None of the brands here charge recurring royalty — the economics run purely on product margin or fixed monthly fees, which is rare in Indian franchising and favourable for operators.
Bajaj Chetak has 4.4× more outlets than Ola Electric (3500 vs 800) — more brand recognition and supplier scale, but also denser intra-brand competition in saturated markets.
Space requirements differ substantially: BGauss operates from 800+ sqft while Ampere (Greaves) needs 2000+ sqft. In metro CBDs where commercial rent is ₹300–600/sqft/month, that difference alone can swing your break-even by 18–24 months.
| Brand | Investment | Space | Format | Outlets | Royalty | Term | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Chetak | ₹25 L | 1200+ sqft | Exclusive Chetak Experience Centre | 3500 | 0% | Part of Bajaj 2W dealer agreement | 📋 Reported |
| Ola Electric | ₹80 L | 1500+ sqft | Dealership + Service Hub | 800 | 0% | — | 📋 Reported |
| Ather Energy | ₹50 L | 1800+ sqft | Experience Centre | 700 | 0% | 3 years, renewable | 📋 Reported |
| Hero Vida | ₹25 L | 1000+ sqft | Vida Experience Centre | 500 | 0% | 3-5 years | 📋 Reported |
| Ampere (Greaves) | ₹25 L | 2000+ sqft | Dealership | 400 | 0% | 3 years | 📋 Reported |
| BGauss | ₹8 L | 800+ sqft | Authorized Dealership | 200 | 0% | 3 years | 📋 Reported |
| Revolt Motors | ₹30 L | 1000+ sqft | Revolt Hub | 100 | 0% | 3 years | 📋 Reported |
| River Mobility | ₹10 L | 1000+ sqft | Experience Center + Dealership | 30 | 0% | 3 years | 📋 Reported |
| Ultraviolette | ₹1 Cr | 1500+ sqft | Premium Showroom | 20 | 0% | 3 years | 📋 Reported |
Multi-unit ownership is common in Indian franchising and several EV Two-Wheeler brands actively encourage it through discounted second/third-unit fees. Check for "master franchise" or "multi-unit development" terms in the contract — these usually require a minimum 3–5 unit commitment within a defined city/region over 24–36 months.
Among the 9 brands FRANticc compares, the top options by network size are Bajaj Chetak, Ola Electric, Ather Energy and 6 more (Bajaj Chetak: 3500 stores, Ola Electric: 800 stores, Ather Energy: 700 stores). The lowest investment entry is BGauss from ₹8 L. "Best" depends on your budget, location tier and involvement — this page gives you the data for all three dimensions.
All 9 brands here charge 0% royalty: Bajaj Chetak, Ola Electric, Ather Energy, Hero Vida, Ampere (Greaves), BGauss, Revolt Motors, River Mobility, Ultraviolette. Royalty-free doesn't always mean cheaper long-term — check for revenue-share, margin-ceiling, or volume-commitment clauses in the franchise agreement.
Beyond the advertised capex, factor in: refundable security deposit (₹1–5L), rent deposit (1–6 months of rent), working capital for inventory and salaries (typically ₹5–20L for first 3 months), signage and interior fit-out (often 25–40% of total setup), and ongoing royalty or supply-chain margins. FRANticc separates "at-risk capital" from "refundable capital" on every brand page so you see the real exposure.
Data sourced from FRANticc's verified franchise database. Confidence ratings: ✅ Verified (official brand data) | 📋 Reported (third-party sources). Last updated 2026-04-23. FRANticc provides all public franchise data for free, with every number traced to a public source.