Hop Electric
Hop Electric LEO
6.0/ 10A no-licence city scooter with big-bike features and a hard 25kmph ceiling
- 5 colours
- Battery
- 1.44 kWh
- Certified range
- 95 km
- Full charge
- 3.3 hrs
- Top speed
- 25 km/h
In short
The Hop Electric LEO is a low-speed electric scooter capped at 25kmph, meaning it needs no licence or registration in most states, priced from ₹84,360 (ex-showroom) with a 95km claimed range. It packs a genuinely long features list, including cruise control and OTA updates, that most sub-₹1-lakh scooters skip, but the speed cap rules out anything beyond slow city use.
What works
- No licence or registration needed thanks to the 25kmph speed cap
- 95km claimed range is long for this class of low-speed scooter
- Removable battery, keyless start and cruise control are rare at this price
What doesn't
- 25kmph top speed rules out any road beyond slow city streets
- 77kg kerb weight and small wheels feel unstable on bad roads
- Rivals like the Jeet X and LXS 2.0 offer more power for similar money
Best for: Students without a licence, Short city errands
Price and variants
Ex-showroom Delhi list prices from the manufacturer. On-road for your city is in the panel above.
Ex-showroom Delhi, the LEO range runs from ₹84,360 (Basic) to ₹97,504 (Extended) across 2 variants.
That makes it priced 22th lowest among the 88 electric scooters we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the ETrance Neo (₹473 more) and the LXS 2.0 (₹633 more).
On the road in Delhi the base LEO comes to ₹89,034: ₹84,360 ex-showroom, ₹0 in Delhi road tax and registration (0%), ₹4,674 for first-year insurance. Dealers add handling and accessory packs on top; both are negotiable.
| Variant | Basic | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹84,360 | ₹97,504+₹13,144 |
| Rough EMI | ₹2,680/mo | ₹3,090/mo |
| Riding Range | 95 km | 120 km |
| Top Speed | 25 kmph | 52 kmph |
| Battery Capacity | 1.44 kWh | 2 kWh |
| Power and Torque | 90 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Charging Time (0-100%) | 3.30 hrs | 3.15 hrs |
| Charging Time (0-80%) | 3 hrs | 2.45 hrs |
| Kerb Weight | 77 kg | 80 kg |
| Battery Portability | 1 portable battery - 1.44 kWh | 1 portable battery - 2 kWh |
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Range and charging
The LEO is rated at 95 km (certified IDC range). Treat that as a ceiling: real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.
Motor and ride
The LEO's 0.25 kW motor is the 64rd most powerful among the 76 electric scooters here and takes it to a top speed of 25 km/h, which limits it to city use.
A full charge from a home socket takes about 3.3 hours, and it supports fast charging for a quicker top-up on the road. The battery is removable, so it can be charged indoors if you cannot park near a plug.
Chassis hardware includes a combi-brake system, with a disc, 2 piston caliper up front and disc, 2 piston caliper at the rear.
At 800 mm the seat is average for the class; most riders from 5'5" up will be comfortable at stops.
Our review
Riding impressions and the buying advice a spec sheet cannot give.
Verdict
The LEO occupies a specific niche: a 25kmph-capped electric scooter that needs no licence or registration in most Indian states, priced from ₹84,360 (ex-showroom). Within that speed limit it punches well above its price with cruise control, OTA updates, keyless start and a removable battery, features that many full-speed scooters at similar money skip entirely.
Riding it every day
The 25kmph cap means this is strictly a slow, local-roads scooter, comfortable for short errands and school or college runs but frustrating anywhere with faster traffic. The 95km claimed range should comfortably cover several days of typical use before a 3.3-hour charge is needed, and the removable battery means you can charge indoors rather than hunting for a plug point near parking. At 77kg with small wheels, expect it to feel a little skittish over broken tarmac and monsoon potholes.
What to know before buying
Because it is a current model from a smaller electric-vehicle brand, weigh Hop Electric's service network in your city against the convenience of the no-licence angle; low-speed EV brands vary widely in how many service points they run outside metro areas. The 3-year battery warranty up to 30,000km is a reasonable safety net, so confirm it is documented at the time of purchase.
Who should buy it
Someone who wants a licence-free scooter for short local trips, especially a student or a second vehicle for someone already covered on a full-speed bike, rather than a rider who needs to keep pace with city traffic.
Features
- Combi-brake (CBS)
- Front disc brake
- Rear disc brake
- Tubeless tyres
- Alloy wheels
- Side-stand engine cut-off
- Hazard lamps
- LED headlamp
- LED daytime running lamp
- LED tail lamp
- +11 more
On safety kit the LEO has combi-brake (cbs), front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. There is no ABS, which is legal at this engine size but worth knowing before a wet-weather ride.
Against Jeet X, EPluto 7G or LXS 2.0, it gets rear disc brake, led daytime running lamp, led tail lamp and digital console that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: bluetooth connectivity and companion app, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
It is offered in 5 colours: White, Silver, Red, Blue and Black. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Warranty, service and ownership
Standard warranty is 3 years, unlimited km. The battery is covered separately for 3 years or 30,000 km; read the degradation clause, since most policies only replace a pack that drops below 70% capacity.
Service reach is the weak point: Hop Electric has about 100 dealer and workshop touchpoints across the country. Confirm there is one within reach before you sign.
On sale since 2021, the LEO is established enough that early production issues have been worked through and used examples give a fair read on resale.
LEO: questions people ask
- What is the price of the Hop Electric LEO?
- The LEO costs between ₹84,360 and ₹97,504 ex-showroom Delhi across 2 variants, as of September 2026. On-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance and varies by state.
- What is the on-road price of the LEO in Delhi?
- About ₹89,034 for the base variant in Delhi: ₹84,360 ex-showroom plus ₹0 in Delhi road tax and registration and ₹4,674 for first-year insurance. Figure from dealer quotes, updated monthly; handling and accessory packs can add more.
- What is the real range of the LEO?
- The certified range is 95 km. Expect 65–75% of that in everyday riding.
- How much does the LEO cost to run per month?
- Charging works out to about ₹0.13 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹98 a month before servicing.
- What is the EMI for the LEO?
- With 10% down, a 36-month loan at 9.5% on the base variant comes to about ₹2,680 a month. A shorter tenure raises the EMI but cuts total interest; see the EMI calculator on the price page.
- How long does the LEO take to charge?
- About 3.3 hours for a full charge from a home socket, with fast charging available for quicker top-ups.
- Is the LEO suitable for short riders?
- Mostly. Seat height is 800 mm, which suits riders from about 5'5". Shorter riders should sit on one at the showroom.
- LEO or Jeet X: which is better?
- The Jeet X is ₹639 more expensive to start and more efficient at 120 km against 95 km. Pick the LEO for students without a licence, the Jeet X for daily commuting on main roads. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.
- Which bikes are cheaper than the LEO?
- Among the 88 electric scooters we have reviewed, the Wolf (₹61,877), the Drift (₹71,283), the Edge (₹67,484) start lower.
- Is the LEO too slow to use for a daily commute?
- At a capped 25kmph it will feel restrictive on any road with faster traffic, so it suits short, local trips rather than a longer daily commute on arterial roads. If your commute involves highways or fast city roads, a full-speed electric scooter will suit you better.
- Can the LEO handle a pillion rider?
- The published spec sheet doesn't list a stated pillion capacity or specific seat length, and at 77kg with small wheels, adding a second rider will noticeably affect stability and range. Treat it as primarily a single-rider scooter and test it two-up at low speed before assuming it will work for regular pillion use.
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₹84,360