Straight answers
Eight pieces on the questions that come up over and over wherever scooter owners talk to each other. For the walkthrough of every number on a spec sheet, start with scooter specs.
Why your scooter's real range is nowhere near the claim
Range claims are measured in eco mode, at around 9 to 15 mph, on flat ground, with a rider near 165 pounds. Ridden normally, most scooters r…
Updated 2026-09-24
How long a scooter battery lasts, and how to charge it
A lithium pack in a scooter is usually rated for 500 to 800 full charge cycles before it drops to about 80 per cent of its original capacity…
Updated 2026-09-24
Solid vs pneumatic tires: which should you actually want?
Take pneumatic tires unless you cannot face maintaining them. Air tires are far more comfortable, grip better in the wet and are the reason …
Updated 2026-09-24
Can you ride an electric scooter in the rain?
Some scooters yes, most not really. IPX4 means splashes and IPX5 means a low-pressure spray — neither describes a downpour. IPX6 and IP66 me…
Updated 2026-09-24
Drum, disc or regen: which scooter brakes actually matter
Count the mechanical brakes, not the systems. Regenerative braking is electrical, it fades as the battery fills or empties, and it should ne…
Updated 2026-09-24
Where electric scooters are legal to ride in the US
There is no federal electric-scooter law in the US. Most states define a low-speed device capped somewhere around 20 mph and a few hundred w…
Updated 2026-09-24
Riding an electric scooter through winter
Expect to lose roughly 20 to 40 per cent of your range below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and more below freezing. The battery itself is fine as l…
Updated 2026-09-24
Stem and folding failures: the one thing to inspect
The folding stem is the most safety-critical part of a scooter and the one most likely to fail. Play that develops at the hinge, a creak und…
Updated 2026-09-24