- Price Rs 515,000 · leasing from Rs 16,000/month
- 1500W motor · 72V 30Ah lithium · up to 100 km · 60 km/h
- 3-year battery warranty · BWIO 2026 award winner
Yadea is a global electric scooter brand sold in Sri Lanka through Abans Auto. The T5 is a popular lightweight city model. Here’s how it stacks up against the iBIKE SLI 100.
Motor & performance
Buyer guides on ikman list the Yadea T5 with a 1000W hub motor (varies by variant) and describe it as best for paved city roads rather than steep hills or heavy loads. The SLI 100 has a 1500W brushless motor, a 150 kg load rating and ≥12° climbing ability.
Range
Owners report around 50–65 km real-world range for the T5, according to ikman’s T5 guide. The SLI 100 is rated up to 100 km per charge.
iBIKE SLI 100 specs
| Motor | 1500W pure copper brushless |
| Battery | 72V 30Ah lithium-ion (≈2.2 kWh) |
| Top speed | Up to 60 km/h |
| Range | Up to 100 km per charge* |
| Charging time | 4–7 hours |
| Max load | 150 kg |
| Climbing | ≥ 12° gradient |
| Brakes | Front & rear disc |
| Suspension | Hydraulic & spring |
| Smart features | NFC start, digital display, LED lights, alarm, phone charging |
| Colours | Cloud White, Cherry Red, Titanium Grey, Power Black |
*Actual range varies with rider weight, road conditions, speed and battery condition.
Verdict
The T5 suits short, flat city trips. For longer commutes, passengers, hills and rural roads, the SLI 100’s bigger motor and range make it the stronger all-rounder — at Rs 515,000.
Competitor figures are from public sources at the time of writing and may change; check with the dealer. Specs for the iBIKE SLI 100 are official.
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