M.D. Smith asked:


You just returned home from work. After spending thirty minutes in traffic to go a measly eight miles, your patience is shot.

You have not been home for even an hour when you notice that you need to go to the store to get some necessities. Instead of jumping in your car, you decide to save some gas money, along with your last nerve and take in the sights. It’s only a mile or so to the store, so instead of dealing with traffic, you opt for an alternative mode of transportation and avoid the hassle.

Electric scooters have become increasingly popular due to their energy efficient, environmentally friendly makeup. Without the need for petroleum to power electric scooters, you are helping the environment with every ride. Instead burning fossil fuels and emitting more carbon into the atmosphere, you can do your part in saving our wonderful planet and have fun while you’re doing it.

Most electric scooters have the ability to fold down for easy storage or transport. With this added convenience, you can virtually take your electric scooter anywhere.

Electric scooters are perfect for that short trip. Instead of hopping into the car, burning the gas and dealing with traffic, hop on your electric scooter, turn the key and before you know it, you have arrived at your destination headache free.

Some electric scooters can reach a distance of twenty to thirty miles without needing a charge. If you take the average trip to the store two to three times a week, you will still have enough charge for more trips in between. When you take your automobile on several short distance runs, you are burning more gas with every acceleration. Every time you accelerate, you emit more pollutants into the environment and burn more gas than at a steady speed.

Electric Scooters are your cost effective alternative. Though the price range differs among the different types of electric scoters, it is safe to say that the average 250 watt electric scooter that has a range of about ten to twelve miles per charge will run about $150-$200. For a 350 watt electric scooter that range from twelve to up to twenty miles per charge can set you back a mere $180 to $250. And the bigger 500 watt electric scooters that can average twenty to a whopping 30 miles on a charge will hit you wallet for around $300 to $400. One thing to remember: This is a one time fee, and you don’t have to keep filling up the tank, thereby after a few charges your electric scooter has virtually paid for itself.

Overall, when you look at the cost, efficiency, and overall convenience; you will agree that electrics scooters are one more thing in our lives that are not just a matter of convenience, rather a matter of being practical, which makes us more efficient in the long run. You can’t go wrong. Do your part to save the planet, save some nerves and put that



Roberta

Adam Boulton asked:


Even people who have low mobility can have the pleasure of driving a scooter and an electric scooter helps to satisfy their needs. An electric scooter or mobility scooter is a battery operated scooter that can be driven by any person who finds it difficult to walk or stand for a long time.

Electric scooters can be used either for indoor use, outdoor use or for both. Generally, electric scooters have three or four wheels and since they are battery operated, they do not cause any environmental pollution. The electric scooter has a pair of batteries that need to be recharged on a regular basis which depends upon the time and distance traveled and also the type of battery being used.

Electric scooters are so designed that they are easy to use and are equipped with brake systems that are well advanced, thus making the stopping of scooters quite easy. Further more, the scooters also have a parking brake so that they do not roll off while they are parked.

Depending upon the needs of the user, the electric scooters can be classified as foldable electric scooters, three wheeled electric scooters and four wheeled electric scooters. As the name implies, the foldable type can be easily folded and transported any time and is suitable for those who travel frequently and are ideal for long trips. The three wheeled electric scooters are quite easy to use both indoors and outdoors and are comfortable and durable. The seats are sturdier than portable models and provide ample leg room than any other model. The main convenience is that they can be steered to turn tight corners.

The four wheeled electric scooters are mainly intended for outdoor purposes and are preferred when maximum stability is needed to support the three wheeled structure. Such scooters can be used in rugged terrains and are more stable than three wheeled scooters. Evidently, these types of scooters have wider base and bigger tires and can travel as faster as ten miles per hour. There are heavy duty electric scooters too, for those who are more than 350 pounds.

Electric scooters usually need a key to function but however, they can be used in free wheel mode even without the use of keys .Hence, even when the batteries are being charged, the scooters can be stored and transported easily.

To sum up, the electric scooters have the advantage of being environment friendly, they do not need any physical effort as they are operated on battery and offer a lot of much needed confidence in people who have less mobility and gives them the regained independence of traveling freely on the streets. Such people need not depend on other’s assistance to travel even uphill, which would give them great satisfaction.



Lucy

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

lauren asked:


I mean like the pedal-looking scooters. Also can you ride them like a pedal scooter or just electric/powered?

