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How to choose an electric scooter
How far you ride, how much you weigh, where you keep it and where you will ride it: answer those and the shortlist writes itself.
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Straight answers on choosing, riding and looking after an electric scooter or electric bike. Where a figure comes from the maker, we say so.
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Range, speed, weight, motors and budget: how to pick the right ride.
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Where you can ride, what the rules say, and riding safely in traffic.
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Charging, storage, tires, brakes and keeping it running well.
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Side-by-side looks at models we sell, using the makers’ own figures.
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Solid vs air filled electric scooter tires: which should you choose?
Solid tires never go flat. Air filled tires ride better and grip better. Which trade off suits you depends on your roads and how much fuss you will accept.
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Single vs dual motor electric scooter: which one do you need?
A second motor changes how an electric scooter climbs, grips and pulls away. It also adds weight and cost. Here is how to tell if you need one.
Riding laws & safety
Riding an electric scooter in rain and winter: water ratings and what to avoid
Light rain is fine for some models and a bad idea for others. The IP rating tells you which, if you know how to read it.
Ownership & care
How to protect your electric scooter from theft
An electric scooter is light, valuable and quick to carry off. A few habits make yours a much harder target than the one parked next to it.
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How fast do electric scooters go? Speed classes from 15 to 60 mph and beyond
Commuter models top out near 15 to 20 mph. The fastest ones pass highway speeds. Here is what each step up actually feels like and what it demands.
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Financing an electric scooter: how Pay in 4 and monthly plans work
Splitting the cost can make sense, as long as you know which plans are interest free, which are not, and what you will have paid at the end.
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Electric scooters for heavy adults: weight limits, motors and brakes explained
The weight limit on the spec sheet is where the search starts, not where it ends. Motor power, brakes, tires and deck size matter just as much.
Comparisons
Electric scooter vs electric bike: which one fits your commute?
One folds and goes under a desk. The other carries groceries and eats long miles. Here is how to tell which one your trip actually needs.
Riding laws & safety
Electric scooter safety gear: helmets, lights and what to wear
Most electric scooter falls happen at low speed, on your hands and head. The right gear is cheap next to the scooter and it matters every ride.
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How far will an electric scooter really go? Real range vs the advertised number
The range on the product page is measured on a test course, not on your commute. Here is how to turn that number into one you can plan around.
Riding laws & safety
Electric scooter laws: what to check before you ride
There is no single US law for electric scooters. States set the frame, cities fill it in, and both change. Here are the eight things to look up.
Ownership & care
Electric scooter maintenance checklist: tires, brakes and bolts
An electric scooter has very few parts that need attention. The ones that do are the ones that keep you upright and let you stop.
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