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10 Reasons to get a Electric Scooter

The eco friendly way that saves you money

FUEL SAVINGS ON ELECTRIC SCOOTERS

Unless you're driving a zero-emission 100 per cent electric car (odds are, you aren't), your vehicle is a petrol guzzler compared to a scooter. Scooters typically get anywhere from 1.9 L to 3.1 L/70miles. Or, if you own an electric scooter, you'll pay zilch for petrol. You don't need a calculator to realize the potential for substantial savings when petrol is cruising to £1/litre and beyond.

COST RECOVERY ON ELECTRIC SCOOTERS

You can get a name-brand petrol or electric scooter for anywhere from £1,000 to £7,000 (cost will depend on the engine size, options and quality). Taking into consideration your fuel savings, your scooter could pay for itself in three years or less. Try recovering the cost of your car that fast. An electric scooter will pay for itself within a year!

SAVE ON PARKING

Cities are becoming increasingly scooter friendly because they are far more environmentally friendly than cars. In London, for example, scooter riders can park for free at most parking meters. Or, in general, you can park your scooter just about anywhere and be fine. Imagine the savings to be had on parking alone if you commute daily into the city.

CHEAP INSURANCE FOR ELECTRIC SCOOTERS

Odds are you're probably paying well over £300 per year for car insurance. By comparison, scooter insurance will probably set you back hundreds of pounds less depending on where you live, your age and type of licence required (generally, insurance for a low-speed 50cc scooter will be less expensive than for a 125cc scooter).

IT'S ABOUT BEING AN URBAN COMMUTER, NOT A BIKER

Are you commuting to work, school or simply doing errands? Don't think riding a scooter means you have to become a leather-clad speed demon. In the world of scooters, it's more about functionality. There are different scooters for different needs. For example, a 50cc scooter that typically maxes out at a top speed of 40mph could be perfect for strictly urban commutes. In fact, such scooters often are restricted to roads with certain speed limits. Highway driving will require a stronger engine (250cc).

YOU'LL OVERCOME YOUR FEAR OF RIDING A TWO-WHEELER

It's no secret that many people simply don't see themselves ever riding a scooter for safety reasons. Hopefully, with more and more scooters appearing on our roads, there will be plenty of company out there, and our roads will become friendlier to scooters because of it. And…. cities will take steps to be even more scooter-friendly.

TWO WHEELS COULD BE YOUR PERFECT FIT

Need milk at the corner store? Want to make a quick run into the city to get a few groceries? Do you have a morning class to attend? You don't always need to rev up the people carrier. Scooters are fast becoming a cost-effective supplementary transportation source, ideal for those times when it's cheaper to leave the car at home. (P.S. For the sake of the environment, this doesn't mean everyone should keep buying people carriers, provided they also buy a scooter!) But simple math says a small car and a scooter can still be less expensive than buying a mid-sized car.

YOU COMMUTE 30 MILES OR LESS EACH DAY TO WORK

Let's face it: If you travel any great length to work on a major highway, a scooter probably won't be in your plans. But if your commute is considerably shorter, and you can reach your destination by riding on roadways less travelled, a scooter could be right for you. Yes, taking side streets to reach your destination, may take a little bit longer, but that's part of the adventure.

YOU LIVE IN A CLIMATE THAT'S SUITED TO A MAXIMUM USE OF A SCOOTER

Could you commute year-round on a scooter? Or maybe for eight months of the year? You can always revert to public transportation (or your car, because realistically, you'll probably still own one) for the months or days when scooter riding isn't possible due to rain, snow, etc.

SCOOTERS ARE NOW COOL

When many people think about scooters they have flashbacks to contraptions of the 1950s. But be forewarned: retro-look scooters like those made by industry leader Vespa are ultra cool today. Prefer a more modern-inspired design? Check out www.elecscoot.co.uk they have models to suit all tastes The key word today for scooter design is variety. That means there's probably a scooter out there to catch your eye - and your budget.