Paul

CheeseCake asked:


I have a Schwinn S600 electric scooter, and it has decent amount of power, but is there any way to get like a boost, what would happen if i connect an extra battery, or mess around with speed controller, would that damage the motor? (cause the batter is connected from 3 smaller pieces,) what if i would add an extra one.. please help.

Lisa

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

Gregg Hall asked:


We’ve seen them zooming down our neighborhood street, with their owners’ hair flapping wildly in the wind and their fat pocketbooks hanging out of their back pockets, mocking those of us with four wheeled vehicles. We’ve seen them in pictures of European countries, with little French men in their flashy helmets, maneuvering the streets of Paris. And yet we still think, there’s no way we could afford a scooter, Or can we?

An old tactic used in a new way will help you buy the cheap scooter you’ve been looking for. I wouldn’t be surprised to hear that you saved up to 50 percent on your scooter once you’ve done the necessary leg work. The secret tactic is price comparison and patience. The internet makes this tactic more possible than ever. Here’s how to find the scooter of your dreams for the price in your head:

1) Start at Froogle.com. This is Google’s shopping search engine. Start by typing in “electric scooter,” “electric scooter sale,” or “electric scooter discount.” You should find an impressive number of scooter retailers as a result. Write down the best prices and deals.

2) Search Google. Run the exact same searches, but instead of just paying attention to your results, pay attention to the ads. Vendors pay tons of money to place their pay per click ads on the side of these pages. The ads pop up based on key words. Visit these sits and write down their best deals as well.

3) Utilize Yahoo.com. Run the same searches on Yahoo’s site, and you’ll be surprised by the different yields compared to Google. Pay attention to the Yahoo ads as well, because Yahoo owns Overture, which handles the whole pay per click business. Compare as many scooter companies as possible because, after all, more is better. Visit the sites and write down what you discover. You should have a lengthy list by now.

4) Visit Ebay. This online auction site will help you find the consumer price for scooters. Run a search both for “electric scooter” and “electric scooters” and write down your results. Watch the auctions for a week or so and write down the prices you see the scooters selling for. Also, consider using the “watch this auction” feature which will basically bookmark your selected auction.

5) Here’s where the patience comes in: wait two weeks, and then do this all over again. You will know a good price when you see one then, and then you can buy your scooter.

This method should yield a smarter, scooter owning you. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if you saved more than 50 percent on your new electric scooter. Don’t feel guilty about the savings either. You did the work, so you deserve the savings. Obviously more tricks to finding deals exist than this, but utilizing this old tact and new venue is at least a start to saving you money.



Gertrude

Derek Cladek asked:


Scooters range in the mileage they can get depending on what type of scooter and the brand. You have electric scooters and gas powered scooters from many different companies. I am going to talk about the mileage and usage of the Razor Electric Scooters. There are a lot of different options with Razor electric scooters, like color speed, size, seat options, distance you can travel and more. In the Razor electric scooter line there are 3 main scooters and then variations of each. First you have the E100 series, next is the E200 and E200S, finally the E300 and E300S. All these scooters offer benefits to the rider that may be riding them. Some are better for beginner, some are better for those that want speed, and some are better for those that want comfort. Whatever the case may be there is a Razor electric scooter for pretty much anyone.

The E100 is the most simple of all the electric scooters from razor. It is the least expensive, lightest, comes in two colors, but does not have an option for a seat. The E100 comes in red and pink. It goes up to 10 mph and as far as the E100 mileage, its good. You can travel anywhere from 5 to 10 miles on one charge, often lasting up to 40 minutes of ride time. The mileage and speed is going to vary slightly depending on the weight and driving style of the operator.

The E200 is the second in Razors electric scooter line. The E200 gets a little bit better then the E100. First it has an option of a seat. That comes with the E200S. That way if you want to just cruise around you can sit down or stand up, whatever is most comfortable to you. The E200 travels up to 13 mph and can travel up to 10 miles per charge. The E200 can last up to 45 minutes per charge.

The E300 is the best electric scooter in the Razor line. The E300 also has a seat option available in the E300S. The E300 is the fastest and the best. It can travel more the 10 miles and up to 15 mph and more, with some riders, per charge. You can ride this scooter for nearly an hour per charge. Traveling 15 mph on a scooter is quite fast. Even though it may not seem like that is very fast, when you get the wind blowing in your face and your feet that close to the ground you may back off the throttle a little bit.

