Electric Bikes & Scooter at 30% discount in Phuket

[Green Bike]

low season discount for Electric bikes and scooter at the Phuketgreenbike Shop in naiharn

[eezergood]

what is the range? speed?

[Green Bike]

Range is between 30-40 kms with one charge,depending on terrain and weight of the driver.
the smaller model go 20-25 km,/h (bicycle speed),the bigger ones go 35 km/h,the real big ones (still to come) will go 60-80 km/h.
More details on PhuketGreenBike

Edited June 25, 2014 by Tywais
link fixed

[LivinginKata]

Green Bike is a forum sponsor. Some glitch with changing the member status to sponsor. So no reports please, Thank You.

[Kopitiam]

Do we need a motorbike driving license to ride these bikes?

[Shot]

Hi. I drive 18km each way 4 times a day. I would love to save on fuel. Can you please tell me how long the power cord is? Is it on a giant wheel or something?

[Green Bike]

No driving licence or registration needed for less than 500 w and 45 km/h,same as for the 50cc miniscooter.Only the bigger ones need registration numberplate,thatswhy I don not have them yet....

One full charge is only about 1,5 kwh or about 6 bath.But 72 km is too long with out charging,you will need atleast one charge inbetween for about 4-5 h.

Power cord is any normal extension cord

[LivinginKata]

Let me welcome our newest Phuket Forum Sponsor. Took a little time to sort that out, but now it's all good.

[keestha]

Hi Green Bike,

Discount is fine, but you might also just tell how much they cost, people who are so marginally interested that they don't go to your website might be pleasantly surprised and think about buying one. By the way you could have put in a clickable link to your website, not difficult to do.

Many years ago, I saw Japanese made kind of Segways at Tesco, they were so ridiculously cheap that later I decided to buy one the next time I went to Phuket, but after a week or so they were taken off the market due to a safety issue.

[LivinginKata]

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By the way you could have put in a clickable link to your website, not difficult to do.

Sorted

[NamKangMan]

Typically, under normal use, how long do you get out of a battery? Months? Years? Kilometers?

From a flat battery, how long to fully charge?

How much is a replacement battery, and can this job be done by the owner, or does it require special tools?

[Old Croc]

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By the way you could have put in a clickable link to your website, not difficult to do.

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That link is in a loop.

In other words, it takes you to the first post of this thread, not the web site.

[stevenl]

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By the way you could have put in a clickable link to your website, not difficult to do.

Sorted

That link is in a loop.

In other words, it takes you to the first post of this thread, not the web site.

See here the correct link, http://www.phuketgreenbike.com/

[Green Bike]

Typically, under normal use, how long do you get out of a battery? Months? Years? Kilometers?

From a flat battery, how long to fully charge?

How much is a replacement battery, and can this job be done by the owner, or does it require special tools?

You can go about 30-40 km with one charge,depending on terrain and weight of the driver.

Lifetime of a lead acid battery is about 2 years,if you treat it well(keep charge level high,avoid complete discharge...)

You can buy at any shop in Thailand for 4-5ooo THB and DIY.

Lithium Batteries are more expensive,last about 3+ years but not easy available in Thailand

[eezergood]

HAve you worked out a cost of charging? to make a direct comparison with petrol?

[Green Bike]

HAve you worked out a cost of charging? to make a direct comparison with petrol?

Charger is 300 W,so 5 h charging is 1,5 kwh which is about 6 THB.

Over 1 year,with daily driving of 25 km,you would save about 6-7000 THB compared to a 110 cc scooter

[NamKangMan]

Now, the important question is, if you sell too many of these bikes, will there be more black outs on Phuket, due to everyone having a bike to charge?

Edited June 25, 2014 by NamKangMan

[Guest]

Is the rider required to wear a helmet while riding these bikes and/or the bikes which have both pedals as well as electric motor?

[Tywais]

<snip>

By the way you could have put in a clickable link to your website, not difficult to do.

Sorted

That link is in a loop.

In other words, it takes you to the first post of this thread, not the web site.

Corrected.

[eezergood]

Is the rider required to wear a helmet while riding these bikes and/or the bikes which have both pedals as well as electric motor?

Required maybe not, but recommended ????

40kmh/hr is the same if you are travelling by pedal, gas, electric or nuclear.......

