Range
The maximum distance that an electric scooter can travel on a single battery charge.
Usually the range is indicated for a flat road and driving only on an electric motor, without the help of a rider. So this indicator is quite conditional, in practice, the distance of the trip may be either less or more, depending on the characteristics of the road and driving style. Nevertheless, according to the claimed range, it is quite possible to estimate the autonomy of different models and compare them with each other.
Note that a
large range (more than 50 km) requires capacious batteries, which affects the dimensions and weight of the device. The real need for such autonomy is not required so often, especially since many electric scooters are quite capable of driving in the usual way, without the use of an electric motor.
Max. power
The power in watts that the electric scooter motor can develop at maximum speed. In general, for scooters with an electric drive, it is customary to indicate the rated engine power (see above), which ensures efficient operation of the motor for a long time. By maximum, we mean power in the “gas pedal to the floor” mode, achieved only in the short term. Using this parameter, you can roughly estimate the capabilities of a particular model, for example, in terms of speed dynamics - the more power, the faster the scooter accelerates.
Max. speed
A high top speed gives you more riding options and reduces travel time. However, it requires powerful motors and capacious batteries, which affects the price and weight of the scooter. In addition, the faster the scooter, the more careful you need to be when driving. Therefore, most of the electric scooters have a speed of
25 km / h or a little more -
30 km / h.
Battery capacity
Battery capacity installed in the electric scooter.
Theoretically, a higher battery capacity allows for a longer range, but in fact, not everything is so clear. Firstly, motors of even the same power can differ in efficiency; secondly, the actual amount of energy stored in the battery depends not only on the capacity in amp-hours but also on the voltage in volts. So this parameter is secondary, and when choosing, it is worth focusing not so much on the battery capacity, but on the directly claimed range. You can compare capacity only for models with similar characteristics and the same supply voltage.
Full charge time
Time to fully charge the battery from zero to 100%.
The more powerful the device, the more capacious batteries it needs and, as a rule, the longer the charging time. In the heaviest models, it can reach 20 hours. However, such indicators are rare - most electric scooters are charged for a maximum of 8-9 hours, which allows you to put the device on charge “from evening to morning”.
Signal / bell
The presence of a bell or other sound signal in the kit. Such a device is useful for warning others about the movement of the scooter, it allows you to avoid unpleasant incidents.
Clamp
- 2 bolts. Two-bolt handlebar clamps are common on entry-level models. As bolts, they most often use fasteners with an M8 thread.
- 3 bolts. The three-bolt clamp securely fixes the steering elements of the electric scooter, preventing the formation of backlash.
- 4 bolts. Reliable clamps with four fixing points allow the connections to resist loosening well. Bolts in such clamps are weakly subject to self-loosening.
Clearance
Clearance is the distance from the road to the platform. The greater the clearance, the more free space between the road and the base of the electric scooter. With an increase in clearance, it becomes possible to travel on inclined surfaces, i.e. up and down. With low clearance, the platform will rub against the road if you drive on inclined surfaces. The clearance is affected by both the size of the wheels and the height of the wheel mounts.
