Gemopai Astrid Lite vs Simple Energy Wave
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Gemopai Astrid Lite and Simple Energy Wave are both electric scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹1,196 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Wave
The Wave starts ₹1,196 lower (₹1,09,999 against ₹1,11,195), about ₹40 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Wave
Wave claims 110 km against 90 km. That is roughly ₹927 a year in charging at 30 km a day.
Safety kit
Astrid Lite
Astrid Lite adds single-channel abs and tubeless tyres that the Wave does not have on any variant.
Features
Astrid Lite
Astrid Lite gets led daytime running lamp, digital console, keyless start and fast charging and 2 more items.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Astrid Lite if
- you live where Gemopai's bigger service network matters
- your priority is daily short commutes
- your priority is feature-focused buyers
Buy the Wave if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- range matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is short daily commutes
- your priority is budget first ev
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Astrid Lite | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,11,195 | ₹1,09,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,18,959 | ₹1,12,739 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹12,355 | ₹7,720 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,712 | ₹5,412 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,47,026 | ₹1,35,871 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | GemopaiAstrid Lite | Simple EnergyWave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,11,195 | ₹1,09,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,530 | ₹3,490 |
| Engine | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 4 kW | 6.4 kW |
| Battery | 2.9 kWh | 2.2 kWh |
| Claimed range | 90 km | 110 km |
| Charging time | 4 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 65 km/h | 75 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 95 kg | — |
| Seat height | — | 775 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 175 mm |
| Length | 1870 mm | — |
| Width | 660 mm | — |
| Height | 1100 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 2 piston caliper | Disc |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum |
| ABS / CBS | E-ABS | — |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Suspension | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Both Side Hydraulic Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/100-10 | — |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10 | — |
Astrid Lite vs Wave: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Astrid Lite or the Wave?
- The Wave is cheaper by ₹1,196 at the base variant (₹1,09,999 against ₹1,11,195 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better range, the Astrid Lite or the Wave?
- The Wave claims 110 km against 90 km. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Astrid Lite and Wave in Delhi?
- About ₹6,220: roughly ₹1,18,959 for the Astrid Lite and ₹1,12,739 for the Wave, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,47,026 for the Astrid Lite and ₹1,35,871 for the Wave, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Wave comes out ₹11,155 ahead.
