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Pros and Cons of switching to Electric Scooters - A case study with the Ampere REO+
Electric scooters
have been gaining popularity in recent years due to their numerous advantages. They are generally more compact and lightweight than traditional vehicles, making them more portable and easier to operate. Ranging from no-licence vehicles to super speed and range-providing rides, EVs have penetrated the Indian automobile sector significantly. This means that now everyone has an option either to ride an electric scooter with no license or equip a high-range or high-speed scooter equipped with completely advanced technology.However, there are also some limitations to
Electric vehicles
that must be addressed in order to be overcome. The face value of the vehicle can be quite expensive, especially when compared to traditional scooters or motorbikes. They also require regular charging, which can be a hassle for those who don't have access to charging stations. So should you buy an EV or not? Let’s check out.The need of the Indian Automobile sector
The dynamic automobile sector demands certain comfort and features from an EV such as compactness, lightweight body, lower cost, long-range and charging infrastructure.
Luckily, some
EV manufacturers
understand this need and cater to the commute demands of a wide range of customers. Ampere is one such OEM which is a true reflection of an honest effort.
Ampere Reo+
Designed for local use,
Ampere Reo+
is a compact electric scooter manufactured for every age group. The popularity of the Ampere Reo+ can be understood by the fact that the rider will not have to own a license to operate this vehicle. In addition, the vehicle provides a top speed of 25kmphr, which is the highest speed allowed for non-licence vehicles. The vehicle is equipped with a 1.33kwhr battery and can travel up to 63km on just one charge.
The vehicle also features advanced technology like revere mode ensuring your lightweight ride can be handled effortlessly. Also, to avoid any unwelcomed foreseen situation the vehicle has an anti-theft system, roadside assistance, and predictive maintenance features embedded in it. The vehicle's affordable price of Rs 66,000 makes the vehicle one of the best EVs under 70,000.
Challenges yet to overcome
The Indian
EV industry
irrespective of any electric-charged vehicle has a constant challenge of providing adequate charging infrastructure throughout the country. Although companies like Ampere are providing home charging station installment facilities but still a complete infrastructure revolution is yet to come.As the Apere’s Reo+ EV is designed to cater to a license-free audience, the vehicle has certain limitations like speed and battery capacity. Despite this, the vehicle has some headroom to grow in the battery accessibility domain, In other words, the lithium acid battery of the vehicle is not removable and hence limits the Ampere Reo+ to get charged only on the ground floor. Also, the limitation extends to the facility of battery swapping features. Combining the problems, the limited charging facilities along with frequent charging requirements may create an unpleasant experience for the customers. However, depending on your locality and residence the problem can be efficiently solved by deep scrutiny. Sounds like too much work? No problem let us take care of that.
Evaluating your commute needs and the local infrastructure of your city,