TVS
TVS X range and running cost
Certified range 140 km. What it costs per km, per month and over five years.
Certified vs real range
The X is rated at 140 km (certified IDC range). Treat that as a ceiling: real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.
Among the 23 electric scooters we have reviewed it ranks 12th for range, 7 km below the group average of 147 km.
Charging at home in Delhi at about ₹7.5/unit, a 4.4 kWh pack costs roughly ₹36 to fill and works out to about ₹0.26 per km. Riding 30 km a day, that is around ₹202 a month, a fraction of what a petrol scooter costs to run.
Why the gap exists: electric scooter range explained.
Monthly running cost by city
30 km a day, 26 days a month, at each city's current domestic electricity tariff.
Five-year cost of ownership
Base variant bought in Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance renewals are typical figures for the class.
- On-road purchase
- ₹2,77,000
- Charging
- ₹12,135
- Servicing
- ₹10,000
- Insurance renewals
- ₹13,296
- Five-year total
- ₹3,12,431
Spread over five years and 46,800 km, the X works out to about ₹6.7 per km all-in, of which 4% is electricity and 89% is the purchase price itself. Resale value is not counted; expect roughly 50–60% of ex-showroom after five years for a well-kept example.
Getting the most range
Range on the X depends on mode more than anything else. The highest mode can cut range by a third compared with Eco, and sustained speeds above 60 km/h drain the pack quickly because aerodynamic load grows with the square of speed.
Charge to 80% for daily use and only fill to 100% before a long ride; lithium packs age slower that way, and most warranties only replace a battery that falls below 70% of original capacity.
Cold mornings and a heavy pillion both trim range. Budget for the low end of the real-world band in winter and when riding two-up.
Where it stands in its class
Longest certified range
- 1Ola Electric Roadster Pro316 km
- 2Ola Electric Roadster X Plus252 km
- 3Ola Electric S1 Pro (Gen 3)242 km
- 4Ola Electric S1 Z179 km
- 5Yamaha EC 06169 km
Range
Fastest home charging
- 1Royal Enfield Flying Flea C61.05 hrs
- 2TVS Orbiter2.2 hrs
- 3TVS IQube2.5 hrs
- 4Bajaj Chetak C25013.45 hrs
- 5Bajaj Chetak 35 Series3.5 hrs
Full charge
Most range per rupee
- 1Ola Electric S1 Z22.4
- 2Ola Electric S1 Pro (Gen 3)21.0
- 3Ola Electric Roadster X Plus18.7
- 4Ola Electric Roadster Pro15.8
- 5Ola Electric Roadster14.4
km per ₹10k
X range: questions people ask
- What is the real range of the X?
- The certified range is 140 km. Expect 65–75% of that in everyday riding.
- How much does the X cost to run per month?
- Charging works out to about ₹0.26 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹202 a month before servicing.
- How long does the X take to charge?
- About 4 hours for a full charge from a home socket, with fast charging available for quicker top-ups.
- Is the TVS X's claimed 140km range realistic for daily use?
- Expect real-world range to land somewhere below the claimed figure once city traffic, weight and riding style are factored in, though a 140km claim does leave more headroom than budget EV scooters offer. Riders should treat it as a best-case number rather than a guarantee.
X from
₹2.65 Lakh