{"id":18589,"date":"2026-07-04T13:11:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T07:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebengalstory.com\/english\/news\/-2026-07-04-18589\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T13:11:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T07:41:37","slug":"long-range-electric-scooters-india-compared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebengalstory.com\/english\/technology\/long-range-electric-scooters-india-compared-2026-07-04-18589\/","title":{"rendered":"Long-Range Electric Scooters in India: Ola, Ather, TVS and Simple One Compared"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Bengal Story Bureau:<\/strong> The demand for long-range electric scooters is rising steadily as Indian commuters look to bypass range anxiety and high fuel prices. Buyers now have multiple high-performance options that offer over 150 kilometres on a single charge. If you are looking for a reliable electric two-wheeler, models like the Simple One<\/strong>, TVS iQube ST<\/strong>, Ather 450X<\/strong> and Ola S1 X+<\/strong> currently lead the premium segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These four models cater to different riding needs, from family-focused practicality to pure performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Specifications Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/strong><\/td>Simple One<\/strong><\/td>TVS iQube ST<\/strong><\/td>Ather 450X<\/strong><\/td>Ola S1 X+<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Battery Capacity<\/strong><\/td>5.0 kWh<\/strong><\/td>5.3 kWh<\/strong><\/td>3.7 kWh<\/strong><\/td>4.0 kWh<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Claimed Range<\/strong><\/td>248 km<\/strong><\/td>212 km<\/strong><\/td>161 km<\/strong><\/td>242 km<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Top Speed<\/strong><\/td>115 km\/h<\/strong><\/td>82 km\/h<\/strong><\/td>90 km\/h<\/strong><\/td>90 km\/h<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Starting Price<\/strong><\/td>Rs 1.89 Lakh<\/strong><\/td>Rs 1.58 Lakh<\/strong><\/td>Rs 1.55 Lakh<\/strong><\/td>Rs 1.20 Lakh<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Performance and Value Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simple One<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Simple One<\/strong> is built for the performance enthusiast who wants speed without sacrificing distance. It justifies its premium price with rapid acceleration and the highest top speed in this segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Battery:<\/strong> 5.0 kWh<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Range:<\/strong> 248 km (Claimed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Top Speed:<\/strong> 115 km\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Price:<\/strong> Rs 1.89 Lakh (ex-showroom)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    TVS iQube ST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The TVS iQube ST<\/strong> is the safest bet for buyers needing a spacious, reliable family scooter. It offers a smooth ride, a massive 32-litre storage bin, and enough battery capacity to eliminate daily charging anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Battery:<\/strong> 5.3 kWh<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Range:<\/strong> 212 km (Claimed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Top Speed:<\/strong> 82 km\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Price:<\/strong> Rs 1.58 Lakh (ex-showroom)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Ather 450X (3.7 kWh)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Ather 450X<\/strong> stands out as the best option for riders who prioritise sharp handling, premium build quality, and a tech-forward experience with its responsive 7-inch TFT touchscreen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Battery:<\/strong> 3.7 kWh<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Range:<\/strong> 161 km (Claimed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Top Speed:<\/strong> 90 km\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Price:<\/strong> Rs 1.55 Lakh (ex-showroom)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Ola S1 X+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The Ola S1 X+<\/strong> is the undisputed winner for pure value. It skips the expensive touchscreen of the Pro models to offer a high-capacity battery and excellent range at a highly accessible entry price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Battery:<\/strong> 4.0 kWh<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Range:<\/strong> 242 km (Claimed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Top Speed:<\/strong> 90 km\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Price:<\/strong> Rs 1.20 Lakh (ex-showroom)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          If maximum range and speed are your top priorities, the Simple One<\/strong> justifies its premium price tag. For buyers needing a spacious everyday family scooter, the TVS iQube ST<\/strong> remains a highly practical choice. The Ather 450X<\/strong> is the top pick for handling and technology, while the Ola S1 X+<\/strong> delivers the best range for buyers on a tighter budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          The demand for long-range electric scooters is rising in India. Here is a detailed comparison of the top models from TVS, Ather, Ola and Simple One.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1235,"featured_media":18590,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_seo_keywords":"long range electric scooters in India, best electric scooter India, TVS iQube ST price, Ather 450X range, Ola S1 X Plus, Simple One top speed, EV comparison, Tech News, Gadget News, Auto News, Tech Update","footnotes":""},"categories":[615],"tags":[6272,6006,6178,6059,6286,6285],"class_list":["post-18589","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technology","tag-ather-energy","tag-auto-news","tag-electric-scooters","tag-electric-vehicles","tag-ola-electric","tag-tvs-motor"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebengalstory.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebengalstory.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebengalstory.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebengalstory.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1235"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebengalstory.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18589"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thebengalstory.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18589\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18591,"href":"https:\/\/thebengalstory.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18589\/revisions\/18591"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebengalstory.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18590"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebengalstory.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebengalstory.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebengalstory.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}