Herald Rider

Herald Rider: a no-licence city runabout built for short, cheap commutes

The Herald Rider is a low-speed electric scooter from Ghaziabad-based Herald E-bike, positioned at the very affordable end of the market at Rs 97,170 ex-showroom. It tops out at 25 km/h and returns a claimed range of up to 75 km per full charge from its lead-acid battery, which puts it firmly in last-mile territory: school runs, market trips, and colony-to-office hops.

What you get for the money

Waterproof BLDC motor rated at 2 kW, built to shrug off rain and waterlogged streets Reverse gear - rare at this price and genuinely useful in tight parking Tubeless tyres on 25.4 cm wheels with disc brakes front and rear Spring suspension and a 90 kg kerb weight that keeps it easy to handle

Running costs and paperwork

A full charge takes around four hours on a regular home socket. Because it is sold as a 25 km/h non-RTO model, there is no registration or driving licence paperwork involved - though buyers should confirm the exact variant with their dealer. The Amazon listing carries a five-year product warranty; evehicals lists the battery warranty separately at 1.3 years, so read both terms before booking.

Who it suits

Students, senior riders and households wanting a second runabout that costs paise per kilometre. If your daily loop stays under 50-60 km and never touches a highway, the Rider covers it comfortably. Anyone needing more speed should look at Herald's RTO-approved range instead.