Automobile
These affordable electric cycles in India can go upto 100km in one charge
At a time when the soaring fuel prices are burning a big hole in your pocket, electric bicycle come to rescue both in terms of affordability as well as help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Here’s looking at some affordable electric cycles in India that have great riding experience too
Nexzu Mobility Roadlark
Homegrown e-mobility brand Nexzu Mobility has launched an e-cycle that runs up to a 100 km in a single charge. The new Roadlark electric cycle, with a 100 km riding range per charge comes with sturdy cold rolled steel frame, automotive grade build quality and customer centric features like a removable battery and dual disc brakes.
The Roadlark features a “dual battery system”. A primary 8.7Ah lightweight, removable battery and a secondary 5.2 Ah in-frame battery that can be charged on domestic socket. The new Roadlark clocks 100 km riding range on pedlec mode and 75 km range of throttle mode. The e-bike reaches a speed of 25km/hr. It features dual ventilated disc brakes for effective stopping power and a rugged front suspension for best in class safety and riding comfort. The new Roadlark is priced at Rs 42,000 and customers can directly purchase the product from Nexzu’s 90+ touch points or the Nexzu Mobility official website.
GoZero Mobility’s Skellig Pro
UK based GoZero Mobility’s Skellig Pro can go upto 70 km on a single charge. GoZero Mobility is manufactured in India. The GoZero Skellig Pro boasts an advanced EnerDrive 400 Wh lithium battery pack (2000 cycles). The robust build is supported by a composite mild steel frame with an advanced front suspension fork, coupled with alloy stem handle. Skellig Pro comes with wide 26×2.35 inches tyres, 7-speed gear system along with GoZero prive disc brakes for the front & rear wheels. It also comes with a GoZero Drive Control Version 4.0 LCD display and a flashlight with a guide-me-home enabled lighting system. The maximum speed of this model is 25 kmph and powers through for 70 km range in a single charge, which takes around 3 hours to recharge from 0-95%.
Priced at 34,999, The Skellig Pro is available both online and offline at select outlets.
Toutche Heileo M100
Bangalore based company is Toutche, which has launched its electric bicycle Heileo M100. Although the company sells a large variety of e-bicycles, the Heileo M100 is an affordable bicycle. The running range of this electric bicycle is 60 kilometers on full charge. It has a battery of 0.37kWh capacity. However, if you want to increase its range, you can upgrade the battery for free, after which the bike will go upto 75 kilometers on full charge. The company has priced this electric cycle at Rs 49,900 including GST.
Automobile
Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.