Electric scooter: what it is, types, how to choose

Get on the deck, take the wheel, and maneuver through the narrow city streets on an electric scooter. Or ride along winding roads, and admire the beautiful views of nature. Almost effortlessly. Such pleasant travels are possible thanks to electric scooters.

First let's deal with brands, there are quite a lot, and dominate the Chinese manufacturers. Of the brands you can recommend Xiaomi, Segway, Airwheel, Kugoo and others. It is important that the electric scooter was the official guarantee of the manufacturer.

What is an electric scooter

Electric scooter - a compact form of transport for one passenger, weighing no more than 150 kg. It differs from a conventional scooter by the fact that to move does not have to periodically push off the foot. The scooter has an electric motor and a battery, which provide movement.

This type of transport consists of a platform for standing on 2-3 wheels, a steering wheel with a throttle lever and a brake. Some models have a display that shows speed and charge level, and the wheels are covered with wings.

Features and Features:

• Weight of an electric scooter - 10-15 kg.
• High maneuverability.
• Speed of about 30 km/h.
• In the absence of charge on the electric scooter can be ridden as on the usual - pushing off with the foot. It is not necessary to carry it.

Types of electric scooters

Electric scooters come in these types:

• For children - compact models weighing up to 10 kg.
• For adults, scooters are larger in size, higher power, passenger weight up to 150 kg.
• City scooters - compact models with a folding handle.
• A scooter for off-road travel should have larger wheels up to 10-12 inches with treads.
• Three-wheeled models are more stable. Two wheels are on the back or front. The opposite side has one wheel.
• Electric scooters with a seat come in adult or children's models.
• Sports electric scooters - low weight and wheels, high maneuverability and durability. Suitable for stunts.

How to choose an electric scooter

Determining the model of an electric scooter pay attention to such factors:

• Range - how much distance can be traveled on a single battery charge. The budget models have this indicator up to 40 km, the expensive ones - up to 90 km.
• Angle of elevation determines the capabilities of the scooter for ascents and descents. It can be from 7 to 350 degrees. At the minimum indicator the electric scooter can move only on the road with almost flat surface with a slight slope. At the maximum angle of elevation it is possible to ride on slides for tricks.
• Clearance is the distance from the bottom of the deck to the road surface. Affects the passability of the electric scooter on off-road terrain.
• Charging time. Children's models are charged from 2 hours. Adult models - up to 10 hours. The greater the battery capacity and range, the longer it takes to charge the battery.
• On what roads will be to ride. Wheel diameter - small wheels are designed to move on the asphalt, larger - for off-road.
• Battery capacity - 4 000 mAh is enough for 10 km of travel, 8 000 mAh - up to 15 km, 12 000 - up to 25 km.
• The higher it is, the faster the scooter accelerates. For men, a figure above 250 watts will do, for women - up to 250 watts. Very powerful models are more difficult to manage, so they are not suitable for children.
• Type of brakes - automatic are convenient for quick braking in crowded streets and allow you to maintain a safe speed when descending. Mechanical ones are more often installed in powerful models.

Electric scooter should suit the user in terms of height, then the feet are comfortably placed on the deck, and the height of the handlebar - convenient to manage. It is good if there is a protection against splashing, so that in rainy weather clothes do not get dirty.