Best scooters: petrol and electric, ranked

The Roadster Pro is Ola's performance flagship, priced from ₹1,99,999 with a 52kW motor, 154kmph top speed and a claimed 316km range that real-world figures of 288-316km back up impressively closely. It is built for riders chasing genuine motorcycle performance in electric form, at a price that edges into premium motorcycle territory.

Our score

8.5/10

Range

316 km

Running cost

₹170/mo

Best for

Performance-focused riders

The Ather 450X is a sharp-handling electric scooter with a 3.7 kWh battery, 161 km certified range, a 7-inch dashboard and the best build quality in the segment.

Our score

8.0/10

Range

161 km

Running cost

₹173/mo

Best for

Ride quality over range

The Roadster is Ola's entry electric motorcycle, priced from ₹1,04,999 with a 13kW motor, a 116kmph top speed and a claimed 151km range that real-world figures of 143-151km back up closely. It suits riders wanting motorcycle looks and genuine highway-capable speed on an EV budget, with disc brakes at both ends for the price.

Our score

8.0/10

Range

151 km

Running cost

₹153/mo

Best for

First electric motorcycle

The Honda Activa 6G is India's best-selling scooter: a 110cc, 45–50 kmpl automatic with a smooth engine, a flat floorboard and the widest service network in the country.

Our score

7.5/10

Mileage

47 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,607/mo

Best for

Family use

The Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 is a fast electric scooter with up to 4 kWh of battery, a claimed 242 km range and a 7-inch touchscreen, priced aggressively against Ather and Bajaj.

Our score

7.5/10

Range

242 km

Running cost

₹158/mo

Best for

Long daily commutes

The TVS Jupiter 125 offers a 33-litre under-seat boot, an optional front disc brake and a 125cc engine, making it the most practical family scooter under ₹1 lakh.

Our score

7.5/10

Mileage

50 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,607/mo

Best for

Family and shopping runs

The Ntorq 125 is TVS's sporty scooter, a 124.8cc engine making about 9.25bhp with a claimed 48.5kmpl, priced from ₹90,558 with a front disc brake standard across the range. It targets younger buyers who want performance and connected features in a scooter, though the rear drum brake and real-world mileage nearer 40-45kmpl are the compromises.

Our score

7.5/10

Mileage

48.5 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,740/mo

Best for

Young, performance-minded riders

The Jupiter 110 is TVS's mainstream family scooter, a 113.3cc air-cooled engine making about 7.9bhp with a claimed 53.84kmpl, priced from ₹77,352 for the base drum variant. It's built for comfortable daily use rather than outright performance, with a 5-year warranty that beats most rivals but drum brakes on every variant.

Our score

7.5/10

Mileage

53.84 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,525/mo

Best for

Daily family commuting

The Rizta is Ather's family-focused scooter, priced from ₹1.2 lakh with a 2.9 kWh battery good for a claimed 123km, matched closely by the 111-123km reported in real-world riding. It suits households wanting one scooter for school runs and errands, built around comfort and features rather than outright speed.

Our score

7.5/10

Range

123 km

Running cost

₹160/mo

Best for

Family daily use

The Destini 125 is Hero's automatic scooter for tight budgets, built around a 9bhp, 124.6cc engine priced from ₹81,700. It claims 59kmpl, among the best in its class, but even the top ZX+ trim sticks with drum brakes on both wheels instead of a disc or CBS setup.

Our score

7.5/10

Mileage

59 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,450/mo

Best for

First scooter buyers

The Xoom 125 is Hero's performance-leaning automatic scooter, using the same 124.6cc engine as the Destini but tuned for 9.8bhp and a 95kmph top speed, priced from ₹86,086. It adds bluetooth and idle start-stop, though it still uses drum brakes on both wheels.

Our score

7.5/10

Mileage

52.8 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,625/mo

Best for

Riders wanting scooter performance

The 450 Apex is Ather's flagship scooter, priced at ₹1,96,190 for a single well-equipped variant with a 3.5 kWh battery and a claimed 165km range. It is built for riders wanting the quickest, best-braking Ather scooter money can buy, though real-world range of 113-129km falls well short of the brochure figure.

Our score

7.5/10

Range

165 km

Running cost

₹186/mo

Best for

Riders wanting quickest Ather scooter

The Bajaj Chetak 35 Series is a metal-bodied electric scooter with a 3.5 kWh battery, 153 km claimed range and the largest dealer network of any EV maker in India.

Our score

7.0/10

Range

153 km

Running cost

₹184/mo

Best for

City commuting

The Burgman Street EX is Suzuki's established maxi-scooter, sitting above the Avenis with more gadgetry and Suzuki's best mileage claim in the range. Priced at ₹1,14,839 for the sole Ride Connect variant, it runs the same 124cc, 8.48bhp engine as its siblings but returns a real-world 47-52kmpl, its main appeal alongside the connected dashboard.

