Electric bicycles are becoming increasingly popular in the global space in recent times. While this modern-day rider-friendly bicycle type is still not common in this part of the world, many people are beginning to wake to its concept.  Easy to drive, easy to maintain, and relatively more exciting, the electric bicycle is a welcome advancement to lovers of bicycle.

Electric bicycles, also called e-bikes, come in different types and have loads of advantages over traditional bicycles. This post takes a look at how much electric bikes go for in Nigeria and important things to note before buying one.

Brand new electric bicycle prices in Nigeria

Electric bicycles come in different types, sizes, and designs. Although they are not so common in this part of the world as it stands, the market is growing in the major cities in the country. Depending on the brand, the type, the features and the spec of the electric bicycle you are going for, you can expect to purchase a brand new model for anything between N200, 000 and N500, 000.

With the global unease as a result of the ongoing pandemic, it is worth to note that there could be a slight increase in the prices brand new models go for. This has largely affected the rate of importation of goods into the country. The variation though, is not expected to be very significant.

Brand new electric bicycles can be purchased directly from various bicycle outlets in the country. They can also be ordered directly from the manufactures, although there could be a delay in the delivery of the bicycle, considering the pandemic.

Prices of used electric bicycles in Nigeria

With brand new electric bicycles not as readily available in the country, some have opted for used versions. Although used versions are also not very common, they are seen as a reasonable and cheaper alternatives to the brand new models. Just like the rand new versions, the prices of the used versions, whether locally used or foreign used, depend on the brand of the bicycle, the specifications, features, and the type. As is stands, locally used electric bicycle can be purchased for between N80, 000 and N300, 000.

Types of electric bicycles

When it comes to the new-generation bicycles, then one must mention electric bikes. Apart from the fact that these bicycles offer loads of economic advantages over the traditional bicycles, they are easier to ride, more comfortable for beginners and more fun to ride, especially when climbing and riding for fun. E-bikes come in two different types based on their mode of operation. Let us now take a more detailed look at the types of electric bicycles available today.

• Full-Power Electric Bicycles – This is the first and a very common type of e-bike. Here, padding is not essentially required. One can easily relate this to automatic transmission vehicles. This type of e-bike require big batteries and strong motor hubs that help handle the pedaling when riding. This does not require so much effort as all you are required here as the rider is to sit comfortable, power the motor and set your feet on the pedal. The control of the bike is not difficult. If you are familiar riding scooters, you wouldn’t have any real problem with this type of e-bike. This bicycle is fully powered by batteries, hence the need for powerful batteries. It should be noted though, that this type of electric bike can only cover short miles, within 10 to 30 miles, depending on the battery capacity. Because of the big batteries, most of the full-power electric bicycles are usually heavy and weigh more than the other type of e-bike.
• Pedal-Assist Electric Bicycles – The main difference between this type of bike and the full-powered electric bicycle is that the pedal-assist are built to be manually pedaled and are only sometimes powered by batteries. As expected, the pedal assist bicycles, which is also called partial power electric bicycles cover longer miles and can even go as high as 85 to 90 miles. Because their batteries are not as big as the full-powered e-bikes, they are generally lighter.

Things to consider before buying an electric bike

Finding your way around getting a particular electric bike that suits your need can be quite tasking. With various types of e-bikes available, varying in features, and specifications, it is quite difficult to pick one. There are certain factors to put in mind when buying an electric bicycle, especially if you are not familiar with this category of bicycle. Here are some of the factors to note.

• Battery – This is one of the first factors to consider when buying an e-bike. It is essential to consider the battery capacity of the bike you are going for. The most important factor is the quality of the cells in the battery and the recharge cycle of the battery. This determines how many miles the bicycle can cover, especially if it is full-power e-bicycle.
• Brand and Support – This is one very important factor to consider. Considering the fact that electric bicycles are electric bicycles are not so common in the country, one need to be careful with the brand you go for. You should review the brand and ensure you can get adequate support in case the bicycle requires technical attention.
• Comfort – You also need to consider your riding comfort. Electric bicycles come in different types and designs. Go for one whose seating is comfortable enough for you to ride with ease.