mercredi 20 avril 2011

A Range Of Electric Scooters To Choose From

By Bilal Hamdan


Before getting into the different types of electric scooters there are a few things you need to take into consideration. For one thing these are not toys, and common sense should tell you at what age your child is responsible enough to handle these machines. New users should also practice close by responsible adults first before proceeding on their own. In either case, protective gear should be worn at all times. This scooter can reach speeds of 35MPH or more like the Razor Pocket Mod Electric Scooter, some have to have safety lights and license plates. These are motorized vehicles, and have the same moving laws as other motorized vehicles on the road.

If you go searching for a scooter there are 3 different types available. Most of the ones you see on television are mobility type scooters, which are used to help seniors or disabled individuals move around. You can't miss them because they are large, bulky, and don't go very fast at all. The cost for these are astronomical and anywhere from $2,000 to $3,000.

When many people think of electric scooters, what comes to mind is those stand up scooters that have been modified with an electric motor and battery pack. They can have accessories like seat posts, electric brakes, throttle controls etc. but basically are a modified version of a regular foot powered model. They are convenient for a number of reasons. They can be folded up and stored in a closet, or work cubicle. They can be plugged directly into a wall socket, so the battery can be charging while you're working. Depending on the size of the motor and battery, some models can go as fast as twenty miles an hour, so you can zip around in rush hour traffic easily.

Then there is the real electric scooters, like the Razor Pocket Mod Euro. On the low end of the scale they may look like the previous model, but with more of a body. These can't fold up and are meant to stay as more of a motorcycle than a scooter. On the upper end of the scale, they are mainly scaled down versions of a real motorcycle. You definitely need a license plate, they have turn signals and lights. These models have powerful motors, can reach speeds of 35MPH or more, and can handle more than one person. The shells will usually have at least one cargo compartment, so you can go shopping on it.

If you compare an electric scooter to a gas scooter there are several differences. Electric scooters offer a clean and renewable energy resource, while gas scooters offer pollutants like your car. There are several other benefits to electric versions, but on a cost efficiency perspective they can go farther on a full charge than a gas scooter will on a tank of gas. Purchasing a smaller version means you will most likely use batteries, which can be fully charged overnight. Larger models can be charged at home.

Eventually it's going to come down to the price, which means you might not be able to get the high-end options in the beginning. If you want a basic scooter model then it's going to cost about $100-$150, and sometimes more depending on the features. High quality electric scooters like Razor Pocket Mod Electric Scooter will start around $250. Then of course the top of the line options could run well into the thousands of dollars.




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