Electronic motor bikes (E-bikes) were officially launched in Pakistan earlier this month. The E-bike runs on a rechargeable battery instead of an internal combustion engine, thus dramatically cutting fuel costs.
According the World Health Organization (WHO), pollution is directly linked to approximately 170,000 deaths in Pakistan and losses of $369 Million annually. Internal combustion engine vehicles are the major cause of pollution in Pakistan and two wheelers alone contribute significantly to this toxic output, as 48% of motorists use two wheelers as their preferred mode of transport in the country.
Environmentally friendly E-bikes run on rechargeable batteries which drastically reduce the output of air and noise pollution. It’s also a great cost saving automobile which can allow motorists to save up to 90% on costs as compared to regular motorbikes.
According to the report, the running cost of regular motorcycles is 3000 rupees per month, whereas analysis shows that the E-bike can provide the same utility for only 300 rupees. The E-Bike is powered by an 800 watts brushless motor and a 60 volts 20 amperes battery, which has an estimated life of up to 50,000 kilometers and a replacement cost of Rs. 12,000.
This technology is already available in India and China as a source of regular transport especially for females. Athar Ahmed Khan who has brought this technology to Pakistan is hopeful that it will replace the internal combustion engine within five years.
“We marketed the product over a month ago on a small scale and received a good response. A couple of girls bought the bikes in Faisalabad and that was amazing to see. It meant that there was a much bigger market than what we had in mind” Said Mr. Khan.
The starting price for the E-Bike is Rs. 89,000 which goes up to Rs.96000 depending on the model. For more information potential customers can peruse further product information on the E-Bike facebook page.
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