Petrol Too Expensive? Here Are Most Affordable Electric Bikes in Pakistan

With inflation at an all-time high, many Pakistanis are looking to switch from cars to bikes. Although, traditional motorcycles are also becoming an impractical option due to mounting fuel prices. Therefore many people have taken the leap of faith by switching to electric bikes (e-bikes).

In the past year, the number of electric bike makers has increased drastically, along with their popularity. Pakistan currently has 18,000 electric bikes on the road and their popularity is rising rapidly in urban areas.

Currently, these electric bikes are available for sale in Pakistan:

Jolta

Jolta has quickly become the most recognizable e-bike company in Pakistan. The company rose to prominence in 2021 with the debut of its first electric bike, the JE 70.

Since its debut, the company has sold over 10,000 electric bikes in Pakistan. However, there have been reports of some bikes catching fire or developing other problems.

Still, Jolta is the biggest e-bike company in Pakistan by sales. Its lineup is as follows:

Models	Price (Rs.)	Top-Speed (km/h)	Range (Kilometers)	Charge Time	Battery
JEC Cycle	42,500	35	30	3 Hours	Lithium-ion
JE 70	179,000-199,000	60	80-90	2.5 Hours	Lithium-ion
JE 100 L	219,000	65	110	2.5 Hours	Lithium-ion
JE 125 L	249,000	75	110	2.5 Hours	Lithium-ion
JES 49D Scooter	145,000	55	70	Overnight	EV Dry Gel
JES 49L Scooter	185,000	55	80	2.5 Hours	Lithium-ion

Pakzon

A Lahore-based electric bike manufacturer, Pakzon is a direct competitor to Jolta, with a similar lineup of electric bikes. Here are the products that it offers:

 

Models	Price (Rs.)	Top-Speed (km/h)	Range (Kilometers)	Charge Time	Battery
PE-Scooty-D	130,000	70	80	Overnight	EV Dry Gel
PE 70D	125,000	60	65	Overnight	EV Dry Gel
PE 70L	175,000	75	80	3 Hours	Lithium-ion
PE 100L	249,000	80	90	4 Hours	Lithium-ion

MS Jaguar

MS Jaguar also began work on electric bikes in 2021 and has the same bike lineup as the previous entries. Its offerings are as follows:

Models	Price (Rs.)	Top-Speed (km/h)	Range (Kilometers)	Charge Time	Battery
MS E-Scooter	129,900	60	70	Overnight	EV Dry Gel
MS E 70	163,900	80	100	3 Hours	LFP
MS E 125	234,900	90	170	3 Hours	LFP
E-Heavy Bike	259,900	80	100	3.5 Hours	LFP

 

Mega Bikes

The lineup of Mega Bikes is as follows:

Models	Price (Rs.)	Top-Speed (km/h)	Range (Kilometers)	Charge Time	Battery
Electric Bicycle	34,997	30	40	4 Hours	EV Dry Gel
Scooty	114,997	50	60	5 Hours	EV Dry Gel
Sports E-Bike	189,997	70	70	7 Hours	EV Dry Gel

Vlektra

Vlektra also burst onto the two-wheeler scene less than 2 years ago with its lineup of sporty electric two-wheelers. It is also planning to begin production of those electric bikes in Pakistan soon. Vlektra’s current lineup includes the following bikes:

Models	Price (Rs.)	Top-Speed (km/h)	Range (Kilometers)	Charge Time	Battery
Bolt	449,000	75	100	4 Hours	Lithium-ion
Retro	299,000	65	90	3 Hours	Lithium-ion
Retro 1969	449,000	75	100	4 Hours	Lithium-ion

Evee

Evee has also risen to prominence in the past few days with the launch of the C1 electric scooter. Its minimalistic, yet futuristic design, rider-friendly ergonomics, and relatively cheap price have won over many Pakistanis. Currently, evee’s lineup has only one scooter, the details of which are as follows:

Models	Price (Rs.)	Top-Speed (km/h)	Range (Kilometers)	Charge Time	Battery
C1	175,000	55	60	Overnight	EV Dry Gel

In terms of daily use, e-bikes are an enticing prospect, but they will not have a good resale value due to the motor and battery aging.

Even though e-bike competition is picking up in Pakistan — which is good news for the buyers — the reliability and practicality of these bikes are yet to be determined. Some early adopters are already experiencing these bikes and will likely share their thoughts on the long-term ownership experience of these bikes.