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Electric bikes for delivery riders: will it last the shift?
Updated 6 Nov 2026
Delivery riders gain the most from going electric, because they ride the most. But a battery that dies mid-shift costs you orders. Here's what to check, and which bikes come closest.
What a 100 km day costs
Riding 100 km a day for 26 days, a 70cc petrol bike uses about Rs 17,420 of petrol a month. An electric bike uses about Rs 2,559 of electricity. That's about Rs 14,861 a month more in your pocket. (Same assumptions as the savings calculator.)
Range is the problem, not cost
Brochure range is measured slowly, with one light rider and no box. In Karachi traffic, in 40°C heat, with a delivery box, plan on about 70% of the claimed figure. Most scooters here won't do 100 km on one charge.
Three ways to ride a full shift
- A removable battery and a spare. Swap at lunch and keep riding. Aftermarket spare lithium packs are commonly listed around Rs 105,000 (Jan 2026 prices) — confirm the official Yadea spare price with a dealer before you budget for it.
- A charge during your break. A 2 to 3 hour top-up on a lithium bike adds a useful chunk of range.
- A shorter shift on one charge. Fine if you ride under about 60 km a day.
Bikes to look at first
| Bike | Why | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Yadea M3H, Rs 255,000 | Removable lithium battery, so you can carry a spare. 5-hour charge. | 70 km in Sports mode. |
| Yadea T5L, Rs 305,000 | Lithium, 5.5-hour charge, 80 to 100 km claimed. | Battery isn't removable. |
| Yadea Ruibin L, Rs 270,000 | Lithium, 60 km/h, 90 to 100 km claimed. | Battery isn't removable. |
We haven't road-tested these on a full shift. The ranking uses Yadea's figures and the rules above. If you ride deliveries on an electric bike, tell us your real range — we'll add it here.