5 Things To Consider Before Buying An E-Bike

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Global warming and pollution have become one of the concerning topics not just nationally but this issue is being discussed on an international platform as well. India, in the same interest, has also taken an initiative and announced that by 2030, all the motor vehicles in the country especially the passenger and personal vehicles has to be all electrical. The pollution level in major cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, etc. have increased steadily and it has caused many threats to living organisms especially humans. To curb the pollution level and encourage more greenery in and around the city to purify the air, the government has taken this initiative.

E-bikes or scooters have a huge market in India today and people are slowly leaning towards it. Many leading two-wheeler manufacturers are facing a lot of performance delivery and battery power issue to manufacturing the e-bikes that match the level of performance as per their current fuel engine products. But new e-vehicle start-ups have already started launching their pilot products in the market to gauge the response in the market. So in the coming few months, you can expect the launch of few e-bikes that are appealing to the new generation and in par with the technology.

But If You Chose To Buy A New E-Bike, Look Out For These Following Five Things:

1.Range Of The Bike:

The range is defined as the distance a vehicle can travel with either fuel or battery charge. When you buy the e-bike this is one of the important aspect you should consider. If the purpose is to travel within the city for daily work, then an e-bike with a maximum of 70km range and which offers a comfortable seating, posture, should be an ideal buy. If the battery capacity is more, then the range will also increase.

2.Quality Of The Battery:

The e-bike is only as good as its battery. Nowadays, many e-bike manufacturers are using lithium batteries which provide long charge and has much lasting battery age. The quality of the battery definitely makes a difference in the performance of the bike as well. Lithium batteries take anywhere between 2 to 6 hours for a full charge and you can easily travel for an entire day within the city. E-bikes with this battery cost a little higher than the normal battery bikes.

3.Purpose of purchase:

Be it a fuel engine bike or an e-bike, the budget always depends on the purpose of usage of the vehicle. Nowadays, there are a lot of options if you want to buy an e-bike, for normal and adventure touring purpose. Many e-bikes come in bicycle form as well. So for any adventure tours, that’s the one you should opt for. In the Indian market, e-bikes are also available like normal scooters and they are affordable to most. Students and elderly persons are also opting for e-bikes for the ease it offers while riding.

4.Cost:

It is the mentality of the humans to first look at the cost of the commodity and then decide to whether purchase or change the option (unless you are a ‘can have it all’ person). There are a number of options you can look at in the market from average performing bike to top performer, everything is categorized according to the needs. So look for options online before you start shopping. Buying any commodity with big investment requires a lot of research so that you can buy a product that is worth the money.

5.Test Drive Before You Buy:

Bikes and scooters are one such purchase which has to be tested before you buy the product. Test driving the vehicle will give you clarity and feel of the bike post which you decide whether you want to buy the bike. Make sure that you drive it on both tar road and off-road to know the suspension levels and performance of the vehicle.

E-bikes are the next big thing in the Indian market. There are new ventures in the market and the big players are also experimenting with the engineering of the e-bikes which will hopefully deliver the same kind of performance as a fuel engine would. So if you want to buy an e-bike now, look out for these above 5 things.

Do not forget to insure your e-bike with two wheeler insurance policy