Electric two-wheelers are becoming common as these are environment friendly. The Government of India is also offering subsidies to increase the usage of electric two-wheelers.
As electric vehicles are a recent technology, deciding which electric two-wheeler to buy can be confusing.
To make the buying process easier for you, here is a list of factors you should consider while buying an electric two-wheeler:
1. Price
Price is the most important point to be considered. You should not only consider the upfront cost but also the running and maintenance costs to calculate the overall ownership cost of an electric two-wheeler.
At Birla e-bike you can find electric scooters and e-bike of various price ranges to suit your budget.
2. Charging Time
When your electric scooter gets discharged, you will have to recharge it for a few hours. electric scooters usually take 4-5 hours to charge fully, with 5 Amp or 7 Amp chargers, depending on the electric scooter model. You should consider electric two-wheelers that get charged quickly as it will be helpful if you run out of charge while driving.
3. Operational Range
Your decision will also depend on the distance you need to cover regularly. Birla electric scooters cover a distance of 130 km and Birla e-bike covers 100 km with a single charge
4. Speed
Choose the electric two-wheeler that meets your performance requirement. If you prefer to drive slowly, consider Birla electric scooters with a maximum speed of 45 km/h. If you need high acceleration, consider the Birla e-bike with a maximum speed of 105 km/h.
5. Features
Features like boot space, digital display, and USB charging slots also need to be considered from a convenience perspective. Birla electric scooters come with large leg and boot space, a digital LCD speedometer, USB charging, and central locking systems.
6. Design
Consider an electric scooter that is suitable for you to drive as per your height. Also, the design should be able to help you balance.
Explore various designs of electric scooters and e-bike on Birla e-bike. Electric scooters come with attractive alloy wheels along with dual brake discs in electric scooters and hydraulic braking systems in e-bike.
7. Warranty
It is important to consider the warranties that are provided along with the electric two-wheeler.
Birla e-bike provides a battery warranty of 3 years or 20000 km (whichever is earlier). The controller warranty is 6 months. The motor and Chassis warranty is 1 year or 7000 km (whichever is earlier). The tyre unconditional warranty is 5 years or 35000 km (whichever is earlier). The battery charger warranty is 6 months.
8. Power Modes
The electric two-wheeler should come with the option of different power modes. You should be able to choose between the power modes in case you want to drive slowly on a high-traffic road or drive fast on a low-traffic road. Birla e-bike comes with Drive, Sports, Parking, and Reverse modes.
This guide with all the important factors shall help you make the best decision for yourself. Check out Birla e-bike for more details.
