lithium ion</p>

			<p><strong>Range: </strong>(Claimed) 75 km in Eco mode</p>

			<p><strong>Price:</strong> (ex-show-room, Delhi) Rs 1.08 lakh</p>
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</table><p><strong>Bajaj Chetak</strong></p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><amp-img src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202106/EVs-7-8-Jun14-5_0-x675.jpg?CEIBy5aue74vG952RVtHXhrQWltrZYLZ?size=750:*?size=750:*" alt="" height="675" width="1200" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img></div>
<div class="body_caption">Bajaj Chetak</div>
</div><p>Bajaj revived the iconic &lsquo;Chetak&rsquo; tag for its new generation full electric scooter. The scooter features an all-steel frame and body and comes with LED lights, a digital instrument panel and under-seat storage. The Chetak is powered by a 4.1 kW electric motor which offers 16 Nm of peak torque. The IP-67 rated lithium ion battery pack can power it to a top speed of 70 kmph. Bajaj claims a range of up to 95 km in Eco mode. The battery packs can be fully replenished in five hours; it also offers a feature where 80 per cent of the batteries can be recharged in an hour. The Chetak launch price was Rs 1 lakh for the Urbane edition and Rs 1.15 lakh for the Premium edition (both ex-showroom). The scooter is available in Pune and Bengaluru.</p><table>
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			<p><strong>Setup: </strong>4.1 kw motor, 16 Nm torque</p>

			<p><strong>Battery:</strong> Lithium ion</p>

			<p><strong>Range:</strong> (claimed) 95 km in Eco mode</p>

			<p><strong>Price:</strong> (ex-show- room) Rs 1-1.15 lakh</p>
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</table><p><strong>Pedal &amp; power</strong></p><p><em>New-gen electric bicycles that are worth the money</em></p><p><strong>Hero Lectro C8</strong></p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><amp-img src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202106/EVs-7-8-Jun14-1-x675.jpg?Wmir7YsJWF7.ot9UtYjexvW7pQo0IzC4?size=750:*?size=750:*" alt="" height="675" width="1200" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img></div>
<div class="body_caption">Hero Lectro C8</div>
</div><p>The Lectro is a premium lifestyle offering and is built on an alloy frame which makes it light. The C8 comes with a host of features including a 7-speed Shimano gear system, front suspension with 80 mm travel and lock out function and dual mechanical disc brakes. The C8 can be operated in Pedelec and full electric modes and comes with just one battery which is built into the frame. Hence, to recharge the battery one has to be close to a household power socket. The battery takes three hours to charge and Lectro claim a range of 30 km in Pedelec and 25 km in full electric mode. Power comes from a 250 W hub motor which offers enough power to allow the bike to get to a top speed of 25 kmph. The Lectro C8 comes at a price of Rs 32,499.</p><p><strong>Nexzu Roadlark</strong></p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><amp-img src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202106/EVs-7-8-Jun14-2-x675.jpg?Px6qU3MQc6.FZxDBFB1912DNa9114XBK?size=750:*?size=750:*" alt="" height="675" width="1200" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img></div>
<div class="body_caption">Nexzu Roadlark</div>
</div><p>The Roadlark is a heavy duty E-cycle which uses a steel frame. It comes with a dual battery system which allows it to cover up to 100 km on a single charge in Pedelec mode. In full electric mode, the E-cycle can traverse 75 km. While the external battery is removable for ease of charge, the primary battery is built into the frame. The batteries take four hours to get fully charged. Top speed of the Roadlark is limited to 25 kmph. The Roadlark offers features like a front suspension system and a flippable seat which allows the owner to remove the secondary battery. The bike also features full fenders, dual disc brakes and runs on chunky 26 inch tyres. The Roadlark is priced at Rs 42,000 and there&rsquo;s also a cargo variant.</p><p><em>Read India Today magazine by downloading the latest issue: <a href="https://www.indiatoday.com/emag" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">https://www.indiatoday.com/emag</a></em></p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Vishakha Sharma</div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Jun 5, 2021 15:41 IST</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div></div>

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<p><strong>Ather 450X</strong></p><p>ther is one company which since inception, has been creating rather futuristic electric scooters. Its latest, the 450X, features a sharp and sporty design, LED lights all around and a touch screen information system which is OTA (over the air) update ready. The Ather 450X is powered by a 6 kW electric motor which churns out 26 Nm of torque. The 2.9 kWh lithium ion battery pack can propel the scooter to 40 kmph in just 3.3 seconds. The battery has multiple charging options. It takes 5:45 hours to gain full charge while 80 per cent can be replenished in 3:35 hours. There is a fast charge option as well. Ather will also install a charging dock at home if the owner wants one. The Ather 450X is priced at Rs 1.46 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) with connectivity features coming at an additional cost.</p><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px;">
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			<p><strong>Setup: </strong>6 kW motor, 26 Nm torque</p>

