Electric Bikes vs Cars: Which one is Better?

Want a change of routine or just tired of driving in traffic? Or, probably you don’t want to stop driving altogether, but just want to reduce the time spent on the car. All right, maybe what you need is an electric bike so you can replace your car.

But before getting rid of your car or making the switch, consider the efficacy of commuting with a bike. Please read on to find out what is better for you.

Pros and Cons of Riding E-Bikes


Pros of E-Bikes

If you are looking for a reason to transition to an electric bike instead of a car, keep these advantages in mind while doing your e-bike shopping: 

(This Top 5 things you need to know while choosing an e-BIKE will help you find a right one.)



Fun to ride: Imagine this situation. You are jogging or cycling up a mountain, and then all of a sudden you get a push from behind making the process effortless. With such a magical push, wouldn't you cycle forever? I bet you would. What seemed impossible is now turning to be fun and exhilarating. Imaginations aside, that is what you get when you ride an electric bike.


Save your money:
Compared to the running of a car, moped or paying out for public transport, electric bicycles are a total money saver. In day-to-day use it costs just a few pence to completely recharge your motor. By choosing to travel with your e-bike and leaving the car in the garage, you’re eliminating petrol costs and pesky parking fees.

Indulge in great experiences: E-bikes are so great perhaps because of the experience they provide. By offering such a different adventure to riding a regular bike – which let’s face it, can sometimes seem like a chore, an electric bike really does allow you to sit back and relax and take in the surroundings of your journey that sometimes may be missed due to the rush of the ride.

Easier Commute: Cars are big. They get backlogged in traffic. They are difficult to park. E-bikes, on the other hand, offer easy commutes and even easier parking. It’s a win-win situation.

Cons of E-Bikes

Riding Distance: While electric bikes are far more conducive to longer commutes compared with traditional bikes, because of the electric motors, there is no doubting that for long commutes—such as from the suburbs into a city -cars may be a better transportation option.

Carrying Capacity: Electric bikes come equipped with certain capacities to add bags to increase the ability to carry items with you on a commute, but it is undisputed that cars have far greater space for carrying items with you.




Pros and Cons of Driving Cars

If you are one of the growing number of people across the country and world who are beginning to rethink the convenience and purpose of commuting by car, it is important to reflect on the pros and cons of driving cars and then compare them to bikes, if you are considering riding a bike instead of a car.



Pros of Cars



Don't Need to Worry About Range: Unlike an electric bike, with a car, there isn't any possibility of running out of power since all you need to drive a full gas tank. This means you won't need to wait for a battery to recharge, and you also won’t need to worry about how far you’ll be able to drive.



Higher Speed Limit: Unlike electric bikes, cars are generally permitted to drive at much higher speeds. If you need to get to a destination quicker, a vehicle will always be the best alternative, provided that the road is not congested.

Great Room: A car can be comfortably used to carry heavy cargos with plenty of space.




Cons:

Expensive to Maintain: Regardless of if you own a used or a new car, there is still a hefty price tag that comes with maintaining a vehicle. From the initial upfront cost to inevitable repairs and maintenance costs, as well as fuel cost, owning a car is much more expensive than you might think.


Less Exercise: While driving a car may be much more comfortable, you simply aren’t getting any exercise while doing so. The amount of calories you burn while riding your ebike is incomparable to that of driving a car.



Conclusion: As you can see, both options have their advantages, as well as disadvantages. At the end of the day, choosing which one is right for you is a very personal decision and something only you can decide.

If you’re ready to purchase an ebike, contact Hovsco UK today to learn more about how we can help find the right ebike for you.