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I would like a similar list for e-scooters. Does anyone here happen have recommendations for solid and - importantly - affordable e-scooters? I’m in the marke

I would like a similar list for e-scooters. Does anyone here happen have recommendations for solid and - importantly - affordable e-scooters? I’m in the market, but clueless as to what actual quality models are.

burgerzzz 5y ago
I’ve really enjoyed my Super 73. Good range, speed and really fun to ride. Recently I turned it on and the battery started smoking and from all appearances was about to explode. Thankfully it didn’t. And although it took awhile to get the line of communications straight, they are replacing the entire bike and shipping should only take a week or so.
- blablabla123 5y ago
  I really wonder about the whole battery thing and if it's somehow deterministic. Has there been any mechanical shock, deep discharge or unusual temperature exposure? FWIW, there are special battery bags.
lmm 5y ago
What do you mean by "scooter"? One of the ones in the article is the Segway c80, is that what you're after?
Toutouxc 5y ago
Scooter as in kick-scooter, or a small motorcycle?
- timbit42 5y ago
  I'd like to find an electric version of a Vespa scooter that can do 50 km/h. Most ebikes max out at 25 or 35 km/h so the driver doesn't need a license to drive it.
  - grzm 5y ago
    I'd love to have an electric version of the Honda Super Cub. Good carrying capacity for around-about, not as large as a full-sized motorcycle. Dunno if it's available in the US yet.
    - timbit42 5y ago
      It doesn't appear to be electric. Is it?
      - grzm 5y ago
        That’s what I’m asking for, an electric version. You’re right, there isn’t one yet. The CSC Monterey looks close, though: https://electrek.co/2021/01/07/csc-monterey-first-ride-retro-electric-scooter-performance-at-an-e-bike-price/ https://electrek.co/2021/01/07/csc-monterey-first-ride-retro...
FeepingCreature 5y ago
I'm overall very happy with my ePowerFun ePF-1. Though it's pretty specific to Germany. It has the significant advantage of being foldable, so I can take it on the train. On the other hand, battery could be better. (I missed the release of the Pro by a few months...) Note that with any eScooter, the range will collapse in winter. It's barely below 0 here and range is about halved from summer.

burgerzzz 5y ago

I’ve really enjoyed my Super 73. Good range, speed and really fun to ride. Recently I turned it on and the battery started smoking and from all appearances was about to explode. Thankfully it didn’t. And although it took awhile to get the line of communications straight, they are replacing the entire bike and shipping should only take a week or so.

blablabla123 5y ago
I really wonder about the whole battery thing and if it's somehow deterministic. Has there been any mechanical shock, deep discharge or unusual temperature exposure? FWIW, there are special battery bags.

lmm 5y ago

What do you mean by "scooter"? One of the ones in the article is the Segway c80, is that what you're after?

Toutouxc 5y ago

Scooter as in kick-scooter, or a small motorcycle?

timbit42 5y ago
I'd like to find an electric version of a Vespa scooter that can do 50 km/h. Most ebikes max out at 25 or 35 km/h so the driver doesn't need a license to drive it.
- grzm 5y ago
  I'd love to have an electric version of the Honda Super Cub. Good carrying capacity for around-about, not as large as a full-sized motorcycle. Dunno if it's available in the US yet.
  - timbit42 5y ago
    It doesn't appear to be electric. Is it?
    - grzm 5y ago
      That’s what I’m asking for, an electric version. You’re right, there isn’t one yet. The CSC Monterey looks close, though: https://electrek.co/2021/01/07/csc-monterey-first-ride-retro-electric-scooter-performance-at-an-e-bike-price/ https://electrek.co/2021/01/07/csc-monterey-first-ride-retro...

FeepingCreature 5y ago

I'm overall very happy with my ePowerFun ePF-1. Though it's pretty specific to Germany. It has the significant advantage of being foldable, so I can take it on the train. On the other hand, battery could be better. (I missed the release of the Pro by a few months...) Note that with any eScooter, the range will collapse in winter. It's barely below 0 here and range is about halved from summer.