As people become much more aware of the environmental impact that vehicles fueled by gasoline and diesel have, there has been a rise in popularity of hybrid vehicles, as well as electric vehicles. More car manufacturers are making them, and they are something that is much more accessible than they would have been, less than a decade ago. But what about electric-powered scooters?
While gasoline or diesel fueled motorbikes and scooters are still a choice, and we still see so many of them around, there is more of an interest in electric scooters than there ever has been. They are getting more popular around the globe, leading to fewer emissions, but also things like scooter races, and other brushes with the law. They are so new, so a lot of the law around them is being written as they go, although an environmental blog like the one Stephen Troese Jr. writes could be a good point of call for references.
So, whether you are an avid scooter lover, or you are a first-time buyer of scooters, you need to know the ins and outs of owning one, to see if it would work for you. Here are some of the benefits of owning one.
image
Cheap to run
There is no getting away from the fact that electric vehicles are cheaper to have than fuel-filled ones. They might be a little more costly up-front, but long term, there will be benefits. Recharging an electric scooter is going to cost far less than having to refuel a traditional petrol one, for example. It can cost pennies to recharge a scooter. Plus, there can be benefits like paying no road tax and other ‘green schemes’ that can help you to save money on buying something electric.
Eco-friendly
It kind of goes without saying that a vehicle of this kind can be a good fit for the environment. It is eco-friendly, just by being electric, and there are no associated emissions. As a result, they can be a good vehicle of choice as they can help you and the Earth be able to reap all of the environmental benefits that will come as a result.
Ease of use and ease of maintenance
Like other scooters, the electric versions also feature a ‘twist’ throttle, making them easy to convert to if you’ve been a driver of other scooters or motorcycles before. They are fun to use, as well as being simple and straightforward to use too. The scooters have an electric motor and battery, and these need hardly any maintenance. As a result, servicing costs are kept really low. Electric scooters also don’t need to have things like air filters, oil changes, clutch, gearbox, and so on. So on-going maintenance is kept very low too, which can be really appealing to those that have been used to wear and tear and expensive on-going costs.
Have you thought about using an electric scooter before? Would you consider it? It would be great to hear what you think.