			<p><strong>Battery: </strong>2.9 kWh lithium ion</p>

			<p><strong>Range: </strong>(claimed) 116 km</p>

			<p><strong>Price: </strong>(ex-showroom Delhi) Rs 1.46 lakh</p>
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table><p><strong>TVS iQube</strong></p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  height="675"  title=""  width="1200"  class="" alt="" src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202106/EVs-7-8-Jun14-6-x675.jpg?g0uCT1_NnF.Qc0xPXVBP5BlxyOVvqwD2?size=750:*" loading="lazy" /></div>
<div class="body_caption">TVS iQube</div>
</div><p>TVS’s first entry into the electric world, the iQube is a full-size electric scooter with ample space for two. It comes with modern features like LED lights, digital instrument screen and TVS’s XConnect connectivity suite offering 118 functions using a mobile application. It can traverse 75 km on a single charge in ‘Eco’ mode while a top speed of 78 kmph can be achieved in ‘Sport’ mode. The iQube also gets a park assist mode where the scooter can go into reverse as well. For an additio&#xC2;&#xAD;nal Rs 10,000, the company will install the Smart XHome box which all&#xC2;&#xAD;ows fast charging.</p><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px;">
	<tbody>
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			<td>
			<p><strong>Setup: </strong>4.4 kW motor, 140 Nm peak wheel torque</p>

			<p><strong>Battery: </strong>Triple lithium ion</p>

			<p><strong>Range: </strong>(Claimed) 75 km in Eco mode</p>

			<p><strong>Price:</strong> (ex-show-room, Delhi) Rs 1.08 lakh</p>
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table><p><strong>Bajaj Chetak</strong></p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  height="675"  title=""  width="1200"  class="" alt="" src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202106/EVs-7-8-Jun14-5_0-x675.jpg?CEIBy5aue74vG952RVtHXhrQWltrZYLZ?size=750:*" loading="lazy" /></div>
<div class="body_caption">Bajaj Chetak</div>
</div><p>Bajaj revived the iconic ‘Chetak’ tag for its new generation full electric scooter. The scooter features an all-steel frame and body and comes with LED lights, a digital instrument panel and under-seat storage. The Chetak is powered by a 4.1 kW electric motor which offers 16 Nm of peak torque. The IP-67 rated lithium ion battery pack can power it to a top speed of 70 kmph. Bajaj claims a range of up to 95 km in Eco mode. The battery packs can be fully replenished in five hours; it also offers a feature where 80 per cent of the batteries can be recharged in an hour. The Chetak launch price was Rs 1 lakh for the Urbane edition and Rs 1.15 lakh for the Premium edition (both ex-showroom). The scooter is available in Pune and Bengaluru.</p><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px;">
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			<td>
			<p><strong>Setup: </strong>4.1 kw motor, 16 Nm torque</p>

			<p><strong>Battery:</strong> Lithium ion</p>

			<p><strong>Range:</strong> (claimed) 95 km in Eco mode</p>

			<p><strong>Price:</strong> (ex-show- room) Rs 1-1.15 lakh</p>
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table><p><strong>Pedal & power</strong></p><p><em>New-gen electric bicycles that are worth the money</em></p><p><strong>Hero Lectro C8</strong></p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  height="675"  title=""  width="1200"  class="" alt="" src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202106/EVs-7-8-Jun14-1-x675.jpg?Wmir7YsJWF7.ot9UtYjexvW7pQo0IzC4?size=750:*" loading="lazy" /></div>
<div class="body_caption">Hero Lectro C8</div>
</div><p>The Lectro is a premium lifestyle offering and is built on an alloy frame which makes it light. The C8 comes with a host of features including a 7-speed Shimano gear system, front suspension with 80 mm travel and lock out function and dual mechanical disc brakes. The C8 can be operated in Pedelec and full electric modes and comes with just one battery which is built into the frame. Hence, to recharge the battery one has to be close to a household power socket. The battery takes three hours to charge and Lectro claim a range of 30 km in Pedelec and 25 km in full electric mode. Power comes from a 250 W hub motor which offers enough power to allow the bike to get to a top speed of 25 kmph. The Lectro C8 comes at a price of Rs 32,499.</p><p><strong>Nexzu Roadlark</strong></p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  height="675"  title=""  width="1200"  class="" alt="" src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202106/EVs-7-8-Jun14-2-x675.jpg?Px6qU3MQc6.FZxDBFB1912DNa9114XBK?size=750:*" loading="lazy" /></div>
<div class="body_caption">Nexzu Roadlark</div>
</div><p>The Roadlark is a heavy duty E-cycle which uses a steel frame. It comes with a dual battery system which allows it to cover up to 100 km on a single charge in Pedelec mode. In full electric mode, the E-cycle can traverse 75 km. While the external battery is removable for ease of charge, the primary battery is built into the frame. The batteries take four hours to get fully charged. Top speed of the Roadlark is limited to 25 kmph. The Roadlark offers features like a front suspension system and a flippable seat which allows the owner to remove the secondary battery. The bike also features full fenders, dual disc brakes and runs on chunky 26 inch tyres. The Roadlark is priced at Rs 42,000 and there’s also a cargo variant.</p><p><em>Read India Today magazine by downloading the latest issue: <a href="https://www.indiatoday.com/emag" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.indiatoday.com/emag</a></em></p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Vishakha Sharma</div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Jun 5, 2021 15:41 IST</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div></div>

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The best electric two-wheelers in the market

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