The best electric scooters of 2021
L os electric scooters began to be popular to do there in the years 2017-2018. The idea was born as a result of the need of ordinary people to have an alternative to move to the conventional car or motorcycle.
With an electric scooter, users have the advantage of traveling over distances that are not so long, such as going to the train station or the supermarket to buy something. But what is this vehicle really about?
An electric scooter is a vehicle designed with a self-propeller called an electric motor and the rider usually stands upright. It has two wheels and the rider leans on a platform to drive the scooter. Above the wheel is the handlebar, which is like a stick that arises from the axis of rotation of the wheel and culminates in the shape of a T at the other end.
Electric Scooter Tires
These usually come with 2 tires that are between 5-12 inches in diameter and fall into three categories:
1. Wheels made of solid rubber: the vast majority are made of solid rubber. These have the great advantage of having a long useful life and not being punctured easily. They are somewhat hard, so they do not absorb vibrations in cases where the ground is not completely flat.
2. Pneumatic tires : they are tires inflated with air, they are more comfortable to drive and can absorb shocks and vibrations much better than tires made with solid rubber. But the bottom line is that they are more vulnerable to damage from sharp stones or sharp edges.
3. The wheels with an inner tube : they are a combination of solid rubber tires with those with an inner tube and you can benefit from the benefits of these two types of wheels. The tire is made of plastic, internally it has individual air chambers that provide better suspension to the tire. In this case the air does not escape from the individual chambers.
Features of electric scooters
They are made of plastic, steel, aluminum and carbon, weigh approximately 7 kg and can weigh 20 kg.
· They are powered by an electric motor, and this receives energy from a battery that is installed under the platform, on the handlebar or perhaps in the rear tire. There are models that use lithium ion batteries, others can install an extra battery or the option to exchange the factory battery.
· The speed developed by electric scooters depends on the electric motor you are using, how heavy the one you are driving, the slope and the road conditions. Its average speed is 25 km / h, which is established by factory design, although there are models that can develop 50 km / h.
· They commonly come with two independent brakes, an electric front wheel brake and a mechanical brake. They usually use drum brakes and disc brakes, but in the case of those models with higher performance they use a regenerative brake, which allows the battery to be recharged time after time after braking. In this way, the battery has greater durability and a much longer autonomy.
What are the best electric scooters of this year?
The Cecotec BONGO SERIE A is a model that comes with removable batteries that you can also recharge at any time, and is integrated into the handlebar. This gives you the advantage of removing it quickly and as it comes with an extra battery already charged, that gives you greater autonomy. With this model you can travel from 25 km to 50 km with the extra battery.
You don't have to charge the battery daily if you only use it in the city, what's more, it can last a couple of days working normally. In sport mode it can reach the maximum power of the electric scooter, but we recommend that you use it only in cases where you are really late to get somewhere.
A very positive factor is the brakes, since it has disc brakes, a manual and electric brakes. With this, the scooter has a responsiveness to brake of only seconds. So with this brake system you can be sure that it will stop you when you really need it.
It has a compact lightweight design, which makes it easy to move when you take it up stairs or elevators. You can even fold it up to get it on buses and with the help of the app you can have control of the lights and get information on the movements you make.
From its positive aspects we can highlight that it is economical, it balances power and price very well, and the manufacturer provides you with accessories quickly and efficiently. In negative aspects we can mention that its battery can reach you to travel approximately 25 km, and the wheels must be inflated once a week, since they tend to lose air.
The Xiaomi Electric Scooter Pro 2 is solid, of excellent quality and made with excellent materials. It weighs 14.2 kg and is quite comfortable to move. This model repeats the design and manufacturing materials of its predecessor, has a better LED screen and a battery that allows you to travel 45 km.
It is a model that you can fold, which facilitates its transfer to any place you want to take it. It has a 50mm platform, which makes it much more comfortable for its driver.
The handlebar was designed for tall riders (990mm), which is sufficient for people of different heights. It has 3 driving modes and the Eco mode is the best known, since with it you can save a lot of battery and move at a good speed wherever you want to go.
If you press the power button twice you will go to the next driving mode with greater power, and if you press it again twice you will go to the sport mode that does not exceed 25 km / h.
"This model has disc brakes and E-ABS, with a speed to react of only 3 seconds."
It includes a regenerative brake that puts the engine in reverse when you barely touch the lever to brake. Its quality / price ratio is one of the best, in fact, it is considered the best electric scooter in the sector, its accessories and spare parts are accessible. It has no cushioning and we recommend that you put 10-inch wheels on it, because they puncture less frequently.