The use of electric scooters has thus turned out to be quite a feasible mode of transportation in India, particularly while covering small distances. Individuals who are planning to purchase electric scooters generally wind up buying non-RTO electric scooters because some low-speed electric scooters do not require registration or licensing as an RTO electric scooter.
You need to know which documents are required before purchasing a non-RTO electric scooter. It all depends on various aspects, like the type of document that you are expected to provide.
Non-RTO electric scooters are electric scooters that qualify under the regulations for non-RTO electric vehicles.
Most of the non-RTO electric scooters have been designed for shorter commutes, with the maximum design speed being up to 25 km/h. Given the nature of these kinds of vehicles, some of them may be exempt from the need for registration and a driving license.
Buyers should note that all electric scooters below a certain price or design speed are not necessarily non-RTO. It is always important to look at its specifications and determine whether it is a non-RTO vehicle, as well as the regulations governing the vehicle, before purchasing one.
Before purchasing a vehicle, one should inquire from the dealer about the specifications of the vehicle and determine whether it is a non-RTO vehicle or not.
1. Identity Proof
Identity documents may need to be presented by the dealer when preparing the sale invoice or customer details. The identity documents that are acceptable would usually be the Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID, or any other government-issued identity document, depending on the procedure at the dealership.
2. Address Proof
The address proof can also be requested by the dealer for maintaining the customer details and preparing the purchase details. These include Aadhaar, a driving license, a passport, a bill copy, or any other acceptable form of address proof.
It will be helpful to have an address proof ready while purchasing the AMO electric scooter.
3. Purchase Invoice
The purchase invoice is one of the most crucial documents that you must store after buying an electric scooter.
The document contains information about the buyer, dealer, electric scooter, purchase cost, and the deal. Make sure to store the purchase invoice in its original form, while a copy in digital format can also be stored.
4. Warranty Documents
Electric scooters have some vital parts that include the battery, motor, control system, charger, and electrical components. The manual on warranty coverage will assist you in identifying the warranty that covers your scooter.
If you want to purchase a battery-operated scooter, ensure that you go through the warranty details, especially regarding the battery.
In case you are going to buy an AMO electric scooter, it is important to retain the warranty details of the product.
5. Insurance Documents, If Applicable
The electric scooter that is not RTO certified might fit into the classification in which the requirements for registration and compulsory insurance as motor vehicles will be different from those that apply to registered vehicles.
Nevertheless, insurance and insurance requirements might vary depending on the classification of the vehicle.
In case when insurance is not required by law, the buyer still might think about insurance or other forms of protection in accordance with his/her needs.
Always check the requirements for your particular vehicle model.
Eligible non-RTO electric scooters may not require registration with the RTO. This is one of the reasons these vehicles can be attractive to buyers who want a simple solution for local commuting.
Before buying, check:
i) Maximum design speed
ii) Motor and power specifications
iii) Vehicle classification
iv) Manufacturer certification
v) Applicable government rules
vi) Dealer documentation
vii) Whether the specific model requires registration
This is particularly important because the electric scooter price alone does not determine whether a vehicle is eligible for non-RTO classification.
Suitable low-speed electric scooters meeting the prescribed criteria need not necessarily have a driving license. This can make it convenient for some people.
But the exception is based on the requirement being met by the vehicle. The higher-speed electric scooter requiring registration cannot just be assumed to be non-RTO because it is electric.
This is why buyers must first ascertain the certified specifications provided by the manufacturer.
Keep Your Purchase Records Safe
Even if your scooter does not require RTO registration, you should keep all important purchase documents safely. These records can be useful for warranty claims, servicing, resale, customer support, and establishing ownership.
i) Purchase invoice
ii) Warranty card or warranty information
iii) Dealer receipt
iv) Vehicle specification details
v) Battery warranty information
vi) Charger documentation
vii) Service records
viii) Insurance documents, if purchased
Keeping these records digitally as well as physically can make future service or warranty communication easier.
If you wish to purchase a convenient battery scooter, there are AMO Electric's battery-electric two-wheelers that are designed to meet the requirements of individual users, including both low-speed and high-speed models.
While analyzing the cost of the battery scooter, buyers should consider more aspects besides its initial cost. Battery type, battery range, recharging time, warranty period, maintenance, manufacturing quality, and customer service could be considered among other factors that may affect the customer's satisfaction.
If you want to purchase an AMO product, visit an AMO-authorized dealership to check scooter specifications and documentation.
Purchase of an electric scooter that is not RTO-certified may be less cumbersome in terms of registration formalities for vehicles falling into the relevant low-speed category. Nevertheless, it remains important for buyers to have necessary papers, including identification proof, address proof, purchase bill, warranty certificate, and servicing record.
It becomes necessary for a buyer to check the specifications and classifications of any certified electric scooter that is certified, instead of relying on the speed of the scooter or the electric scooter price alone.
Anyone who is looking at a battery scooty must ensure that all relevant factors are checked before buying one.
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