Patented in 1895, the electric scooter – or motorized scooter – made its entry into the Highway Code in October 2019. Since then, these light and easy-to-handle motor vehicles have continued to conquer new users. Why are electric scooters so popular?
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Why this craze and how to explain the persistence of the interest shown by individuals in electric scooters? Many factors come into play: location, lifestyle, new technologies or even changes in behavior… Find out in what ways these elements influence the popularity of the electric scooter!
More and more cycle paths
In recent years, many construction works have been launched to develop cycle paths throughout France. These developments do not only concern built-up areas and many small towns are already surrounded or crossed by cycle paths recent, safe and very accessible.
The construction of these cycle paths has encouraged a large number of users to purchase an electric scooter. Here are some examples of motivations that may explain their choice:
- travel quickly from one municipality to another without a permit or BSR;
- move around without physical effort, regardless of the height difference (unlike a bike ride);
- enjoy new leisure activities.
Note that to deal with this mode of transport which is becoming more and more democratized, the regulations has evolved.
All kinds of followers in metropolitan France
Electric scooters are also very popular in the city! Most of the time, city dwellers use them to travel between their place of work and their home. Some have already purchased their own electric scooters and others prefer to rent those made available by the city in which they live.
Lighter than bicycles, some electric scooters can even be folded: a significant advantage for all users who wish to enter public transport with their motorized vehicle under their arm.
Formerly referred to as a fad or a passing trend, the use of an electric scooter is now a real trend ” green »Against gasoline vehicles. Awareness about ecology therefore has a close link with the craze around electric scooters.
What are the latest models of electric scooters available?
User needs are changing and scooter models are constantly being updated to meet them! The scooter expert Mobilityurban is a good illustration of this phenomenon. With Mobilityurban electric scooters, you can meet each of your expectations: the models and brands available are extremely varied.
And if more and more brands are embarking on the adventure, it is no coincidence. Electric scooters still have a bright future ahead of them … The recent models available on the market continue to demonstrate this with, for example, electric scooters:
- All Terrain ;
- with seat;
- double motor;
- ultra-light;
- to increased power;
- top of the line ;
- with large wheels, etc.
With such a wide offer, all users can “find an electric scooter to their liking”, regardless of their age!
Article produced with MobilityUrban teams
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