1. Choose a scooter with a powerful motor to ride uphill with significantly
Every e-scooter is fitted with a motor and this is what sets the scooter in motion - quite like an engine in a car. However, not every e-scooter is equipped with a powerful motor; certain manufacturers who produce cheap models will fit their scooters with very low-quality, weak motors. This severely affects the performance and ensures that climbing hills with even the slightest gradient are a mighty task.
As a rule of thumb only buys scooters with a motor that at least has a 300w motor rating, preferably 500w is the starting point for a high-performance model.
2. Check the battery voltage in the specifications list to ensure the scooter has a long range.
Another extremely important tip for first-time buyers which you may not be aware
more ease. of is that the battery voltage is vital when it comes to a high-quality electric scooter. The reason for this is your scooter will not be able to endure long periods of high-speed action when the voltage is not high enough to supply the motor with enough power it needs.
The solution for anyone wanting to use their scooter at the optimum speed as long as they so please without doing any internal damage to the battery life is to check our list as follows :
36v minimum for a max speed of 15-25km/h
48v minimum for a max speed of 30-60km/h
60v minimum for a max speed of 75-90km/h
3. Be cautious and check your scooter's waterproof rating before riding in the rain or other extreme weather conditions.
Buying an e-scooter for the first time is very exciting and with this excitement comes impulsivity - we just want to ride them as soon as humanly possible! However, this may become our downfall very quickly as many new users learn that riding in the rain can be fatal to the electric scooters' performance.
Most electric scooters for adults are designed for countries that have little inclement weather.
Always check the IP waterproof rating of your scooter before deciding whether to ride it in the rain, our recommendation is a minimum of IP 65 - unless you want to be catching the bus for the rest of your life.
Water-resistant is not the same as waterproof, trustworthy retailers will always specify clearly whether their scooter is completely waterproof.
4. Research your local e-scooter laws
A mistake a lot of users make with their first purchase of an e-scooter which is unfortunately very common is not doing any research on their local electric scooter laws. You may be liable for a fine if caught riding one on the road without any insurance if the motor power is over a certain limit.
To avoid any costly fines or impounded scooters please educate yourself on the law before purchasing. You may be stuck with the scooter and unable to use it as a lot of retailers will not accept a refund in their policies.
5. All scooters have a different weight limit
E-scooters go through a period of thorough testing to find out what the exact max weight they can carry is whilst still performing to the highest standard possible, in most cases, this is known as the 'Max Load'.
The average scooter can carry a max load of 125 kg. This is great for most users as it may allow them to carry a bag or some grocery shopping on their ride without any hassle or effect on performance.
More sturdy models such as The Explorer on our website offer a much heavier max load of 200 kg for weightier riders to enjoy their experience and not be left out of the fun!