What Are the Key Advantages of Electric Kick Scooters for Urban Transportation?

Mobility Foresights says that as of June 2021, Paris and Berlin appear to be the hub of e-scooter sharing in Europe, and e-scooter sharing in Europe is now only available in 97 cities. Well, what this suggests is that people are in love with e-scooters. Otherwise, e-scooter sharing companies like Bird and Lime wouldn’t have thrived in the European market.

Some people are so impressed with this concept of e-scooters for last-mile transportation that they decided to purchase e-scooters. And there are also many people who are just wondering what is so special about electric scooters. In this post, we will look at five key advantages of electric kick scooters.

1. Freedom

This is the first major reason or the main advantage why people choose electric scooters. It is your personal mode of transportation that can take you anywhere in the city quickly. You don’t have to wait for public transportation. You don’t have to be stuck in a traffic jam. It is your personal vehicle that can offer the freedom of mobility. You can get from point A to point B whenever you want     .

2. Portable

Portability is an amazing capability of electric scooters that makes them highly versatile. Most electric scooters come with an easy to fold mechanism that makes the electric scooters portable. You can take your e-scooter anywhere without worrying about parking it. Foldable electric scooters can be stored easily in the trunk of the car, fit into small spaces, and can be easily carried along on public transportation. It makes for an ideal last-mile public transportation option.

3. Save on Fuel

Well, some people might not be convinced by e-scooters despite learning about the above advantages, but they might be convinced after learning that they don’t have to worry about the fuel while riding an electric scooter. It runs on battery, and you can easily charge the battery of an electric scooter. It is far more fuel economic than gasoline or petrol.

4. Save On Maintenance

If you are not so aware of automobile engines, you may not know that petrol or diesel engines need regular maintenance and servicing to keep them in good condition. On the other hand, electric engines do not require that much maintenance. Thus, you can save on maintenance costs with electric scooters.

5. Eco-Friendly

This is the primary reason behind the Government encouraging the use of e-scooters. E-scooters do not result in harmful emissions. They use clean energy, which makes them eco-friendly. You can reduce your carbon footprint by preferring electric scooters and bikes for city transportation. Not just that, electric scooters also do not produce noise like regular scooters and that helps to reduce the noise pollution in cities. It is not just good for the environment, you will also get to enjoy the silent ride.

These are the five key amazing benefits of electric scooters. So, when are you buying your new electric scooter?

Location: Germany

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