The EV two-wheeler segment in India has been rather busy thanks to the global transition towards sustainable mobility. India has turned into one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for electric two-wheelers. The segment has witnessed a great deal of innovation, with EV brands going toe-to-toe against each other.
The current trends might leave one wondering about what electric bike features they can look forward to. With innovations happening every day, be it in shared urban mobility or IoT-powered EV bikes, it’s safe to assume that the future holds a lot to offer.
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Latest electric bike features and technologies – a quick primer
The latest and upcoming EV bikes come with a plethora of sophisticated technologies that may have been hard to imagine even a few years ago. This has generated a lot of speculation over upcoming battery bikes and the features they might offer.
Let’s evaluate the features and technologies introduced in our bikes themselves to get an idea of what to expect in the coming years.
1. IoT-Powered Mobility
Yulu’s vehicles are IoT-powered and stay connected to the company’s cloud servers in real time. In addition to ride details, information such as vehicle data from onboard sensors and electronic control units are relayed to the servers too. This helps Yulu’s team to optimise the ride performance, rider safety, and efficiency. Vehicle defects, if any, are detected early and fixed by Yulu’s team so that the bike can be returned to active operation at the earliest. This way, you won’t have to worry about maintenance issues when riding a Yulu!
2. Fleet Management System
Yulu’s team also has an AI-powered fleet operations management system that uses complex algorithms to rebalance its EVs based on the specific demand patterns of users and localities. What this means for you is that you are extremely likely to get a Yulu even during peak hours and in high-footfall regions such as metro stations or office parks.
3. Smartphone Connectivity
This feature has become indispensable to modern automobiles. Smartphone connectivity is no longer a luxury, and enables you to keep track of your vehicle’s status in real time.
Your smartphone is your electronic doorway to the Yulu experience. On the Yulu app, you can see information related to payments, ride status, battery charge, and much more. Your smartphone also enables you to start and end rides at Yulu Zones. You can also access your historical ride information, message the customer support team, and get alerts and safety notifications via the app.
4. Battery swapping
Gone are the days when you’d wait for hours to charge your electric bike. Thanks to Yuma Energy (an associate company of Yulu), users can access a network of more than 120 battery-swapping stations. Compared to the lengthy charging periods usually associated with EVs, it takes less than a minute to swap a Yulu’s battery at a Yuma station.
Furthermore, Yulu has introduced cost-effective battery subscription plans for those buying a Yulu Wynn, revolutionising the way you own EVs. The ultimate goal remains the same – to eliminate the hassle and delays associated with getting your bike charged at an EV charging station and have an easy solution to mitigate range anxiety.
Read how Yulu Wynn is revolutionising EVs through the Power of Battery Swapping.
What Does the Future Hold for EV Bikes?
Let’s take a sneak peek at how upcoming EV bikes will transform our lives in the years to come.
1. A Greener Urban Environment
Electric bikes hold the key to a greener and more sustainable future for urban residents. Considering that two-wheelers account for over 70% of the vehicles on Indian roads, it’s safe to say that the growing shift towards EV bikes can go a long way in making our cities greener and pollution-free. The fact that EVs don’t need fossil fuels also helps in protecting depleting natural resources.
2. Affordable Sustainability
The e-scooter and e-bike rental models, which are already popular in Europe, the US, China, and Southeast Asia, are putting EVs comfortably within people’s reach. Therefore, You’ll no longer have to compromise on eco-friendliness for the sake of affordability.
3. Enhanced Safety
IoT-powered vehicle health tracking and maintenance, together with features such as wrong-way riding detection (already available on Yulu), will make upcoming EV bikes far safer. It will also enhance ride safety with features like live location tracking.
4. Redefining consumer choices
Modern electric two-wheelers are redefining consumer choices when it comes to urban mobility. The Yulu Miracle has become a rage among students and officegoers, thanks to its nimble ride experience, excellent controls, seamless app-based smartphone connectivity and flexible pricing plans.
Meanwhile, a growing number of delivery executives are choosing Yulu DeX to maximise their profits, finding it to be far more cost-effective than conventional bikes. With a comfortable design and an ergonomic goods carrier that supports up to 10kg of load, the smart dockless EV has become a preferred choice for last-mile deliveries.
Yulu DeX: Streamlining Last-Mile Deliveries.
As the electric two-wheeler segment continues to grow, such bikes are likely to become far more common on the roads.
Endnote
While the future of upcoming electric bike innovations remains to be seen, one thing is certain – EVs will redefine urban mobility in unprecedented ways. From more sustainable and affordable mobility to technologies that guarantee a seamless experience, everything indicates a bright future for electric two-wheelers.
FAQ’s
Q1. Which is the best EV bike in India in 2023?
A: The best EV bike depends on your needs and preferences. Among new and upcoming bikes in India, the next-generation Yulu DeX and Yulu Miracle are the best choice if you seek the perfect fusion of affordability, sustainability and sophistication in rentals. Yulu Wynn is creating a category of its own in low-cost personal ownership EVs.
Q2. Will electric bikes be the future?
A: Electric vehicles are certainly here to stay. Upcoming electric bikes will likely make urban mobility even more convinient and seamless, thus becoming a top choice for commuters.
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