| In recent years, some of the best electric scooters | | | | "custom" made, or made by an obscure manufacturer. |
| have been manufactured. Consumers are being | | | | The fact is, you'll never find essential replacement |
| treated to a product that gives them great "bang" for | | | | parts. Most models will last a long time, especially with |
| their buck! Quality models have several characteristics | | | | access to appropriate replacement parts. |
| in common that consumers should be aware of. In the | | | | 3) They Are Fast Enough To Be Fun, But Not |
| following article, we have outlined 4 of those qualities. | | | | Dangerous. |
| 1) Long Battery Life | | | | The top speed attained is an important criteria for |
| The battery is the most important component of your | | | | determining if it is right for a particular rider. A speed of |
| electric powered vehicle. Look for a warranty on the | | | | between 10-15mph is generally appropriate for kids up |
| battery of at least 6 months. This warranty should be | | | | to 14 years old. Faster than that could be hard to |
| separate from the main warranty. | | | | control. |
| Most units have battery packs featuring 12 volt | | | | For older kids and adults, speeds of 20+ mph would be |
| batteries. The best electric scooters have batteries | | | | fun, and still be quite safe. |
| that can be charged hundreds of times before needing | | | | 4)Easy To Store |
| a replacement. | | | | This feature is important. The best electric scooters |
| Most batteries should provide the rider with at LEAST | | | | have enough heft to be stable, but are not so heavy |
| 30 minutes of continuous riding before needing a | | | | that they are difficult to transport. |
| re-charge. | | | | Also, many of them have handlebars that are foldable, |
| 2) Good Availability Of Replacement Parts | | | | making them easier to fit in tight spaces. |
| Don't make the mistake of buying a unit that is | | | | |