Top 5 College-Friendly Budget EV Scooters in India : In India, especially among college-going youngsters, electric scooters are gaining popularity by leaps and bounds. They are fashionable, stylish, are easy on the pockets with maintenance, and can easily weave through city traffic.
When petrol costs are always pinching the pocket, EV scooters can be considered to be a sensible option for very short routes to and from work-a scenario in which different makers will be launching inexpensive electric scooters in 2025, making them perfect for students. The scooters are some smartly styled, decent ranges, and smart features without hitting too hard on the pockets.
Let us cover all the top-five college-friendly electric scooters that you can buy in 2025.
Ola S1X+
One of the most value-for-money electric scooters, Ola’s S1X+ is medicine for daily use with an approximate range of 125 km and a top speed of 90 km/h. With digital display and ride modes, fast charging too. The price is a boon-a lowly approximately ₹90,000 (ex-showroom) looks to be the young riders’ best pick.
TVS iQube Scooter
The entry-level variant of the TVS iQube-the electric scooter. This scooter has a range of approximately 85 km and a max speed of 78 km/h. In addition, it has a ride of refined handling, has that trusted brand equity, and is also quite practical in its design. It’s quite suited for the use of short city riding-it is also one backed by the service network at TVS, so students need not fret over maintenance. The cost of this variant is about ₹95,000 (ex-showroom with subsidies).
Ather Rizta S
Launched in 2025, Rizta S is Ather’s affordable family option. Claimed range of 123 km, it has got a wide comfy seat, enough to accommodate college bags and even a pillion. It has smart connectivity features and starts at around ₹1 lakh. Best fit for students who want a good-looking but also sturdy product.
Bajaj Chetak Urbane (New Variant)
Bajaj’s old classic Chetak is now coming with a new economical variant called Urbane. It provides a range of nearly 113 km and features a stylish metal body. A brilliant blend of retro looks and modern technology-perfect for students wanting to stand out from the crowd. Price is just below ₹1 lakh (ex-showroom with subsidy).
Simple Dot One
A little less renowned, but probably one of the best value EVs, with a range of 151 km and with power in the minimal design-and costing below ₹1 lakh, making it perfect for college-goers who have long commutes but want to stay within budget.