Electric bikes and scooters are becoming a smart substitute to daily commuters with rising prices of fuel taking its toll. In Pakistan and in most other markets the cost of operation of an electric two-wheeler may be lower than 2 per kilometer, and this would render the electric bicycles very cheap in comparison with petrol-fueled ones. With the world in doubt about the future of oil prices, a lot of riders are doubting is it time now to finally go electric?

Will Petrol Prices Drop Once the Conflict Ends?

The world geopolitics and the supply chains, as well as currency affects petrol prices monumentally. Prices can also even out or cumulatively fall once the warring parties settle but history demonstrates that they hardly last long at the pre-war levels. This indecision is among the chief factors contributing to why consumers are looking at the electric options that have consistent and fixed operational expenses.

Honda CD70:

• Fuel average: ~60 km/l

• Petrol price (approx): Rs 280/l

• Cost per km: ~Rs 4.5–5

125cc  (Honda CB125F / Yamaha YBR / Honda CG125):

• Average: ~40–45 km/l

• Cost per km: ~Rs 6–7

150cc Category (Suzuki GS150 / GR150 / Honda CB150F / Infinity 150)

• Average: ~30–35 km/l

• Cost per km: ~Rs 8–9

EVs Are Always Cheap to Run in Any Economy

The electric bikes are notable as their operation price is determined by electricity and not fuel. EVs are much cheaper to run even at the increased electricity charges.

• Electricity per full charge (average): 100150 Rs.

• Range per charge: 70–100 km

• Cost per km: ~Rs 1–2

This would cost EVs 2-5 times less than petrol bikes.

Best EV Bikes and Scooters To Buy Right Now

A number of brands are selling cheap and effective electric two-wheelers:

• Evee

• Metro

• United

These businesses are targeting future-oriented cities commuting systems that have better battery life and which are maintained at low costs.

Our Running Cost Calculation

Our estimates took place on the running costs which were based on:

• Electricity tariff: an average of 35–45 per unit.

• Battery capacity: 1.5–3 kWh

• Efficiency and range in the real world.

This offers a realistic calculation of less than Rs 2 per km, despite an increase in the electricity rates.

Evee and Metro Scooters with Graphene Batteries

Modern scooters are now graphene battery powered, and this has the following advantages:

• Faster charging

• Longer battery life

• Better heat resistance

This enhances performance and eventual savings.

Evee‘s Electric Scooters

Evee has developed a trendy and convenient EV scooter like:

• Evee C1

• Evee S1

These models are also suitable in the city with a smooth ride as well as decent speed and good battery backup.

Metro’s Electric Scooters

Metro is among the first entrants in the EV market in Pakistan:

• Metro T9

• Metro E8S

They are also attributed to being affordable, having spares as well as having a strong after sales service.

United’s Electric Motorcycles

United is diversifying out of scooters into electric bikes:

• United Revolt-style models

• EV motorbikes with low prices.

They can be used by the riders who would like to have a traditional look of bicycle but with the power of electricity.

Electric bikes are not anymore a product of the future but a useful and affordable product today. The EVs are the new way to go with running costs less than Rs 2 per kilometer, low maintenance and growing availability, making EVs a preferred vehicle in day to day commuting.

With petrol prices still in the air, the issue of shifting over to electric might not only be cost-saving, but it might be a smarter long-term investment.