They are light, do not take up much space, are foldable, intuitive and easy to use. Electric scooters have become a popular vehicle in recent years. They are one-person, practical, sustainable vehicles and many of the models that we will find on the market have a surprising autonomy.
If you want to opt for the electric scooter to move around the city, or to go from the urbanization to the train station, from El Comprador de La Vanguardia we give you the keys to make a good choice and a list of the best proposals.
If you want to get an electric scooter you must prepare a minimum budget of about 300 euros to have a model that performs, but the budget can shoot up to 800 euros if you want superior features.
We have selected five models, some well-sold, others that have surprising features, and we have divided them according to their price. Three proposals considered cheaper and two with a higher budget. Among all of them from The Buyer we are left with the Xiaomi model for its great quality-price.
Autonomy is surely one of the characteristics, along with power, that matters most when purchasing one of these vehicles. There are several factors that influence this autonomy, such as the battery available, the speed at which we travel with the scooter, whether we have the lights on, the terrain we are traveling on or the weight of the person using it. In general, the durability between charges usually ranges between 10 km and 60 km depending on the model. It would always be advisable to choose a model that offers a range of more than 20 km.
Power, as we have said, is another point to take into account. This will allow us to control the speed at which we can go. The vast majority of scooters allow a speed of 25km/h, but we can find models that reach or exceed 40km/h.
The type of battery is also important. Lithium ones offer higher charges than lead ones. For example, a lithium battery has a useful life of approximately 3,000 charges, twice as long as a lead-acid battery.
The wheels are an element to take into account depending on the terrain where we are going to travel. If the terrain is quite uneven, it is better to choose a model with pneumatic wheels even if it rolls slower. Polyurethane wheels are faster and more suitable for regular terrain.
The brakes are a fundamental part of the scooter, they are installed on the handlebars and can be disc or drum. It is preferable to opt for disc ones, since they are more precise and allow for much faster heat evacuation.
The Xiaomi Electric Scooter 3 Lite is one of the reference electric scooters currently on the market. It is made of high strength aluminum alloy material. It is light and easy to transport from one place to another.
It has 3 adjustable gears to adapt to different driving needs (Pedestrian, Standard and Sport). It has a high-quality lithium battery, with a travel distance of up to 20 km.
One of the most outstanding advantages of this model is the fast pregado. With only 3 steps, your scooter will be folded without any difficulty during the process. Innovative folding design assessed by TÜV Rheinland (according to EN17128) for a minimalist look, convenient storage and increased stability
A perfect vehicle for driving around the city or for going from your urbanization to the suburban train station.
With its 350W nominal power, this scooter is very useful if the terrain you are going to ride on has uphill slopes. In fact, it is a light model, with power and a maximum speed of 25 km/h.
Its battery has a range of 20 km, somewhat less than the Xiaomi model, but we must keep in mind that it is removable. If your trips are longer, you have the option of purchasing another battery to carry it charged in your backpack or have it at work.
It is not a 4×4 scooter but it has pneumatic wheels, so it will work well on slightly uneven terrain. They are also puncture-proof, so the risk of suffering punctures and bursts is minimized.
This model looks very similar aesthetically to the Xiaomi brand, but this is not synonymous with a poor quality copy, but rather it offers very good quality.
It is a scooter that has a range of up to 25km, thanks to the long-lasting battery. The motor has a power of 350W and the maximum load reaches 120 kg.
Its wheels are solid and, therefore, are maintenance-free and never get punctured; on the other hand, they are not very suitable for uneven terrain.
If you are a large person, who is always very loaded, who moves on irregular terrain with many slopes, you will need a scooter that really performs and with a nominal power of 500W.
This SmartGyro scooter is a solidly built and quite robust electric scooter with a lithium battery with a capacity of 12,500 mAh. You can achieve a great range of approximately 45 km / 3 driving modes selectable from its display (Eco, Comfort and Sport).
Its speed is limited to 25 km/h as standard, although it can be "tricked" to increase it and thus get the most out of uneven roads.
The scooter is equipped with a double braking system and powerful LED lighting. It has a high-brightness front spotlight, LEDs on the base, turn signals selectable from the handlebars and rear brake light.
A very suitable scooter if you live in an urbanization and you must use it to go to the train station. Also for all those who live outside the city or within it but in a neighborhood full of slopes.
We finish our list with the most expensive model but also the one that performs the best of all. The E-Twow Booster V (V2-2019) is an electric scooter made of very resistant and light aluminum, and is also coated with an anti-corrosion treatment.
Its autonomy is a little lower than the SmartGyro brand model, around 30 to 35 km, thanks to the power of its 500w motor.
As for the brakes, it also includes the regenerative braking system, helping to charge the battery as we perform the braking function.
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