Go Green With Your Transport: A Guide To Electric Scooters

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Electric scooters have exploded in popularity in recent years, combining convenience and portability with a host of budget and eco-friendly benefits. But, with so many different models on the market, it can be hard to know where to start when looking for the best electric scooter for your needs. Read on to learn more about some of the best e-scooters available at Bing Lee, as well as some common electric scooter benefits.

Best Budget Electric Scooter

If you’re in the market for the best budget electric scooter, look no further than the Segway-Ninebot E2 Plus electric scooter. Coming in at well under $1,000, this fast and cheap electric scooter can reach speeds of up to 25 kilometres per hour with a maximum range of 25 kilometres. Great for the daily commute, this model also features an ultra-thin footboard and low centre of gravity, ensuring a smooth ride wherever your travels may take you.

Opting for a budget electric scooter doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice safety or style. The E2 Plus comes with a dual brake system and a Smart Battery Management System (BMS) as standard and features ambient RGB lighting, perfect for some extra shine and glow on after-dark adventures.

Looking for the best mid-range electric scooter? Be sure to check out the Segway-Ninebot Kickscooter MAX G2. Combining comfort with convenience, this Segway-Ninebot electric scooter boasts a range of up to 70 kilometres, pneumatic tubeless self-healing tyres, an anti-skid Traction Control System (TCS), a double suspension system and more.

Have fun exploring city roads, gravel paths and more with speeds of up to 25 kilometres per hour and use the Smart Riding Assistant app to help make managing your vehicle a breeze. Already clever in so many ways, the MAX G2 also has a great folding design, making it easy to carry and store as needed.

Considering a premium electric scooter? Take some time to explore all the enticing features of the Pure Electric Advance Flex electric scooter. Not only does the Advance Flex by Pure Electric offer a range of up to 40 kilometres and a top speed of 25 kilometres per hour, but it also provides great flexibility. This nifty scooter can be folded down small enough to fit under your desk at work and can be returned to full size, ready for your next ride, in just five simple steps.

If you’re after great stability, safety and enhanced control, the Advance Flex has you covered. Embracing an innovative riding position, rider weight is distributed evenly across both sides of the chassis, helping to deliver a better riding experience.

Looking to learn more about what sets electric scooters apart? This handy mode of transport can offer some great benefits. Learn more about some of the top electric scooter benefits below.

Eco-Friendly

Concerns about climate change and our environment have led many to reconsider traditional modes of transport, including fossil fuel-powered vehicles. If you’re looking to reduce your impact on our planet, electric scooters can be a more environmentally friendly option, especially when compared to other forms of transport like cars or motorcycles. As they do not rely on environment-polluting fuels or create noise pollution, electric scooters hold a competitive edge over some other types of transport.

It is important, however, to select a high-quality scooter with a battery and frame that’s built to last. This can help lengthen the lifespan of your scooter and its battery, reducing waste over time.

Affordable

Not only are electric scooters available at a variety of price points, allowing you to find a model to match your budget, but they can also help you save money in the long run. As well as saving money on public transport costs, you’ll also be able to get from A to B without the need to pay for costly parking, vehicle registration or fuel.

While electric scooters are typically more budget-friendly than cars or motorcycles, it’s good to note that you will need to account for the cost of the electricity needed to charge the scooter, as well as any ongoing maintenance costs. Like any vehicle, electric scooters do require maintenance, particularly to the tyres, brakes and wiring, to ensure their safety and continued performance.

Portable

If you love the idea of an electric scooter but are concerned about portability, especially when it comes to navigating public transport or stowing your scooter once you arrive at work, there’s no need to worry. Many electric scooter models are designed with portability in mind and can be folded down to a more easily managed size.

If portability is important to you, be sure to check whether the scooter models you’re considering can be folded and carried as needed. Not all scooters are light enough to carry easily or can be folded to reduce their overall footprint.

Convenient & Fast 

Did you own a scooter when you were growing up? The best electric scooters on the market are a far cry from what many of us rode around our neighbourhoods on. Today, some electric scooters can travel at top speeds of over 40 kilometres per hour (state and territory speed restrictions do, however, apply), making them much faster than standard kick scooters. Electric scooters are also very convenient, providing decent travel ranges and great versatility. Whether you’re a long-term scooter lover or are looking for an alternative form of transportation to get you where you need to go, the speed and convenience of an electric scooter might be just what you need.

Ready to take the plunge and purchase an electric scooter? Discover the perfect model for your needs with Bing Lee. Need some additional assistance to help choose the right scooter? Get in touch with our friendly customer service team.