Pure EV EcoDryft range and running cost

Expect 84–96 km from the EcoDryft in everyday use against a certified IDC range of 151 km. The 40% gap is on the larger side, so plan around the lower figure.

Among the 17 electric bikes we have reviewed it ranks 13th for range, 28 km below the group average of 179 km.

Charging at home in Delhi at about ₹7.5/unit, a 3 kWh pack costs roughly ₹25 to fill and works out to about ₹0.28 per km. Riding 30 km a day, that is around ₹215 a month, a fraction of what a petrol scooter costs to run.

Spread over five years and 46,800 km, the EcoDryft works out to about ₹3.2 per km all-in, of which 9% is electricity and 81% is the purchase price itself. Resale value is not counted; expect roughly 50–60% of ex-showroom after five years for a well-kept example.

Range on the EcoDryft depends on mode more than anything else. The highest mode can cut range by a third compared with Eco, and sustained speeds above 60 km/h drain the pack quickly because aerodynamic load grows with the square of speed.

Charge to 80% for daily use and only fill to 100% before a long ride; lithium packs age slower that way, and most warranties only replace a battery that falls below 70% of original capacity.

Cold mornings and a heavy pillion both trim range. Budget for the low end of the real-world band in winter and when riding two-up.