| What caused the increase in popularity of electric | | | | folding frame lets you take this electric scooter |
| scooters? In recent years, electric motor and battery | | | | practically anywhere you want. This is one of the few |
| technology has advanced tremendously. Today's | | | | electric scooters that offers full front and rear |
| LEVs (Light Electric Vehicles) have clear advantages | | | | suspension for a smooth ride no matter what the |
| over fossil fuel powered vehicles in the areas of | | | | terrain. |
| performance, ease of use and operating costs. | | | | 4. Zapino Electric Scooter ZAP is the acronym for: |
| "Green is in" ... a lot of people have become | | | | Zero Air Pollution and they recently introduced their |
| environmentally-friendly these days. You can say that | | | | new Zapino electric scooter. Not only economical and |
| it has now become trendy and chic to travel in these | | | | eco-friendly, the Zapino is powerful with an advanced |
| "green" modes of transportation. | | | | 3000-watt brushless DC hub motor, perfect for city |
| Pollution free ... Because electric vehicles run on | | | | commuting. Able to reach speeds of 30 mph, the |
| batteries and do not burn fossil fuels as their main | | | | Zapino will be able to keep up with city traffic without |
| system of propulsion, they provide the opportunity to | | | | contributing to city pollution. The rear wheel hub motor |
| reduce your personal environmental impact and | | | | on the Zapino creates more room on board for |
| improve local air quality. | | | | additional batteries and performance. This creative |
| Quiet ... There's nothing better than cruising down the | | | | drive system eliminates the need for belts or chains |
| streets and the only thing you hear is the wind blowing | | | | lowering it's overall maintenance. It also delivers a more |
| in the air. Electric motors are quiet and give you an | | | | enjoyable ride because it is practically silent. It |
| entirely different feeling when riding. Many | | | | accelerates smoothly with no shifting and has no |
| gas-powered personal vehicles are louder than | | | | engine vibration - just good, eco-friendly clean fun. |
| lawn-mowers. Quiet electric vehicles seem to glide | | | | There is an optional upgrade, with Lithium batteries, that |
| down the road with ease and are welcomed in most | | | | will boost the range up to a very respectable 65 miles |
| communities. | | | | from the 30 miles that come from the standard |
| Whatever your reason may be for choosing to | | | | batteries. |
| purchase an electric scooter, I have compiled a list that | | | | 5. Forsen Hummer The Forsen Hummer is the first |
| you may find helpful in narrowing down your choices. In | | | | compact scooter in the business to offer room for 2 |
| no particular order, the top 10 electric scooters are: | | | | riders. These scooters are made for older teens and |
| | | | adults who want reliable short-to-medium range |
| 1. Vectrix Maxi-Scooter VECTRIX is the acronym for: | | | | transportation that is not limited by hills. The Forsen |
| Vehicle, Electronic, Commuter, Transformation, | | | | scooter is street legal and complies with USA DOT |
| Revolution, Innovation, X factor, and was started by a | | | | guidelines (headlight, brake light, and turn signals). The |
| number of engineers. The big news here is the nickel | | | | Forsen Hummer is a heavy duty electric scooter |
| metal hydride battery, because with any electric | | | | capable of traveling at 28-33 mph with a range of 25 |
| vehicle, it's only as good as the battery inside. The V1 | | | | miles for a 175-lb. rider. With it's 1000-watt motor |
| model ($11,000) is currently available in a two-wheeled | | | | combined with 100-amp controller, this scooter really |
| scooter as opposed to the three-wheeled V3 model | | | | can handle two riders (total weight of 350 lbs.) with no |
| (which won't be available until later this year and will be | | | | problem. Range of 25 miles comes via a 24V/40Ah |
| priced at $15,000). The V3 has two wheels mounted in | | | | battery supply which is 3-4 times larger than most |
| the front for better handling and stability. Sophisticated | | | | scooters. Easily handles most off road conditions. |
