We are seeing significant price reductions in adult capable, electric scooters: This one used to be closer to $600. Between Amazon points and a $30 discount code, I ordered one for $156: Battery: 18650 Li-ion Battery Pack Max. Mileage: 30 KM (18 mi. Depends on Road and Driver Weight) Max. Speed: 25km/h (15 mph) Max. Load: 120KG (264 lbs) Light: Front Lamp, Tail Light Permissible Gradient(Depends on Your Weight): 15 degree Battery Capacity: 6AH Battery Voltage: 36V Motor Type: Brush-less DC Motor Motor Rated Power: 350W (0.47 hp) Max. Motor Rotate Speed: 700R/Min Motor Rated Voltage: 36V Max. Torque: 13.3N.M Charging Time: 4H Waterproof: IP54 Climbing Gradient: 15 Degree Wheel Size: 8 inch Solid Rear Anti-Skid Tire Braking Distance: 4M Weight & Dimensions Product Weight: 11kg (24 lbs) Package Weight: 15kg Product Dimensions: 1050 x 450 x 930/1070/1160mm(Unfold) Folding Size: 960 x 210 x 330mm Package Dimensions: 1030 x 210 x 405mm Package Contents 1 x Folding Eletric Scooter 1 x Charger 1 x Adapter 1 x User Manual The operational scenario: drive to work and unload what is needed. Then drive a couple of miles away to free charger(s) and use the scooter to return. I already have the helmet, safety goggles, knee pads, and will add a yellow, rain suit. Bob Wilson ps. For the athletically inclined, there are kick scooters for ~$100.
Those are hilarious. lol. But I’m not sure how safe those things are. They’re less stable than bikes.
I see guys flying around on electric skate boards, too, weaving in and out of traffic. Now they don't look safe at all... I have 4 electric bikes, all conversions (from Luna Cycle), and they work great. Started doing that 5 years ago. I stuck to exactly the same battery packs, and are interchangeable with each e-bike. The batteries are the most expensive component, $500+, so I only have 3 of them. Can't really use more than 2 at a time (wife and I) anyways, so didn't need 4. The are all quite powerful, 1000 kW to 3000 kW. The latter one is a mtn bike and have to be really careful with not giving too much throttle at the wrong time, or it will flip right over.
