Benefits of Low-Speed Electric Scooters | With the on-set of the EV revolution, electric scooters have taken over Indian roads. With Ather, Ola, TVS and other giants thriving in the EV industry, we’re seeing a slow but steady decline of ICE scooters.
Ather 340, launched in 2016, is widely considered as the first electric scooter to be launched in India. However, in 2006, Electrotherm Ltd launched the first commercial 100% electric two-wheeler under the moniker, YoBykes.
The YoBykes’ low-powered electric scooter turned heads everywhere for obvious reasons – a silent battery-powered scooter! Low-speed electric scooters have existed since then, with several manufacturers emerging in the market.
However, they were no match to traditional scooter sales at the time; most people were unaware of electric scooters! Battery tech wasn’t advanced either, making it a not-so-viable option for people who travelled longer distances.
Today, the norm is electric and low-speed counterparts are making a comeback! Why?
Check out these 6 incredible benefits of low-speed electric scooters!
6. Safe for All Ages
A low-speed scooter has a maximum speed of around 30 km/h, making it super safe for people of all ages. Be it teenagers or the elderly, low-speed scooters are generally preferred in households for its reliable safety.
Its ease of maintenance is the icing on the cake, making it a great choice for anyone to own and take care of the (minimal) upkeep.
5. No Registration
Low-speed electric scooters don’t have to be registered, which means there won’t be a number plate attached to the vehicle. Most often than not, anyone can just walk into a store and leave with the scooter, eliminating the wait period and registration process.
It also saves you money, as one doesn’t have to pay insurance or registration fees tied to buying a regular vehicle.
4. No Driving Licence
Perhaps one of the best things about these scooters is that one doesn’t require a driving licence to ride these on the roads. This makes it perfect for many, especially teenagers.
It’s also a great choice for the elderly who haven’t renewed their licences!
3. No Fines
We promote everyone on the road to obey traffic rules and take all necessary precautions. Rules exist to protect ourselves from possible risks one could face at the road.
That being said, a scooter that has no registration number can’t be fined. These scooters aren’t designed to break rules (the top speed is 30 kmph!) because most road rules don’t apply to them. For example, there is no compulsion that the rider has to wear a helmet when travelling on these. Do wear one though – it’s a 100% better to be safe than sorry.
2. Best for Short Distances
Brands like Lectrix and Enviro can clock a range of around 70 km, which in itself is a decent range for scooters made for short distances.
Running errands don’t have to be expensive if you have one of these puppies. Imagine going to get a kilo of onions because you forgot to buy them the first time. You end up going back on your ICE vehicle, burning your fuel (and money) and leaving the globe a bit warmer.
Why leave so much carbon footprint for something trivial? Ride guilt-free with an electric vehicle!
1. Half the Price
The best thing about low-powered scooters (other than the benefit mentioned above) is that the price is almost always half of what you’d pay for a regular scooter, ICE or otherwise!
There is no registration fee or insurance fee that needs to be paid to make the scooter road-legal; it is legal the minute it rolls out of the factory. At ElectricPe, we’ll give you additional discounts as well, making the starting price (incl. of all taxes) just ₹48,999!
Get yours today at an ElectricPe store near you! You can also book free home test rides of the scooters of your choice on the ElectricPe app.
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