So, to decrease this pollution electric bikes are the future of the two-wheeler market. Electric bikes don't use fuel like other bikes but indeed it needs a charge to move. The top bike manufacturing companies are now focusing on making electric bikes basis on the needs of the people. Here are some bikes and scooters that run on battery listed below:
1. REVOLT RV300
From the word Revolt, we can understand that the company is going to make a revolution in the bike industry through the manufacturing of electric bikes. The Revolt 300 is the smaller version of Revolt 400 which comes with a smaller lithium-ion battery of 2.7 kWh and a hub motor of 1.5 kW. The bike travels an approx of 90-150 km in a single charge which is enough for city rides. The battery needs 4.2 hrs to get charged fully. The Revolt comes up with an amazing price scheme for the customers. It comes with a pricing scheme of Rs 2999 per month for 37 months. This is called "The Revolt Plan" and by the end of three years, the total expenditure stands Rs 1.11 lakhs which is pocket friendly. The RV300 is the most affordable electric bike introduced in the Indian market to date.
2. BAJAJ CHETAK
The name Chetak comes from its ancestors which were a scooter of the '90s and used to run on petrol. Now Chetak returned to the Indian market in a whole new avatar. It now runs on a 3 kWh lithium-ion battery. It is fitted with a 4 kW BLDC motor and comes with two riding modes: ECO and SPORT. The top speed of Chetak is about 60 kmph. The Chetak gets a Vespa-like suspension setup in the form of a front trailing link suspension, and 12-inch alloy wheels fitted with MRF Zapper tires. On the Premium variant, the Chetak gets a disc brake up front and a drum brake at the back. The Urbane trim gets drum brakes at both ends.
The Chetak comes in two variants: Urbane and Premium. The Urbane has priced at Rs 1 lakh and the premium is Rs 1,15,000.
3. ATHER 450X
Ather is working on an exchange offer where you can trade-in your old petrol-powered scooter and buy a new Ather 450 electric scooter for a discounted price. The electric startup will reveal details about this scheme later this month. Ather has discontinued the 340 and 450 electric scooters and only the Ather 450X and 450 Plus are on sale. Currently, you can buy the Ather 450 outright for Rs 1.59 lakh (Ather 450X) and Rs 1.49 lakh (Ather 450 Plus).
The Ather 450X is powered by a 6kW electric motor. Compared to the previous Ather 450’s 2.5Nm, the updated motor delivers 26Nm of peak torque. The riding modes are Eco, Ride, and Sport with an additional Warp mode exclusive for the 450X variant. In Warp mode, the electric scooter can accelerate from 0-40kmph in a claimed 3.3 seconds and 0-60kmph in just 6.5 seconds. The top speed of the 450X is 80kmph (claimed).
4. Joy E-bike Monster
The Joy Monster e-Bike looks like it’s been inspired by the Honda Grom, a monkey bike. These bikes are designed to look sporty but are extremely compact in proportions. You have the mechanicals for a bigger bike with small 14-inch wheels.
The Joy Monster is an electric monkey bike offered by Gujarat-based two-wheeler manufacturer Joy e-Bike. It's powered by an electric hub motor and a lithium-ion battery that offers a decent range for everyday use. As for its price, the Moster e-bike will set you back by Rs 98,999 on-road, pan India. It has a 250-watt hub motor that delivers a top speed of 25 kmph.
5. Hero Electric Optima LA
It is an entry-level electric scooter. Hero made its first electric scooter in the form of Optima LA. It travels a distance of about 50 Km on a single charge, The battery placed inside it has a 3 years warranty.
It has a 250 Watt hub motor that delivers 50 kmph. It takes 4 hrs to get fully charged. It is priced at 41,770 INR.
