Road traffic approval
There have been clear rules for e-scooters in Austria since June 2019. In order to be able to legally drive an e-scooter in public spaces, it must be throttled by the manufacturer to 25 km/ h and the motor output max. 600 W. For most models we offer the option of road traffic regulations!
Weight
The weight of an e-scooter is not considered important for many people. They just look at performance. However, weight is probably the most crucial point for daily handling. An e-scooter has to create flexibility. You have to be able to lift it effortlessly from the trunk of the car or carry it to the first floor without a lift or stairs to the subway. Therefore always pay attention to the weight. For an adult, the range for easy carrying is around 10-12 kg. We therefore recommend staying in this range if possible.
Range
An important point is the range. Not everyone drives long distances every day, so you can save a lot of money here if you buy e-scooters with smaller batteries. Therefore, determine your daily routes and calculate your desired range. Usually 25 km a day in the city is enough!
Power
How much power does the e-scooter need? That depends on the following factors: are there inclines to be overcome, how high is the load (weight of the driver), how fast do I want to drive. As a rule a good e-scooter should have around 500 W motor power. Here you can overcome normal inclines even with a load of 100 kg. Strong inclines or heavy loads should better take 600 W and more. When it comes to speed, you have to think about whether you want to travel more than 25 km/ h or not? Then you need a strong battery. Anything over 10 Ah is necessary for proper speedy driving.
Tires
The bigger the tires, the more comfortable the ride. However larger tires are not more compact and also heavier. An ideal dimension that has proven itself effective is a diameter of 200mm. Pneumatic tires or solid rubber? Pneumatic tires inherently have great spring behavior, but they require more intensive maintenance. Solid rubber tires are not that comfortable, but good suspension can compensate for this. So if the scooter doesn't have good suspension then make sure that it has at least pneumatic tires!
Price
Unfortunately a good e-scooter costs around 1,000 euros. Therefore pay close attention to what expectations you have of the e-scooter in order not to be disappointed afterwards. An e-scooter can make your daily mobility a lot easier. The demands on a light, compact but powerful device are enormous. Therefore we deliberately focused on quality in order to enjoy an e-scooter for a long time!