Can Royal Enfield electric bikes be expected? » EngineOctane

Stricter emission norms take their toll on vehicles quite easily. Manufacturers have had to drop many models or engines due to BS6 emission norms. These rules, however, will become stricter in the future. Electrification is the only convenient solution without emission problems.

Many automakers have already launched pure electric vehicles in the country. Bicycles and scooters are also available. But what if you get an EV bullet? Will you buy it?

What does the company have to say?

Vinod K. Dasari, CEO of Royal Enfield India, said electrification is something the brand takes very seriously. Although no releases or dates have been confirmed, this shows that the brand is doing something for the eminent future.

Royal Enfield Electric Bullet

In the UK, a modification firm has already made a pure EV bullet with an approx. range of 130 km. Although the cost was impractical at Rs.19 lakh, it shows that electric bullet can be made. The above price also includes import duties as bikes made in India are exported to the UK. The Royal Enfiled Bullet that was modified was a 500cc model.

India may get the first 350cc EV due to its affordability and popularity. Charging infrastructure in India is also a problem in rural and tier 2 cities where people largely prefer bullet.

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Some additional thoughts

Royal Enfield bullets are known for their classic character. And electric vehicles are not classics. The Dug-Dug sound of a bullet is the main characteristic of the brand. Also artificially, the brand will not be able to recreate the sound in EV bikes. While the bike may be perfect for the future, customer demands will have to change to generate enough sales.

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