Touchscreen Electric Scooters— The demand for vehicles with advanced connectivity and premium features has increased rapidly in the Indian two-wheeler market. If you want to make your daily journey high-tech and stylish, then there are many great options of electric scooters equipped with touchscreen display in the market. These modern scooters not only have responsive digital consoles like smartphones, but also have excellent battery backup to cover long distances on a single charge. The complete list of the 5 electric scooters which are currently being inquired about the most at the showrooms of major cities of the country is given below.

Touchscreen Electric Scooters: These 5 premium electric scooters are making waves in the Indian auto market, long range is available with touchscreen display.

1. Simple One: Claims longest range

Simple One from Indian start-up Simple Energy is among the select models offering the longest range in this segment. The starting price of this scooter is Rs 1,89,999 (ex-showroom). The company has given it a 7-inch TFT touchscreen display, which connects directly to your smartphone and smartwatch. It has features like in-built Google Maps, call rejection/attend and music control. This scooter comes in two options of 5.0kWh and 4.5kWh battery pack, which claims to give a range of 265 kilometers on full charge.

2. Ola S1 Pro Gen 3: Combination of performance and technology

Ola Electric’s flagship offering Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 is quite popular among tech-lovers. Coming at a price of around Rs 1,54,000 (ex-showroom), this scooter has a 7-inch responsive touchscreen console which works on the company’s latest MoveOS 5. In this, riders get advanced features like emergency SOS alert, road trip mode, in-built GPS navigation and cruise control. Its large battery gives a certified range of up to 242 km on a single charge and it can accelerate from 0 to 40 kmph in just 3 seconds.

3. Ather 450X: Great software and smooth touch interface

Bengaluru-based Ather Energy’s Ather 450X is known for its excellent user interface (UI). The ex-showroom price of this scooter starts from around Rs 1,54,547. It has a 7-inch waterproof TFT touchscreen dashboard, which works very smoothly. It includes features like direct support of Google Maps, on-screen music sharing, auto hold and multi-mode traction control. Its top speed is 90 kmph and it easily achieves a range of 110 to 150 km in real conditions.

4. TVS iQube ST: Premium touch from a trusted brand

The TVS iQube ST variant from traditional automaker TVS is a great option for those who trust the established brand. Priced at around Rs 1,58,000 (ex-showroom), this top-spec variant offers the largest 17.78 cm (7-inch) panoramic TFT touchscreen display. This console has security features like joystick control, turn-by-turn navigation, geo-fencing and anti-theft alert. With a large battery pack of 5.3 kWh, this scooter is capable of giving a range of 212 kilometers on a single charge.

5. Ather Rizta Z: Hi-tech option for the family segment

If you are looking for a spacious and high-tech scooter for the entire family rather than personal riding, then the Ather Rizta Z is a strong contender. Its starting ex-showroom price is around Rs 1,30,000. Like the 450X, it also has a 7-inch touchscreen dashboard which supports swipe, zoom and tap functions. It has the segment’s largest 34-litre under-seat storage and family-first features like live location sharing. This model gives a range of 123 to 159 kilometers on full charge.

Local market and dealership conditions

“In the last few months, more than 70 per cent of the customers coming to us are demanding models with touchscreen navigation instead of the usual console. Youngsters as well as working professionals are now considering in-built maps and call alerts as a safety must-have.”
—Senior Dealership Manager, Civil Lines Automobiles

Impact on travel: Should you choose the touchscreen variant?

Amidst the busy streets and heavy traffic of the city, repeatedly taking out the phone to look at the way can be dangerous. In such a situation, the on-screen Google Maps navigation available in these scooters makes your journey very safe and easy. However, customers should note that companies also offer annual subscription packs (like Ather’s Pro Pack) to keep internet connectivity and live maps updated in these touchscreen consoles, for which some additional charges may have to be paid every year. You can visit your local dealership to know the exact on-road prices of all these models and available finance EMI plans.