Electric bike companies in India are seeing rapid growth in our consumer market. Although several electric bicycle companies in India are now concentrating on mountain electric cycles, which are more affordable and easier to build, the majority of the electric bicycles we see today are built by Hero and Ninety One. The fact that hero electric bike price in India were more competitive and inexpensive, was a key factor of their success. However, Felidae Maven adds significant competition in their price, demonstrating that they can also manufacture cost-effective everyday electric cycles. That is the major difference between Maven and hero electric bikes.
Design
- Stainless steel
- 19 inches
- 80mm fork
Pros
- Ergonomic
- Strong
- Light weight than competitors
Cons
- Unfashionable fork design
- Might be hard for Bicycle frame bags that could hold phones
The one negative aspect of this cycle that we noticed is that the frame style is not particularly modern; yet, they provide enough support and felt sturdy. The company might have used this sort of design to reduce costs of the product. Since this bike only had to handle a certain amount of weight and has a limited budget, this appears to be an ergonomic design choice by the company.
Motor
- Brushless DC motor
- 32 NM
- 250 watts
Pros
- High Torque
- Smooth
- Lightweight
- Good experience
Cons
- Normal Hub Motor
The motor is the most essential element of an electric bike. When it comes to Felidae Maven, we won’t be receiving an innovative motor like the ones seen in Revolt bikes. This e-bike is powered by standard hub motors. Considering the exceptionally low budget of this vehicles, we consider it to be somewhat acceptable.
Battery
- Removable
- Lithium ion (3-year Life)
- Samsung / Panasonic – 18650 cells
- 36 V, 7.5 AH
- Charging Time – 3 Hrs.
- Range around 50 KM
Pros
- Removable so that charging can be done away from the cycle
- Safety sensor
- Compact
- Elegant
- IP65 Rated
Cons
- Affects aesthetic appearance
- Bulky
Many companies usually do not provide a detachable battery, whereas Maven has removable battery that is both user friendly and handy in many situations. However, they surely affect the aesthetic appearance of the e-bike. Ninety One Meraki and Hero Lectro on the other hand provides better looks when comparing Felidae Maven
Controller
- Automotive Grade SMT
Pros
- Provides amble support for the battery
- Compact and sturdy
Cons
- Has a slight negative impact on the aesthetic appearance
At this rate, the controller appears to be fairly ordinary. Furthermore, I believe that the controller should never be left open, as it may be damaged if we use it in a wet condition without a battery.
Display
- 4 buttons (On/Off, Headlight Button, Pedal assist level up, Pedal assist level down)
Pros
- Ergonomic design
- User Friendly
- Simple
Cons
- Unattractive
The available display is indeed first generation, and despite being as easy to use as the Meraki or Hero Lectro, it is not as attractive as the Meraki or Hero Lectro. Still, it performs the controller’s function flawlessly.
Other Features
- E brake
The brakes, like the controller, are basic and easy to use. Even though it appears to be first generation, it is an E- Brake that helps to turn off the motor and provides better safety during city commuting. However, the brake performance is felt to be a little poor; perhaps it can be manually calibrated to get a best possible brake.
- Half Throttle
- Single speed
Where to buy / Warranty Details
Felidae Maven has distributors all over India. This may easily become the best E-bike in Kerala since retails and services would be extended for 2 years for the motor and 1 year for the battery in all districts in Kerala.
Sujith Automobiles Palakkad provided us with this cycle in order for us to perform this review. Sujith Automobiles started selling electric scooters and bikes before it was well-known. Rapid innovations in the area of electric vehicles have taken this e – mobility company even further.
Sujith Automobiles has been selling electric scooters for a while now. They have years of expertise and services that will always help customers to gain confidence and trust about the product.
Final Verdict !
Should you Buy it?
Yes
If you are looking for
- Convenience
- comfort over appearance
- Budget
No
If you are looking for
- Looks
- Premium Quality
Many manufacturers are finding it hard to maintain their market shares in India, Along with Ford, Toyota is planning to leave India, mostly owing to the high taxes they are required to pay. However, many upcoming electric bikes, such as Honda electric, Hero electric scooter and Ola electric bikes, have given us all a lot of hope. Yet, the most of us are still skeptical about these products. As a result, electric cycles often have a large market, and Felidae Maven is one of the best competitions we have for Ninety One Meraki and Hero Lectro.
2 Comments
FROM THE DAY OF PURCHASE I AM HAVING PROBLEM WITH CONTROLLER THEY HAVE CHANGED THE CONTROLLER MORE THAN TWICE STILL THE SAME PROBLEM EXISTS NOW AGAIN GOT THE SAME PROBLEM IT IS BEEN IDLE FOR MORE THAN 6 MONTHS….JUST DRIVEN 200 KM …DON’T KNOW WHEN TO GET IT SERVICED ….FOR SERVICE ALSO I HAVE TO CARRY IN A CAR FOR MORE THAN 25KM
FED UP ….THINKING WASTED 23,000 MY VALUABLE MONEY….SO SAD
Serviceability is also an important think to consider while buying a product. I forgot about serviceability in this article. I hope people who plans to buy this product reads your comment. Thank you for letting me know about this problem.