Simple Energy One

There is only one One to buy, priced at ₹1,84,205 ex-showroom in Delhi. The only decisions left are colour and whether to finance it.

That makes it priced 46th lowest among the 56 electric scooters we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the E Access (₹6,556 more) and the 450 Apex (₹11,985 more).

On the road in Delhi the base One comes to ₹2.11 Lakh: ₹1,95,999 ex-showroom, ₹750 in Delhi road tax and registration (0.4%), ₹11,217 for first-year insurance and ₹2,999 in other charges. Dealers add handling and accessory packs on top; both are negotiable.

Expect 172–196 km from the One in everyday use against a certified IDC range of 236 km. The 22% gap is about average for the class.

Among the 56 electric scooters we have reviewed it ranks 5th for range, 99 km above the group average of 137 km.

The One's 8.8 kW motor is the 11rd most powerful among the 48 electric scooters here and takes it to a top speed of 115 km/h, fast enough for a ring road or short highway stretch.

A full charge from a home socket takes about 5.54 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 rear monoshock and a combi-brake system, with a disc, 200 mm, 3 piston caliper up front and disc, 190 mm, 1 piston caliper at the rear.

Seat height is a low 780 mm, so riders around 5'2" and above can plant both feet at a stop.

On safety kit the One 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 One S, Ultra or E Access, it gets rear disc brake, engine kill switch and removable battery that most rivals skip.

It is offered in 9 colours: Aero X, Light X, Asphalt X, Brazen X, Aero Grey, Grace White, Azure Blue, Brazen Black and Sonic Red. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.

Standard warranty is 8 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: Simple Energy has about 30 dealer and workshop touchpoints across the country. Confirm there is one within reach before you sign.

The One launched in 2026, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.