Electric Powered Scooters Elecscoot North East UK

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

"Does my Elecscoot Electric Scooter come with a warranty?"

ELECSCOOT 1 and 2:
The Elecscoot 1 and 2 comes with a 12 months parts warranty which excludes expendable parts (tyres, brake pads/shoes and bulbs), it also excludes accidental damage. The battery is covered by an 8 month warranty.

ELECSCOOT 3 and 4:
The Elecscoot 3 and 4 comes with 12 months parts warranty which excludes expendable parts (tyres, brake pads/shoes and bulbs), it also excludes accidental damage. The battery is covered by a 2 year warranty.

PLEASE NOTE: You must sign and return your warranty documents within 14 days to ensure your warranty is valid. If your scooter is within warranty but cannot be repaired, Elecscoot will replace it for you.

"What sort of savings can I expect to make owning an Elecscoot?"

Lets take a look at a few comparasins:

An average small hatchback costs around £3500 per year to run (excluding road tax, insurance and servicing)

An Elecscoot on the other hand, costs only £26.88 per year to run, there is also no road tax to pay, no servicing, (apart from brakes and tyres)
and the insurance is minimal.

So with this one example:

Yearly running costs for small car and an elecscoot scooter

Yearly running costs for small car and an elecscoot scooter

When we checked, bus fares vary so we took an average zone ticket, from one bus company, which allows you to travel in three zones on one bus ticket all day.

Average bus ticket price over a 10 month period

Average bus ticket price over a 10 month period

Elecscoot costs £26.88 to run a year. (depending upon model chosen)
Up to 90 miles per day and the freedom of waiting around for public transport

Thats a massive saving of £1013.12

Need we say more? And think about this too, your doing your bit for the planet, NO EMMISIONS!

Theres more about the carbon footprint to come.

"Can I register the Electric Scooter myself?"

Yes you can.
Click here to find out how you can register your new Elecscoot Scooter yourself.

"Can I ride my Electric Scooter on public roads?"

If you have a full driving licence obtained prior to February 2001 then you can legally ride your scooter on public roads without completing a test or training. However, Elecscoot would advise you to complete a Compulsory Bike Training (CBT) course to obtain experience and advice on riding a scooter. If your driving licence is dated after February 2001 then you will have to complete a CBT course.

Holders of a provisional motorcycle or moped licence must ride the scooter with L plates until they have successfully completed and passed a CBT course. CBT courses take a day to complete and cost approximately £70, details can be obtained from www.dvla.gov.uk.

"Will my Elecscoot Electric Scooter require servicing?"

As all the motors are brushless and therefore will require no servicing. Regular checks on your brakes are required to ensure they are working effectively. Your tyres will also require regular checks and if needed, changing when they become worn.

"Do I require an MOT?"

On the third anniversary of its registration, your scooter will require an MOT and each year thereafter.

"Do I need insurance to ride the Scooter on public roads?"

All vehicles on public roads require insurance, please see the links on this website for details of our recommended insurance companies. All Elecscoot scooters are classed as 50cc.

"Do I need road tax?"

Electric scooters are tax exempt but do still require a tax disc which is provided by DVLA on registration of the vehicle.

"How do I recharge my Electric Scooter?"

All the elecscoot range come with a mains charger which fits into a mains 240v outlet. A quick charge takes approximately 2 hours for a 90% charge whereas a full charge takes approximately 8 hours. ‘Park and Charge’ points are available in some areas of the UK (see link on ‘home’ page for further details). The power cable for the recharge is approximately 1.5 metres long. An extension would be an advantage to carry with you.

"How will I know my battery is running low?"

All the Elecscoot range of scooters have a battery level indicator beside the speedo.

"How long will the battery last ?"

The life of your battery will be dependant upon how often you recharge it, and how many journeys you make. The warranty on a silicon gel battery is 8 months. And on a lithium battery 24 months.

"How much are the battery packs?"

Lithium battery plus Charger / POA

Silicon Lead battery / POA

For more information please contact us.