[Guest]

Is the rider required to wear a helmet while riding these bikes and/or the bikes which have both pedals as well as electric motor?

Required maybe not, but recommended ????

40kmh/hr is the same if you are travelling by pedal, gas, electric or nuclear.......

I'm more interested what the law says.. and then as an almost grownup adult make my own decision whether to use an helmet or not.

[Green Bike]

Now, the important question is, if you sell too many of these bikes, will there be more black outs on Phuket, due to everyone having a bike to charge?

In an few weeks,you can see a solar power charging station at my shop >>>> charge your electric bike for free.!!!!

Soon you will see it at the beach..>>>> enjoy the sun and the beach while charging your e - bike for free.....

or at the shopping center....or your favorite pub....or......

[Green Bike]

Is the rider required to wear a helmet while riding these bikes and/or the bikes which have both pedals as well as electric motor?

Required maybe not, but recommended ????

40kmh/hr is the same if you are travelling by pedal, gas, electric or nuclear.......

I'm more interested what the law says.. and then as an almost grownup adult make my own decision whether to use an helmet or not.

Its a bit difficult with the law and the police here.....if they want you to pay a fine,you better pay it....in your own interest:wear a helmet!

Bicycle helmets are light,airy,comfortable and much more safe than the Thai plastic bowls.....

[stevenl]

Is the rider required to wear a helmet while riding these bikes and/or the bikes which have both pedals as well as electric motor?

Required maybe not, but recommended ????

40kmh/hr is the same if you are travelling by pedal, gas, electric or nuclear.......

I'm more interested what the law says.. and then as an almost grownup adult make my own decision whether to use an helmet or not.

Its a bit difficult with the law and the police here.....if they want you to pay a fine,you better pay it....in your own interest:wear a helmet!

Bicycle helmets are light,airy,comfortable and much more safe than the Thai plastic bowls.....

So you don't know whether or not they are required by law?

[NamKangMan]

Now, the important question is, if you sell too many of these bikes, will there be more black outs on Phuket, due to everyone having a bike to charge?

In an few weeks,you can see a solar power charging station at my shop >>>> charge your electric bike for free.!!!!

Soon you will see it at the beach..>>>> enjoy the sun and the beach while charging your e - bike for free.....

or at the shopping center....or your favorite pub....or......

Solar charging is a great idea. The Thai mafia can't charge for the use of the sun, yet.

[impulse]

For anyone considering buying one, I have owned E-Bikes and E-Scooters for 10 years, China and BKK, and I love them.

I highly recommend them as an alternative form of getting around the neighborhood up to about 10 miles round trip with zero effort, unlimited range if you get a 5+ speed E-Bike. (Though you may have to pedal home if you go too far, but so what?)

BTW, I don't wear a helmet in BKK and never get a second look from the BIB in 2+ years. Lots of interest and questions and thumbs up from passers-by though.

One caveat, if you live on an upper floor, pay the extra baht to get the Li-Ion battery model. Hauling a 20 kg SLA battery up stairs to charge it is a pain. Great if you live on the ground floor or can make plug-in arrangements.

Best of luck with the new business! I've thought since I've been here in Thailand that E-Bike rentals would do well in a resort area. No license required, and no sweaty pedaling in the Thai heat.

Edited June 26, 2014 by impulse

[Paul3456]

What about DUI laws and riding an electric bike. I assume you would not be stopped at a checkpoint?

[impulse]

What about DUI laws and riding an electric bike. I assume you would not be stopped at a checkpoint?

Generally speaking, the law treats riding a typical E-Bike the same as it treats riding a pedal bike.

If it's huge, or has a golf cart motor on it and can do 80 kph, it's different. But a 500 watt E-Bike that can do 20-30 kph should be treated the same as a bicycle.

But I challenge anyone here to give a definitive answer about whether you can get busted for riding even a regular bicycle while drunk here in Thailand. I guess it depends on how hungry the cops are that day.

One concern I always have is if I get into an accident riding a bike (or e-bike). My company provided health insurance is great. But I can't imagine the hassle of scratching a hi-so Mercedes with a well connected owner. Back home, homeowners insurance (with appropriate add-ons) covers stuff like that. Here in Thailand, I have no homeowners insurance because I own no home.

I'd be curious if others have suggestions for insuring liability like that?

Edited June 26, 2014 by impulse