In Pakistan, Power Division has pushed for the development of e-bikes in the face of crippling inflation and rising fuel prices.
Details indicate that the division has presented a constitution proposal that calls for a thorough strategy for promoting electric bikes. It stated that motorcycles now use $3 billion worth of fuel annually.
E-bikes would help Pakistan’s economy and environment by reducing excessive fuel usage, according to Power Division. The performance, pricing, driving range, and ownership expenses of petrol-powered motorcycles and electric bikes are currently being compared by the government.
In comparison to the average daily travel distance of 31 km, the department discovered that motorcycles have an average fuel efficiency of 52 km/liter. Furthermore, the carbon and noise emissions from bikes with petrol engines are a significant source of pollution. However, because of their effectiveness, dependability, and affordability, consumers often choose to purchase them over e-bikes.
The following barriers to the normalization of e-bikes were brought to light by the power division:
- A lack of infrastructure for off-site charging.
- E-bike prices are significantly greater than those of their equivalent competitors.
- The lack of formal sector financing instruments that offer specific government incentives.
- Low charging capacity due to technological limitations on battery changing.
- High power costs.
The department has vouched for e-bike-friendly policies that could persuade people to move from petrol-powered bikes to e-bikes.
