These 11 Popular Scooters Can Now Be Converted to Electric: Full List

In the bustling streets of Bengaluru, a quiet revolution is underway. Petrol-powered scooters that have long ruled Indian roads are now finding a second life—as electric vehicles. And this change does not require buying an expensive new model. Instead, trusted favourites are being retrofitted with electric technology, offering a practical and affordable alternative for everyday riders.

List of Eleven Scooter Models Ready for an Electric Upgrade

Owners of some of India's most beloved scooters can now switch to electric without parting ways with their familiar rides. The scooters eligible for conversion include

Hero’s Maestro and Pleasure

Honda’s Activa, Aviator, Dio, and CLIQ

Suzuki’s Access and Swish

TVS’s Jupiter and Wego

Yamaha’s Fascino

This initiative is being driven by Indofast Energy (a joint venture between IndianOil and SUN Mobility) in collaboration with Green Tiger Mobility. With over 300 million petrol two-wheelers in India, the move opens up a new, cost-effective route to electric mobility, especially for those not ready to invest in brand-new EVs.

How Existing Scooters Are Being Electrified

The retrofitting process has been designed for simplicity. Owners can take their scooters to authorised centres where technicians replace the petrol engine with Green Tiger’s ARAI-approved electric kit. The retrofit also includes a swappable battery system, which allows riders to exchange discharged batteries for charged ones at over 900 swap stations run by Indofast—stations that are already operational for e-rickshaws and delivery fleets.

The conversion package includes regulatory approvals, insurance updates, and RTO documentation. Priced from around ₹10,000, the programme also offers EMI options, making it easier for riders to manage the cost. For many users, monthly savings on petrol nearly cover the EMI, easing the financial transition.

Retrofitting Makes Financial Sense for Indian Riders

A new electric scooter typically costs between ₹1.2 lakh and ₹1.5 lakh, putting it out of reach for many Indian households. In contrast, retrofitting an existing scooter starts at a fraction of that amount. Over the course of a year, riders could save up to ₹80,000 on fuel expenses alone, making the financial benefits hard to ignore.

Besides cost savings, retrofitting reduces waste by extending the life of existing vehicles and cuts tailpipe emissions—an important contribution towards improving air quality in Indian cities.

Bengaluru Leads the Way, Delhi NCR Next in Line

The retrofit programme was first rolled out in Bengaluru, where more than 500 scooters—many belonging to delivery fleet operators—have already been converted. Given the high daily mileage of gig workers, the initial focus on this segment ensures maximum savings and significant impact on urban pollution levels.

Expansion to Delhi NCR is set for May, with a wider rollout planned across India over the next 12 to 15 months. The programme aims to tap into the strong emotional and practical attachment Indian riders have to their scooters, offering an upgrade rather than a replacement.

Safety and Performance at the Heart of the Retrofit

Green Tiger’s retrofit kits are backed by six patents and are supported by institutions like ARAI and IIM Bangalore. The company has put the kits through rigorous testing to ensure that converted scooters retain the performance, acceleration, and handling that riders expect from their petrol versions.

The kits have been designed keeping in mind India’s road conditions and rider expectations, ensuring that switching to electric does not come with compromises in day-to-day use.

Retrofitting Brings Familiar Scooters into a Greener Future

Rather than waiting years for new electric models to become affordable and widespread, retrofitting offers an immediate, practical solution. It uses the vast base of existing two-wheelers to accelerate India's shift towards cleaner mobility.

For millions of Indians, the scooters that have long been trusted companions can now continue to serve with a quieter engine, lower running costs, and a lighter environmental footprint.