Top 5 Feature-packed Electric Cycles In India

This festive season, many of you may be considering getting your hands on a brand-new e-cycle. However, selecting the right one with the right features can be quite difficult, considering the plethora of options in the market. So, to help you with your buying decision, we've listed five options that trump others in their segment in terms of features and practicality. 

BattRE Electric Mobility Montra: Rs 40,700

If you're on the adventurous side and love a bit of trail riding, the BattRE Mobility Montra could be the perfect fit for you. It's an entry-level MTB that comes with some pretty nifty features for the price. In true MTB sense, the bike offers front suspension, dual-purpose tyres and disc brakes at both ends. A 21-speed Shimano drivetrain helps with pedal power. To make things easier, you have a 13Ah detachable Lithium-ion battery and a 250W motor that should give a decent amount of pedal assist range.  

Toutche Electric Heileo M200: Rs 57,900

If you want to step things up a notch, the Heileo M200 could make more sense. It's a performance mountain bike with all the bells and whistles you could ask for, like an aluminium alloy frame, a front shock with 100mm of travel, dual-purpose tyres from Kenda, an eight-speed Shimano Altus drivetrain and dual disk brakes. Apart from this, you have a detachable Li-ion battery which offers 60-80km of range on pedal assist. You can even select from one of eight torque intervention levels via the TFT display. A full charge takes about three and a half hours. What might really stand out is the way it looks. Its sharp design and bold colour scheme should appeal to most.  

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Toutche Electric Heileo H200: Rs 53,900

If you want to stick to the tarmac, Toutche has yet another electric option for you, the Heileo H200. This hybrid road bike will surely attract attention wherever it goes, thanks to its slick design. It's perfect for city commutes or occasional long-distance rides. The two detachable battery options, 9.6Ah and 12.8Ah, offer between 65 and 85km of claimed range per charge. You can choose between eight levels of pedal assist based on your riding needs, a full LCD display shows information like assist level, temperature, battery status, speed and distance travelled. In terms of hardware, the H200 features a lightweight 6061 aluminium alloy frame, Kenda tyres, disc brakes at both ends and a Shimano Altus M310 gear system.  

Hero Lectro C9: Rs 46,999

The Hero Lectro C9 offers something unique – flexibility on the move. This means that you can fold or unfold the cycle at your convenience. Its smaller footprint allows you to store the cycle in any nook or corner of your house, even your car's boot, if you want to take it along for a weekend getaway. And just like any other e-cycle, the C9 features a throttle, a hub motor and an 8.7Ah battery that works together to give you a range of up to 40km on a single charge. Its top speed is capped at 25kmph. In terms of hardware, the C9 gets a seven-speed drivetrain, disc brakes and road-focused tyres. 

EMotorad EMX: Rs 58,999

And then you have EMotorad's flagship product, the EMX, which brings some segment-first features like a dual-suspension setup (front and rear) with pre-load adjustability. Its TFT screen is one the most informative units we've come across. Riders can toggle through a host of information, including a trip meter, odometer, speedometer, available range, battery charge indicator, ride time, clock and voltage. You can even switch between five levels of pedal assist. 

Another interesting function is the safety cut-off switch which preserves the battery for essentials such as lights and horns. On the hardware side of things, the cycle comes with a Shimano Tourney 21-speed drivetrain and disc brakes at both ends.