The Top 5: Electric Motorcycles in India in 2023

Electric vehicles started competing with conventional fossil fuel-run vehicles in the last few years. The year 2022 was a significant year for EVs, as it saw the addition of over 10 million new BEVs and PHEVs to the global EV fleet, a 55 percent increase from 2021. Just like many other major economies, India too has witnessed a surge in electric mobility. However, India’s EV market is dominated not by electric cars but by the electric two-wheeler (e2w)—electric motorcycle—segment.

The Economic Survey 2023 predicts that India’s domestic electric vehicle market will see a 49 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2022 and 2030.

Electric motorcycles are set to lead the EV market in 2023, and with so many options available for buyers now, it’s hard to choose the best electric motorcycle for your commute.

So, after beating the bushes, we came up with the top 5 electric motorcycles in India in 2023 considering several important specifications like range, speed, battery capacity, price, and style.

#1 Revolt RV 400

Max Range – 150 km

Top Speed – 85 kmph

Price – Rs 1.25 lakh (ex-showroom)

Performing well on all the parameters, Revolt RV 400 is the best electric motorcycle in the market. The electric bike comes equipped with three modes: eco, normal, and sports. The bike offers a maximum range of about 150 km in eco mode. It packs a 3 KWh of motor which produces 5 kW of power and 50 Nm of torque. The bike is powered by a 3 kW lithium-ion battery. Its Sports mode offers a top speed of 85 kmph, dropping the range to about 80 km.

The electric bike gets charged from 0 to 75 percent in just about 3 hours. It takes approximately 4.5 hours to charge from 0% to 100%.

Other features of this bike include swappable batteries, disc brakes on both ends, a fully-digital LCD instrument cluster with 4G connectivity, geofencing, and keyless operation. The bike comes at an ex-showroom price of about Rs 1.25 lakh.

#2 Oben Rorr

Max Range – 200 km (IDC)

Top Speed – 100 kmph

Price – Rs 99,999 (ex-showroom)

Oben Rorr is the first electric motorcycle of the Bengaluru-based startup, Oben Electric. The electric bike offers an IDC range of about 200 km, goes 0–40 kmph in just about 3 seconds, and achieves a top speed of 100 kmph. The 2-hour charging time to fully charge the vehicle makes it one of the best electric bikes on the market right now. Its ex-showroom price of just Rs 99,999 makes it arguably the best electric motorcycle to buy. The bike is powered by a 4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

Other features of this bike include predictive maintenance, ride details, battery status, geofencing, geotagging, battery theft protection, charging station locator, on-demand service, and roadside assistance.

#3 Tork Kratos R

Max Range – 120 km (180 km IDC)

Top Speed – 105 kmph

Price – Rs 1.58 lakh (ex-showroom)

The Tork Kratos R is the mid-level variant in the Kratos lineup and is priced at an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.58 lakh (Mumbai). It is one of the best electric motorcycles in the market right now. The model is available in three modes: Eco, City, and Sports, with ranges of 120 km, 100 km, and 70 km, respectively. The IDC range is 180 km. Kratos R comes with a 4 kWh battery and has a top speed of about 105 kmph.

The bike goes from 0 to 40 kmph in about 3.5 seconds and offers a top speed of about 105 kmph. The battery takes 4-5 hours for a full charge, while also boasting fast charging capability of charging 80 percent in just about an hour. Kratos R comes in four color variants.

#4 Komaki Ranger

Max Range – 250 km

Top Speed – 70-80 kmph

Price – Rs 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom)

If you are a bullet-like bike lover, this one’s for you. As their website suggests, the Komaki Ranger is more than just a motorcycle. It is claimed to be India’s first electric cruiser bike. The electric two-wheeler is equipped with a 4,000-watt motor and a 4kW battery pack, which gives it a claimed range of 200–250 km on a full charge. The bike goes at a top speed ranging from 70 to 80 kmph.

Kamoki Ranger’s gear mode comes with multiple options: Eco, Comfort, Sport, and Turbo. It comes in three different colors, including black, blue, and red. The website shows an ex-showroom price of about Rs 1,85,000.

#5 Ultraviolette F77

Max Range – 300 km

Top Speed – 152 kmph

Price – Rs 3.8 lakh onwards

The Ultraviolette F77 is one of the best, if not the best electric motorcycle, to choose from right now if money is not an issue. Its price is the only reason it is not ranked at the top of this list. It is tagged at a high price of Rs. 3.8 lakh for the base model and Rs 4.55 lakhs for its “Recon” model.

The recognition model promises a range of over 300 kilometers on a single charge. What’s more impressive is that it only takes about 5 hours to fully charge. Comparatively, the base model offers a range of approximately 200 kilometers, which is still competitive with others on the list. The performance beast goes from 0 to 60 kmph in just 2.9 seconds and boasts a top speed of about 152 kmph. Other features of this bike include ride analysis, navigation, geofencing, crash detection, a 9-axis IMU, and three riding modes: glide, combat, and ballistics.