Koronis asked:


Potential buyers of electric vehicles and electric powered scooters have an increased incentive to purchase these vehicles due to a tax credit buried in the recent Economic and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Incentives for plug- in hybrid vehicles take effect in 2010 but incentives for smaller electric vehicles take effect with the passage of the bill. The $787 Billion bill passed by the Congress, and signed by the President gives a tax credit incentive to purchasers of electric vehicles of different types.

All electric powered vehicles benefit from the new tax credit. Immediately benefiting are buyers purchasing a category of vehicles known as light electric vehicles or LEV’s. The LEV category includes four wheeled Neighborhood Electric Vehicles or NEV, and two and three wheel electric powered scooters.

The criteria for qulaifying are based on the electric energy storage capacity of the battery. For two and three wheel vehicles the minimum size battery storage that qualifies must be rated at a minimum of 2.5kwh of stored energy capacity. For a NEV type vehicle the minimum battery storage capacity that qualifies is 4 kWh. To determine if the vehicle you are considering qualifies take the amp hour capacity rating of the battery times the battery voltage and divide by 1000. If the result is 2.5 or greater, the scooter, or three wheel vehicle, will qualify for the credit. For example if the specifications on the scooter you are considering has a battery rated: 5X12V/50 Ah the calculation is as follows: (5X12v) 60 X 50 Ah = 3000 Divided by 1000 = 3 KWh, which exceeds the 2.5 kWh minimum criteria.

For vehicles that qualify there is a 10% tax credit on electric vehicles up to a maximum purchase price of $25,000 which would result in a maximum credit of $2,500 on a vehicle costing $25,000.

This tax credit may be in addition to local tax or purchase incentives that may be in place in some local municipalities, and is effective for purchases made after the date the bill was signed The tax credit incentive will be welcome news to anyone considering purchasing an electric scooter.



Bill

quantum02us asked:


I have a developed electric scooter. I want to take it places like to the store, movie theaters around town etc. I’m close enough to all these places but too far to walk. I want to use my scooter to get there but am afraid that someone just might pick it up and walk away with it. It’s 70 pounds, which wouldn’t be too hard to pick up and go, but definitely inconvenient to just pick up myself and walk around with it. How do I secure it? Is there anything in the scooter world that addresses this problem?

Irene

agriba04 asked:


I am planning on getting an electric scooter or moped any time soon. But had couple of questions to those who do have one. First, how/where do you charge your moped? Can you take the battery out, charge the battery and put it back in? Or do you need a space like a garage in order to charge the scooter?

Jennifer

Tim S asked:


I have an old e100 electric scooter that doesnt work and an old weed whacker. how can i attach the engine to it. Dont say anythin like dont try it, it wont work u need to find the rite kind of engine or anythin like that just how to attach it

Danielle

Gregg Hall asked:


While there are a lot of people who love riding motorcycles and the great fuel economy they offer there is also a large number of people that are afraid of them and who just will not ride them regardless of the fact that gas prices are sky rocketing right now.

For those who are apprehensive about riding a motorcycle a great alternative is the electric scooter and with the popularity of these right now it is a good business to get into if you can find a reputable wholesale scooter vendor to buy them from. They are a great option for teenagers instead of a car.

Even though electric scooters are slower than motorcycles you still need to keep safety in mind and always wear a helmet and long sleeve shirts and pants so that in the event that you have an accident or fall off it will help to prevent injury. People tend to think of scooters as a motorized bicycle than as a motor vehicle but the fact is that they are considered a motorized vehicle and in many states you must hold a motorcycle license to be able to legally operate one on the street. You also need to check the laws of your state to see what age one must be to operate one. If you are selling them this is good to know as well.

Another name that the electric scooter may be called is a moped; this is a term that many are familiar with. Unlike gas powered scooters the electric variety is very friendly to the environment and do not pollute the air. The basic features of a scooter are much the same as motorcycles such as the turn signals, brakes, and even the seat. These fun vehicles are a lot easier to learn to ride than motorcycles but do not expect anywhere near the speed. They are designed to be ridden on streets where the speed limits are relatively low. You do not want to ride them on an interstate or highway because you will be going too slow compared to the rest of the traffic.

By now you should be starting to see that selling scooters can be a very profitable business and you can get them wholesale from under two hundred dollars to as high as one thousand depending on what type you go with. There are numerous styles and colors to choose from as well as many different engine sizes. You can also choose stand up or sit down types. The stand up are very popular with young children and teens but for most people they will prefer the sit down variety as they offer much more comfort.

When looking for a wholesale scooter dealer be sure to research them thoroughly by checking out their longevity in business, their standing in the business and try to get testimonials from satisfied clients. Be sure you know up front what their price breaks are for quantities and what their shipping costs are so that you don’t have any surprises. You also want to know what kind of warranty and guarantee they offer as well as their return policy.



Leon

paperback_writer66 asked:


I just recently turned sixteen, and instead of a car I want to ride around in an electric scooter. The thing is, I’m concerned about a few things: safety, cost, whether or not I need a license, and if owning one is environmentally-friendly.

Basically, I just wanted to know what the pros and cons of owning an electric scooter are before I try to invest in one.
I live in California, just to make the details about laws and lisences clearer.

Keith

summerlove_14 asked:


Ok I’m 5 feet, 15, and 78 pounds. I want a cute, girly, electric scooter to ride around my neighborhood. I would like a scooter that i wouldn’t grow out of and that is kinda cheap since i’ll be paying for it myself. I just can’t find any electric scooters that are girly or in girly colors. Thanks!

Eva

Reality Check asked:


I bought an electric scooter from Craigslist for $25 but it has no key. Is it possible to how wire this and please give details on how.
Thanks

Helen

cscswims4566 asked:


I am looking for a safe, quality stand-up electric scooter that will last until I get sick of it. I am looking for decent speed between 17 and 20 mph.

Elmer

Chris M asked:


i have as bladez xtr 250 lite electric scooter and it wont turn on or charge…before it would drive at a extremely slow speed. i was wondering if anyone know whats wrong and/or how or where i could get it fixed.

Lucille