Our score

7.0/10

Mileage

58.5 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,494/mo

Best for

Long daily commutes

The Aerox 155 pairs a 155cc, 14.75bhp engine with sporty maxi-scooter styling and a claimed 40kmpl efficiency, starting at ₹1.46 lakh. It suits riders who want scooter convenience with genuine performance, though the rear drum brake and modest efficiency lag behind some rivals in the segment.

Our score

7.0/10

Mileage

40 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,921/mo

Best for

Performance-focused scooter buyers

The Pleasure+ Xtec is the better-equipped version of Hero's 110cc scooter, adding alloy wheels, LED projector lighting, Bluetooth and idle start-stop over the base Pleasure+, priced from ₹78,051. It uses the same 8 bhp engine and claimed 50 kmpl, so the extra spend buys features and finish rather than outright performance.

Our score

7.0/10

Mileage

50 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,494/mo

Best for

First scooter with more features

The 450S is Ather's entry into its performance-oriented 450 family, priced from ₹1.3 lakh with a 2.9 kWh battery and disc brakes on both wheels, unusual at this price. Real-world range of 94-108km falls noticeably short of the claimed 115km, so buyers should budget for the lower end rather than the brochure number.

Our score

7.0/10

Range

115 km

Running cost

₹185/mo

Best for

Riders wanting sporty feel

The Roadster X Plus adds a front disc brake and a bigger battery over the standard Roadster X, priced from ₹1,34,999 with a 125kmph top speed and a claimed 252km range. That range figure is the one to question closely: real-world reports of 153-174km suggest planning for roughly two-thirds of the brochure number.

Our score

7.0/10

Range

252 km

Running cost

₹177/mo

Best for

Riders wanting quicker Roadster X

Hero's Destini 110 is a 110cc automatic scooter built for riders who rate running costs above everything else, priced from ₹77,527 for the VX. It claims 56.2 kmpl and adds projector LED lighting and a digital console over cheaper rivals, but both brakes stay drums with no disc option even on the ZX.

Our score

7.0/10

Mileage

56.2 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,557/mo

Best for

First scooter

The Flying Flea C6 is Royal Enfield's first electric motorcycle, priced from ₹2.79 lakh with a 15.4kW motor and a claimed 154km range from a 3.91kWh battery. It suits city riders wanting low running costs and a distinctly fast 1.05-hour charge time, but the small battery and 124kg build mean real-world range drops to around 137km and highway trips need planning.

Our score

7.0/10

Range

154 km

Running cost

₹173/mo

Best for

City commuting

The Access 125 is Suzuki's everyday commuter scooter, aimed at riders who want low running costs over sportiness. It is powered by a 124cc air-cooled engine making 8.3bhp, starts at ₹84,729, and returns a real-world 44-49kmpl, but even the ₹1,04,813 top trim makes do with drum brakes front and rear instead of a disc.

Our score

6.5/10

Mileage

47 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,590/mo

Best for

First scooter

The Avenis 125 is Suzuki's sportier take on the 125cc scooter, built for riders who want a front disc and alloy wheels without stepping up to a bigger engine. It costs from ₹93,011, uses a 124.3cc engine making 8.58bhp, returns a real-world 47-50kmpl, and gives up outright value against the cheaper, more powerful Xoom 125.

Our score

6.5/10

Mileage

49.6 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,525/mo

Best for

Style-conscious commuting

The S1 X is Ola's mid-range scooter, priced from ₹89,999 for the 2 kWh version up to ₹1.5 lakh for the range-topping Plus. Its 108km claimed range closely matches the 98-108km owners typically report, useful for daily commuters, though drum brakes on both wheels limit stopping power against disc-equipped rivals.

Our score

6.5/10

Range

108 km

Running cost

₹125/mo

Best for

Daily office commute

The Ntorq 150 is TVS's biggest, most powerful scooter, a 149.7cc engine making about 13bhp with single-channel ABS and a claimed 40kmpl, priced from ₹1.12 lakh. It brings genuine highway pace to the scooter segment, but real-world mileage around 37-42kmpl and a starting price close to entry-level motorcycles are real trade-offs.

Our score

6.5/10

Mileage

40 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,872/mo

Best for

Scooter riders wanting bike-like pace

The Roadster X is a step down from the standard Roadster, priced similarly from ₹1,04,999 but built around a scrambler-style body and drum brakes at both wheels instead of discs. Its 58Nm torque is strong for the segment and its claimed 140km range holds up well in real-world use, but the braking hardware is the clear trade-off.