| design advancements of the sharp, striking Vectrix | | | | Features include full suspension, front disk brake, |
| include a high-efficiency gearbox and drive train, | | | | flat-proof tires, and a fast battery charger (4 hours or |
| aluminum construction for weight reduction and | | | | less). |
| aerodynamic styling to reduce drag. A low center of | | | | 6. eGo Cycle 2 LX The eGO LX is designed for daily |
| gravity, stiff frame and even weight distribution provide | | | | commuters and errand runners who will be driving in |
| superior handling. The Vectrix is virtually silent and | | | | moderate to heavy traffic. The LX is fully equipped for |
| highly efficient-a patented regenerative braking system | | | | registration in any state and provides the same range |
| redirects energy back into the Vectrix battery pack, | | | | and speed as the eGO Classic. In the GO FAST |
| which helps to extend its range by up to 12 percent. | | | | mode, top speed is 24 mph, electronically limited. Zero |
| For consumers with urban commutes, Vectrix is both | | | | to 20 mph in less than 4 seconds. In the "GO FAR" |
| convenient and cost effective. The driver can stop | | | | mode, top speed is 17mph, and acceleration is smooth |
| and go with one hand by simply twisting the throttle | | | | and simple. Using a single battery pack, range is 20-25 |
| back for acceleration and twisting it forward to slow | | | | miles in the "GO FAR" mode and 15-20 miles in the |
| down smoothly and safely. Fast acceleration and | | | | "GO FAST" mode. The eGO Cycle climbs up hills with |
| handling make it easy and safe to zip in and out of | | | | ease. It will climb a 15% grade at 18 mph with a 170lb |
| traffic. Plus, an onboard charger plugs in to any | | | | rider. The heart and soul of the eGO is a tough DC |
| standard 110/220V electrical outlet to charge the | | | | motor designed specifically for the eGO Cycle. It's |
| battery pack in just two hours. Features of the Vectrix | | | | powerful enough to pull heavy riders up big hills. The |
| Maxi-Scooter include: - goes 0 to 50 mph in 6.8 | | | | soft ride of the eGO cycle 2 is the result of a custom |
| seconds - top speed of 62 mph - range of 70 miles on | | | | front dual spring suspension fork. The eGO Cycle LX |
| a single charge We feel that the Vectrix electric | | | | uses a quiet belt drive transmission that requires no |
| scooter is the wave of the future and will revolutionize | | | | lubrication and is nearly silent. |
| the electric scooter industry. Vectrix was named as | | | | 7. Motorino XPi The Motorino XPi is the next |
| one of MSN's bikes of the year in 2007. Designed with | | | | generation bicycle/scooter model. Built on a motorcycle |
| looks in mind, the Vectrix is responsive, good-looking, | | | | frame, it has motorcycle grade 3.5" wide wheels which |
| reliable and fun to ride. | | | | makes it very stable in any weather condition. With the |
| 2. Go-Ped ESR 750 The Go-Ped ESR family consists | | | | pedals on, it is classified as a bicycle and does not |
| of the following models: ESR 750, ESR 750EX and | | | | need to be licensed or registered. If you take the |
| ESR 750H. The Go-Ped ESR750 simply is in a class | | | | pedals off the scooter, it becomes a LSM (low speed |
| of its own and no scooter in the market comes close | | | | motorcycle) and you need to have it licensed and |
| to its build quality, power, performance and stylish | | | | insured. Its motor is uniquely built with oversized rare |
| design. Its durability, reliability and impeccable | | | | earth magnets, which increases the torque and |
| performance without compromising on any details | | | | efficiency. You can feel this when you start - it |
| makes it one fo the top electric scooters. Not to | | | | accelerates for 5 seconds to 32km/h. The |
| mention it is an environmentally friendly alternative | | | | regenerative brake also returns more power in the |
| mode of transportation as well. The ESR750 is the | | | | battery when braking. Its hydraulic front suspension |
| most cutting edge, reliable and versatile electric scooter | | | | absorbs any vibration and makes the ride very smooth |
| in the market today. The Go-Ped ESR750 EX is | | | | and comfortable. |
| equipped with larger sealed lead acid batteries, which | | | | 8. Numo Cruiser LX Designed for electric enthusiasts |
