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Prompt 20 · 3 June 2026

# Electric scooter battery warranty comparison India 2026

Three engines were asked the exact prompt above on 3 June 2026. Below is the verbatim answer each one gave, the brands it named, and the URLs it cited.

ChatGPTgpt-5-5

Answered 3 June 2026

Here’s a detailed comparison of \*\*electric scooter battery warranties in India in 2026\*\*, based on the latest trends in the EV market. I’ve focused on popular models and brands, as warranties can vary by variant and state-level policies. | Brand / Model | Battery Type | Battery Warranty | Additional Notes | |---------------|-------------|-----------------|----------------| | \*\*Ola S1 / S1 Pro\*\* | Lithium-ion | 3 years or 50,000 km (whichever is earlier) | Covers battery replacement; extended warranty plans available for additional cost | | \*\*Ather 450X\*\* | Lithium-ion | 3 years standard, extended up to 5 years | Includes performance warranty; degradation limit usually 70–75% | | \*\*Bajaj Chetak EV\*\* | Lithium-ion | 3 years / 50,000 km | Warranty includes defects and failure; regular service recommended to maintain validity | | \*\*TVS iQube / iQube Electric\*\* | Lithium-ion | 3 years / 50,000 km | Optional extended battery warranty available; roadside assistance often included | | \*\*Pure EV Epluto / Etrance\*\* | Lithium-ion | 3 years / 30,000–50,000 km depending on variant | Warranty covers capacity loss beyond acceptable limits | | \*\*Hero Electric Optima / Photon\*\* | Lithium-ion / Lead-acid (older models) | 2–3 years / 25,000–50,000 km | Some lead-acid models still sold; shorter lifespan, warranty depends on battery type | | \*\*Simple Energy One\*\* | Lithium-ion | 5 years / 50,000 km | Premium warranty; often includes degradation protection and performance guarantee | ### Key Things to Note in 2026: 1\. \*\*Battery Type Matters:\*\* Lithium-ion batteries are standard for modern scooters; lead-acid is mostly phased out. 2\. \*\*Degradation Clause:\*\* Many manufacturers only cover batteries that drop below 70–75% capacity within the warranty period. 3\. \*\*Extended Warranty:\*\* Several brands now offer 1–2 year extended warranties for ₹10,000–₹20,000\. 4\. \*\*OEM Service Requirement:\*\* Warranty claims often require service at authorized centers; DIY replacements void warranty. 5\. \*\*Government & FAME-II Incentives:\*\* Some subsidies or incentives are linked to maintaining warranty and service schedules. If you want, I can also \*\*rank the scooters by “battery peace of mind”\*\*, factoring in warranty duration, replacement ease, and degradation limits, which is often more useful than just looking at years. Do you want me to do that?

Brands named

[Ola Electric](https://olaelectric.com "Visit Ola Electric")[Ather](https://atherenergy.com "Visit Ather")[Bajaj Chetak](https://chetak.com "Visit Bajaj Chetak")[TVS iQube](https://tvsmotor.com "Visit TVS iQube")

