5 Unique Two-Wheeler Focused EV Startups in India

India has emerged as the world’s largest two-wheeler market, with electric two-wheelers (e-2Ws) gaining traction. In 2024, approximately 1.2 million electric two-wheelers were sold, accounting for nearly 60% of the total electric vehicle market in the country. 

While established brands like TVS, Ather, Bajaj and Ola dominate the market, a new wave of startups is quietly transforming the ecosystem, not by building scooters, but by adding value through technology, batteries, connectivity, and innovative distribution solutions.

Here are five startups that are making electric two-wheeler mobility smarter, safer, and more accessible:

1.BYTES:  Smarter, Safer Two-Wheelers

Focus: AI-driven safety and ADAS for two-wheelers.

BYTES develops Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for electric two-wheelers. Their AI-powered cameras help predict and prevent accidents, enhancing rider safety in both urban and rural environments. The company is demonstrating how technology can make two-wheelers not just electric, but intelligent and safe.

2.Lilypad: Making EV Ownership Effortless 

Focus: Premium 2W EV distribution and fleet solutions. 

Lilypad is a dedicated two-wheeler EV marketplace, offering a curated discovery platform with 70+ products from 20 trusted brands, including Ather, Bajaj, and EMotorad. Customers can experience EVs firsthand through home demos, an industry first. Beyond retail, Lilypad is building India’s first full-stack 2W EV distribution platform by expanding into B2B fleet operations and fleet management software.

3.BatteryOK Technologies: AI for Batteries

Focus: Battery diagnostics and management

BatteryOK Technologies provides AI-powered diagnostics for EV batteries, helping riders monitor performance, detect issues, and optimize battery life. Their flagship product, EV Doctor, enables smarter energy management for two-wheelers, ensuring reliability and long-lasting performance in a market where battery health is critical.

4.Flextron :  Rapid Charging Made Practical

Focus: Advanced battery packs and fast charging

Flextron has launched the FlexStack battery and FlexGrid charger system, enabling 10-minute rapid charging for electric two-wheelers, reaching 80% charge in record time. Their Battery-As-A-Service model reduces downtime for fleet operators and integrates seamlessly with existing EVs. Using liquid cooling to manage heat and designed for minimal grid impact, Flextron is making high-speed charging practical, scalable, and fleet-friendly.

5.Starya Mobility :  Retrofitting for Clean Mobility

Focus: Electric powertrain retrofitting and sustainability

Starya Mobility is accelerating the transition to clean energy by retrofitting existing ICE scooters with advanced electric powertrains. The company focuses on reusability, affordability, and high performance, enabling riders to convert their current vehicles into EVs. Starya’s approach provides a practical path to large-scale electrification, turning legacy two-wheelers into modern, zero-emission machines.

Powering India’s Electric Future: 

From AI-driven safety to battery diagnostics, rapid charging, smart retrofitting, and full-stack distribution, these startups are reshaping the two-wheeler EV ecosystem in India. They show that innovation doesn’t always mean building a new vehicle. Sometimes, it’s about making existing mobility smarter, safer, and cleaner.