The electric scooter is ideal for short urban trips. Here are four good reasons to adopt this mode of transport.
The electric scooter represents a credible alternative to public transport in urban areas. Practical, because it can be transported quite easily depending on the weight of the machine, it creates few constraints with regard to its parking. Here are four good reasons which encourage the adoption of this complementary mode of transport of the electric bike and mechanical bike.
A versatile machine suitable for the city
In the 2000s, classic scooters were already making an appearance – albeit timidly – among the general public. Apart from disciplines linked to freestyle in skateparks or in the city, these new locomotion devices found their audience among certain adults in urban areas.
The practicality of foldable models combined with a more than light weight then provided a certain freedom in movement. Still, long journeys could prove difficult.
Over the years, the first models of electric scooters have arrived. Initially intended for children – with the exception of certain scooters produced by the Razor brand – these machines were then available in a version for adults. The autonomy has been increased and the designs have been modernized.
The appearance and evolution of the scooter and then the electric scooter are still part of this same “all-terrain” framework. Unlike a bicycle, which is moreover an e-bike, carrying the scooter to go down or up a flight of stairs is possible on a certain number of city models, even if the weight of each of them tends to increase from year to year. year.
Overall, the electric scooter remains a versatile machine that is sometimes easier to maneuver between two motorized vehicles, despite the small space that separates them. In short, it’s a two-wheeler perfectly suited to the city.
A moderate acquisition cost
Acquiring an electric scooter is generally less expensive than an electric bike, the average price of which in France has been close to 2000 euros for several years. Today, a large number of electric scooters cost around 400 or 500 euros. Even more affordable models exist, notably from Segway and Xiaomi, which have also strengthened their range with premium products ranging between 700 and 1000 euros.
In the same line of financial comparisons, the electric scooter benefits from a rather low charging cost
Taking into account the acquisition cost and adding that of recharging and maintenance, an electric scooter is less expensive than an electric bike. On the other hand, let us obviously remember that the scooter, the bicycle and the bus network do not allow you to make the same respective journeys, particularly in terms of distance.
Much more practical than a bicycle
An electrically assisted bicycle requires having a bicycle storage room in your building or an elevator and storage space to store it at home. An electric scooter only requires a small space against a wall at home for storage.
However, we recommend carefully looking at the weight of the machine depending on where you live: carrying a scooter weighing 15 kg or more – even folded – up six floors and without an elevator can be (very) tiring on a daily basis.
In the same vein, the folded electric scooter can be taken anywhere: in a metro, on a tram, in a building, in the trunk of a car, etc. A real luxury compared to a bicycle, for example, which requires adapted equipment depending on the situation.
Less tiring than all other transportation devices
Attention lazy people! Or to all the people who find that arriving at work in a sweat is no joy… The electric scooter is much less tiring than the mechanical or electric bike. If the latter requires little effort to move forward, especially with the highest assistance mode, the electric scooter does not require any physical effort.
Acceleration is generally done using a trigger which propels the user to a speed of up to 25 km/h, as required by French regulations.
Let’s take this opportunity to address the sensitive point of unclamping: although driving faster may be tempting for some, remember that unclamping an e-bike or an electric scooter is dangerous and illegal. For more information on this subject, we invite you to read our file on the subject.