Electric scooters in India that you can drive without driving licence

Want to drive a two-wheeler, but don’t have a driving licence? Fret not, as there are vehicles in India that you can drive without a DL. We are talking about electric scooters. There is a whole range of electric scooters that even the underage can drive. It goes without saying that these scooters don’t have high-powered motors and top speed, but they get the job done. Moreover, you don’t even need vehicle registration and insurance for these low powered electric scooters, thereby, saving you some cost. So without any further ado, here’s a list of electric scooters that you can drive without a driving licence in India.

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Electric scooters that you can drive without driving licence

1. Hero Electric Flash E2 (Price: Rs 49,999)

Hero’s Electric Flash E2 is one of the most affordable lithium-ion battery-powered electric scooters in India. It doesn’t look much different from a conventional petrol-powered scooter. The Hero Electric Flash E2 comes with a hub-mounted 250-watt electric motor powered by a 48-volt 28Ah lithium-ion battery. The electric scooter can reach a maximum speed of 25 km per hour. The Flash E2 takes 4-5 hours to charge fully, and it will last up to 65 km on a single charge. Hero Electric offers 5 years of warranty on lithium-ion powered scooters and their battery.

2. Lohia Oma Star Li (Price: Rs 51,750 ex-showroom)

Lohia Oma Star Li is one of the affordable electric scooters you can drive without a driving licence in India. The electric scooter that you can drive a DL comes equipped with telescopic suspension, a refreshed headlamp and 16-inch alloy wheels. The electric scooter comes in four colours – Fiery Red, Macho Black, Spirited Gray & White. On a single charge, Lohia Oma Star Li offers a driving range of 60 km. It takes 3 hours to charge Oma Star Li’s 20Ah battery. The scooter comes with 1 year of warranty with 12,000 km.

3. Ampere Reo Elite (Price: Starts from Rs 43,000)

Ampere Reo Elite comes with an apron mounted headlamp, giving it a look similar to the Honda Dio scooter. The electric scooter offers a digital console and a USB port for charging your smartphone on the go. The 48-volt 24Ah lead-acid battery promises to offer a driving range of 60km on the highway and 55km in the city. The Ampere Reo Elite comes in four colours -Glossy Black, Glossy White, Glossy Red, Glossy Blue. Ampere offers 1 year of warranty on the battery.

4.Hero Electric Flash LX (Price: Starts from Rs 56,940)

Hero Electric Flash LX is equipped with a 250W BLDC motor, giving a top speed of 25 km per hour. The Flash LA electric scooter comes with an underbone chassis with a telescopic fork and twin shocks. It has 12-inch alloy wheels with drum brakes on both ends. The Flash LX gets a digital dashboard displaying minimal trip-related information. The 51.2 V, 30 Ah battery can be charged fully in 4-5 hours, which would last for 85 km. The Flash LX comes with 5 years warranty on both scooter and the battery.

5. Okinawa Lite (Price: 63,990 ex-showroom)

Okinawa Lite is another electric scooter that you can drive without a driving licence in India. It comes with a premium design and features such as a digital dashboard, LED indicators, LED headlamp and taillamp. The electric scooter comes with a 1.25 kWh lithium-ion battery that takes around 4-5 hours to get completely charged and promises to last up to 60 km range on a single charge. The Okinawa Lite comes in five colours – Glossy Red, Pearl Blue, Sunrise Yellow, Orange Lite and Sea Green. Okinawa offers 3 free services and 3 years of warranty on the battery.

6. Detel Easy Plus (Price: Rs 39,999)

Detel Easy Plus comes as a last-mile-transport substitution. The electric bike is powered by a 250W motor paired with a 20Ah Lithium-ion battery. According to the company, the battery takes around 4-5 hours to be completely charged, offering a driving range of 60km and a top speed of 25 km per hour. The Easy Plus has an instrument panel, tubeless tires, drum brakes, and powder-coated metal alloy chassis. The electric vehicle comes in Metallic Red and Silver Grey colours and can be pre-booked for a token amount of Rs 1,999. The electric scooter comes with a standard warranty of 1 year, whereas Detel offers a 2 years/40,000km warranty on the battery.

Here’s why you don’t need a driving licence for driving these electric scooters

Under the new Central Motor Vehicle (Eighteenth) Amendment, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highway has modified the ‘Category L1’ allowing for those in the age group of 16-18 to drive e-scooters with a 250-watt motor with a top speed of not more than 25 km per hour. With this change, the Government of India is trying to promote safe driving practices among young riders. Having said that, it is always recommended to drive safely and wear a helmet while driving.

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