Our score

6.5/10

Range

140 km

Running cost

₹118/mo

Best for

Shorter riders

The Xoom 160 is Hero's premium maxi-scooter, with a liquid-cooled 156cc engine, 14.6 bhp, keyless start and single-channel ABS, priced from ₹1.43 lakh. It is comfortably the most capable scooter Hero sells, but its claimed 40.5 kmpl and price well above typical 125cc scooters mean the trade-off is efficiency and value.

Our score

6.5/10

Mileage

40.5 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,849/mo

Best for

Highway-capable scooter riding

The X is TVS's premium electric scooter, powered by an 11kW motor and 4.4kWh battery for a claimed 140km range, priced from ₹2.65 lakh. It's built for riders who want genuine scooter performance and a long features list, but the single Standard variant, one colour option, and steep price against petrol equivalents are the trade-offs.

Our score

6.5/10

Range

140 km

Running cost

₹202/mo

Best for

Performance-focused EV buyers

The S1 Z is Ola's entry-level electric scooter, priced from ₹79,999 with a 3.1 kWh battery good for a claimed 179km. It suits first-time EV buyers on a tight budget who mainly ride short city hops, but the 70kmph top speed and sparse feature list show clearly where the savings came from.

Our score

6.5/10

Range

179 km

Running cost

₹111/mo

Best for

First scooter

The EC 06 is an electric scooter with a 6.7kW motor and 4kWh battery claiming 169km of range, starting at ₹1.72 lakh. It targets city commuters prioritising range and a 10-hour home charge over outright performance, with a modest 79kmph top speed well below electric rivals like the Ather 450X.

Our score

6.5/10

Range

169 km

Running cost

₹152/mo

Best for

Long daily commutes

The Ray ZR 125 uses a 125cc, 8.04bhp air-cooled engine with drum brakes on both ends, starting at ₹81,820 for the base variant and rising to just over ₹1 lakh for the TFT-equipped Street Rally. It's built for riders who want scooter styling with attitude, though it trails rivals like the Destini 125 on efficiency.

Our score

6.5/10

Mileage

49 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,541/mo

Best for

First scooter

The Konarc is Ather's new budget scooter for 2026, priced from ₹1,00,099 with a 2.1 kWh pack and a claimed 100km range that real-world figures of 92-100km largely back up. It targets buyers wanting Ather's software polish without the 450's price tag, though drum brakes on both wheels and a 70kmph top speed mark it as strictly city-only.

Our score

6.5/10

Range

100 km

Running cost

₹141/mo

Best for

First electric scooter

The Activa 125 is Honda's premium 125cc scooter, priced from ₹92,806 with a claimed 47kmpl and a colour TFT console rare in this segment. It costs more than the Suzuki Access 125 and Honda's own Dio 125 for similar efficiency, meaning its main appeal is Honda's brand trust and service reach rather than outright value.

Our score

6.0/10

Mileage

47 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,590/mo

Best for

Daily city commuting

The Dio is Honda's 110cc automatic scooter aimed at first-time riders and short city commutes, priced from ₹74,820 with claimed mileage of 48 kmpl. It keeps costs down with drum brakes on both wheels and skips the LED lighting and digital console its Dio 125 sibling gets, so buyers wanting more kit should budget higher.

Our score

6.0/10

Mileage

48 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,557/mo

Best for

First scooter

The IQube is TVS's electric scooter, offered with battery packs from 2.3kWh to 5.3kWh giving a claimed range up to roughly 114km and real-world figures nearer 87-99km on the smaller packs, priced from ₹1.19 lakh. It's built for city commuting with genuine tech like cruise control and OTA updates, but drum brakes on both ends feel dated next to newer electric rivals.

Our score

6.0/10

Range

114 km

Running cost

₹159/mo

Best for

Short daily commutes

The Pleasure+ is Hero's budget 110cc scooter aimed largely at first-time and value-focused riders, priced from ₹70,372 for the LX. It keeps things basic, with no alloy wheels or LED headlamp, but a claimed 50 kmpl and a wide choice of seven colours make it an easy, low-commitment first scooter.

Our score

6.0/10

Mileage

50 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,494/mo

Best for

First scooter

The XL 100 Heavy Duty is TVS's load-rated moped-scooter, sharing the 99.7cc CVT engine with the regular XL 100 but tuned for carrying capacity, priced from ₹47,918 with a kick-start base variant. It's the cheapest vehicle in this batch, which comes with the trade-off of a basic kick-start entry point and no disc brake anywhere in the range.

Our score

6.0/10

Mileage

57 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,320/mo

Best for

Load-carrying and utility use

The XL 100 is TVS's utility moped-scooter hybrid, running a 99.7cc engine through a CVT for a claimed 55kmpl, priced from ₹60,360 with i-Touch electric start. It's built for load-carrying and low running costs rather than performance, so its 4.29bhp output and drum-only brakes are the price of that focus.

