Rehan Shahid 
Oct 16, 2024
eTurbo Motors on Wedneday unveiled its fastest and most economical electric motorcycles, marking a significant milestone in the country's electric vehicle (EV) landscape. The company, during a launch event in Karachi, announced an investment of Rs500 million in a state-of-the-art production facility in Karachi’s SITE area with an initial capacity to produce 10,000 motorcycles annually.
eTurbo Motors CEO Sheikh Osama Nadeem, while addressing the ceremony, stated: “Our vision is to provide affordable, eco-friendly, and reliable transportation for every Pakistani.”
Nadeem highlighted that after extensive research into both local and international markets, the company observed: that most of the companies were using lead-acid batteries, while eTurbo decided to utilise Li-ion batteries in its electric motorcycles.”
Provincial Minister Sharjeel Memon shared that the Sindh government has plans to launch EV taxis in Karachi soon. "We have also requested Chinese automobile companies to invest in EVs in Pakistan," he said.
During the event, eTurbo Motors launched six innovative electric bike models, each offering a stylish, eco-friendly, and affordable option: ECO, ThunderBolt, EVO, ThunderBird, Pulsar, and Warrior.
Memon emphasised the importance of lifestyle changes, urging users to switch to electric motorcycles to help reduce environmental degradation and improve air quality in Pakistan.
He further stressed the importance of transitioning towards a cleaner environment: “If Pakistan begins receiving orders for EVs from foreign countries, exporting electric vehicles would be excellent news for the people.”
Gadinsider has compiled a detailed comparison of eTurbo’s newly launched electric motorcycles.
| EVs specs | EVO | Warrior | Pulsar | ECO | ThunderBolt | ThunderBird |
| Motor power | 3000, highest power 5500 Watts | 3000, highest power 5400 Watts | 2000, highest power 3600 Watts | 1000, highest power 1500 Watts | 2000, highest power 3500 Watts | 2000, highest power 3500 Watts |
| Battery type, life | Li-ion battery, 7 years life | Li-ion battery, 7 years life | Li-ion battery, 7 years life | Li-ion battery, 7 years life | Li-ion battery, 7 years life | Li-ion battery, 7 years life |
| Battery range per charge | 90-100km | 100-110km | 100-110km | 75-85km | 110-120km | 75-85km |
| Key functions | Power regulation, protection, regenerative braking, communication, and field-oriented control (FOC) | Power regulation, protection, regenerative braking, communication, and field-oriented control (FOC) | Power regulation, protection, regenerative braking, communication, and field-oriented control (FOC) | Power regulation, protection, regenerative braking, communication, and field-oriented control (FOC) | Power regulation, protection, regenerative braking, communication, and field-oriented control (FOC) | Power regulation, protection, regenerative braking, communication, and field-oriented control (FOC) |
| Charge time, unit consumption | 2.5 to 3.5 hrs with the 2.8 units consumption (0%-100%) | 3.5 to 4.5 hrs with the 3.6 units consumption (0%-100%) | 2.5 to 3.5 hrs with the 2.8 units consumption (0%-100%) | 3 to 4 hrs with the 1.2 units consumption (0%-100%) | 2.5 to 3.5 hrs with the 2.8 units consumption (0%-100%) | 2 to 2.5 hrs with the 1.8 units consumption (0%-100%) |
| Max Speed | 95 KMPH | 95 KMPH | 90 KMPH | 75 KMPH | 100 KMPH | 88 KMPH |
| Brakes | Regenerative brake system | Regenerative brake system | Regenerative brake system | Regenerative brake system | Regenerative brake system | Regenerative brake system |
| Drive modes | 3 modes (Eco, normal, sports) | 3 modes (Eco, normal, sports) | 3 modes (Eco, normal, sports) | 3 modes (Eco, normal, sports) | 3 modes (Eco, normal, sports) | |
| Cruise control | Yes (Cruisetronic) | Yes (Cruisetronic) | Yes (Cruisetronic) | Yes (Cruisetronic) | Yes (Cruisetronic) | |
| Bike weight | 130kg | 150kg | 130kg | 70kg | 110kg | 92kg |
| Loading capacity | 180kg | 260kg | 190kg | 155kg | 160kg nominal | 160kg nominal |
| Bike dimensions | 1905x279x1320mm | 2133x1168x228mm | 1905x330x1016mm | 1676x152x1016mm | 1676x304x1016mm | 1676x304x1016mm |
| Lights | High quality LED/DRL | High quality LED/DRL | (Hawkeye style) LED/DRL | High quality round LED light, along with premium quality LED back light | LED, Neon, DRL's | High quality LED/DRL |
| Colour options | Red, black, and white | Red, black, blue, and white | Red, black, and yellow | Red, black, and white | Red, black, and blue | Red, black, blue, white, yellow, and pink |
| Price | Rs585,000 | Rs590,000 | Rs545,000 | Rs210,000 | Rs425,000 | Rs385,000 |
