If you are looking for review on electric bike, then you are at the right place.
I have been using electric bike for 6 months now and here is my detailed review about it.
Electric Bike name: Okinawa Lite
Pros
Detachable Battery
No driving license required
40 kms/ hr (Company claims 25kms / hr)
Looks Good
Foot rest is smart
Above par braking system
Does not require registration
Does not come under traffic rules
Good price point
INR 64711 for new bike (as of Nov 2021)
Less maintenance cost (INR 350 every 6 months)
Save INR 1300 / month for fuel cost (Assuming 110 Rupees / litre as of Nov 2021)
Children of age less than 18 can also use this bike
Speed limit is good feature to avoid accidents
Cons
3.5 hours to fully charge battery
Worst Post sales servicing
Non availability of good and sensible customer care service
150 kgs load limit
Less seat space – two people can just fit in
Less height
45 kms in one charge (Company claims 50 kms in one charge)
INR 25k to buy new battery
INR 1700 to buy new display
Service centres are far and limited options available in city
Needs charging every alternate days
After 35 kms, you feel less confidence and cannot take it for longer distance travel
Need to keep an alternative bike option
I have listed all pros and cons after using above bike for 6 months. Electric bikes market is new and hence the servicing is not on par with petrol bikes. You will need to be patient and might have to spend money when a part of electric bike fails / defects. Most electric bike companies are focused on sales and there is lot to do for post sales servicing. Battery performance is largely based on what speed you are using the electric bike, load on electric bike (one seat / two seat), road (uphill), used with or without light.
I recommend using this bike as a leisure product. Furthermore, I liked detachable battery option because I did not have charging point in my society. Once you get used to it, charging every alternate days is not a big issue.
