Electric scooter: choosing the right electric scooter
An electric scooter allows you to cruise down the sidewalk for miles without having to stop to recharge the battery. A battery-powered scooter can run up to 80 miles on a full charge, which is enough for your trip. However, actual range depends on terrain and rider weight. It takes seven hours to charge the scooter with a large battery. Some scooters have two charging ports for faster charging. Read on to learn more about electric scooters. A speed controller is a complex electronic component that hides inside an electric scooter. It looks like a rectangular metal can with lots of wires and an enclosure for heat tones. It receives information from the throttle and electronic brake controls and translates that information into an electrical current. The controller is rated according to voltage and current, with higher rated motors having higher maximum voltage and current ratings. However, a small scooter will be enough for a commuter to get to work or school without having to drive a ...