By admin
The world is witnessing a vast transition nowadays as people shift from conventional scooters to electric scooters that are cost-efficient, assure zero CO2 emission, and promote sustainable development. India also is taking part in this transition and aims at having 100% electric vehicles by 2030. Several startups have been initiating rental services as well to help people get accustomed to EVs. For instance, we started driEV, Odisha’s first electric scooter rental startup, as an attempt to revolutionise micro-mobility and combat climate change. But, many people are still confused about switching to EVs. So, we have come up with a simple comparison of electric scooters and normal scooters to help you make a better choice.
| Features | Electric Scooter | Normal Scooter |
| Savings | The government subsidies provided under the FAME II scheme to support is attractive. It provides about Rs.20,000 as subsidy on electric vehicles.
Also, while calculating the running cost over five years, you would have to pay around Rs. 5000 for electric scooters. |
While calculating the running cost over five years, you would have to pay around Rs 1 Lakh for normal scooters which is 20 times greater than electric scooters. |
| Fuel Charge | Rs. 5-6/ unit | Rs. 94/l |
| Performance | Quicker
High Torque |
Faster
Low Torque |
| Purchase Cost | The purchase price is slightly higher than normal vehicles as its battery is made of lithium and iron. However, the difference ranges from Rs.10,000-Rs.50,000 and the prices are expected to decline in future as prices of lithium batteries are decreasing. | The purchase price is low as a lot of models are available in the market. |
| Maintenance Cost | Low maintenance cost. EVs are more sustainable and require less repairs | The cost of the oil change, engine maintenance etc., is high. |
| Environmental Benefits | Electric scooters offer zero carbon emission which helps to reduce air pollution and global warming.
Low noise pollution. Reduces the risk of health issues due to air pollutants. |
It is run by an internal combustion which produces around 4.6 metric tonnes of carbon emission per year.
High noise pollution. Emits air pollutants that cause asthma, bronchitis, cancer, lung damage etc. |
Thus, let the movement to a cleaner environment begin with you. If you are still confused about investing in electric scooters, try the rental scooters provided by driEV. Our monthly rental plans start at as low as Rs. 85/ day. driEV offers you pocket-friendly rides with comfortable booking facilities and sanitised and secured rides. You can also be more relaxed as the maintenance fee charged by driEV is zero when compared to the other electric scooters as we take care of end-to-end maintenance of our fleet. Enjoy the seamless experience with EV, and the additional benefit of zero commitment as it is rental.
