electric scooter

The Best Electric Scooters Of 2009: A Review

Today, electric scooters or electric mopeds are just as powerful as their gasoline-powered counterparts, with the added advantage of being virtually silent, clean machines that can plug into a standard electrical socket to recharge. Typically, a charge will give you enough juice to travel 20-60 miles, depending on the scooter and battery system. Most scooter [...]

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Zapino: A 100% Electric Scooter by ZAP

The Zapino scooter, made by ZAP, in a company better known for their electric cars, has been getting rave reviews. Many Zapino owners report that this scooter performs really well and is quite reliable (see here and here). It’s also relatively inexpensive, being sold for just under $3000. It has a powerful 3000-watt brushless DC [...]

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The Vectrix 100% Electric Scooter

The Vectrix is a 100% electric scooter that is available for sale in the U.S. This bike goes 62 mph, has a claimed range of 68 miles, and it accelerates faster than most cars at the stoplight. The Vectrix is powered by a low-mounted, 3.7 kilowatt NiMH battery pack that re-charges to 80 or 90 [...]

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Hot Electric Scooters

What are the hottest electric scooters out there? Today, one of the most popular models currently is the eGO-2 Cycle which combines the best features of a bike and an electric scooter. The eGO can be used as a bicycle but has all the equipment of a scooter, including headlights, turn signals, brakes and throttle. [...]

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The LashOut Bike (600 watt)

Top speed: 18 mph (23 mph for 24V model) Range: 12 miles Notes from Manufacturer: Attractive and well-built, the Lash Out is a new full suspension scooter that provides an ultra smooth ride. An all aluminum chassis with impeccable attention to detail is covered by a brushed aluminum deck with slip resistant grip tape. Ample [...]

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