The Electric Razor Scooter line is top of the line and has options for everyone. If you are young or a beginner start with the E100 or E200. If you are looking for speed and distance the E300 is for you. If you would rather have the option of comfort and the ability to sit down then the E200S or the E300S are right for you. What ever the case may be these scooters are a blast to ride.



Viola

Dennis asked:


The electric scooters are cheap, convenient and funny means of transport. You can go anywhere; on roads and streets and enjoy making local errands fun, quick and easy. You can ride the electric scooters even in the corridor of your home or shopping malls. Electric scooters are the cheerful way of transportation. Riding an electric scooter would make you feel like skiing on land. Electric scooters are the best friend of those having physical problem, especially those finding hard to walk as the electric scooters are designed to move with comfort and ease making the rider enjoy the sense of independence and freedom that comes from mobility.

Electric scooters are cheap and affordable as they do not consume gasoline or any petroleum-based fuels, so are environment friendly. These scooters are so compact designed that it could be stored in a small place anywhere in your house or wherever you go. You can even access public transport buses or trains with the electric scooters. Some electric scooters can even be folded and dragged. The basic structure of electric scooter combines a seat with a backrest and foot support to provide a comfortable and stable seating. The sitting arrangement with fold up armrests adds to the comfort of the rider reducing the amount of physical strain on the upper body. Generally, a stable seating posture is essential in order to manage the vehicle’s controls, so the seat unit should have an anatomically contoured seat base and backrest and be wide enough. At the same time, the seat should not be too narrow to become uncomfortable and increase the risk of pressure sores. Also there are electric scooters structured to stand-riding without seat. These types of scooters are especially made for young children who can easily stand on the foot rest and ride for long. Electric scooters are very cheap compared to motor bikes and scooters. You can find some models for even less than $200.

There are several kinds and designs of electric scooters available at the leading online electric scooter dealer Bernsonev E.V. Just go through the website www.bernsonev.com, so that you can select the one of an appropriate make and model, considering your physical condition, comfort and personal preferences. On this site, you can find a wide range of electric scooters from small to big size with options of performance and speed with a seat and backrest which can be adjusted to meet individual comfort levels. If you are a smooth and easy going rider, then you can select the one that does a safe 20-25 kilometers per hour from Bernsonev online electric vehicle store. Also there are many models for power-riders that prime the riders veins with excitement. Electric scooters are available in various colors on www.bernsonev.com, so select the colour that reflects your personality.



Frank

Robert asked:


Electric scooters are a great way for people suffering from limited mobility get around. Many people who use the scooters in place of a wheelchair. Motility scooters can be three or four wheeled and are great for going short distances. Some of them are designed to fold up into a compact space if the scooter’s owner has to take a long trip.

Travel or portable electric scooters are designed in such a manner that they can easily be paced in cars trucks. Because most people who use them are only capable of walking short distances, getting back into the scooter is not a problem as long as the they have someone else come along to take their scooter out of a car trunk.

Some electric scooters can travel up to 25 miles on a battery charge, but electric scooters are not intended for long trips. Special accommodations may have to be made for a person’s electric scooter if a longer trip is planned.

The electric battery and slightly faster than walking pace of electric scooters, makes scooters ideal for short trips around town. If the owner does not plan on going more than one or two miles, electric scooters can easily handle this range. A rider who wishes to take their scooter on the road should check local laws and regulations first. Electric scooters must meet certain requirements to be street legal.

Unlike gasoline powered scooters, which are just a different form of motorcycle, electric scooters travel at speeds only slightly faster than a normal walking pace. (The purpose is not to provide fast transportation, merely to provide transportation to people who cannot walk more than fifty feet or so.)

A person using a electric scooter to do in-town trips does not need to do a lot of planning as long as he or she keeps the scooter’s battery charged. Trips of more than two miles require more forethought and a place to store the scooter when it is not in use. If for some reason the scooter cannot travel with its owner to a shopping trip, many malls, department and grocery stores make electric scooters available to their customers.

Portable or electric scooters are specifically designed to fold up and be placed in the trunk of a car, but even basic three wheel scooter designs give some thought for an owner’s need to take them farther than a single battery charge can take the scooter. Most car trunks can accommodate larger packages without a problem, but it is best to check with bus, train or airline companies first before buying tickets for a trip to see what policies they have in place for making sure a portable electric scooter arrives at the same destination as a passenger.



Jeffery