| deliver a range increase of more than 50% over the | | | | and commuters, the Cruiser LX Electric Scooter is a |
| standard ESR750 stock range and duration. The | | | | new generation PEV (personal electric vehicle). The |
| ESR750EX will provide users with an impressive 12+ | | | | Numo Cruiser answers the faultss of today's electric |
| mile range in Economy mode - a top speed of 12 mph | | | | scooters and sets new standards for scooter |
| - and up to an 8 mile range in Turbo Mode, which | | | | performance. Most electric scooters today have two |
| allows users to reach a top speed of 20 mph. It is ideal | | | | serious flaws: short range and poor hill climbing ability. |
| for Electric enthusiasts and scooterists looking for an | | | | The Cruiser LX has a maximum range of 30 miles and |
| electric scooter with an excellent range. In addition to | | | | the motor controller enables the Cruiser LX to climb |
| it's unmatched power, reliability and performance, it is | | | | 20% grade hills! The Cruiser LX features adjustable |
| compact and easy to carry. The Go-Ped ESR750H | | | | rear suspension. You can adjust stiffness to suit your |
| Hoverboard electric scooter is based on the highly | | | | comfort level. |
| regarded and award winning GoPed ESR750EX , but | | | | 9. iZIP Fusion NuVinci CVP The iZIP Fusion NuVinci |
| incorporating the amazing Cantilevered Independent | | | | CVP Drive electric scooter delivers a totally unique |
| Dynamic Linkless Indespension (C.I.D.L.I.) suspension | | | | riding experience with it's incorporation of cutting-edge |
| system featured on their highly successful off road | | | | CVP (continuously variable planetary) technology. The |
| products such as the Trail Ripper and Riot mini | | | | IZIP Fusion NuVinci uses both the patented Currie |
| motorcycle. This two wheeled sensation will quietly, | | | | Electro-Drive system and the NuVinci CVP, leveraging |
| efficiently and effortlessly move riders of up to 400 lbs | | | | the benefits of both technologies by creating an |
| above the ground with the sensation as if they were | | | | automatic, multi-gear drive system that will enhance |
| magically levitating on a cloud. The ESR750H | | | | the performance, range and ability to handle hills and |
| Hoverboard offers 2.7" of suspension travel in the | | | | higher weights without stalling. The motor is from an |
| front and 3.5" of suspension travel in the rear. This | | | | Alloy Finned Hi-Torque DC Neodymium Magnet Motor |
| hover system is adjustable from "plush to firm" to | | | | which generates 1000W of power. The Fusion NuVinci |
| accommodate and suit all rider preferences. | | | | has a maximum range of 25 miles. It features three |
| 3. HCF 737 Pacelite The HCF 737 Pacelite Electric | | | | 15Ah valve regulated, exceptional deep discharge |
| Scooter is a long-lived, well-built scooter. This is one of | | | | recovery rechargeable batteries for a maximum |
| the few electric scooters that powers up quickly from | | | | speed of 15 mph. |
| a full stop, then can take on hills without hesitation. The | | | | 10. EVT America Z-20 The EVT Z-20 scooter is |
| HCF 737 Pacelite is a great commuter scooter, folding | | | | powered by a 60-volt 2500-watt brushless hub motor |
| up for easy storage and transport. Given its speed, | | | | that can zip you along at up to 45 miles per hour for |
| power, weight and reliability, both the beginner and | | | | between 40 and 50 miles. The result is a very |
| experienced rider can appreciate its performance. It is | | | | impressive performance. The motor controller |
| a very light scooter - only 59 pounds with the battery, | | | | regulates and efficiently administers the electric power |
| and will easily fit in the trunk of your car. Traveling at a | | | | that is fed into the motor based on its performance |
| top speed of 15mph, the HCF 737 Electric Scooter will | | | | needs and driver requirements. It regulates the speed |
| go distances of up to 12 miles on a charge. Adjustable | | | | and torque of the motor while monitoring its |
| handlebars allow you to customize your ride for | | | | performance. The Z-20 is the ideal commuter vehicle |
| maximum comfort. And the removable seat and | | | | to have. Features include: 10 inch wheels (rim) and 3. |