The world is changing! Cars are turning to more sustainable fuel sources, and the transportation industry is fast moving towards smaller, more effective, and more economical forms of travel, such as electric scooters.
However, while many of us love the idea of hopping on an e-scooter and riding to work and back, many people still aren’t sold on them due to a few bad perspectives. People aren’t going to buy something that they don’t see as beneficial, right? Likewise, they might fear what they don’t know or mistrust the safety of using a scooter for daily travel. These are some understandable concerns that have brought us to our goal for today.
In this article, we plan to tackle the six myths people often believe about electric scooters and why they won’t buy them.
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Myth 1: They’re expensive
Some people believe that e-scooters are too expensive. While some of them can be pricey, to label them as too expensive to buy requires you first compare them to something that’s equal in use and cheaper. Consider petrol-based scooters, which require regular maintenance, parts that can be expensive, and the constant need to buy fuel.
With an electric scooter, once you have it, then that’s it; all you need to do is charge it and go. In fact, electric scooters use about 1/10 of the fuel expenses you’d have with a petrol scooter, making them more cost-effective over the long run. Again, because electric scooters use and require fewer parts, they don’t need as much maintenance, saving you cash on that front as well.
Myth 2: E-scooters are hazardous
Electric scooters are no more hazardous than driving a motorbike or bicycle. In fact, they’re probably safer because you’re able to maneuver better than you can in either of the above vehicles. However, that’s not the only concern some people have. Electric scooters use lithium-ion batteries, which some people believe could burn up and hurt you while riding. This isn’t true, though; lithium-ion batteries are safer than the batteries in your car.
Myth 3: They’re toys
A common view held by the older generation is that electric scooters are toys and that they’re not built to tackle the roads or different terrains. However, this perspective is lacking. Modern electric scooters are built with robust, durable materials that ensure they’ll last. In fact, some e-scooters even use aluminium that’s been used on a spacecraft. To give you an idea of how strong some scooters are, they can comfortably carry grown men with a maximum weight of 150kg.
Myth 4: Their batteries die too fast
Take us back ten years ago, and we’d say that this statement is totally true! But, with the advancements in battery technology, electric scooters can travel long distances with one charge. Some scooters can travel as far as 160km on a charge. Now, if you like 5km away from work, you’ll be able to travel to work and back 16 times before having to recharge your scooter. Consider the petrol costs of having to do that in a standard car these days. With this in mind, we think it’s safe to say that this myth has been busted!
Myth 5: they’re just as harmful to the environment
Whenever a product comes out claiming to be better for the environment, all attention shifts to how that product is manufactured. This perspective has its merits. Considering the fact that to manufacture an electric scooter, factories still need to require access to the same amount of natural resources, which can still have an impact on the environment. But let’s look at electric vehicles versus petrol again.
On the manufacturing side, they both might still have an impact on the environment, but once built, the results are totally different. E-scooters are completely green; they expel no carbon emissions into the environment and barely make any noise. So, to say they’re directly harmful to the environment is completely false. In fact, they’re actually better for it.
Myth 6: They’re slow
Electric scooters are designed with your safety in mind, so they often come equipped with speed dampeners on them. However, some e-scooters can reach amazing speeds of up to 60kmph, which seems pretty fast on a scooter. Also, what are you comparing a scooter to? A car? Cars have huge engines in comparison, so they should be able to go much faster. Likewise, if you’re using a scooter to weave through traffic or travel in the bike lane, you’re not likely to exceed this speed either.
Final Thoughts
Electric scooters are the future of urban travel. They’re growing in popularity every year, and as they advance, they’ll get faster and have a larger battery capacity. Don’t let these myths stop you from making a good investment. Consider the financial benefits of owning an e-scooter and how much fun it’ll be, too!
