Electric vs Petrol Bikes: “Is an electric scooter better than a petrol powered scooter?” Apart from this, the question also arises in the mind of the buyers that which bike is better to take on the standard of cost along with the features.
ectric vs Petrol Bikes: In view of the fall in the price and the concern related to pollution, the demand for electric scooters has increased rapidly. Many companies are now offering a wide range of electric scooters, which has opened many options before the customers. However, in such a situation, the question arises that “is an electric scooter better than a petrol-powered scooter?” Apart from this, the question also arises in the mind of the buyers that which bike is better to take on the standard of cost along with features?
The attraction for electric bikes is increasing due to rising petrol prices and government subsidies on electric scooters. Ola recently launched two electric bikes S1 and S1 Pro and 1 lakh people have already booked in the first 24 hours. Below is a comparison of two electric bikes Ola S1 and Ather 450 X between Honda Activa and TVS Jupiter on several parameters.
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Electric vs Petrol Bikes: Based on Price
The cost of electric scooters is higher in comparison to petrol powered scooters in the country. Both Ola and Ather 450X cost more than Rs.90 thousand on-road. The ex-showroom price of Ola S1 is Rs 86.1 thousand, Ather 450 X is Rs 1.03 lakh, while Activa 6G is Rs 69.6 thousand and TVS Jupiter is Rs 66.3 thousand.
Electric vs Petrol Bikes: Specs wise
Talking about the features, Ola S1 gets satellite navigation, reverse mode, hill hold, speakers, keyless ignition, mobile tracking, mobile digital interfaces OTA updates and Ather 450X gets OTA updates, follow me home lamps, theft and toe alerts. , Satellite Navigation while Activa 6G has features like Combined Braking System, Silent Start, Analog Instrument Cluster and USB Charging Mobile, Charging Port, Dual Steering Lock in TVS Jupiter.
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Electric vs Petrol Bikes: In terms of maintenance
The service cost is worked out on the requirements of the e-scooter. Ola S1 does not require any maintenance from time to time. According to experts, the Ola AI (Artificial Intelligence) app will keep alerting you about important services being done in the scooter. The servicing cost of the Ather 450 X includes OTA software updates, door step servicing and no charges for the annual checkup of the e-scooter. Activa 6G and TVS Jupiter require oil change, brakes, drums, filter replacement and its servicing cost comes to Rs 2000-3000 for driving around 2500-300 km.
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Electric vs Petrol Bikes: Refueling + Recharging
It is more convenient to buy a petrol scooter due to the availability of petrol everywhere. In contrast, the biggest problem in electric scooters is recharge as the charging station is not easily available everywhere.
Electric vs Petrol Bikes: Fuel Cost
There is no fuel cost in electric scooters. On the other hand, if this e-scooter gives the same mileage as the petrol model scooter, then it sits at the cost of 15% of a liter of petrol. Electric scooters prove to be more economical for you in the long run.
(Article: Sasidhar Nandigam, Co-founder & CEO, CredR)
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