India, Sept. 19 -- Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max has launched in India at a starting price of Rs.1.49 lakh, making it one of the most expensive smartphones you can buy today. But here's the surprising part - for the same price or even less, you could own an electric scooter that cuts down your running costs for your commutes and chores. Here are five of the options under Rs.1.5 lakh (ex-showroom):

The Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 sits below the S1 Pro+ in the company's lineup. It is one of the most feature-loaded scooters on sale. The 3 kWh version has a claimed range of 176 km with a top speed of 117 kmph and a 0-40 kmph acceleration time of 2.7 seconds. The motor puts out 5.5 kW of nominal power, whereas peak power is rated for 11 kW. There is a 7-inc...