Is India Ready for E-Bikes?

23 Oct 2022 | Abstracted from Zigwheels

"While some countries...have dedicated cycle lanes to ensure optimal safety of all cyclists, such infrastructure is barely incorporated in India...motorists possess even poorer road sense. Couple this with the fact that 25kmph and pedal power isn’t enough to give you enough juice to match other vehicles."

Even if you make your peace with the above fact, the costs of electric cycles in India is going to make it a bitter pill to swallow."

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