5 tips on finding the best scooter for your lifestyle

A variety of environmentally friendly transportation options is available today, but the electric scooter is undoubtedly one of the friendliest. There are some things one should consider, though, before making a purchase. Use these tips to ensure that you fully understand which electric scooter best fits your lifestyle.

• Different scooters should be considered based on whether a person plans on driving just to the grocery store and back or using the small vehicle as a mode of transportation around town.
• Keep in mind that 130 miles on a charge is considered an exceptional range, so these definitely aren't made for road trips.
• Be realistic about your expectations when making the purchase.

• It is very important to recognize that electric scooters aren't toys, and not every scooter is right for every rider.
• Electric scooters are just as fast as their gas-powered counterparts, and they accelerate much faster due to having full torque available immediately.
• Most adults can manage this, but if you're buying a scooter for a young rider, make sure to opt for a slower and simpler model.

• This is an essential consideration that many people forget to even think about.
• Will the scooter always be on the ground?
• Will it just come out of the garage, hit the road, come into the gas station and return home?
• Or, are there times when you might have to manually lift the scooter to get it on sidewalks or reach other areas?
• Depending on the type of electric scooter considered, weights can vary tremendously.

• The price of different scooters can vary widely, but picking out the lowest priced model won't always work out for you.
• If you're a little overweight or you plan on travelling around more than a few miles, you're not going to fare well with the cheapest model.
• Your lifestyle will warrant the consideration of range, portability, the terrain and rider weight.
• All of these considerations will affect the price, but they're imperative if you want a scooter that actually works for you.

• Take your local terrain into consideration when buying a scooter.
• If you're on flat land and that's it, just about any scooter will do, but throw in some hills and you may have issues.
• Going up hills is going to negatively affect your scooter's range, so this is an essential consideration when factoring in how far you plan on travelling.
• Always ensure that you opt for the minimum of a 350 watt motor for smaller scooters if there are hills in your area.