Storage space is an important consideration for many electric scooter buyers, especially those who regularly carry helmets, office bags, groceries or other daily essentials. Earlier electric scooters often had limited boot space because of the space required for their battery packs.
However, newer models are being designed with more practical storage solutions while also offering useful range, performance and modern features. Here are five electric scooters in India that stand out for their under-seat storage capacity.
1. Simple Energy Wave
The recently launched Simple Energy Wave takes the top spot on this list with a claimed 70-litre under-seat storage capacity. The scooter has been designed with family-oriented practicality in mind, with its design creating a particularly large boot area.
The storage compartment is large enough to accommodate two full-face helmets, while still leaving room for items such as riding gloves, a raincoat or shopping bags. The scooter also gets front glove pockets and a separate area for smaller belongings such as a wallet or smartphone.
Its large boot makes the Wave particularly useful for riders who regularly need to carry multiple items during their daily commute.
2. River Indie
The River Indie is known for its practical design and high load-carrying capability. It gets 43 litres of under-seat storage, along with a 12-litre lockable front glove box, taking its combined lockable storage capacity to 55 litres.
The scooter also features a flat floorboard and pannier mounts that can be used with additional luggage accessories.
The River Indie is priced between ₹1.52 lakh and ₹1.55 lakh ex-showroom. It offers an IDC-certified range of 161 km and a top speed of 90 km/h.
Other features include 14-inch alloy wheels, dual front hydraulic suspension, front and rear disc brakes and integrated crash guards. Its combination of boot space and practical design makes it suitable for riders who regularly carry heavier luggage or need additional space for longer trips.
3. Lectrix NDuro
The Lectrix NDuro focuses on practicality while keeping its price relatively accessible. The electric scooter comes with 42 litres of under-seat storage, providing enough room for items such as a full-size helmet, laptop bag and groceries.
Lectrix has created the additional storage by positioning the battery within the floorboard’s frame structure.
The NDuro is priced between ₹92,050 and ₹1.05 lakh ex-showroom. It offers an IDC-certified range of 142 km and a top speed of 65 km/h.
Its features include a smart instrument console, emergency SOS facility, IP67-rated waterproof motor and battery subscription plans. The scooter is aimed at buyers looking for substantial storage space for everyday city commuting.
4. Bajaj Chetak
The Bajaj Chetak combines the scooter’s familiar metal-body design with modern electric technology. The higher Chetak 35 series provides 35 litres of under-seat storage, which can accommodate a full-face helmet along with items such as charging cables and riding equipment.
A front glove box provides additional space for smaller belongings, including a smartphone or document folder.
The Chetak is priced between ₹1.05 lakh and ₹1.57 lakh ex-showroom. It has an IDC-certified range of 153 km and a top speed of 70 km/h.
Key features include premium metal body panels, a colour TFT console, hill-hold control, sequential turn indicators and Bluetooth connectivity. Its combination of build, comfort and practical storage makes it suitable for everyday family use.
5. Ather Rizta
The Ather Rizta has been developed with everyday family use in mind. It offers 34 litres of under-seat storage, with a wide opening that makes it easier to place larger items such as backpacks, shopping bags and full-face helmets.
For buyers requiring additional capacity, Ather also offers a 22-litre front storage accessory, which can increase the scooter’s total storage capacity to 56 litres.
The Rizta is priced between ₹1.22 lakh and ₹1.61 lakh ex-showroom. Its top variant offers an IDC-certified range of 159 km and a top speed of 80 km/h.
Features include an extra-wide family seat, SkidControl traction system, Magic Twist regenerative braking, AutoHold and WhatsApp integration.
Which Electric Scooter Offers the Storage You Need?
The five scooters offer different combinations of storage, range, performance and features. The Simple Energy Wave has the largest under-seat capacity at 70 litres, while the River Indie combines a 43-litre boot with a 12-litre front glove box.
The Lectrix NDuro offers 42 litres of storage at a starting ex-showroom price of ₹92,050. Meanwhile, the Bajaj Chetak and Ather Rizta provide practical storage along with features aimed at everyday family riding.
As electric scooters continue to evolve, storage space remains an important consideration for buyers who want to carry helmets, groceries, office belongings and other daily essentials without compromising on the convenience of an electric two-wheeler.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the specifications, prices, range figures and features provided in the source material. Prices and vehicle specifications may vary depending on the variant, location and applicable updates from manufacturers. Readers should check the respective manufacturer’s official website or authorised dealer for the latest information before making a purchase decision.