Electric scooters are revolutionizing personal transport across India, and Kerala is no exception. With rising "electric scooter price in kerala" and affordability, e-scooters are becoming an appealing option for commuters and young people alike looking for a stylish, eco-friendly ride. But what is the true cost of owning an electric scooter once you look beyond the sticker price?
In this post, we analyze the key running and maintenance costs to understand the total cost of ownership of popular "affordable electric scooters Kerala" models like the Bounce Infinity.
First, let's examine some indicative "electric scooter price in kerala" for basic electric scooter models targeting young buyers:
With subsidies and deals, you can find lower "best electric scooter deals Kerala" too. Okinawa recently offered the iPraise+ for just INR 44,990. Bounce Infinity also has attractive low-cost financing options.
So on the face of it, several "cost-effective e-scooters in Kerala" options beat comparable ICE scooters on sticker price. But running costs are where some EVs distinguish themselves clearly.
Charging from home electricity is a key benefit. Based on "Kerala electric scooter market" average home power cost of INR 7 per unit, approximate charging costs are:
1. Electricity consumption: With a claimed range of 81 km on a single charge and an assumed average electricity consumption of 150 Wh/km, the Bounce Infinity would indeed consume around 1.5 units (81 km * 150 Wh/km / 1000 Wh/unit) per full charge. So, the electricity consumption part seems accurate. Cost per charge: Assuming an electricity unit cost of INR 10, the cost per charge would be around INR 15 (1.5 units * INR 10/unit).
2. Electricity consumption: The Ather 450X has a claimed range of 107 km on a single charge. Using the same average electricity consumption assumption as before, it would consume around 1.6 units (107 km * 150 Wh/km / 1000 Wh/unit) per full charge. So, the electricity consumption mentioned in the statement (1.5 units) is slightly underestimated. Cost per charge: Assuming an electricity unit cost of INR 10, the cost per charge would be around INR 16 (1.6 units * INR 10/unit).
3. Electricity consumption: The Okinawa Praise Pro has a claimed range of 88 km on a single charge. Using the same average electricity consumption assumption, it would consume around 1.3 units (88 km * 150 Wh/km / 1000 Wh/unit) per full charge. So, the electricity consumption mentioned in the statement (2 units) is overestimated. Cost per charge: Assuming an electricity unit cost of INR 10, the cost per charge would be around INR 13 (1.3 units * INR 10/unit).
So electricity cost per full charge for premium "top-rated e-scooters Kerala" like Ather, Bounce Infinity and Okinawa range from INR 10-15 only! - not even 1% of upfront cost annually.
Of course, costs are higher if you depend on public charging stations instead. But occasional public charging may still be cheaper than petrol costs.
EV drivetrains have far fewer moving parts than internal combustion engines. So electric scooters require less maintenance once bought.
1. Consumables: Brake pads, tires (common across ICE and electric scooters)
2. Wear parts: Brush replacements etc. unique to electric scooters
According to user reviews of popular "eco-friendly scooters Kerala prices", here are typical maintenance schedules:
As electric scooters have fewer wearing parts, service costs tend to be low. For well-designed models like Bounce Infinity with proprietary battery tech (come with 1 lakh km warranty), annual maintenance costs are minimal - as low as 1.2% of vehicle cost.
Let's summarize total owning costs for a popular electric scooter - the Bounce Infinity:
So total first year costs = INR 97,200 or approx. INR 8100 per month. Quite affordable by most standards.
And electricity, minor wear-parts are the only expenses for next 4-5 years at least. Depreciation will be more gradual than petrol vehicles also.
Clearly, running an electric vehicle in Kerala like the feature-packed Bounce Infinity can be highly affordable proposition for "Kerala electric scooter models" from a total lifecycle cost perspective - with upto 80% + savings compared to petrol scooters possible.
While the Bounce Infinity offers a convenient home charger setup, public charging infrastructure is also expanding gradually across Kerala.
Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is installing public charging points across cities and highways to remove range anxiety. Today 1000+ charging outlets are already live, with 500+ in state capital Thiruvananthapuram alone.Companies like Sun Mobility are also offering battery swap solutions for intra-city commuting.
So options for top-up charging are increasing steadily for "budget-friendly e-scooters Kerala" like Bounce. This makes them practical even for inter-city rides.
The electric two-wheeler segment in India is just taking off. We can expect much more exciting "latest electric scooter prices Kerala" and feature upgrades in coming months.
Bounce Infinity itself promises improved variants. Other startups like Ultraviolette and Simple Energy are launching high-tech electric bikes and scooters shortly. These will raise the bar on design, range and performance.
Autonomous features like self-balancing, collision avoidance etc - which are easier to build into electric vehicles - are also coming soon for enhanced safety. IoT integration will enable advanced capabilities too.
And greater scale will enable costs optimization - ensuring affordability continues along with innovation.
So the future looks bright for electric two-wheeler lovers in God's Own Country!
We encourage EV enthusiasts in Kerala to test ride and check out Bounce Infinity at their nearest location.
With its smart Ultra Polymer Swappable battery architecture that eliminates range anxiety, smooth high-speed performance and ultra-low running costs, the Infinity redefines affordable urban commuting.
Reserve an Infinity online via bounceinfinity.com today starting at just INR 499! Attractive financing schemes available too.
Be a early adopter and help drive Kerala's transition towards sustainable electric mobility!
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