Electric Two-Wheelers With Fastest Charging Times

Electric two-wheelers are gaining a lot of traction in India, as they have a very low running cost as compared to petrol powered two-wheelers. However, they come with two factors that make a dent in their practicality, those being the range and the charging times. While we already looked at the top 10 electric two-wheelers with longest range in a video – which you can watch down below – here’s a look a the top 10 electric two-wheelers with the fastest charging times:

Ather 450X Charging Time

The Ather 450X is one of the most popular electric scooters in India, and for good measure. The e-scooter scores big in riding dynamics and looks, and in its latest Gen 3 avatar, it also gets enhanced range with a few other noteworthy additions, and you can check out our review for that here. The Ather 450X possesses a charging time from 0 to 80 per cent of 4 hours and 30 minutes on a wall box charger or a portable charger, and Ather also has a fast charging network called Ather Grid, using which the Ather 450X can be charged to get a 15 km range in 10 minutes, making those city commutes easier.

Ather 450X: 0-80% in 4 hours & 30 minutes.

Bajaj Chetak Charging Time

Bajaj Chetak is a name that has been around for decades, but in its latest avatar, the scooter has gone electric! Although it costs a premium over its rivals, it backs it up with a 0-100 per cent charging time of 4 hours.

Bajaj Chetak: 0-100% in 4 hours.

Hero Electric Optima CX Charging Time

Hero Electric is one of the leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, and its Hero Electric Optima CX is offered in two variants,  single-battery & dual-battery. Despite having a range of up to 140 km, the dual-battery variant boasts a charge time of 4-5 hours to go from flat to full.

Hero Electric Optima CX: 0-100% in 4 to 5 hours.

Hop OXO Charging Time

The Hop OXO is one of the fastest charging two-wheelers in India. The recently launched electric motorcycle has capabilities of charging from 0-80% in 3 hours, with a maximum range of 150 km.

Hop OXO: 0-80% in 3 hours.

Odysse Racer Lite

The Odysse Racer Lite is one of the more affordable two-wheelers of the comparison, with a short 75 km range. It also has a short charging time though, with a full charge possible in just 3.5 hours.

Odysse Racer Lite: 0-100% 3 hours & 30 minutes.

Okinawa Okhi-90

The Okinawa Okhi-90 is one of the larger electric scooters in this lot, and it packs big numbers too. While the price tag is a bit on the premium side, it is backed by a strong range of up to 160 km too. However, what’s interesting is that Okinawa claims that the scooter can be charged up to 80 percent in just 1 hour, with a 0-100 per cent charging time of 4 to 5 hours.

Okinawa Okhi-90: 0-100% in 4 to 5 hours.

Ola S1

Ola Electric is one of the fastest growing manufacturers in the electric two-wheeler space, and its latest product, the Ola S1, gives most of what the Ola S1 Pro offers at a much more competitive price tag. The Ola S1 is good for a true range of up to 128 km, and it can be charged from 0 to 100 in 5 hours.

Ola S1: 0-100% in 5 hours.

Revolt RV400

The Revolt RV400 is one of the first electric motorcycles which received a lot of traction in the Indian market, and it has good figures to back that up. Not only does the electric motorcycle possess a 150 km range, it also has a charge time of just 4.5 hours.

Revolt RV400: 0-100% in 4.5 hours.

Tork Kratos R

The Tork Kratos R has the longest range of this lot at 180 km, but with fast charging it can be charged up from 0-80% in an hour. Charge it at home though, and you can expect charge times of about 4-5 hours.

Tork Kratos R: 0-100% in 4-5 hours.

TVS iQube ST

TVS Motor Co recently updated its iQube range, and also added two new variants, the iQube S & the iQube ST. The top-of-the-line iQube ST packs a range of upto 145 km, while also delivering a faster 4 hours and 6 minutes 0-100 per cent charge time, as opposed to the 4 hours and 30 minutes of the iQube and iQube S.

TVS iQube ST: 0-100% in 4 hours and 6 minutes