Best Electric Motorcycles to Buy This Diwali Festive Season

This article lists the best electric motorcycles currently available in the Indian market which you can consider buying this festive season of Diwali

The electric two-wheeler industry in India is flourishing at an unprecedented pace with several new scooters and motorcycles being launched in such a short span. While the electric scooters are well accepted by the people and constitute a major chunk of sales, electric motorcycles are slowly making their way into the mainstream market. The EV brands are offering offers and benefits on the purchase of their models and hence in this piece, we suggest you the best electric motorcycles to buy this Diwali festive season.

1. Ola Roadster X

Ola Roadster X was launched earlier this year in Feb with three battery pack options namely 2.5 kWh, 3.5 kWh and 4.5 kWh at price points of Rs 99,999, Rs 1,09,999 and Rs 1,24,999, respectively. All the prices mentioned before are ex-showroom, Bengaluru. While the base 2.5 kWh variant does the 0-40 kmph sprint in merely 3.4 secs with a top speed of 105 kmph, the 3.5 kWh and 4.5 kWh accelerate from 0-40 kmph in just 3.1 secs before topping out at 118 kmph.

Ola Roadster X 2.5 kWh returns a range of 140 km while the 3.5 kWh variant delivers 196 km on a single charge, followed by the range-topping 4.5 kWh model which runs up to 252 km on a full charge. The brand is offering cashback of up to Rs 25,000 on the purchase of 2.5 kWh and 3.5 kWh variants which can be availed post delivery. The 4.5 kWh variant is available with cashback of up to Rs 30,000. The deliveries of all the variants have already started and there is no general waiting period.

2. Oben Rorr EZ Sigma

The Bengaluru-based EV startup retails the Rorr EZ Sigma electric commuter bike with 3.4 kWh and 4.4 kWh battery packs at prices of Rs 1.29 lakh and Rs 1.39 lakh, respectively. All the prices mentioned before are ex-showroom. Some of the key features of the electric motorcycle are 5-inch TFT screen, navigation, smart alerts, trip meter, reverse mode, app-based GPS security, remote diagnostics, and ride tracking.

Oben Rorr EZ Sigma offers a range of up to 175 km on a single charge while doing the 0-40 kmph sprint in 3.3 secs. The electric motorcycle has a top speed of 95 kmph. The EV brand is offering benefits of up to Rs 35,000 on the purchase of the Rorr EZ Sigma as part of its Mega Diwali Utsav, which includes Rs 20,000 discount already included in the pricing, up to Rs 10,000 cashback, an assured gold coin, and an opportunity to win the latest iPhone.

3. Revolt RV400

Priced at Rs 1.40 lakh (ex-showroom), Revolt RV 400 is available in six exciting colour palettes namely Lightning Yellow, Cosmic Black, Mist Grey, India Blue, Eclipse Red and Dark Lunar Green. At the heart, it has a 3.24 kWh battery pack which ensures a range of 150 km on a full charge. Riding on 17-inch wheels, the RV400 has a ground clearance of 200 mm, which makes it ideal for the Indian roads.

Some of the notable features onboard the electric motorcycle are all-LED lighting setup (headlamp, turn indicators and tail lamp), front and rear disc brakes, USD front forks, adjustable monoshock rear suspension, 0-80% fast charging in 80 mins, mobile app connectivity, in-built GPS and reverse mode. Revolt Motors has rolled out the Diwali Double Dhamaka Offer on the purchase of the RV400 which includes savings of up to Rs 20,000 in addition to assured gifts of up to Rs 1 lakh.

4. Matter Aera

Being presented as India’s first geared electric motorcycle, Matter Aera is sold at a starting price of Rs 1.81 lakh (ex-showroom, Ahmedabad). It is equipped with a 5 kWh battery which comes with IP67 certification and Smart BMS. The Aera gets a 10 kW electric motor with 4-speed manual gearbox. The electric motorcycle has a range of 125 km on a full charge while it takes 2.8 secs for a 0-40 kmph sprint. The top speed is rated at 105 kmph.

The Aera electric motorcycle comes loaded with several premium features in the form of LED headlamps, rear indicators with sequential lightings, front and rear disc brakes with ABS, 7-inch touchscreen for media and call controls, navigation, and find my bike. The electric bike is available at Matter dealerships with Aera BNPL Diwali offer which enables the customers to buy now and pay at a later stage.

5. Pure EV EcoDryft 350

The EcoDryft 350 from Pure EV is offered with a plethora of advanced features such as reverse mode, hill start assist, down hill assist, parking assist, and regenerative braking. Powered by a 3.5 kWh battery pack, it delivers a maximum range of 171 km on a full charge. The electric motorcycle has a payload capacity of 150 kg while clocking a top speed of 75 kmph.

Priced at Rs 1.25 lakh (ex-showroom), it can be booked online at the brand’s website at a token amount of Rs 1,999/- with immediate delivery. The EcoDryft 350 comes with three ride modes namely Drive, Cross Over and Thrill. Riding on 18-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheels, it boast of a 7-inch digital display with odometer and speedometer.