What is the best electric scooter? Buying and comparison guide

Tired of traffic jams every morning? Have you failed the theory again and you don’t feel like trying again? Pay attention, because we are going to tell you everything you need to know about the latest revolution in mobility and we will also tell you how to choose the best electric scooter for you.

It is undeniable that electric scooters have come to stay. For a few years, they have ceased to be children’s toys to become an increasingly used alternative for short journeys or “last mile”. And although we are beginning to see them in other formats such as segways, hooverboards or unicycles, the one that has won the day has been the scooter.

According to many studies, the majority of daily urban journeys do not exceed 5km, with which scooters and other electric vehicles offer us a sustainable alternative to move around the city in a clean, fast and economical way.

But…. What is an electric scooter?

Electric scooters fall into the category defined by the DGT as “Personal mobility vehicles” or VMPs. Some things you need to know from a legal standpoint are:

• They must be powered exclusively by electric motors
• They are unipersonal (you can’t take “package” people)
• They can reach a 25km/h top speed
• They must circulate on the roadrespecting local regulations, but never on the sidewalk!
• As they are not considered as motor vehicles, It is not necessary to have a driving license or driving license

Nor is it necessary to use a helmet or compulsory insurance, but we strongly recommend the use of both elementsthe first because it can save your life, and the second because in the event of an accident in which you are responsible, You may be obliged to pay all the expenses that you have causedwhich can be very high.

Electric scooters, far from being toys, have become very sophisticated vehicles: most of them have bluetooth connectivity, KERS braking energy regeneration systems, different intelligent driving modes, disc brakes…

Considerations when choosing a scooter

If you are determined to buy a scooter, we are going to give you some tips so that you can easily choose a model that suits your needs.

• Power and speed: Although by regulation all these vehicles are limited to 25 km/h, the power greatly influences how the scooter behaves when accelerating, climbing slopes or being driven by heavy people.
• Autonomy: The greater the autonomy, the more kilometers you can travel without having to go through the charger. The normal thing for scooters is a range of about 20 30 km, always depending on your type of driving, although we already find Xiaomi models, for example, with a range of up to 45km on a single charge.
• Weight: Another factor to take into account, especially if you have to fold the scooter and load it, for example to go up to your workplace or because you are using it after/before a subway or train ride. They usually range between 10 and 15 kg in weight, so it can be a decisive factor.
• Other elements: Front light, brake lights… are elements that may seem like accessories, but they increase your visibility on the road, thus increasing your safety.

If you don’t want to break your head too much, at tu.com we have available 2 scooters from the queen brand in this segment, Xiaomi, so that in a few clicks you can have your scooter at home. Both models have bluetooth connectivity, so you can pair them with any smartphone and control all its functions from it.

Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 1S

• Autonomy of up to 30km
• 3 driving modes
• Front, side and rear reflectors
• front and brake light
• Easy folding system in 3 seconds.
• You can buy your 1S Scooter here

Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter Pro

• Autonomy of up to 45km
• 6 driving modes
• Screen included for control
• Front, side and rear reflectors
• Double brake system
• front and brake light
• Easy folding system in 3 seconds.
• You can buy your Scooter Pro here

Dare to make the change and contribute to saving CO2 emissions that we have been promoting from tu.com since our inception!