Lists of Advantages and Disadvantages of E-Bikes — Here’s A Guide
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF E-BIKES – Here are some things you must consider before buying an electronic bicycle.
Nowadays, more and more people are having electronic bicycles or more popularly called e-bikes. It is one of the efficient vehicle most especially when you are living inside a huge subdivision where public tricycles don’t operate.
However, before buying an electronic bicycle, it is best to first assess the advantages and disadvantages of e-bikes. Buying one requires thousands of money and it will at your advantage to be aware of most of the things that you can expect with regards to this type of vehicle.
In the Philippines, e-bike riders are not currently not required to have a driver’s license or get the vehicle registered to be allowed to operate in the roads. Amid the increasing number of its use, the registration of an e-bike use is eyed by the LTO or the Land Transportation Office.
Before deciding whether to buy yours or not, it is best to get reminded that there are pros in having an electric bicycle as well as cons. Here are the lists of these advantages and disadvantages:
Advantages of E-Bikes:
- Eco-Friendly. Electronic bikes do not use petrol, diesel, or gas making them not harmful to the environment. There is no emission of toxic and greenhouse gases. It also does not produce noise pollution as it emits no sound when running. This is undeniably a safe option for Mother Earth.
- Helps boost fitness. Although an electronic bicycle won’t require you physically as much as the regular bike as it is pedal-assisted, it still activates your arms, legs, and shoulders. Based on an article on Atria University, you may also consider a fitness-oriented bike.
- High speed. One of the main advatanges of an e-bike is that it can get you father than what riding a regular bike can since it does not cost you much physically. As long as your vehicle has enough battery, it will keep on going. In terms of speed, you may also turn on the motor assistance mode to get a speed of 15 miles per hour.
- Smart Bike. You might love to get a smart e-bike that allows you to connect your smartphone so you can tract your fitness goals or have access to maps. It makes a lot of things so much easier and more enjoyable for the riders.
Disadvantages of E-Bikes:
- Upfront Cost. Most electronic bicycles are more pricey compared with the regular bikes. It is because of the technology installed in e-bikes.
- High repair and maintenance cost. Another con listed as part of the advantages and disadvantages of e-bikes is the high cost that the repair of an electronic bicycle and its maintenance may require from the owner. Malfunctioning of the motor, battery, display, or sensor may cost you a huge amount.
- Charges stations not massively available. There are still limited access to charging stations in most countries including the Philippines. Thus, riding an electronic bicycle may only get you to limited destinations.
- Battery concerns. Based on the article, also one of the disadvantages is that the battery of an electronic bicycle comes with a life span. Once damaged, it has to be replaced as well. You also need to charge it completely for 4-6 hours for a satisfying function of how much it can run.
