Advantages and Disadvantages of Buying an Electric Scooter

Electric scooters have become a big hit. It’s easy to see why. First of all, they’re a lot of fun to ride. Naturally, they are also cheap to run, almost as cheap as a conventional bicycle!

It’s not just the cost of fuel you’re saving, there are no parking and congestion charges. Of course, an electric scooter offers zero emissions, although not necessarily a zero-emission build. It’s significantly better for the environment in both scenarios than a car.

In addition, there’s a vast selection of electric scooters online or other major cities across Australia and New Zealand. It’s easy to find one that suits your needs.

If you need a little more convincing, take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of owning an electric scooter.

Advantages

Perhaps the most obvious advantage is how convenient these scooters are. You can keep them in your house, carry them outside whenever you need them, and start riding.

Better still, when you reach your destination, you can carry the scooter inside with you. No parking fees and a very low risk of theft.

Other advantages include:

·         No licenses

You don’t need a driving license to operate an electric scooter. That means anyone can buy and use one. However, your electric scooter must have a top speed of 25 kph, not be heavier than 60 kg, and only be capable of carrying one person.

It’s also a legal requirement to wear a helmet and use lights/reflectors when riding at night. You should know, that e-scooters must give way to pedestrians. Electric scooters can be ridden on shared paths, bicycle paths, footpaths, and even the bicycle side of separated paths.

·         Environmentally Friendly

Small electric motors power electric scooters. These produce zero emissions. If you’ve chosen an electric scooter instead of a car, you’re helping the planet.

·         Comfort

The majority of electric scooters are designed to be ridden standing up. This encourages you to focus on the route ahead and makes it easier for other road users to see you.

Despite being stood up, electric scooters are surprisingly comfortable and easy to ride.

·         Fitness Boost

Electric scooters are completely powered by their motor, you don’t need to undertake any physical effort to keep moving. That doesn’t mean they aren’t beneficial to your health! Riding a scooter means maintaining your balance, this involves working your core.

Every ride you take will improve core strength!

·         Saves Money

As mentioned in the introduction. You don’t need to pay congestion or parking charges and the cost of electricity is significantly less than the cost of petrol or diesel. An electric scooter is an economical option.

Disadvantages

Nothing is perfect, there are some disadvantages to buying an electric scooter.

·         Cost

A good electric scooter will cost you anything from 800 AUD upward. It’s a fair amount of money although significantly less than buying a used car.

·         Range Anxiety

The speed of an electric scooter means it’s only effective on shorter journeys. While they can be used to go further, you’ll find most models have a limited range, making it difficult to go the distance.

Of course, you also need to allow enough time to charge the scooter.

Summing Up

While there are some disadvantages to buying an electric scooter, there are significantly more advantages.

If you’re looking for a good way to commute a short distance or simply get around town, it’s time you invested in an electric scooter!