India is quickly embracing the electric bike and the electric scooter. The first company to introduce this innovation to the country was Yo Bike, which offers six models for sale, ranging in price from from Rs.17,500/- to Rs.29,000/-.
The four electric bike models are the YO-TUFF (for men) and the YO-TREND, YO-TEEN, and YO-TRUST (suitable for women, as they have no top tube.)
The three electric scooter models are The YO-SPIN, YO-SPEED, and YO-SMART.
Electric Bicycles
The least expensive model is the Y0-TUFF, which retails for Rs.17,500/-. It has the same frame as a men’s bicycle (so it is not suitable for those women who wear long flowing dresses or Saree).
The YO-TREND does not have that top tube, and is suitable for females wearing long dress. It cost 19,500/-, and the Y0-TEEN cost 20,400/-. Both these bikes have slightly smaller diameter wheels and a lower seat height suitable for females. The YO-TRUST, also suitable for women, has detachable dual batteries, for longer rides.
For all four of these models, the battery is external, locked onto the bike. It is easily removable and has a carry strap so it may be taken into the house for charging. The battery weighs 13 kg.
The scooters – the Y0-SPIN and Y0-SMART work at 48 Volts. Y0-SPIN costs Rs.26,000/-, the range per charge is 55 km and battery life is 20,000 kms.Y0-SMART costs 29,000/-, range per charge is75 kms and battery life is 25000 kms. The YO-SPEED seats two people comfortably.
July 20th, 2009 at 12:31 am
Hi I want to contact or leave a mail to any of the electric bike company for few queries request you to provide the addresses in India related to manufacturer or phone numbers if you can.
August 12th, 2009 at 2:15 am
please give the yo bike details and tariff , and longivity details We want to purchase 5 no. of bike for our showroom to factory purpose
April 27th, 2010 at 4:53 am
please tell me electric bikes cost in India,kerala,for children’s
August 13th, 2010 at 8:20 am
Kindly give the address and ph of the Chennai dealer for electric YO bicycles pl