Our score

6.0/10

Mileage

55 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,369/mo

Best for

Load-carrying and utility use

The Dio 125 is Honda's sportier automatic scooter, priced from ₹94,256 with a front disc brake, LED lighting and a colour TFT console that the standard Dio skips. It claims 47 kmpl and manages around 44-49 kmpl in real use, but at nearly ₹95,000 it costs more than the Ntorq 125 and Activa 125 it competes against.

Our score

6.0/10

Mileage

47 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,590/mo

Best for

Style-conscious commuters

The Xoom is Hero's mainstream 110cc scooter with a sportier look, offering 8.05 bhp and projector LED lighting from ₹78,303 for the drum-brake VX. Its claimed 45 kmpl trails most rivals at this price, so it leans on styling, features and a disc-brake ZX option rather than outright running costs.

Our score

6.0/10

Mileage

45 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,662/mo

Best for

Style-conscious commuting

The Destini Prime is Hero's slightly larger-engined scooter, using a 124.6cc motor with 9 bhp and a claimed 49.5 kmpl, priced from ₹77,613 in a single variant. It has more punch than the Destini 110 but a thinner features list, so it works better as a value pick than a tech-led one.

Our score

6.0/10

Mileage

49.5 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,525/mo

Best for

Daily commuting

The Chetak C2501 is Bajaj's electric scooter for short, daily city trips, not comfortable at highway speeds. A 2.5kWh battery gives a claimed 113km range, with real-world use nearer 99-113km, at a price of ₹1.05 lakh. Top speed is capped near 55kmph, so this scooter trades outright speed for a long feature list and low running cost.

Our score

6.0/10

Range

113 km

Running cost

₹152/mo

Best for

Short city commutes

The Fascino 125 is Yamaha's entry-level scooter, using a 125cc, 8.04bhp engine with drum brakes and starting at ₹81,264. It's built for first-time or budget-conscious buyers who want basic, dependable commuting, though it skips LED lighting, Bluetooth and any digital console found on pricier rivals.

Our score

6.0/10

Mileage

49 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,541/mo

Best for

First scooter

The ADV 160 is Honda's maxi-style adventure scooter, priced from ₹1,70,000 with a 157cc engine making 16.9 bhp. It adds dual disc brakes, a TFT console, keyless start and idle start-stop, but costs noticeably more than 160cc rivals like the Hero Xoom 160 and Yamaha Aerox 155.

Our score

6.0/10

Best for

Adventure-styled daily riding

The Aerox E is Yamaha's electric take on its Aerox maxi-scooter, with a 9.4kW motor and 3kWh battery giving a claimed 117km range, starting at ₹2.82 lakh. It's for buyers who want a fully-loaded electric scooter with a TFT display and navigation, at a price that undercuts few electric or petrol rivals on value.

Our score

6.0/10

Range

117 km

Running cost

₹165/mo

Best for

Feature-rich urban commuting

The Zest 110 is TVS's compact 110cc scooter, running a 109.7cc engine for a claimed 45kmpl, priced from ₹70,560. It's aimed at buyers who want a simple, easy-to-ride scooter for city use, though the 10-inch wheels, drum brakes and modest mileage put it behind newer rivals like the Jupiter 110 and Honda Dio.

Our score

5.5/10

Mileage

45 kmpl

Running cost

₹1,662/mo

Best for

City-only commuting

The Orbiter is TVS's most affordable electric scooter, using a 1.8kWh battery and 2.5kW motor for a claimed 86km range, priced from ₹1.02 lakh. It's aimed at first-time EV buyers who mainly ride within the city, but its 68kmph top speed and drum brakes only setup are clear compromises against pricier electric rivals.

Our score

5.5/10

Range

86 km

Running cost

₹104/mo

Best for

First electric scooter

The Activa e: is Honda's first electric scooter, priced from ₹1,20,133 with a 3 kWh battery good for around 99-102 km in real use. It brings a removable battery, cruise control and OTA updates, but its range and price both trail electric rivals like the Ather Rizta and Bajaj Chetak.

Our score

5.0/10

Range

102 km

Running cost

₹192/mo

Best for

Short daily commutes

The E Access is Suzuki's first electric scooter, built on the familiar Access 125 body with a 4.1kW motor and a 3.07kWh battery. Priced at ₹1,90,761, it manages a real-world range of just 83-95km on a 6.42-hour full charge, well short of rivals like the Ather 450X, which cost similarly but claim well over 150km of range.

Our score

5.0/10

Range

95 km

Running cost

₹222/mo

Best for

Short daily commutes

The QC1 is Honda's entry-level electric scooter, priced from ₹90,708 with a small 1.5 kWh battery giving roughly 80-83 km of real-world range and a 50 kmph top speed. It is built for short, slow city trips rather than daily long commutes, and its range trails nearly every rival at a similar price.

Our score

4.5/10

Range

80 km

Running cost

₹118/mo

Best for

Very short local errands