First Petrol-free Electric Motorbike in Pakistan

A Pakistani firm M/s Energen Energy Generation is launching today for the first time an electricity-run, petrol-free motorcycle. According to the firm, the price of the bike ranges from Rs 25,000 to Rs 35,000. The motorcycle is smoke-free and noiseless and will come in three models to be initially sold in Karachi only. The motorcycle comprises three basic parts - motor, battery box and controller. The removable battery box consists of four batteries of 12 volts each. After four hours of charging, the motorcycle can run up to 80 kilometres with a maximum speed of 60 kilometres per hour.