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8 Cool Electric Scooters For Rolling Past Traffic

On balance, these 8 battery-powered e-scooters make short-distance travel easier and more sustainable.

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As electric mobility solutions become more popular, one product that is becoming especially popular is the seatless or “kick” electric scooter or e-scooter. Perfect for short-range mobility, particularly in urban areas, electric scooters have become a go-to means of transportation for many city dwellers.

In February, ResearchAndMarkets forecast the worldwide electric scooters market to reach $ 37.44 Billion by 2028, growing at 13% cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2022 to 2028.

“When compared to on-demand transportation, electric scooters provide more inexpensive last-mile mobility,” according to ReseachAndMarkets:

“These vehicles' agility and simplicity of maneuvering in highly populated locations with significant traffic congestion are additional benefits that are likely to propel the e-scooter market expansion. Electric scooter adoption among the youthful population, expanding buying power of the middle-class community in developing nations, and fast urbanization are predicted to considerably fuel product demand globally.” Rising demand for fuel-efficient transportation, as well as growing concern about the alarming rise in global pollution, are also cited as drivers of electric scooter market growth in the near future.

Over the past five years, scooter-sharing companies such as Lime and Bird have given consumers an easy introduction to the use of electric scooters, the telltale green (for Lime) and orange (for Bird—at least in Ann Arbor, MI) scooters becoming ubiquitous in many city centers and university campuses. The app-based sharing system has made it simple for users to grab and ride a scooter for a quick dash across town or campus—and thus whet their appetites for wanting a scooter of their own.

With the increasing popularity of electric scooters, the market has now found itself inundated with different product offerings. In this piece, we’ll take a look at some of the most noteworthy electric scooter products that are currently available for purchase today. Read on to learn about 8 electric scooters on the market today.

About the Authors

Jake Hertz

Jake Hertz is an Electrical Engineer, Technical Writer, and Public Relations Specialist. After he received his M.S. and B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Rochester, he spent three years working as an Electrical Engineer at MakerBot Industries. 

As a writer, Jake is well known for his frequent contributions to various engineering websites, where he has garnered readership in the tens of thousands. Through his business, NanoHertz Solutions, Jake works with cutting-edge companies in the hardware and semiconductor space to build industry buzz and awareness through Public Relations and Technical Writing services.

As an engineer, Jake now works with numerous startups to help develop their hardware products. He is also a Co-Founder of Origin Labs, a NYC-based design firm for tech startups in the hardware space.

Michael C. Anderson

Editor-in-Chief, Battery Technology, Informa Markets - Engineering

Battery Technology Editor-in-Chief Michael C. Anderson has been covering manufacturing and transportation technology developments for more than a quarter-century, with editor roles at Manufacturing Engineering, Cutting Tool Engineering, Automotive Design & Production, and Smart Manufacturing. Before all of that, he taught English and literature at colleges in Japan and Michigan.

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