Ane-scooter orelectric kick scooter is an electricmotorized scooter – a stand-up scooter powered by an electrichub motor in its front and/or rear wheel. It is generally designed with a large center deck on which the rider stands.
They are classified as a form ofmicromobility; e-scooters are included in scooter-sharing systems that use apps to allow users to rent them by the minute. Such systems are now present in major and mid-sized cities all over the world.
Parts of an electric scooter include the deck,stem,handlebars,tires, suspension, lights, batteries, brakes,controller and motor.
E-scooters usually have two wheels between 8 and 11 inches (20–28 cm) in diameter, connected by a platform on which the rider stands, with a handlebar for support and steering.[1]
There are three types of tires:
It is propelled by anelectric motor, which makesgears unnecessary. It may support energy recovery byregenerative braking.
Range and speed vary considerably according to model. One reference shows ranges of 9 to 200 km (6 to 124 mi), and maximum speeds from 14 to 160 km/h (9 to 99 mph).[3]
In 2017, somebicycle-sharing companies such asLime, and some scooter-only companies such asBird, began offering dock-less electric kickscooter sharing services. This segment of the micro-mobility market made large inroads in 2018, with numerous dock-less e-scooters appearing in cities worldwide.[4]
Transport mode shift from car to shared e-scooter ranges from 8% in France to 50% inSanta Monica, United-States.[5]
E-scooters are a potentially environmentally friendly alternative personal mode of transportation that has appeal in urban settings and for short distances. However, they are not exempt from the vulnerabilities users may encounter in road traffic injuries similar to the exposures pedestrians and bicyclists when sharing the roads.[6]
In Europe, before 2024, the majority of crashes did not involve another vehicle, while 80% of e-scooter rider deaths and 50% of trauma patients’ injuries resulted from crashes involving a heavier motor vehicle.[5]
In France, between 2019 and 2022, a 185% increase in e-scooter riders was admitted to trauma centres.[5]
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