Two-wheeled vehicle technology has made tremendous strides in the past few years. While the market continues to be dominated by gasoline scooters, the introduction of electric scooters has provided potential customers with a range of two-wheeled vehicles to choose from.
So, when it comes to buying your two-wheeler if you had to choose between an electric scooter and a gasoline scooter, which one would you choose?
A quick comparison will help you make an informed decision.
1. Pricing.
Electric scooters are more expensive than the more affordable gasoline versions, so going green comes at a high price. Some of the highest-rated electric scooters use expensive lithium-ion batteries. However, the Indian government is trying to promote the adoption of electric scooters, so it has capped the incentive at Rs. 15,000 per kWh, which covers almost 40% of the total cost of a two-wheeler.
Gasoline scooters best serve the interests of customers who are typically price-sensitive. Depending on engine capacity, the models available in this segment are very large at different price points. That said, given the recent increase in gasoline prices, a large number of customers are switching to electric scooters.
2. Fuel Costs.
Electric scooters have no fuel costs. On the other hand, they offer the same mileage as gasoline models at 15% of the cost of a liter of gasoline. In the long run, electric scooters are more economical. However, there are only a limited number of stations where electric vehicles can be charged. The Indian government is also encouraging entrepreneurs who provide automatic charging equipment/set up charging stations for electric vehicles, thus making this particular problem smaller every day.
The average gasoline scooter can travel 50 to 60 kilometers per liter. However, select fuel-efficient models will be able to offer a range of up to 100 km/liter.
3. Operating range.
If you only need a two-wheeled vehicle for short distances, then the electric version is an ideal choice. Driving long distances on an electric scooter can be risky due to the limited number of charging stations. That said, newer electric scooter models are now available with automatic charging solutions, which means that long rides won’t be too far in the future.
There are absolutely no restrictions on the use of gasoline scooters for operation. As long as you have friendly roads and terrain and access to gas stations/carry-on gasoline, you can take your gas scooter anywhere.
4. Maintenance.
Compared to gasoline scooters, electric scooters are relatively low-maintenance. There is not much maintenance involved except for charging the battery regularly and cleaning both frequently.
On the other hand, gasoline scooters must be serviced regularly, especially if parts need to be replaced or mechanical parts are worn out.
5. Convenience.
To operate an electric scooter, it must have at least two hours to be fully charged. This can be a challenging task if you live in an apartment building to charge your electric scooter, as charging stations can be difficult to access. However, many electric scooters have removable batteries that can be charged at home.
On the other hand, gasoline variants can be refueled at gas stations anytime and anywhere, which adds a much-needed layer of convenience while driving.
Electric scooters are rapidly gaining popularity as a way to commute. Offers great economic benefits, low fuel costs, virtually no maintenance, easy maintenance and zero road tax. They are a convenient and trouble-free way to get around town.
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