Five EV scooters vie for India's commuter wallet as Ather, TVS, Bajaj push maturing market

A buyer's guide pits Ather 450X, TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak Electric, Vida V1 and Magnus G Max on battery, range and features. Ranges span 126-165 km with 2.9-5.1 kWh packs, signalling deepening competition and consumer choice in India's electric two-wheeler segment.

— Filed Thu, 16 Jul, 2026, 18:49 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

A buyer's guide comparing five electric scooters in India's maturing EV market — Magnus G Max, Ather 450X, TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak Electric and Vida V1 — on battery, range and features for practical city commuting.

Why this matters

The buyer's guide follows Ather's role in leading June e2W sales as India's electric two-wheeler penetration nears 10%, signalling a maturing, increasingly competitive commuter segment.

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