Geminigemini-3-flash

Answered 3 June 2026

The electric scooter market in India has moved aggressively toward \*\*longer-term and degradation-backed battery warranties\*\*. EV manufacturers now use warranties as a primary tool to ease consumer anxiety regarding battery life and high replacement costs. A comprehensive comparison of battery warranties from major EV manufacturers highlights key details, standard coverage, extended packages, and condition clauses. --- ## 2026 EV Battery Warranty Comparison Table | Brand | Standard (Base) Warranty | Extended / Top-Up Warranty Options | Degradation Guarantee (State of Health - SoH) | Key Highlight / Unique Selling Point | |:--- |:--- |:--- |:--- |:--- | | \*\*Ola Electric\*\* | 3 Years / 50,000 km | \*\*8 Years\*\* with caps at: | Replaced if performance drops \*\*below 70%\*\* | Massive 8-year flexibility up to 1.25 lakh kilometers. | | \*\*Ather Energy\*\* | 3 Years / Unlimited km | \*\*Eight70 Warranty\*\*: | Guaranteed to stay \*\*above 70%\*\* health | \*\*Idle State Assurance:\*\* Protects against deep discharge if left uncharged for long periods. | | \*\*TVS iQube\*\* | 3 Years / 50,000 km \*(30,000 km for 2.2 kWh pack)\* | \*\*BaaS (Battery-as-a-Service)\*\*: | Replaced/serviced if performance declines during tenure | Tied to their subscription model; battery ownership transfers after the tenure. | | \*\*Bajaj Chetak\*\* | 3 Years / 50,000 km | \*\*Chetak TecPac Extended\*\*: | Assured performance (typically 70% threshold) | Highly reliable standard coverage backed by a legacy service network. | --- ## Deep Dive into Key Brands ### 1\. Ola Electric Ola includes extensive coverage options across their S1 lineup. While the standard baseline is 3 years, they offer modular top-up packages stretching up to an industry-leading \*\*8 years or 1,25,000 km\*\*. \* \*\*The Fine Print:\*\* The top-up must be purchased within 12 months of vehicle delivery. It is fully transferable to subsequent owners if you sell the scooter. ### 2\. Ather Energy Ather’s \*\*Eight70\*\* program provides a highly reliable warranty structure. Rather than just covering flat-out battery failures, they explicitly track and guarantee the "State of Health" (SoH). \* \*\*The Fine Print:\*\* Includes an industry-rare \*Idle State Assurance\*, meaning if you go on vacation and the battery deep-discharges to zero, your claim won't be rejected. It can be bought up to 90 days after vehicle invoicing. ### 3\. TVS iQube (Standard & BaaS) TVS offers a standard 3-year warranty, but they have integrated their extended warranty benefits with the \*\*Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS)\*\* financing model. If purchased under BaaS, the battery is covered completely under the subscription tenure (up to 5 years or 70,000 km). \* \*\*The Fine Print:\*\* For standard non-BaaS variants, the lower-tier 2.2 kWh pack gets a slightly reduced standard mileage cap of 30,000 km compared to the 50,000 km cap on larger packs. --- ## Standard Exclusions: What is NOT Covered? Across all brands, certain criteria will immediately void your battery warranty: \* \*\*Unauthorized Modifications:\*\* Splicing wires, custom tuning, or installing third-party electrical accessories. \* \*\*Physical & Environmental Damage:\*\* Accidents, structural casing cracks, vehicle submergence in deep floods, or fire. \* \*\*Neglect:\*\* Leaving a standard battery at 0% charge for months (with the exception of Ather's explicit idle protection). \* \*\*Missing Service Intervals:\*\* Failing to service the vehicle at authorized OEM workshops according to the manual schedule. Are you comparing specific models to make a purchase, or looking into the fine print of a scooter you already own?

Brands named

[Ather](https://atherenergy.com "Visit Ather")[Ola Electric](https://olaelectric.com "Visit Ola Electric")[TVS iQube](https://tvsmotor.com "Visit TVS iQube")[Bajaj Chetak](https://chetak.com "Visit Bajaj Chetak")

Sources cited · 9

* [Battery Warranty Details for Ather Scooters | FAQsatherenergy.com/faq/vehicle/ather-battery-warranty](https://www.atherenergy.com/faq/vehicle/ather-battery-warranty#:~:text=This%20is%20the%20first%20and%20only%20warranty,state%20over%20an%20extended%20period%20of%20time.)
* [Support Warranty - Ola Electricolaelectric.com/support/warranty](https://www.olaelectric.com/support/warranty#:~:text=How%20can%20we%20assist%20you%3F%20Ownership.%20Charger,General%20Profile%20Scooter%20Access.%20Service%20%26%20RSA.)
* [Battery Warranty - Terms and Conditions - Ola Electricolaelectric.com/battery-warranty-tnc](https://www.olaelectric.com/battery-warranty-tnc#:~:text=It%20shall%20be%20valid%20for%20a%20period,period%20and%20is%20applicable%20only%20in%20India.)
* [Battery Warranty - Terms and Conditions - Ola Electricolaelectric.com/battery-warranty-tnc](https://www.olaelectric.com/battery-warranty-tnc#:~:text=All%20models%20are%20eligible%20to%20purchase%20the,in%20the%20owner's%20manual%20for%20more%20details..)
* [Electric Scooter Battery Warranty | Eight70 Warranty - Ather Energyatherenergy.com/ather-battery-warranty](https://www.atherenergy.com/ather-battery-warranty#:~:text=Electric%20Scooter%20Battery%20Warranty.%20%7C%20Eight70%20Warranty.,Acceleration%20Always%20as%20quick%20as%20day%20one.)
* [Ather Battery Protectatherenergy.com.np/ather-battery-protect](https://atherenergy.com.np/ather-battery-protect#:~:text=Ather%20Battery%20Protect%20covers%20the%20battery%20for,etc.%29%20are%20covered%20under%20Ather%20Battery%20Protect.)
* [TVS iQube Battery as a Service (BaaS) | Battery Subscription Plan for Electric Scootertvsmotor.com/electric-scooters/tvs-iqube/pricing/iqube-baas](https://www.tvsmotor.com/electric-scooters/tvs-iqube/pricing/iqube-baas#:~:text=1st%20year%20of%20ownership%20savings%2C%20inclusive%20of,cost%20%26%20vehicle%20price.%20%E2%82%B9%2034%20073.)
* [TVS iQube Battery as a Service (BaaS) | Battery Subscription Plan for Electric Scootertvsmotor.com/electric-scooters/tvs-iqube/pricing/iqube-baas](https://www.tvsmotor.com/electric-scooters/tvs-iqube/pricing/iqube-baas#:~:text=No.%20The%20TVS%20BaaS%20model%20offers%20unlimited,instead%20of%20paying%20its%20full%20cost%20upfront.)
* [Battery Warranty - Terms and Conditions - Ola Electricolaelectric.com/battery-warranty-tnc](https://www.olaelectric.com/battery-warranty-tnc#:~:text=In%20order%20to%20maintain%20the%20validity%20of,is%20offered%20as%20a%20paid%20top-up%20coverage.)

