4 things to remember before buying a new electric bike or scooter

The use of electric vehicles as an alternative to gasoline and diesel engines in terms of environmental balance is increasing worldwide. Currently, the world’s most popular automobile companies are also giving high priority on the production and sales of electric vehicles. While a similar scenario can be observed in the Nepali market these days as the import of EVs in the Nepali market is also increasing at a high pace.

Along with the car lovers, two-wheeler riders are also observed to have a keen interest in e-vehicles. Currently, companies like NIU, Bella, Terra, Miyama, etc. are selling electric bikes and scooters in Nepal. Similarly, companies like BYD, Hyundai, Mahindra, etc. are seen in distributing EVs in Nepal.

However, before purchasing an electric vehicle, there are various facets that customers should take charge of. Here we have listed some points or facts that are important for the customers to know before spending their hard-earned money on an electric bike and scooter.

Mileage (Range)

Be it two-wheeler or a four-wheeler, mileage has a crucial role to play when it comes to vehicle’s durability. Therefore, it is very much important to know firsthand how much range your electric scooter or bike provides on a single full charge. Currently, there are e-scooters and bikes providing a range of 60-120km available in the market. Well, be sure of making a smart choice before spending the money on your new vehicle.

 

Battery

This is also one of the most important facets one should take care of. Before buying the e-vehicle, you should first make up a plan on what are your requirements for the bike or scooter’s battery capacity and motor power. Battery and motor are the two crucial parts in an electric vehicle.

Likewise, an electric bike or scooter should be purchased only before knowing whether it is waterproof, shockproof or not while also check the possibility for battery replacement.

 

Service

Understanding how many years of service, the related company will be offering is also an important factor to know. The buyer should first clearly understand the company’s service policy, warranty and spare parts availability before buying the vehicle. Servicing is also regarded as one of the biggest problems around the auto market of Nepal.

 

Price

And last but not least is the price itself. Price is a key factor that you should well-recognize before buying any vehicle. It’s very important to know if the specifications of the e-scooter or bike worth the price tag it comes with.

Recently, there are tons of Chinese e-scooters and bikes being imported in Nepal at a high pace. Therefore, you should plan on buying an electric scooter or bike only according to your budget.

Well, these are some of the crucial points you should prioritize before buying an electric scooter or bike. Remember, your hard-earned money should definitely be worth the product you paid for. Shop smart!

 

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