We wonder more and more if electric motorcycles will not be the first introduction for consumers to the electric vehicle, EV in general?
The gist is that there is no denying the electric motorcycle world is taking over the fair share of news media. In fact, it is jumping forward in leaps and bounds, going well ahead of its four wheel cousin.
Electric Motorcycles vs Electric Vehicles. While we do not believe every car drivers will jump on board the electric motorcycle, the news it has achieved propelled EVs as a more and more viable solution.
Electric Motorcycles As A Introduction. Electric motorcycles make a lot of sense. They are more affordable than a four wheel EV, cost less to operate and take little room. There is only one problem, regular car drivers are still ill-educated when it comes to motorcycle awareness on the road. That is changing with the over-population of Harley Davidson on our streets, mainly in the U.S..
Electric Motorcycles In The News. Readers of Electricnick know we are fond of electric motorcycles and we are not the only ones. A quick search into today’s headlines yielded three interesting articles.
Are electric motorcycles the answer to our public congestion woes?, by PCAuthority. The article focuses on how more affordable they are and how many people are turning to them.
Future Racing, Ancient Setting, by the NYTimes. Even the NY Times catches the buzz with electric motorcycles racing at the Isle Of Man, TTXGP. The Article talks about how such a brand new technology chose to showcase itself on one of the most venerable and oldest race.
Finally, Newest Electric Bikes Impress Local Riders, by the TimesLeader. This article focuses on the Zero S motorcycle that has caught a lot of attention?
So can the electric motorcycle be the first step into the EV world for consumers? We would have to agree if we take into consideration electric scooters that not only make for viable small traffic commuters but are also very affordable.