Over 75% gig delivery workers have ditched petrol two-wheelers in favour of EVs: Here's why

As per a recent survey conducted by Borzo - an intra-city delivery service, it has been revealed that over 75% of gig delivery workers have switched from petrol-run two-wheelers to electric vehicles (EV). Insights were gathered from 6,000 delivery riders regarding the adoption and perception of EVs for performing deliveries. The results indicate a significant shift towards embracing EVs as the preferred choice for last-mile deliveries.

The survey confirms the growing trend of popularity of EV two-wheelers amongst gig delivery workers, especially in the last-mile delivery sector. With a majority of delivery riders already adopting or expressing a willingness to adopt electric vehicle scooters for their delivery operations, it is evident that EVs are becoming the preferred choice for cost-effective, sustainable, and efficient delivery services.




According to the survey, a remarkable 75.6% of respondents have already adopted an electric vehicle scooter for their delivery work. Even among those who have not yet adopted EVs, a substantial 70.5% expressed readiness to use an EV in the future for their delivery operations. Respondents identified several key advantages when using EVs for delivery work, with 77.4% highlighting savings on fuel or petrol costs.

Other advantages mentioned include lower rent expenses, a quieter and smoother ride, and the availability of charging incentives or discounts. The survey revealed that a significant portion of respondents are experiencing substantial financial benefits from using electric vehicles for deliveries. Over 50% of participants reported saving more than 30% on petrol expenses each month.



Among the respondents, 59.8% expressed a preference for using electric vehicles for deliveries, while 40.2% still preferred petrol vehicles. The challenges for transitioning to EVs include a difficulty in finding charging spots (40.6%), followed by concerns about low battery range (21.5%) and longer charging times compared to refueling (17.6%). Maintenance costs were also mentioned by 16.2% of respondents.
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