Are electric scooters really that convenient?

In general, electric scooters are really convenient.

Do you know why shared bikes were so popular before? Do you know why shared electric bikes are popular now? It's easy to understand. In urban life, a large part of the well and important things is transportation. Whether it's going to work, living, traveling, etc., we need transportation. The city layout is like this, walking or driving can't get us to the destination directly. Although it's like my alma mater's school song sings "People are taller than mountains, feet are longer than roads", but we can't always measure the land with our legs in the city. Even if the saying "city walk" is popular now,

If there is no convenient transportation, urban life can be said to be difficult to move.

Although the city's buses, subways, taxis, online car-hailing, etc. have a large reserve and are relatively convenient, they can't take us to complete the "last kilometer" many times. In addition, there are restrictions such as congestion and traffic restrictions. Sometimes, whether driving or riding a car, there will always be many inconveniences, and tiredness is also tired in this last kilometer and traffic jams. And electric scooters can be said to be the best tool for short-distance travel.

Why are electric scooters convenient?

1. No traffic jams:

When I was working, my company was only 2-3 kilometers away from my home, which was very close, but commuting still bothered me. It took me no more than half an hour to walk from home to work, and 10 minutes to ride a bike, which was an ideal commuting distance. I am a person who sweats a lot. If I walk or ride a bike, it won't be hot in winter, but I will definitely sweat when I get to the company in other seasons, and I will be soaked in the summer. The first thing I do when I get to the company is to cool down in the air conditioner. This led to me driving even though the distance was so short. At first, driving was okay, the road was not very congested, and parking at the company was convenient. As time went by, the road to work became more and more congested, and parking at the company became more and more difficult. Driving became a burden, because there were more and more people living around and company employees. This is an inevitable result under the living model in my country. So later I took a motorcycle driver's license and rode a motorcycle to get off work, which solved the trouble of driving and saved me from sweating. It was much more convenient. Since then, my car has been gathering dust in the garage for a long time, and I only drive it when I go to relatively far places. I am the first person in our company to ride a motorcycle to work. Since I started, there have been more and more motorcycles downstairs in the company. In general congestion, motorcycles are much smaller than cars, which is conducive to weaving through the gaps between cars, and congestion will be greatly reduced (it is not good at weaving through gaps, please try not to try, be a civilized rider). In this regard, electric scooters can achieve almost the same effect as motorcycles, or even better, because electric skateboards are smaller in size and can even be driven on non-motorized vehicle lanes. If people can pass, they can pass. If walking is congested, even gods can't save it.

2. Small and light:

In terms of convenience, electric scooters are similar to motorcycles in nature. They are small and light, which can effectively solve the problems of congestion and short-distance commuting. At the same time, they have the portable characteristics that motorcycles do not have. The lightest motorcycle is generally about 100kg (some small power-assisted motorcycles or off-road, etc.), even my small scooter is more than 130kg, and the volume is much larger than electric skateboards, so it is impossible to put it in the car. Electric skateboards can cooperate with cars to solve the "last kilometer" problem. At the same time, many cities now restrict or even ban motorcycles. Not all cities have the right to ride motorcycles. At this time, electric skateboards, which are as convenient as motorcycles, will be the best choice.

3. Low difficulty to get started:

I used to work in a car company in Guangdong. Because the company was too large, we used balance bikes as a commuting tool within the company. However, there is a certain threshold for riding a balance bike. Not everyone can easily master the skills. If you want to use a balance bike in the company, you need to pass the exam before you are qualified. The structure of the electric skateboard is low and light, which is not easy to scare beginners. Even children aged 2-3 can easily control it. One of the most popular toys for children nowadays is the scooter. Almost every child on the road has a "human-powered" scooter. The only difference between electric skateboards and scooters played by children is that one is powered and the other is powered by manpower. Bicycles and battery cars have the same problem. Some people just can't learn to ride bicycles or battery cars, which still makes it inconvenient. I think the electric skateboard is the simplest of these tools. After all, children can learn it.

4. Safety and reliability:

As a short-distance travel tool that has become increasingly popular in recent years, electric scooters are being accepted by more and more consumers, both in Europe and the United States and in China. Popularity is a good thing, but it means that some businesses may do something that is not conducive to the product for the sake of profit. The safety and reliability of the product have a huge impact on the product. Only companies that have passed a series of strict verification requirements can make safe and reliable products. A typical example is the "Lao Toule" that was popular in previous years and even now. It can be said that it is a thing outside the law, and there are many shoddy products.

At present, there are more and more restrictions on battery vehicles in various places, which will affect everyone's travel needs, and travel needs will not decrease for no reason. It is precisely because of this that there were many people who took "electric wheelchairs" to commute at that time. "Jokes", when the country really took action against battery vehicles, electric scooters should

grab a large part of the market, after all, electric wheelchairs are not a long-term solution. After being fully verified by the company, allowing everyone to choose safe and reliable products is at least much better than using tools that exceed the standard. The first priority of travel is still safety.

As mentioned above, although electric skateboards are really convenient, you can't just choose them randomly when choosing products. You must choose products with excellent quality, safety and reliability.

As mentioned above, the standards for electric skateboards are currently being discussed, which means that if the products sold in the future do not meet the standards, they will have no place to stay. In my opinion, any means of transportation must first meet safety standards. For example, the battery of an electric scooter is also a relatively important place. As mentioned above, one of the major advantages of an electric skateboard is that it is light and portable. It can be taken to the office, put in the car, or taken home. If a battery out of control accident occurs at this time, the consequences will be disastrous, just like the reports that battery cars are charged at home or exploded in elevators. At this point, we still need to believe in the power of the brand.

On August 6 this year, the first national standard for electric scooters in my country, "General Technical Specifications for Electric Scooters", was officially released, led by Wuxi Inspection, Testing and Certification Research Institute and Ninebot, and jointly drafted by many industry companies, marking the market will change from disorder to order. In the subsequent selection, you only need to choose from certified products. Only electric skateboards that meet the standard requirements can guarantee the daily use and safety of users in terms of battery life, power, braking performance, etc. Just like when we do automobile research and development, regular manufacturers will spend a lot of time, energy, and money to fully verify the performance of the vehicle. Small manufacturers or inferior products will not do a complete test at all. E, you must not put yourself in danger in order to save a few hundred yuan.

In summary, electric scooters are indeed convenient as the question asks. Whether it is short-distance commuting or the "last mile" dilemma, it can be easily solved. In addition, it is easy to get started, which will become a blessing for many people. However, as mentioned earlier, you must not be greedy for cheapness and choose unsecured products. Safety is the top priority.