We have all studied the concept of renewable and non-renewable resources. Well, petrol is a non-renewable resource. Moreover, the price of petrol is continuously rising thus; the people are trying to explore some alternatives.
E-bikes with greater efficiency, low maintenance and zero emissions can be the best option. The section of electronic vehicles for two-wheelers has excellent variety for its buyers. Many reputed brands such as Ather, Ola, Bajaj, Hero, and TVS cater to the electronic vehicle market, especially two-wheelers.
If you want to buy your first e-bike, then there are some basic things that you must look for. These things to look for while buying an electric bike are as follows:
The budget is the most crucial factor when buying your e-bike. Moreover, always check the tax benefits and incentives provided by the state and central government on the e-bike you opt for.
The market is full of different variants of e-bikes. Therefore, choosing the correct variant or the model with more incredible speed and better battery capacity is necessary. Always opt for bikes with more than 20% of your daily range requirement. It is because the range set by the company is under an ideal condition which might be altered in practical life.
As you are selecting an electric bike, you must know the features you need in that bike. Please make a list of those features and search for the company which offers most of them. This will help you to make short-list the bikes you can buy. Moreover, always remember to buy your bike from a company with a good reputation in technology and provides periodic updates.
Many electronic bikes do not require a license to drive. However, with increasing the production by different companies, you might need a permit for them. Therefore always check whether the bike you are buying requires a license.
You can buy many e-bikes after ditching your old ICE bikes in India. You can also take loans from banks if you do not want to spend all your savings. Some of the most popular options to look from are as follows:
Revolt RV400: It is an electric-based vehicle of 108 Kg. Its range is 150 Km/charge with a torque of 170 Nm. The battery of this bike is lithium-ion.
Revolt RV300: It is an electric-based vehicle of 101 Kg. The range of it is 180 Km/charge with tubeless tyres.
Ather 450X: It is an electric-based vehicle of 108 Kg. Its range is 116 Km/charge with a torque of 26 Nm. It has under-seat storage of 22l.
Okinawa Lite: It has a range of 139 Km/charge and 4-5 hours of charging time with lithium-ion batteries.
Okinawa Ridge Plus: It has a range of 84 Km/charge with 2-3 hours of charging time.
Some other examples of e-bikes are Bajaj Chetak, Hero Electric Dash, and Ola S1 Pro.
