Nowadays, there is a lot of traffic, and the electric scooters can be considered as the best option to get to work. But if it is suitable for work, how we can choose the right one? Of course, you should pay attention to the safety of riding. But there are a few things you should know.
When choosing an electric scooter, we can refer to a few points:
- The brand is really important.
In general, brands with large sales volume have accumulated more experience. After years of improvement, the products do not have obvious defects.
- Electricity and break matter.
a) The voltage is equivalent to the displacement of the car. If the voltage is large, the load and slope ability is stronger and the top speed is faster.
b) The current is equivalent to the tank capacity. If the current is greater, the longer battery will provide a longer life. So you can go any further.
c) There are two kinds of brakes – front disc brake and rear drum brake. The disc brake performance is better than the drum brake. But the rear wheel disc brake is easy to tail.
d) The batteries should be replaced after 2-3 years of use. So you have to see whether the brand provides batteries separately.
- The motor is very important.
If any manufacturer says they cooperate with Bosch, you can buy it. But those who say that the motor uses a German technology, you should run away from such brands. It’s a Chinese motor, for sure.
- Always remember the electricity may run out.
As the name suggests, the electric scooters can ride when there is power. If it runs out, you should continue your way by walking … and carrying your scooter. So it shouldn’t be too heavy. 12-17kg is OK.
- The tire size is related to the shock absorption.
The smaller the wheel, the bumpier it is. A tire below 10 inches may numb your legs. At the same time, the smaller the wheels, the less shock absorbing is.
- It should be foldable.
There are two variants.
(1) The handlebar column is folded. The pedal is integrated, and the folded position is on the steering column on the front wheel. The advantage is that the pedal structure is stable. The disadvantage is that the brake line and the signal line on the steering column are not easy to arrange. The bareness is not good.
(2) The folding part is on the pedal. The front wheel is integrated with the steering column, and the pedal is connected by a hinge at the rear of the steering column. This kind of design generally draws on the design of the children’s scooter. However, the shortcomings are too obvious. This hinge must be the weak link of the force, and the hinge pin bears huge shear force. The layout is unreasonable or the hinge strength is not enough.
- Where can they ride?
Electric scooters are now a popular means of transportation and are very popular among young people. So, you should wonder whether they can be on the road or whether they can enter the subway. According to the existing Road Safety Law in many countries, electric scooters do not have ‘road rights.’ Electric scooters are a new product form of skateboarding after traditional skateboarding. They are quite energy efficient, fast charging, and long range. They are beautiful in appearance, easy to operate, and safer to drive. So you can take it with you wherever you go.
Those who have been looking for an electric scooter for at least one time in life should know there are numerous brands offering various models. But we don’t trust all of them. So we decided to come in with an article that will introduce the best electric scooter brands. Among them, we can mention Xiaomi, E-TWOW, Inokim, Nextdrive, and Ninebot. As you guess, we have chosen an electric scooter from each brand.
You know Xiaomi has products for all cases of life. So be ready to see any product with this brand. One of such products is the Xiaomi M365 folding electric scooter, which has managed to become popular around the globe and even to win a German IF Design Award.
Advantages: There are various versions of Xiaomi scooters. The company has made different models to attract customers from various categories and with different incomes. So you can choose an electric scooter that will correspond to your needs most.
Disadvantages: In fact, the weight is slightly larger. Say, when compared with the Ninebot that comes with the same dimensions, the Xiaomi electric scooter weighs way more. Second, the tire is inflated. Of course, the inflation is better in terms of shock absorption, but the number of repairs is inevitable. Finally, the brake design – the left-hand brakes the same as the bicycle brakes.
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2. E-TWOW electric scooter
This electric scooter adopts a German design. It is compared with the quality and fine workmanship. And though this scooter has got a very positive feedback in the net, the sales are too low. It has several models with a 6.5ah8.5ah battery, a speed of 27km/h, a voltage of 24v, and a power of 250w or the Booster that comes with a 33v, 500w, and the speed reaches 30km/h.
Advantages: The weight, speed, and the battery life are relatively best. The maximum speed can be up to 30km/h. However, the best feature of this electric scooter is the safety. There is also an 8-inch solid tire, which provides a great shock absorption effect. As you know, the size of the tire affects the speed. If it is too small, the speed will not go up.
Disadvantages: The central control panel is a bit ugly. And of course, it’s an expensive electric scooter. The E-TWOW folding electric scooter is way better than that coming our way from Xiaomi, but the price is thousand dollars more.
3. Inokim electric scooter
This is a very fashionable electric scooter. We even can say 80% of it is about design. It is an Israeli invention. By the way, the award-winning industrial designer Nimrod Sapir leads the R&D team, achieving revolutionary technical solutions & design awards. Shortly, it’s a red dot design award 2018 winner.
Advantages: The overall body, the height of the handlebars can be really adjusted allowing people of different heights to ride. Plus, the scooter starts very fast. The second most eye-catching feature is its weight of 17kg.
Disadvantages: The front wheel is a pneumatic tire. Some people like solid tires. It is really convenient for later maintenance. As for a pneumatic tire, it doesn’t provide a good shock absorption.
4. Nextdrive electric scooter
The biggest advantage of this electric scooter is that it is light and portable, only 12.4 kg. It has two models made of aluminum alloy and carbon fiber, and the weight is not much different. The 2.0 version of the apparent endurance and speed has improved a lot. After all, they come with only 5.5-inch solid tires. Because the height of the handlebar is not adjustable, it is a bit low. So it is not suitable for tall people, and the overall center of gravity is low. Because the tires are small, the shock absorption is not very good, but the 2.0 version of the shock absorption has improved a bit.
5. Ninebot 9 electric scooter
It comes with an external battery, it can provide an additional 45 miles of ride. The overall integration of the body is high. There is no external wiring. The battery is in the front pole, and the external battery is also hung there. But the handlebars are not adjustable. So you want to fold them up for a long time. It is inconvenient to take them away, and some car trunks can’t fit, which is a bit embarrassing. It’s the heaviest among the mentioned models. Moreover, the size of the front and rear wheels is different – the front wheel is 8 inches, while the rear wheel is 7.5 inches. The tire damping effect is not as good as that on the E-TWOW.
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