Electric motorcycles is a kind of electric vehicle,that are motorcycles that run on electricity and use rechargeable batteries. The future practicality of electric motorcycles will largely depend on advances in battery technology.
Similar to EVs, electric motorcycles are becoming more popular in Thailand because of government incentives that give discounts of up to THB18,500 for purchases.
In 2023, more than 20,000 electric motorcycles were newly registered in Thailand. This was a significant increase compared to the previous year, which amounted to around 10.4 thousand.
Thailand's transportation sector is moving toward electrification. First Data Research found that if Thailand could convert 50% of standard motorcycles sold each year to electric motorcycles, it could cut about 530,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year. Given that the transportation sector accounts for 28.8% of Thailand's total carbon dioxide emissions, the transition to electric vehicles is one of the most promising strategies to reduce Thailand's carbon footprint.
You now see more electric motorcycles on the streets of Thailand, and they will only become more popular in the coming years.
Electric motorcycles are environmentally friendly and have much lower fuel costsIn addition to low fuel costs, electric motorcycles require very little maintenance.On average, it costs only THB0.1/km (with electric prices at THB4.5/kWh) for an electric motorcycle. For a gas bike, you pay around THB0.8/km (with fuel prices at THB38/liter).
There are many electric motorcycle brands in Thailand, most of which are new brands from Thailand or China.
According to cyclemix, there are two main types of batteries for electric motorcycles on the market: lithium-ion batteries and lead-acid batteries. Their main differences are as follows:
● Lithium-ion: The same type of battery in mobile phones and laptops. They’re lightweight, charge quickly, and can last longer than a lead-acid battery. However, they’re more expensive as well.
● Lead-acid: Many budget electric motorcycles have lead-acid batteries because they are much cheaper than lithium-ion batteries. However, they’re heavier and provide fewer charging cycles.
- Previous: The Best Electric Bike for Long-Distance Rides
- Next: Turkish consumers are gradually replacing motorcycles with electric scooter motorcycles
Post time: Jul-08-2024
