Off-road electric scooters: description, the best models and subtleties of choice

Electric scooter is an alternative to electric bike and scooter. It is much more difficult to store and take out a much bulky electric bike from a house or from the yard than an electric scooter. The cost of an electric scooter is noticeably less in terms of the consumed watts of power per kilometer of track for one person. The goal is simple - get one person from point A to point B. It makes no sense to pay more for the same fare, buying more expensive vehicles, including cars.

Electric scooter SUV - type of transport in which there are no any suspended blocks and nodes. The main share of the weight falls mainly on the frame and battery. A minor part of the weight falls on the wheels, steering and engine in one of the wheels. The battery is most often located under the foot platform or deck. Less often, it is fixed on the steering column - stamping on it during the ride is not the best solution. Finally, additional blocks and nodes that provide additional comfort when moving - basically it is a motor-computer, headlights, rear-view mirrors and more.

The wheels of an off-road scooter, like a fat bike, a motorcycle, give good cross in almost wild conditions - along fields and forest paths. In addition, the scooter has suspensions (damping springs) that dampen vibrations when passing through pebbles and bumps.

As with a simple scooter, a height-adjustable steering column is installed on the electric scooter. The gas on / off button can act as a power button. The speed switch offers 2 modes - high (express) and slow (eco mode).Most electric scooters are available in the form of a transformer - in the vestibule, stroller, hallway or on the veranda, you can fold it, and it will take up half as much space as if it were stored un folded.

Torque, like in electric bicycles or mopeds, the engine transmits to one of the wheels through a chain. In order for the owner of the electric scooter to easily move around without having to push off his legs, the engine must have a power of at least half a kilowatt - this will allow the rider to drive up the mountain or ride against a strong wind.

The current market for electric scooters is not poor although the story of this variety of scooters is just beginning to penetrate "into the masses."

• FastWheel FX5 - universal electric scooter, suitable both in urban and in rural conditions. Wheels of 10 inches will provide good cross on uneven and other dubious quality roads. After rain from drifts and falling if you do not fit into a turn at high speed, an aggressive tread on the tire will protect you. The maximum speed developed by the machine is up to 40 km / h, and you can leave at any end up to 70 km on a single charge. Rider weight - up to 120 kg. Scooter weight - no more than 16 kg. Brakes - disc, on both wheels. There is a powerful headlight in the kit.

• Dualtron speedway 4 even on impassability, it is able to squeeze speed up to 55 km / h. He rides hills with a slope of up to 27 degrees. On one charge, the scooter can travel up to 100 km. The scooter is equipped with 10 inch wheels - the same as the previous model. The tread on wheels is quite aggressive so that the car can withstand drifts on a dirty and unstable road. Brakes - electric and mechanical (disc) on both wheels. The weight of the rider is up to 120 kg, the weight of the scooter itself is up to 20 kg.

• Dualtron ultra weighs significantly more than its previous counterparts - up to 37 kg. The wheels are 11-inch and have a treadmill width of up to 9 cm. All this, combined with an aggressive tread, will give you the opportunity to feel confident on any off-road even in winter. The scooter is able to "run" up to 120 km on a single charge.

If you don’t need great speed and power, but you still want to ride a scooter, try one of the following models.

• Xiaomi Mijia M365 Electric Scooter - aluminum folding frame, 6 m headlight illumination. Two-level brake, which allows stopping almost instantly even after a fresh shower, 30 km on a single charge, speed - about 20 km / h.

• Ninebot By Segway KickScooter ES4. Foldable, accelerates on the highway to 30 km / h, allows you to go on a single charge up to 40 km. It weighs 14 kg. Li-ion rechargeable battery. No cushioning, molded tires on wheels. On the on-board computer you can see the charge and speed, there is a Bluetooth connection through the application of the same name. It is possible to set a speed limit that the scooter will not exceed.

• Ninebot By Segway KickScooter ES1 - A model of an electric scooter, from which one can hardly expect anything more. It is mainly suitable only for park rides, and not for outings in the city. The engine drives the front wheel. The device itself is folding. The front wheel has a diameter of 8 inches, the rear - 7.5. The scooter is equipped with a second battery located in the steering wheel itself. There is a high beam headlamp and an LED display that displays the current speed and the amount of residual charge.

• Kugoo s3 - A device designed for the weight of the rider up to 120 kg. Scooter weight - no more than 11 kg, folding, suitable for storage under the table or on the balcony. Speed ​​- up to 35 km / h. The diameter of both wheels is up to 8.5 inches. You can ride it and in the cold up to -20 degrees Celsius.

• Kugoo M4 Pro - record holder: two adults with a weight of 80 kg could ride it. The scooter has a high-beam headlight, an alarm system, turning and brake lights, weight - up to 25 kg. Acceleration on the highway - up to 55 km / h. Perfect value for money.

To drive any vehicle with an engine power of more than 250 W, Russia needs type M permissions (two-wheeled mechanical vehicles). There are rights - feel free to choose a scooter according to engine power. Less powerful engines are only electric assistance, for example, when driving uphill and against the wind; without the foot power of the rider, you can’t get far.

• The weight of the scooter should not be large. If you don’t have a car place, or even just a corner in the adjoining territory where you can leave it, then do not buy electric scooters heavier than a bicycle (no more than 12 kg): it will be difficult for you to drag it to your room on the 17th floor, if your elevator suddenly failed.
• Power reserve. Where and how often you will go, whether you need a mileage of 120 km, when your daily - no more than 50, estimate yourself.
• Wheels and tread. The larger their diameter, the wider they are, the more aggressive the tread, the more opportunities you have on the road.
• The quality of the road. Pay attention to depreciation: if there are no springs (front and rear) - it will be extremely uncomfortable for you to go on bad roads, and the scooter itself will fail more quickly - vibration in this case is the enemy of all cars. Check if your electric scooter has front and rear suspensions.
• Additional amenities - a seat with a long journey, a trunk for transporting one or two bags will not hurt. For night driving you need a headlamp and a marker red light.
• To let you go on the subway, taxi or bus, tram, trolley, use folding scooter.
• Remember how much you weigh, and add to this weight 25 kilograms of cargo carried (bags, backpack and more). Fit well steel scooters - They are considered the most durable.
• Clearance. You do not have to push off with your feet - the motor is almost always used for movement. The larger its value, the less likely you are stuck in a road pothole.
• Transmission. Chain has proven itself better than anyone - it is more durable than gear (planetary bushings).

Whatever scooter you choose, it must solve your needs. Whether you get to work on it or go shopping, it does not matter: getting stuck on the road without being able to recharge the battery would be undesirable.

In the next video, you will find a brief overview of the off-road electric scooter with a seat, wide wheels and E Scooter HBES800 suspension.