| There's a lot of hype over electric scooters these last | | | | for backup. |
| couple of years, but is it really a wise investment? | | | | You can choose from 100 watts to 600 watts, with |
| Kids love them, but are they useful for adults looking to | | | | the most popular models being around 400-500 watts. |
| commute? | | | | The higher the wattage, the more weight the scooter |
| Many commuters, including college students, love the | | | | can push and the steeper hills it can handle. |
| ease and portability of electric scooters. It is without | | | | Hills are an important consideration when purchasing an |
| doubt that the electric scooter has become a more | | | | electric scooter. Regardless of the scooter's power |
| than viable form of alternative transportation, and its | | | | output, you'll notice a significant decrease in speed |
| here to stay... | | | | when going up hills. If you're planning to ride in a hilly |
| This is because it is cheap to own, operate, and | | | | area, then a gas-powered electric scooter is a better |
| maintain an electric scooter. With gas prices rising, | | | | option, as long as its 49cc and under. |
| electricity is a much more inexpensive source of | | | | Legally, electric scooters are very well-appreciated. |
| power. | | | | Most states do not regulate electric scooters the |
| The only real drawback of owning an electric scooter | | | | same way moped and gas scooter are regulated, in |
| is the speed that they typically reach, usually between | | | | order to encourage the use of renewable energy and |
| 18-25 mph, which can be quite slow. However, if you're | | | | reduce pollution. Moreover, accidents associated with |
| only traveling within a 2 to 3 mile radius, then its the | | | | electric scooters are usually much less than with |
| perfect solution. | | | | gas-powered ones. |
| There are a variety of styles and brands on the | | | | Cost for the typical brand-name model is between |
| market, but as in any industry, you have your share of | | | | $300 and $600, depending mainly on power output. |
| bad quality rip-offs and real brand-names. | | | | Beware of buying on Ebay, because the scooter may |
| Some of the better brand names include: Razor, | | | | not come with a warranty or availability of parts, two |
| Schwinn, X-treme, and Mongoose. | | | | very important factors when considering a purchase. |
| The typical standard warranty is between 1-3 months, | | | | The bottom-line is that electric scooters offer a very |
| with a 6-month warranty on batteries. | | | | viable form of alternative transportation, and anyone |
| Batteries are re-chargeable, but the usual life is | | | | commuting within a 2-3 mile radius should consider |
| between 6-18 months, after which they need | | | | having one. |
| replacement. Its always wise to buy an extra battery | | | | Learn more about choosing electric scooters here... |