Some of today’s technologies are going to be the wave of the future. For example, one of the technologies that are changing people’s lives is the portable electric scooter.
In fact, when it comes to futuristic transportation, it’s hard to look past the involvement of electricity.
A small electric scooter is powered by the same thing as a Tesla – electricity. Plus, we’re seeing airplanes, other automakers and more choosing electric as an option to power the vehicles that will cut emissions and lead to lower carbon emissions.
Negligible Maintenance
When you think of owning a motorcycle or car, you have to consider maintenance costs, right? You’re going to have a few main costs involved in your ownership that goes beyond the purchase, including:
• Insurance
• Maintenance
Annually, you’ll spend up to $1,000 on routine motorcycle maintenance. Of course, this figure can be much higher if you need servicing beyond routine maintenance. However, when you buy an electric scooter, you can be confident that you’ll need to perform minimal maintenance. In fact, the design of a scooter is simplistic.
You may need to change out your scooter’s tires, but this is expected with any mode of transportation that you take. Aside from this, the one thing you’ll need to maintain is the battery. Over time, the battery will lose some of its capacity, which will allow the scooter to operate but for less time.
Replacing these batteries is something you can do on your own, so you’ll only need to pay for a replacement battery.
Additionally, lithium-ion batteries only need to be replaced every 2 to 3 years under normal conditions. You may find that your battery only needs replacement every four years because you don’t ride often.
Due to the smaller size and build of a scooter, you can perform most maintenance tasks or repairs on your own. You can’t do the same with a car or motorcycle without a little experience.
Practical Usage
Are scooters practical? Yes and no. If you live in the suburbs very far from the nearest town, you may not find your scooter to be practical. However, some high-end manufacturers have scooters that can up to 25 miles, depending on:
• Speed
• Terrain
• Battery capacity
If you live in town or close to it, you’ll find that scooters are far more practical than an automobile. The smaller size and rapid acceleration allow you to easily navigate traffic jams and get in and out of spaces with general ease. For example, if there’s an accident and automobiles cannot go around, you can.
Quick errands in the city will be much easier with an electric scooter. In addition, as city centers become more densely populated, you can expect to see scooters become the go-to option for transportation.
For anyone who needs to zip in and out of traffic and doesn’t want to wait to find a parking space, scooters are the wave of the future.
Improving the Environment
The choices you make today will have a lasting impact on the earth’s future. A lot of people are working on reducing their environmental impact. Some people choose to carpool, others want to start taking mass transit, and others choose cleaner modes of transportation.
Electric scooters are some of the most environmentally friendly modes of transportation available.
You’ll find most modern motorcycles and autos burn gasoline or diesel. Since combustion occurs, carbon is released into the atmosphere, leading to the planet warming. However, electricity can be produced using sustainable methods, such as solar or wind, so that the impact on the environment is almost zero.
We’re seeing many manufacturers creating ultra-sustainable scooters that don’t produce any emissions.
If you choose a smart, clean source of electric production, your decision to own a scooter will improve the environment. People need to do their part in reducing the need for fossil fuels, especially in transportation, and scooters are the natural choice when trying to obtain this goal.
If you’re not sure whether a scooter is a good option for you, there are many options to rent an electric scooter in bigger cities. Taking the scooter for the day will help you appreciate the versatility of a scooter and also better understand why they’re the future of transportation.
