Introduction
Since a lot of people are preferring efficient, economical and environmentally friendly modes of transport, electric bikes have become the favorites’ around the globe. Integration of latest technologies and features has fueled the desire of owning and riding the electric motorcycle more than before.
In this page we will be presenting you some of the best electric bikes available in the market. So that you can make an informed decision while starting an electrifying journey. Following are the some of the best E-bikes as per experts. Also, visit our electric scooter section.
BEST ELECTRIC BIKES
We have shortlisted five electric bikes which are best as per the automobile experts. We provided brief description of these E-bike’s features as well.
1) Revolt RV400
With its exceptional build quality and designed for your comfort, it offers max speed of 85 kmph with the range of 150 km. RV400 comes with the highest ground clearance of 215mm which is fit for difficult roads. It has two color variant – Rebel Red & Mist Grey. The price of RV400 starts from 1.62 lakh.
2) Ultraviolette F77
This masterpiece is ideal for anyone who is demanding for a stunning and powerful EV. F77 is a centre of attraction because of its eye-catching design. It clocks top speed of 147 kmph with a range of 307km. It offers three unique colour option – Airstrike, Shadow and Laser. The price starts at 3.8 Lakhs and goes up to 5.5 Lakhs.
3) Tork Kratos
Tork Kratos by already established company Tork Motors in EV offers sporty looks and the proportions are just like the conventional ones. It goes up to 105 kmph speed with a range of 180 km. It comes in four colours – Black, Blue, Red and White. The price of Tork Kratos starts from 1.37 Lakhs.
4) Matter Aera
Manufactured by an Ahmadabad based start-up, it comes in street fighter style with youthful design sign. Overall, it has a sporty look with a range of 125 Km. Matter Aera comes in five colors – Cosmic Black, Cosmic Blue, Glacier White, Blaze Red and Nord Grey. The price starts at 1.73 Lakh.
5) Oben Rorr
Oben Rorr has a neo classic design and good enough features to provide a comfortable ride particularly for the new riders. The max speed of this E-bike is 100 kmph with a range of 187 km. It comes in three color – Magnetic Black, Electric Red and Voltaic Yellow. The price starts from 1.49 Lakh.
Performance of electric bike
The performance of electric motorcycle is at upper hand than the conventional bikes which attracts a lot of bikers towards EV. The main thrill for an electric bike owner is the acceleration. E-bike offers faster acceleration than the gasoline powered bike, due to the quick energy generated by an electric motor. As a result, it reaches the maximum speed as fast as possible.
Moreover, electric motor produces less noise and smooth functions than the internal combustion engines. Also, the bigger motor and battery offers excellent speed and long riding range for the bikers which makes it a good choice for a long journey.
Safety of electric bike
Similar to any other vehicle, electric motorcycle is also manufactured keeping safety as a top priority. They undergo same accident assessment and are only approved if they pass the standard vehicle safety norms. In order to make electric motorcycle more secure, batteries are packed and resist water due to which E-bikes can handle all situation that too in rain.
The response rate of electric two- wheeler during emergency is as equal to fuel-based bikes. As soon as the crash is recognized, the battery is swiftly isolated from all other high voltage parts and cables. Therefore, electric bikes are one of the safer options to use and drive compared to gasoline bikes.
EV Charging Stations
Few of the common issues faced by the EV owner are locating the public charging stations and how to charge. With the help of apps and online platforms it has become very convenient for the electric riders to search the charging stations close to them. Most of the charging companies and your vehicle manufactures have designed the apps keeping this in mind.
In most of the charging facilities you can simply connect the charger to your bike’s charging port and use the app to activate the charger to begin the charging. In addition various modes of payments such as card based, RFID tag based, subscription-based payments ..etc are available at charging points.
Nowadays, home based charging facility is also offered by companies which can be set up within 3 days depending upon your area, site suitability and stock availability. However, it is crucial to hire the trusted company expert to fix the charging facility as the electricity load can be very high.
Advantages of electric bike
We are all aware that being eco-friendly is the one of the major positive of owing an electric bike. As it does not release smoke which are harmful to the environment. It solely functions on battery power which makes them ideal option for our nature.
Also, electric motorcycles are cost effective than the conventional bikes. It is no longer a surprise that fuel prices are sky rocketing these days and creating a hole in your pocket. However, owning an electric bike can save you considerable amount of money as it does not run on petrol or diesel.
Another helpful impact of electric bike is noise pollution with which we are battling every day. Electric vehicles are a boon for us as they do not make much noise while riding. As a result, E-bikes provides peaceful experience on road.
EV Subsidy
In India, through subsidies offered by government can help you reduce the cost of electric automobile. These cost benefits are provided by central as well as state government which makes it more attractive to buy. Some of the electric vehicle’s incentives are road tax exemption, registration fee exemption, Income tax benefit, interest Subventions…etc. To know more about electric two-wheeler’s subsidies, visit our news section.
Maintenance tips for electric bike
Maintenance of E-bike is really important and below are few tips to take care of your electric bike.
- Don’t wait for the battery to drain out fully to charge.
- Don’t over charge as well, keep the battery’s charge around 90%.
- Don’t charge your E-bike just after the ride. Allow it to cool down.
- Always use the appropriate charger.
- Keep the parts clean and lubricated.
Conclusion
As a conclusion, electric vehicles are the future mode of transportation due to its eco-friendly nature, cost efficient, smooth and silent performance, safety, government subsidies and lot more. Electric motorcycle provides similar experience as fuel powered bikes which makes it easier for the bike enthusiastic to switch to electric bikes.
