Electric scooter: what kinds are available, how to choose.

Electric scooter - it really moves without physical effort on the part of the driver. Get on it and go. It is not necessary to push off with your foot, because the motor provides the motion. Electric scooter is easy to manage on smooth city roads. Off-road scooters with wide wheels and all-wheel drive are suitable for off-road and forest paths. How to choose the right electric scooter? You should pay attention to several criteria when buying an electric scooter.

What battery is in an electric scooter

The electric scooter is equipped with lithium or lead batteries. It is better to choose models with lithium batteries. They have a longer life and capacity, and less weight. You should not rely on the electric scooter's mileage to determine how long the charge will last.

The capacity (Wh) determines how long the battery can hold a charge. If this figure is not listed on the product, it can be found as follows: the number of volts V multiplied by Ah. The mileage is determined by dividing the Wh by 10.

How much one charge will actually last depends on the terrain, type of pavement, weight of the driver, and air temperature. It is worth buying an electric scooter with a battery of at least 200 Wh.

Wheel size electric scooter

An electric scooter with a larger wheel diameter has a smoother ride and is easier to control. But its weight is more. The smallest wheels are 3 inches. The larger wheels are 14 inches. The optimal diameter of electric scooter wheels for the city is 8 inches.

Types of wheels:

• Pneumatic wheels have good cushioning on rough roads. Minus - they can be punctured.
• Cast wheels do not puncture, but they absorb vibration worse, the stroke is stiffer.
• Perforated wheels grip the road well, they have weak wear.

Which of the wheels to choose depends on the road on which to ride. For quality urban asphalt suit cast or perforated wheels. On dirt and rough roads it is better to ride on pneumatic wheels.

Electric scooter motor

On the electric scooter put two types of motors:

• Chain-driven. The motor is connected to the wheels by a belt or chain.
• Motor-wheel - the motor is plugged into the wheel itself. 
• In four-wheel-drive models, motors are installed in both wheels. This gives the electric scooter the highest possible cross-country capability.

For electric scooter is better motor-wheel. The motor runs quieter and longer, is arranged hermetically and does not require cleaning and maintenance. The 350 watt motor is powerful enough to reach 30 km/h, the average speed of an electric scooter. At higher speeds it is more difficult to steer.

Weight of an electric scooter

The most popular electric scooter are ultra-lightweight at 8 kg and lightweight at 12 kg. They can be lifted by almost any adult. What can be determined by the weight of the electric scooter:

• How long it will ride on a single charge. Lighter models need to be charged more often because they have a lighter and therefore less capacity battery.
• Lighter electric scooters have smaller wheels, which means they will run harder and have more vibration.

More Electric Scooter Features

Choosing an electric scooter, check whether it has these components:

• Splash wings - protect your feet from splashing water and dirt.
• Suspension - makes the electric scooter run softer. If it is combined with inflatable wheels - the softness of movement is maximum. With suspension, casted wheels vibrate less.
• Onboard computer with a screen - shows the current speed, mileage and how much charge is left.
• Telescopic handlebar stand - adjusts its height.
• Folding handlebar grip - when the handlebar is folded, the electric scooter needs less storage space.
• Backlighting - needed for safe riding at night.

Electric scooter chosen according to the conditions on the road: it is flat and smooth or unpaved and located on hilly terrain. Travel will be comfortable and safe, if the wheels and motor power corresponding to the upcoming load. High battery capacity will allow you to ride longer without recharging.