AI ModeGoogle AI Mode

Answered 3 June 2026

In 2026, India’s electric scooter market features intense competition over battery warranties, with leading manufacturers offering \*\*standard coverage of up to 8 years\*\* or flexible \*\*Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS)\*\* subscriptions to eliminate buyers' long-term battery anxiety. The following comprehensive comparison outlines the standard and extended battery warranties for India's major electric scooter brands in 2026\. Summary of Battery Warranties (2026) | Brand | Standard (Out-of-the-Box) Warranty | Extended/Maximum Warranty Available | Guaranteed Performance Threshold | |---|---|---|---| | \*\*Ola Electric\*\* | 8 Years / 80,000 km | Up to 8 Years / 1,25,000 km | Covers manufacturing defects & health degradation | | \*\*Ather Energy\*\* | 3 Years / 30,000 km | 8 Years / 80,000 km (with Eight70) | Minimum 70% State-of-Health (SoH) | | \*\*TVS Motor\*\* | 3 Years / 50,000 km | 5 Years / 70,000 km (or via BaaS) | Full coverage under active subscription | | \*\*Bajaj Chetak\*\* | 3 Years / 50,000 km | 5 Years / 75,000 km | Covers internal cell and BMS faults | | \*\*Ampere\*\* | 3 to 5 Years / 30,000 to 75,000 km | Up to 5 Years / 75,000 km | Model-dependent coverage | Brand Breakdown & Fine Print - \*\*Ola Electric\*\*: Ola continues to lead on standard packaging by providing an industry-first \*\*8-year or 80,000 km base warranty\*\* at no extra cost across the S1 portfolio. For high-mileage riders, they offer top-up add-ons that stretch the limit up to \*\*1,25,000 km\*\*. The warranty covers both manufacturing anomalies and sudden health degradation. - \*\*Ather Energy\*\*: While the standard warranty is 3 years or 30,000 km, Ather provides a highly transparent \*\*Eight70 Warranty add-on\*\*. For an extra fee (approx. ₹4,999 combined with the Pro pack), coverage leaps to \*\*8 years or 80,000 km\*\*. Ather explicitly guarantees that if the battery's State-of-Health drops below \*\*70%\*\*, they will replace it for free, even protecting against deep discharge from prolonged idling. - \*\*TVS Motor\*\*: The TVS iQube offers a solid standard baseline of \*\*3 years or 50,000 km\*\* (reduced to 30,000 km on the entry-level 2.2 kWh variant). In 2026, TVS heavily highlights its \*\*Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS)\*\* model, which lowers the upfront cost of the scooter and bundles a \*\*5-year/70,000 km warranty\*\* directly into the monthly battery subscription. Alternatively, standard buyers can purchase 2-year extensions for up to ₹12,000\. - \*\*Bajaj Chetak & Ampere\*\*: Bajaj offers a dependable standard warranty of 3 years or 50,000 km, which can be extended to 5 years. Meanwhile, Ampere stands out in the budget segment by giving \*\*5 years or 75,000 km\*\* out-of-the-box on its higher-tier models like the Magnus Grand and Nexus ST, providing long-term assurance for under ₹1 lakh. Critical Terms to Keep in Mind 1\. \*\*Transferability\*\*: Most top brands (including Ola and Ather) allow you to transfer the battery warranty to a second owner, which protects the scooter’s resale value. 2\. \*\*Service Compliance\*\*: Failing to service your electric scooter at authorized workshops within prescribed timeframes can void your battery coverage entirely. 3\. \*\*The Degradation Clause\*\*: Standard warranties usually only cover total battery failure or manufacturing defects. Unless explicitly stated (like Ather’s 70% threshold or TVS’s BaaS plan), minor, gradual drops in range over time are considered normal wear-and-tear and are not eligible for replacement. Are you comparing warranties to \*\*purchase a new scooter\*\*, or are you looking to \*\*buy an extended warranty\*\* for a vehicle you already own? Let me know so I can guide you on the exact costs or specific model terms.

Brands named

[TVS iQube](https://tvsmotor.com "Visit TVS iQube")[Ola Electric](https://olaelectric.com "Visit Ola Electric")[Ampere](https://amperevehicles.com "Visit Ampere")[Ather](https://atherenergy.com "Visit Ather")[Bajaj Chetak](https://chetak.com "Visit Bajaj Chetak")

Sources cited · 6

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* [battery warrantyolaelectric.com/battery-warranty](https://www.olaelectric.com/battery-warranty)
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