Electric scooters in market has something to offer for every type of buyer. It has the various products for people wanting long range, quick charging, affordability and hassle free after sale experience. This time we have picked picked the best electric scooter for the students, this includes college students as well as school. Let’s deep dive and know more about these electric scooters.
Hero Vida VX2
Hero Vida VX2 comes at a price of Rs. 1.03 lakh (ex-showroom). It has a battery pack of 3.4 kWh and can reach up to a range of 146 km (IDC), however on real grounds it would be around 115 Km. This much range can take away your burden of range anxiety. Vida VX2 only needs to be charged thrice if your daily consumption is around 40 Km.
It has many features and one of the best is its removable battery pack. It has a practical storage space of 27.2 litres. It has disc brake in front and drum brake at the rear. Vide VX2 has all LED headlamps, 4.3 TFT display with connectivity and phone charging. It has 3 ride modes as well; eco, ride, and sport. It takes 62 min to get charged from 0 to 80% and clocks full charge in 140 mins. At home you can leave it to charge overnight to get full range.
Ampere Magnus G Max
Ampere Magnus G Max comes at a price of Rs. 1.09 lakh (ex-showroom). It has a battery pack of 3 kWh and can reach up to a range of 142 km (IDC), however on real grounds it would be around 110 km. This range is enough to cover a commute of 30-35km per day with charging 2-3 times a week.
Ampere Magnus G Max can catch a top speed of 65 kmph. It has drum brakes on both, front and rear end. It has a 3.5-inch LCD display with 30+ features, which includes, cruise control, hill hold assist, turn-by-turn navigation, find my scooter and more. It has two ride modes with reverse mode for ease of parking in tight spaces. For utility purposes it has storage space of 33 litres.
Magnus G Max takes nearly 7 hours to get fully charged, and 5 hours 45 mins to reach 80% of charge. It comes with a strong 3 years/30,000 km vehicle warranty and 5 years/75,000 km battery warranty which is reassuring if you plan to keep the scooter through your entire course.
Ather Rizta
Ather Rizta comes at a starting price of Rs. 1.21 lakh (ex-showroom) for the S variant. It has a battery pack option of 2.9 kWh and can reach up to a range of 123 km (IDC), however on real grounds it would be around 100-110 km depending on the pack you pick. This makes it a solid pick if you're commuting daily from hostel to campus and back.
It has many features and one of the best is its segment-leading storage, offering 34 litres under the seat storage, so books, a laptop bag and your gym kit can all find a place to sit. It has disc brake in front and drum brake with CBS at the rear. Rizta has all LED lighting, a 7-inch display with connectivity features. It has 3 ride modes; Eco, Smart Eco and Zip, along with regen braking, reverse mode and auto hold.
It takes around 6 hours to charge from 0-80% and 7.5 hours to charge from 0-100%. From Ather Grid buyers can top-up up to 15 km in 10 min, so this one is better suited to an overnight charge at home with supporting fast top-ups in emergency situations. Battery warranty stands at 3 years/30,000 km as standard.
Ampere Reo VYB
Ampere Reo VYB, an electric scooter made seriously for students, especially school. It comes at an introductory price of Rs. 71,999 (ex-showroom), making it the most affordable scooter on this list by a good margin. It is powered by an next gen LFP battery pack of 1.44 kWh and offers a riding range of up to 80 km on a single charge. Since its top speed is capped at 25 kmph, it falls under the low-speed category. No driving licence or registration is required to ride Reo VYB, a genuine advantage for school students who aren't old enough to hold a licence yet. However, make sure to ride it mindfully with a helmet.
It has many features and one of the best is how much it packs in at this price, including 24 litres of under-seat storage, which can easily accommodate a full face helmet. It also has a colour LCD instrument cluster, a front disc brake along with LED headlamps and tail lamps. Telescopic front suspension and a rear damper makes the ride more comfortable. Being a low-speed scooter, it's best suited for shorter distances like commuting to colleges, or to nearby coaching classes. It comes with a 3 years/30,000 km warranty and is backed by 500+ service touchpoints, so first-time EV buyers don't need to worry much about after-sales hassle. Also, it is the only recognized brand among the top EV manufacturers to offer a slow speed electric scooter.
End Note
When it comes to price and range, Ampere's lineup makes the strongest case for students. The Ampere Reo VYB undercuts every scooter on this list at just Rs. 71,999, and skips the licence requirement entirely. It’s an ideal product for school students on shorter campus commutes.
For those needing more range, the Ampere G Max delivers 110 km real-world range and can be charged fully before you wake and rush to class. Budget-conscious students should go for the Reo VYB. However, those wanting fast charging will find Ather Rizta and Hero VX2 a right fit for them.
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