An Electric Scooter can be defined as a two of three wheel vehicle that generally relies on batteries for its power-supply. Based on the electric motors for locomotion, the Electric Scooters are gaining more popularity as a means of transportation due to many reasons such as rising prices of gasoline. Additionally, these high speed mobility scooters are environment-friendly and fuel-efficient along with having fewer maintenance requirements.

Types of Electric Scooters

The Electric Scooters come in different shapes and sizes to accommodate the needs of various users. Some of the most recognized categories of the Electric Scooters are:

1.    Foldable Electric Scooters

If traveling is your hobby or requirement, a transportable or Foldable Electric Scooter is the best option for you. You can carry them in your car and reassemble their 3 to 4 piece parts whenever required. Some examples of the Foldable Electric Scooters are the Xcool Alloy Folding Scooter (available in pink and blue), the Ben 10 Monster Inline Scooter and the Shoprider Altea 3 Wheel Travel Mobility Scooter2. Three- Wheeled Electric Scooters

Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the Three- Wheeled Electric          Scooters are comfortable and durable. These scooters have the capacity to carry maximum weight of 300 – 500 Ibs. The Sterling Little Gem and the Capri Micro Mobility (Shoprider) come under this category. You may also check out the three wheeled mobility vehicles offered by Amigo and Care Knight.

3. Four-Wheeled Electric Scooters

Mostly used for outdoors, the Four-Wheeled Electric Scooters offer maximum stability.  The presence of a fourth wheel in addition to their bigger tires, the Four-Wheeled Electric Scooters like the Strider Bootie 4 are faster, with a speed that can reach 10 mph.

4.  Heavy Duty Electric Scooters

Designed for the heavy weight people (350 pounds or more), the Heavy Duty Electric Scooter are available in both the three and four wheel models. For instance, the Avenger 3-Wheel Heavy Duty electric Scooter comes with a weight capacity of 500 Ibs.

The Pros and Cons of Electric Scooters

To have a better understand of the Electric Scooters, we must know about their advantages as well as the disadvantages.

On the positive side of the Electric Scooters, we have the following:

•    The operation of an Electric Scooter requires almost no physical exertion as they are powered by batteries. Hence, these are great for the people with low physical mobility.

•    The Electric Scooters are less expensive and their operation cost and maintenance cost is also low.

•    These vehicles are environment friendly and noise-free.

•    These mobility scooters are easy to store and can be transported without any hassle.

•    The following points are considered to be the disadvantages of the Electric Scooters:

•    As compared to the gas scooters or motorcycles, the Electric Scooters have a higher up front cost.

•    The electric power outlets for these scooters are usually not located near the driveways or the streets.

•    One has to be more careful while riding an Electric Scooter as these are not very noticeable along with being noise-less.

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