Electric Bikes vs. Petrol Bikes

Electric Bikes vs. Petrol Bikes: Which One Should You Choose?

Electric bikes are all the rage these days, with everyone telling you why you should get one – they’re economical, sustainable, and undeniably chic!

But are electric bikes in Pakistan really worth it?

Check this comparison between electric bikes and traditional fuel-powered bikes to decide what suits your needs the best.

Brief Comparison between Petrol and Electric Bikes

Type	Petrol Bikes	Electric Bikes
Power Source	Petrol-fueled bikes are powered by the internal combustion engine.	Electric bikes have an electric motor that requires charging.
Transmission	Petrol bikes feature manual transmission that requires cleaning, lubing, and tightening.	Simple/ automatic transmission with no motor gearboxes or clutch plates that may wear out or need repairing.
Vibration/ Sound	Fuel combustion results in exhaust noise, gear shifts, chain sounds, and engine revving noise. Vibrations from exhaust pulsations, moving pistons, gearbox, and crankshaft can loosen parts over time, requiring tuning.	EV bikes in Pakistan running on electricity are noiseless on low speed and might make a humming sound on higher speeds. Fewer moving parts mean reduced vibration and lesser wear.
Speed	Petrol bikes can typically run at up to 100 km/h for bikes under 100 cc and 250 km/h for 1000 cc bikes.	Electric motor bikes typically have a maximum speed of 60 km/h, but top variants like BOLT offer a top speed of 105 km/h.
Range	Commuter bikes (< 100 cc) offer a range of 600 km on a full tank. High performance bikes run for 400 km per full tank.	Commuter electric motorcycles have a range of 40-80 km. Top-end e-bikes, such as VELOCITY run up to 180 km on a full charge.
Ease of Operation	Petrol bikes have kick-starting and require gear-changing for efficient riding.	Electric bikes can be started at the touch of a button and require no gear-shifting skills.
Torque	Petrol bikes need revving up to build torque because of internal combustion engine.	Electric motorcycles build up torque instantly on starting.
Fueling Up	You need to go to a petrol pump to fill your fuel-powered motorcycle.	Vlektra bikes in Pakistan can be charged at any three-point electric point conveniently.
Refueling Time	Refilling a petrol bike from a fuel station only takes a few minutes.	E-bikes may take around 3 to 3.5 hours for a full charge.
Maintenance	Regular maintenance required, including: oil changes filter replacements engine tuning	Less moving parts requiring minimal maintenance. no oil changes no filter replacement no engine tuning no valve gap adjustment
Cost	Fuel-powered bikes may have a lower initial cost, but petrol and maintenance costs add to the financial burden.	Electric bike price in Pakistan may be more or less expensive than petrol-fueled bikes depending on the model; financing options make EV bikes more affordable. In the long run, charging EV bikes costs less than petrol, making it economical.
Environmental Impact	Traditional petrol bikes combust fuel, releasing nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide, and particulate matter that increase air pollution.	Electric bikes run on electricity, and do not omit greenhouse gases. They prevent air and noise pollution, making them eco-friendly.

Features

Features	Petrol Bikes	Electric Bikes
LED lights
Acceleration modes
Reverse Assist

Power Source

Petrol Bikes	Electric Bikes
Petrol-fueled bikes are powered by the internal combustion engine.	Electric bikes have an electric motor that requires charging.

Transmission

Petrol Bikes	Electric Bikes
Petrol bikes feature manual transmission that requires cleaning, lubing, and tightening.	Simple/ automatic transmission with no motor gearboxes or clutch plates that may wear out or need repairing.

Vibration/ Sound

Petrol Bikes	Electric Bikes
Fuel combustion results in exhaust noise, gear shifts, chain sounds, and engine revving noise. Vibrations from exhaust pulsations, moving pistons, gearbox, and crankshaft can loosen parts over time, requiring tuning.	EV bikes in Pakistan running on electricity are noiseless on low speed and might make a humming sound on higher speeds. Fewer moving parts mean reduced vibration and lesser wear.

Speed

Petrol Bikes	Electric Bikes
Petrol bikes can typically run at up to 100 km/h for bikes under 100 cc and 250 km/h for 1000 cc bikes.	Electric motor bikes typically have a maximum speed of 60 km/h, but top variants like BOLT offer a top speed of 105 km/h.

Range

Petrol Bikes	Electric Bikes
Commuter bikes (< 100 cc) offer a range of 600 km on a full tank. High performance bikes run for 400 km per full tank.	Commuter electric motorcycles have a range of 40-80 km. Top-end e-bikes, such as VELOCITY run up to 180 km on a full charge.

Ease of Operation

Petrol Bikes	Electric Bikes
Petrol bikes have kick-starting and require gear-changing for efficient riding.	Electric bikes can be started at the touch of a button and require no gear-shifting skills.

Refueling Time

Petrol Bikes	Electric Bikes
Refilling a petrol bike from a fuel station only takes a few minutes.	E-bikes may take around 3 to 3.5 hours for a full charge.

Cost

Petrol Bikes	Electric Bikes
Fuel-powered bikes may have a lower initial cost, but petrol and maintenance costs add to the financial burden.	Electric bike price in Pakistan may be more or less expensive than petrol-fueled bikes depending on the model; financing options make EV bikes more affordable. In the long run, charging EV bikes costs less than petrol, making it economical.

Environmental Impact

Petrol Bikes	Electric Bikes
Traditional petrol bikes combust fuel, releasing nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide, and particulate matter that increase air pollution.	Electric bikes run on electricity, and do not omit greenhouse gases. They prevent air and noise pollution, making them eco-friendly.

Maintenance

Petrol Bikes	Electric Bikes
Regular maintenance required, including: oil changes filter replacements engine tuning	Less moving parts requiring minimal maintenance. no oil changes no filter replacement no engine tuning no valve gap adjustment

Final Takeaway

Petrol-fueled bikes are the right choice for people who like the traditional-bike-feel: vibration, rev noise, and high speed. On the other hand, electric motor bikes are noiseless, have zero emission, require low maintenance for the same number of kilometers, and give a higher mileage for the same cost.

Vlektra electric bikes in Pakistan are easy to use, economical, do not produce greenhouse gases, and can be charged anywhere easily, making them a popular choice among bikers.

Fueling Up

Petrol Bikes	Electric Bikes
You need to go to a petrol pump to fill your fuel-powered motorcycle.	Vlektra bikes in Pakistan can be charged at any three-point electric point conveniently.

Torque

Petrol Bikes	Electric Bikes
Petrol bikes need revving up to build torque because of internal combustion engine.	Electric motorcycles build up torque instantly on starting.

Electric Bikes vs. Petrol Bikes