Thinking about an electric scooter for you or for your loved one? Scooters are tickets to the free movement of people with limited mobility and help restore independence, self-confidence, and pride.
There is such a wide variety of scooters ranging from folding travel scooters to heavy-duty scooters that fit anyone's needs for mobility, that you are wise to check them out online before you decide to purchase one.
Some important factors to consider when choosing your scooter are portability, maneuverability, weight capacity, speed and distance. The scooter you choose will depend on where and in what capacity you will be using it. This straightforward guide below will help narrow your choices down so you can select the best one for you or your loved one.
1) Use: Identify your needs and the usage of these scooters. Will the scooter be used mostly indoors? Then you might choose electric delivery scooters with smaller wheel diameters for quicker turning. Planning to use the scooter outdoors as well? Scooters for outdoor use need to have bigger wheel diameters for better stability, balance and shock absorption. Since the outdoor terrain is uneven, the ground clearance of the scooter should be higher; it should also have a good suspension system.
2) Legal considerations: Check with your locality to clarify whether riding scooters on the roads is permitted, and what are the legal speed limits.
3) Portability: If portability is important to you, ensure that you choose a lightweight scooter that can be easily disassembled.
4) Accessories: As you can imagine, scooters come with a plethora of accessories, such as mobile chargers (to charge the scooter's battery while inside a vehicle), baskets, additional lights, and even sun shades that are very practical in warm and sunny climates. Standard accessories are swivel seats, enhanced leg room and adjustable handlebars.