In 2026, the Indian electric scooter market is undergoing a significant transformation. The initial hype of "electric alternatives" has evolved into a demand for purpose-built machines that prioritize range predictability, advanced safety features, and seamless software integration.

Whether you need a rugged family vehicle, a high-speed performance machine, or a budget-friendly city commuter, the 2026 lineup is categorized into four distinct niches:

Top 5 Electric Scooters Launching in India 2026

A Closer look at the 2026 “Big Five e-Scooter” that are defining the market this year.

New Bajaj Chetak:

The New Bajaj Chetak is a budget-conscious, city-focused electric scooter that retains the classic “Vespa style” retro silhouette while simplifying its mechanicals. By introducing a hubmounted motor and a more compact design, it aims to offer the legendary chetak reliability and metal bodied sturdiness to a wider audience at an estimated price of 85,000 to ₹90,000.

Here are the technical specifications:

• Battery Capacity: 2.9 kWh to 3.5 kWh (Fixed Lithium lon).
• Claimed Range: 123 to 153 Km IDC/ARAI certified.
• Real World Range: 110 to 115 Km Optimized for city conditions.
• Motor Type: In wheel Hub Motor
• Charging time: 0-80% in approximately 3.5 Hours using a standard home charger.

Top speed:

• Budget Variant: 63 km/h.
• Premium Variants: Up to 73 Km/h 

Honda Activa e is the Reliability king:

Honda Activa e: is a premium electric scooter that brings the reliability of india’s most famous scooter brand into the EV era. Its defining feature is Honda e: Swap technology, which uses swappable batteries to eliminate long charging wait times, making it as quick to refuel as a petrol scooter.

Specification Table:

Ather EL- 01: 

The Ather EL-01 is a significant milestone for Ather Energy as it marks their entry into the mass-market, budget-friendly segment. Revealed as a concept during Ather Community Day 2025 and built on the all-new “EL” (Enlightened) platform, it is designed to offer Ather’s signature smart technology and reliability at a much more accessible price point than the premium 450 series.

Here are the technical specifications:

• Battery Capacity: 2.0 kWh to 5.0 kWh (Fixed Lithium-ion).
• Claimed Range: 123 to 150 Km IDC/ARAI certified.
• Real World Range: 100 to 120 Km Optimized for city conditions.
• Motor Type: A new Swingarm mounted motor
• Charging time: 0-80% in approximately 3.5 Hours using a standard home charger.
• Top speed: Tuned for city commuting at 75-80 km/h.

Suzuki e-Access:

The Suzukie-Access was launched during the India Mobility Global Expo in January 2025. It is Suzuki's first electric scooter in India, featuring a 3.07 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery that provides safety and long life. The scooter is capable of delivering a range of 95 km on a single charge. Its top speed is 71 km/h, and it offers 4.1 kW of power and 15 Nm of torque.

Here are the technical specifications:

• Battery Capacity: 3.07 kWh (Fixed Lithium lon).
• Claimed Range: 95  Km IDC/ARAI certified..
• Motor Type: 4.1 kW Mid-mounted motor with a Chain Drive system.
• Charging time: 0-100% in approximately 6.5 Hours using a standard home charger / 0-80% in 2.1 Hours (Fast Charging).
• Top speed: Tuned for city commuting at 75-80 km/h.

Yamaha Aerox-E:

The Yamaha Aerox-E is Yamaha's performance-oriented “electric maxi Scooter” for the Indian market, officially unveiled in last 2025. It is a electrified counterpart to the popular Aerox 155.

Here are the technical specifications:

• Battery Capacity: 3.0 kWh to Duel 1.5 kWh Removable Lithium-ion packs.
• Claimed Range: 106 Km IDC/ARAI certified..
• Motor Type: Liquid-cooled, Mid-Drive PMSM.
• Top speed: 90-100 km/h.

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