How to Increase the Range of an E-scooter?

E-scooters have become the preferred mode of transportation for urban micro-mobility in most of the European cities. Even if it is the micro-mobility solution, anyone would want an e-scooter to last at least 40 km on a single charge so that they are not worried about draining the battery before they get out of the house. The range of a good e-scooter varies from 40-60 km, but it is the promise made by the e-scooter manufacturers when it is used optimally. Have a look at the five tips to increase the range of an e-scooter.


  • Drive at Optimum Speed       

Drive-in an eco-mode. Every manufacturer in the automotive industry tells you to do that to improve fuel efficiency. The same happens with e-scooters. If you drive your e-scooter at the maximum speed, the battery drains faster compared to driving at the optimum speed. You can refer to your e-scooter manufacturer’s guide to find the speed in eco-mode.

  • Reduce the unnecessary battery consumption 

Advanced e-scooters come with a range of features such as Bluetooth connectivity, GPS functioning, and rear, front, and deck lighting. Most of these features use battery power to function. You can reduce unnecessary battery consumption by turning off these functions when not in use. It may look like it will not use much battery, but over a long time, it can pile up to significant consumption.       

  • Clean your e-scooter

Clean your scooter properly to improve its operational efficiency. Unnecessary dirt, grime, and dust reduce the efficiency of the various moving components of an e-scooter which eventually requires additional battery power to drive the same results.   

  • Mind the weight

The more your e-scooter has to work, the more battery it will consume. Therefore, it is very important to avoid unnecessary items when you are riding an e-scooter in the city. If it is not possible to reduce the weight, you can try to focus on other things to improve the range of an e-scooter.     

  • Use swappable battery e-scooter

Many latest portable e-scooters in the market come with the advanced functionality of the swappable battery. It allows you to swap the removable discharged unit of the battery and replace it with a charged one. You can simply double the range with this feature. Okai e-scooters are popular in swappable battery technology. You can check out their collection. 

Hope these five tips help you in increasing the range of your e-scooter and driving a little more freely. 

Location: Berlin, Germany

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