No one can deny that scooters are the best to ride on for short distance travel. With new age technology, excellent features they form the perfect choice, especially amongst teenagers. Be it for schools, colleges or for personal use they are used by millions across the country. 

Driven by people of all the age groups, they are the most purchased vehicles as they can easily be driven even on busy streets and are the savior from traffic. Apart from this people prefer and want to buy these vehicles as they require a low cost of operating and are highly economical. So the best vehicles in this category are the scooters. 

These days automatic scooters are quite popular as they are easy to ride. They are easy to operate and are highly light in weight with a compact design.

Today there are so many scooters available in the market that you will be confused with so many options. Different models from multiple brands are available ranging from 90 cc to 150 cc. And most of them come with excellent features yet low pricing.

Millions of automatic scooters have already been sold and they are creating a lot of rage as a popular choice in the market. So if you are planning to buy one for yourself or your loved one within your budget, then we will help you. 

We are listing some of the best scooters available at less than Rs 40,000. Sounds interesting right? So what are you waiting for, go through these and select your favorite pick.

1. Hero Electric Optima

Priced at Rs 34,960
Hero electric optima come with a fine performance and great design. It comes with an ample amount of features, is very easy to handle and the average weight is around 82kgs.  It comes with triangular blinkers and bright headlights on the front. It is your environment-friendly alternative to daily commuting.
The average top speed achieved by the scooter is 25 km/hr.

Hero Optima offers enough comfort for a great ride along with drum brakes on each side. Kick start option is available in starting mechanism with automatic clutch. The halogen bulb is used in headlight and tail light. It is a popular choice and has been sold in huge numbers.
Specifications:

• Battery type VRLA 48 Volts 20 Ah
• Charging time: 7-8 hrs
• Engine power: 0.30 bhp
• Cooling system is air cooled
• Starting mechanism is electric.

2. Lohia Oma Star Li

Priced at Rs 37,973
It is India’s first lithium battery scooter. The battery takes 3 hours to completely charge and it can ride for up to 60km. It offers drum brakes on both sides. It can be operated very easily and is light in weight with a compact design. It would be a great idea to take a test drive and choose this as your option. The use of lithium batteries reduces the charging time. Charging time is typically reduced by almost half. Lithium batteries provide high energy which means greater power. You can say, it is not just a cell, it is a powerhouse of the electric scooter.

It is a futuristic electric scooter that will give you a smarter and comfortable ride.
Specifications:

• Maximum speed <25 km/hr
• Charging time: 7-8 hrs
• Battery life cycle more than 1000 cycles
• Load carrying capacity 130 Kg
• Seating capacity 2 people.

3. Indus Yo Electron ER

Priced at Rs 37,653
This is another popular choice for a Scooty. To charge this scooty completely 6 to 8 hours are required. It has a compact and lightweight design. It provides mobile charging under seat storage and it comes in five color variants. It is very economical and easy to operate. It generates 250 W power through its motor. It is easily manageable and large wheels aids in safety and stability. It is one of the most affordable scooters in India and is suitable for everyday use.
Specifications:

• Motor type: BLDC hub motor
• Carrying capacity: 75 kgs.
• Battery charging time is 6-8 hrs
• Motor power is 250 W.

4. Palatino Sunshine

Priced at Rs 38,248

Some of the unique features offered by this scooter are tubeless tires, drum brakes, alloy wheels. Once the battery is completely charged it takes up up to 6 to 8 hours. Design is very well done and it’s highly compact.

Specifications:

• Range: 60 km per charge
• The battery type is VRLA.
• Charging time is 6-8 hrs.
• Fuel type: electric
• Front brakes: drum

5. Hero Electric Wave

Priced at Rs 39,390
Hero electric wave is another scooter that offers a seating capacity of one person. It offers a ride of up to 100 km on a fully charged battery. It comes with a 33 Ah battery with tubeless tires and drum brakes. For better safety, alloy wheels are used in it.

Specifications:

• Battery type is VRLA 48 volts 33 Ah.
• Charging time is 7-8 hrs.
• Engine power is 0.30 bhp
• Starting mechanism is electric start.
• Cooling system is air cooled.

Whether you are living in a metro city or a small town, scooters will always be a popular choice due to the features and comfort of travel it offers. For an easy ride required for short distances, you can choose one and purchase it. You will find it comfortable and convenient.

So these are one of the few best picks which we have researched and they are highly reasonable. They all are quite popular in the market and have been sold in abundance throughout the country. We are sure it will suit your budget requirements as they are economical and it won’t hurt your pocket. They have been thoughtfully designed by the experts so to help you drive, unlike the bulky and heavier ones which made it difficult to handle. Amongst these 5 listed options, you can choose the one which meets your expectations concerning the brand, specifications, color and average mileage. People usually prefer mileage and specifications over and above other categories. 

Read through and choose wisely before picking up your favorite choice. 

We hope the information we have provided helps. Have a safe ride.