Unu, one of Europe’s leading budget electric scooter companies, has a brand new ride. Unu just launched their second generation electric scooter, which comes with a total redesign.
Just when I thought I had seen all there was to see in the electric scooter industry, the VeloMini Scoot and T1 trailer popped up on my radar. I’ve seen bicycles pull trailers before, but I’ve never had an electric scooter that I could do all of my grocery shopping with… until now.
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Ducati recently announced a partnership with Vmoto to market a Ducati-branded electric scooter. The new scooter, which is based on a Super SOCO CUx, has now been unveiled.
I first covered the Sunra MIKU MAX electric scooter late last year. The article blew up and it seemed that people had some very strong views either for or against the weird little personal electric vehicle. So when I finally got the chance to test ride one recently at the Barcelona Motor Show, I of course jumped on it. And here’s how it went.
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This year marked the 100th anniversary of the Barcelona International Motor Show. Among the rows and rows of fancy new cars sat a number of impressive electric motorcycles and scooters as well. Below are our top five favorites.
Boosted, known as the leader in electric skateboards, unveiled their newest product today. The Boosted Rev is the company’s first electric scooter, and it is exactly what you’d expect from the king of electric skateboards.
Check out all the specs on the new Boosted Rev below, as well as my first impressions and test ride video.
Electric scooters have exploded in popularity over the last year or so. You can see them everywhere from college campuses to boardwalks and city streets. But while cute little 250 W and 15 mph (25 km/h) electric scooters are the norm, there are much, much more powerful options lurking in the shadows.
And when it comes to high power, you need not look any further than the Turbowheel Lightning electric scooter. At 40 mph (64 km/h), this electric scooter is a beast. And having survived the last two weeks on it, I’m here to share my story.
The 100th anniversary of the Barcelona International Motor Show is currently underway, and automakers from every corner of the planet are in attendance. Fortunately for Barcelona-based electric scooter company Silence, they didn’t have to travel far. This year they brought Electrek out to see their newest consumer electric scooter in the flesh, the Silence S01. And I must say, this is one slick scooter that will have you wondering why you even need a car anymore.
I also got a chance to sit down with CEO Carlos Sotelo to learn more about what Silence is currently working on. And I was not disappointed; there are some exciting new products coming down the pike. Read on to learn more.
The Taiwanese electric scooter company Gogoro has become an industry leader for both its electric scooters and its fast-swapping batteries. The company currently has multiple electric scooter models positioned for different markets. Today it unveiled its latest generation scooter, the Gogoro 3.
The new Gogoro 3 electric scooter features a total redesign and will leverage the company’s new higher capacity batteries to reach 170 km (105 mi) of range. Those batteries use 2170-format cells supplied by Panasonic – Tesla’s own battery partner.
Santa Monica-based Bird is known for being the largest electric scooter sharing company. And while they made their name by renting electric scooters, now they are changing the game entirely. The company just debuted their newest model, the Bird One, which they are selling to the public.
The Jetson Quest electric scooter is the latest two-wheeled EV that I’ve had the chance to try out. On the surface it may seem like any other electric scooter, but a closer look reveals some nice features that other electric scooters are lacking.
Electric scooters for one or two passengers are part of the quickly growing personal electric vehicle market. While they’ve been a hit in Europe and Asia for years, they are only now beginning to come into their own in the US. There aren’t too many options for Americans to choose from yet though, but CSC Motorcycles in Azusa, California is working to change that. Their new electric scooter known as The Wiz is one of the fastest and longest range options available.
Ducati is well known for their motorcycle legacy, and they have even teased that an electric Ducati motorcycle is in the works. But now it looks like they’ll leverage a new partnership to unveil a Ducati electric scooter first.
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As an electric vehicle journalist specializing in two-wheelers, I’ve had the pleasure of riding many more than my fair share of electric motorbikes. I believe 2019 is the year that these powerful, efficient, and fun vehicles finally take off and receive the mass market attention that they deserve.
And so it is with great pleasure that I get to announce that my latest book, Electric Motorcycles 2019, launches today. And it is available for up to 90% off for a limited time.
Bird is the biggest name in the game when it comes to electric scooter rentals. They helped grow the industry into the mammoth that it is today. After pioneering the rent-by-the-minute dockless electric scooter program, the company is now ready to mix things up with monthly rentals.
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I love electric scooters. They offer the fun and freedom of two wheels, the stability and road presence of a motor vehicle, and the environmental impact of a super efficient electric vehicle. Electric scooters and mopeds have already taken over Asia and Europe, but the US doesn’t have quite as many options. That’s why I was so excited for the chance to try out a Bloom Scooter, which is sold by California-based Ampere Motors.
At $1,999, the scooter is ultra-affordable – at least compared to other electric scooters. I’ve spent the last few weeks commuting on a Bloom Scooter to see how well a budget electric scooter performs. The answer: pretty well, though with some important caveats. Read on to learn more.
Xiaomi is probably best known for its range of cell phones and other handheld electronics. But the company has made significant progress in the electric bicycle market as well. Xiaomi’s newest offering is a long-range electric moped. The Xiaomi Himo T1 e-moped also comes with an unbelievably low price tag of just $450.
NIU, one of the leading international electric scooter companies, has finally received US certification for its scooters. The company will soon be adding the United States to a list of over two dozen countries carrying NIU’s electric mopeds and scooters.
Barcelona-based electric scooter company Silence is well-known in Spain for their popular electric scooters. Capable of highways speeds and sporting high-capacity batteries that double as Powerwalls, the scooters have been a hit.
Now the company is crossing the Pyrenees and expanding into Europe. It’s a move that couldn’t come sooner for many Europeans that have been waiting to get their hands on these unique electric scooters.
With the increased availability of on-demand food delivery services, food couriers are flooding the streets of cities worldwide.
While many of these delivery riders use gas-powered scooters, Deliveroo is working to transition them towards more eco-friendly electric mopeds instead.
Late last year I got the chance to review the WideWheel electric scooter from FluidFreeRide. The scooter packs 500 W motors into each of its two extra wide wheels resulting in a 1,000 W fun machine!
As awesome as the scooter was, my review noted a few areas that I felt the scooter could be improved upon. It turns out the FluidFreeRide team really took the critiques to heart, and has now introduced a new model with upgrades addressing each of my suggestions. And they are offering $300 off the price of the upgraded scooter this week.
Honda took to the Tokyo Motorcycle Show yesterday to debut its latest EV work. The company unveiled two models including a CR Electric dirt bike and Benly Electric city delivery scooter.
NIU’s Q4 2018 and end of year earnings reports were just released. They provide an excellent view into the financial stability of the company as well as its impressive growth. They also hint at NIU’s plans for further worldwide expansion, as the company seeks to maintain their position as one of the most innovative electric scooter companies in the world.
Electric scooters are one of the best options for portable electric transportation. They are nimble on the street and bike lanes, yet can be quickly folded and carried with you when you arrive at your destination. And while some heavier scooters can be a bit more challenging to lug around, the EMOVE 2.0 electric scooter from Voro Motors stands out as one of the lightest electric scooters in the market.
At just 7 kg (15 lbs), this scooter is the lightest I’ve ever seen. Check out my full analysis and video review below.
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