What is an e-scooter?

Do you know a vehicle called an e-scooter? An e-scooter is an electric kickboard that is very popular in the United States and Germany, and it is a micro-mobility that is a new means of transportation that can be easily advanced with the accelerator and brake at hand. In fact, services such as sharing are expanding in Japan as well.

Which e-scooter should I use?

There are eight points to choosing an e-scooter that is ahead of the times.

1. Maximum mileage (battery life)
2. Check to charge time
3. Maximum speed
4. Safety (handbrake, light, etc.)
5. Weight
6. Tire size and type (ride comfort)
7. Load capacity
8 .Design

1. Check the maximum mileage!

The most important factor in choosing an e-scooter is how long you can run on a single charge. In other words, it’s battery performance. Most of the e-scooters currently on the market can run an average of 15 to 20 km on a single charge. (The distance you can run depends on the model.)
However, the longer the maximum mileage, the better. The reason is that the longer the charging time, the longer the charging time, and the heavier the car body itself. …
And other conditions are also involved.
Battery performance is the most important item, but choose an e-scooter with a running time that matches your riding time!

2. Don’t forget to check the charging time

People, who use it for their daily commute need to be changed frequently, right? If it takes time each time, it is difficult to incorporate it into daily life. The average charging time of the e-scooter is about 5 hours. Check the charging time before purchasing.

3. Maximum speed is not so important! ??

I think there are many people who want to run comfortably on the fastest e-scooter. However, due to the restrictions of the Road Traffic Act as of February 2021, the speed limit is limited to 30 km / h, so it is better to choose safety over speed.

4. Ensure safety so that you can run more freely!

Most e-scooters are machines that run at speeds of 20 km / h or more. 20km / h is equivalent to the average speed of a road bike. Kickboard The original footbrake leaves me a little uneasy, so it’s safe to choose one with a handbrake.
Also, the front light is a must to run safely at night! !!

5. The car body is neither too heavy nor too light!

“Weight” is a point that is often overlooked in terms of safety. Considering the convenience of carrying around, you will want to choose a lighter machine. However, the lighter the machine, the more likely it is that it will flutter when speeding up, that it will be difficult to balance, and that it will tip over. When purchasing an e-scooter, consider some weight when choosing it! Although there are individual differences in the weight that is easy to balance, it is recommended to choose a car body that weighs at least 10 kg!

6. Ride quality changes depending on the tire selection! ??

There are three main types of tires for e-scooters.

• Hard tires
• Air tire
• Tires with suspension

The tires we recommend this time are air tires. The tire in the photo below is a “tubeless tire” that is especially hard to puncture among air tires.

Air tires are the best way to suppress vibration and noise! There is air in the tires like a bicycle, and the ride is very comfortable and quiet. If you want to drive on uneven roads or even small steps, choose the tubeless type of air tires!
In addition, the size of the entire tire is directly linked to the ride quality. The larger the tires, the more stable the ride quality. If you are thinking of running happily and safely, we recommend larger tires!

Air tires are the best way to suppress vibration and noise! There is air in the tires like a bicycle, and the ride is very comfortable and quiet. If you want to drive on uneven roads or even small steps, choose the tubeless type of air tires!
In addition, the size of the entire tire is directly linked to the ride quality. The larger the tires, the more stable the ride quality. If you are thinking of running happily and safely, we recommend larger tires!

7. The load capacity is as much as the luggage you usually carry!

Most e-scooters can withstand up to 80kg to 100kg, but carrying heavy luggage can cause overweight.
When purchasing, think about “your weight + the weight of your luggage”!

8. After all appearance is important!

I’ve mentioned various points so far, but without such a theory, what I want to stick to is the appearance! !! E-scooters are now on sale from various brands, and there is a wide variety of designs, from the basic designs you can imagine, to stylish designs reminiscent of the near future, to masculine and rugged designs.
Believing in your intuition and choosing by design may be one of the pleasures!