Renting an Electric Scooter in India: Documents and First-Time Checklist
Renting your first electric scooter? Here are the documents you need, what to check at pickup, and the licence rules worth understanding first.
Renting an electric scooter is quick when your documents are ready. Here is what to prepare, and what to check before you ride away.
Documents you will need on prAVzo
To complete KYC on prAVzo, keep these ready:
- Driving licence, valid for the type of two-wheeler you will ride
- Aadhaar
- A working mobile number and email address, for your account and updates
You upload your documents online, and our team verifies them. Clear photos, with all four corners visible and no glare, help avoid delays.
Do you need a licence for an electric scooter?
In India, the common rule is:
- Low-speed scooters, with a top speed of up to 25 km/h and motor power of up to 250W, are generally exempt from a licence and registration.
- Scooters above either limit are treated as regular motor vehicles. They need a valid licence and registration, and a helmet is required.
Testing agencies have been reviewing the low-speed limits, so check the current rule on the Parivahan website if you plan to rely on this exemption. Regardless of the scooter, wear a helmet every time.
Before you book: four quick questions
- Range: does the scooter's real range cover your busiest day?
- Swap or charge: do you have stations nearby, or a safe place to plug in?
- Plan length: would a weekly or a monthly plan suit you better?
- Total price: what is included, and what is extra? On prAVzo, prices shown include GST.
What to check at pickup
Take five minutes before you leave the hub. It can save you an argument later.
- Photograph the scooter from all sides, including any existing scratches.
- Check the basics: brakes, tyres, horn, lights and indicators.
- Check the battery level and how far the display says you can go.
- Learn the controls: riding modes, parking mode and how to report a problem in the app.
- Know the contacts: where to go for help, and what to do if you break down.
- Read your agreement, especially the rules on return, damage and renewal.
Your first week
Your first few rides will teach you more than any brochure:
- Note your real range on your real routes.
- Get used to instant acceleration in a quiet place before you hit traffic.
- Charge or swap before you are nearly empty, until you know your range well.
- Check your renewal date, so that you can renew or return on time.
When you are ready, read how it works or explore our scooters.
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This article is general information. Rules can change, so please confirm with your local transport office.