Off-road electric scooters: description, best models and subtleties of choice

The electric scooter is an alternative to the electric bike and scooter. A much more cumbersome electric bike is much more difficult to store and take out of the house or yard than an electric scooter. The cost of an electric scooter is noticeably less in terms of consumed watts of power per kilometer for one person. The goal is simple - to get one person from point A to point B. It makes no sense to pay more for the same travel, buying more expensive transport, up to a car.

Electric scooter off-road vehicle - a type of transport in which there are no suspended blocks and assemblies. The bulk of the weight comes primarily from the frame and battery. A minor part of the weight comes from the wheels, steering and the engine in one of the wheels. The battery is most often located under the foot platform or deck. Less often, it is fixed on the steering column - stomping on it while driving is not the best solution. Finally, there are additional blocks and units that provide additional comfort when driving - mainly a motorcycle computer, headlights, rear-view mirrors and more.

The wheels of an off-road scooter, like a fat bike, a motorcycle, give good cross-country ability in practically wild conditions - along fields and forest paths. In addition, the scooter has suspensions (shock-absorbing springs) that dampen vibrations in conditions of passing over pebbles and bumps.

Like a simple scooter, the electric scooter has a height-adjustable steering column. The role of the power on / off button can be performed by the throttle stick. The speed selector offers 2 modes - high (express) and slow (eco mode).Most electric scooters are produced in the form of a transformer - in the vestibule, stroller, hallway or on the veranda, you can fold it, and it will take up half the space than if it was stored unfolded.

The torque, like in electric bicycles or mopeds, is transmitted by the engine to one of the wheels by means of a chain. In order for the owner of the electric scooter to move easily without the need to push off with their feet, the engine must have a power of at least half a kilowatt - this will allow the rider to drive up a mountain or drive against strong winds.

Today's electric scooter market is not poor although the history of this type of scooter is just beginning to penetrate "the masses".

• FastWheel FX5 - a universal electric scooter, suitable for both urban and suburban conditions. 10-inch wheels will provide good flotation on uneven and other questionable roads. After the rain from skids and falls if you do not fit into a corner at high speed, you will be protected by the aggressive tread on the tire. The maximum speed developed by the car is up to 40 km / h, and you can go to any of the ends up to 70 km on a single charge. Rider weight - up to 120 kg. Scooter weight - no more than 16 kg. Brakes - disc, on both wheels. There is a powerful headlight included.

• Dualtron Speedway 4 even off-road, it is able to squeeze out a speed of up to 55 km / h. He rides on hills with an incline of up to 27 degrees. A scooter can travel up to 100 km on a single charge. The scooter is equipped with 10 "wheels - the same as the previous model. The tread on the wheels is aggressive enough to withstand drifts on muddy and unstable roads. Brakes - electrical and mechanical (disc) on both wheels. The rider's weight is up to 120 kg, the weight of the scooter itself is up to 20 kg.

• Dualtron Ultra weighs significantly more than its previous counterparts - up to 37 kg. The wheels are 11-inch, have a treadmill width of up to 9 cm. All this, combined with an aggressive tread, will give you the opportunity to feel confident on any off-road, even in winter. The scooter can run up to 120 km on a single charge.

If you do not need tremendous speed and power, but still want to ride an electric scooter - try one of the following models.

• Xiaomi Mijia M365 Electric Scooter - aluminum folding frame, 6 m headlamp illumination. Two-level brake, which allows to stop almost instantly even after a rainstorm that has just passed, 30 km on a single charge, speed - about 20 km / h.

• Ninebot By Segway KickScooter ES4. Foldable, accelerates on the highway to 30 km / h, allows you to go on a single charge up to 40 km. Weighs 14 kg. Li-ion rechargeable battery. No shock absorption, solid rubber on wheels. On the on-board computer, you can see the charge and speed, there is a Bluetooth connection through the application of the same name. It is possible to set a speed limit that the scooter will not exceed.

• Ninebot By Segway KickScooter ES1 - a model of an electric scooter, from which you can hardly expect anything more. It is mainly suitable only for park rides, and not for excursions out of town. The engine drives the front wheel. The device itself is foldable. The front wheel has a diameter of 8 inches, the rear wheel is 7.5 inches. The scooter is also equipped with a second battery located in the steering wheel itself. There is a high-beam headlamp and an LED display showing the current speed and the amount of residual charge.

• Kugoo s3 - a device designed for a rider's weight up to 120 kg. The scooter weighs no more than 11 kg, foldable, suitable for storage under a table or on a balcony. Speed ​​- up to 35 km / h. The diameter of both wheels is up to 8.5 inches. You can ride it in frost down to -20 degrees Celsius.

• Kugoo M4 Pro - record holder: two adults weighing 80 kg could ride on it. The scooter has a high-beam headlight, alarm, turn and brake lights, weight - up to 25 kg. Acceleration on the highway - up to 55 km / h. Ideal value for money.

To drive any vehicle with an engine power of more than 250 W in Russia, you need a type M license (two-wheeled motor vehicles). There are rights - feel free to choose a scooter based on engine power. Less powerful engines are only electrical assistance, for example, when driving uphill and against the wind; Without the leg power of the rider, you won't get very far.

• The scooter's weight shouldn't be too big. If you do not have a parking space or at least just a corner in the local area where you can leave it, then do not buy electric scooters heavier than a bicycle (no more than 12 kg): it will be difficult for you to drag it to your 17th floor, if your elevator suddenly fails.
• Power reserve. Where and how often you will drive, whether you need a mileage of 120 km, when your daily rate is no more than 50, figure it out for yourself.
• Wheels and tread. The larger their diameter, the wider they are, the more aggressive the tread, the more opportunities you have on the road.
• The quality of the road. Pay attention to the shock absorption: if there are no springs (front and rear) - you will be extremely uncomfortable driving on bad roads, and the scooter itself will fail faster - vibration in this case is the enemy of all machines. Check if your electric scooter has front and rear suspension.
• Additional amenities - a seat on a long journey, a trunk for transporting one or two bags will not interfere. For night driving, you need a headlight and a red marker light.
• To be allowed on the metro, minibus or bus, tram, trolleybus, use folding scooter.
• Remember how much you weigh, and add to this weight 25 kilograms of transported cargo (bags, backpack, etc.). Fit well steel scooters - they are considered the most durable.
• Clearance. You don't have to kick off with your feet - a motor is almost always used to move. The higher the value, the less likely you are to get stuck in a pothole.
• Transmission. The chain has proven itself the best - it is more durable than gear (planetary bushings).

Whichever scooter you choose - it should meet your needs. Whether you take it to work or go shopping - it doesn't matter: it would be undesirable to get stuck on the way, unable to recharge the battery.

In the following video, you will find a quick overview of the E Scooter HBES800 off-road electric scooter with seat, wide wheels and suspension.