Convert Your CD 70 Into a Hybrid Electric Bike for Just Rs. 100,000

(Digital Itla) A unique motorcycle at the ongoing Pakistan EV Expo in Lahore has attracted attention after converting a traditional petrol bike into a hybrid electric vehicle.

A Pakistani company, Pak Evo, has introduced a special hybrid kit for the Honda CD 70, allowing a regular 70cc bike to be converted into a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).

According to the company, the kit is currently available in Lahore, and its total cost, including installation, is around Rs. 110,000.

The company’s CEO explained that an electric motor is installed alongside the original petrol engine in the bike’s rear wheel. This allows the motorcycle to run on either the petrol engine or the electric motor.

For the electric system, a lithium-ion battery is installed beneath the rear seat, where it remains protected from engine heat.

The company claims that after a full charge, the bike can travel nearly 40 kilometers solely on electricity.

By continuously riding the bike for about two and a half hours, the battery can gain charging sufficient for around 20 kilometers.

Using a standard household power socket, the battery can be fully charged within 4 to 6 hours through plug-in charging. The hybrid kit uses a 0.96 kWh lithium-ion battery, which comes with a warranty of 4 years or approximately 2,500 charging cycles.

According to the company, even with daily full usage, the battery can comfortably last 3 to 4 years.

Statistics show that a full charge consumes around one and a half electricity units, costing nearly Rs. 75 at current rates. The running cost in electric mode is approximately Rs. 1.87 per kilometer.

In comparison, a standard petrol-powered CD 70 costs around Rs. 8 per kilometer to operate.

The company claims that a person traveling 1,500 kilometers per month could save nearly Rs. 9,000 monthly.

According to Pak Evo, five motorcycles have already been successfully converted into hybrid bikes, while work is ongoing on four additional projects.

Visitors at the exhibition described the technology as interesting and practical, especially the battery placement that keeps it safe from engine heat.

However, the body modifications made to fit the battery in the rear section of the bike did not appear very refined, and the locking system also seemed temporary in nature.

Despite this, amid rising petrol prices, the project is gaining considerable attention as a low-cost transportation solution.