Alternative Transport: Electric Scooters Designed For Working Moms

Sure there’s the SUV. But two-wheelers make their way through busy roads faster than the fastest sports car and that is a fact that no one can ever deny. Busy parents who have a child to drop off and offices to get to are also the ones who know that fact all too well. In fact, the inherent ability of two-wheelers to beat traffic and access shortcuts through narrow alleys are two of the prime reasons why we have recently seen a massive resurgence in scooter sales.

However, there is an even bigger reason behind the scooter’s revived popularity, and that’s cost efficiency. A fully electric scooter is cheaper to buy and the amount of money you can save on fuel over the years is nothing to scoff at. So, if you are a busy mum who knows how to ride a scooter, here are the top three options you will find to be the most beneficial for daily use.

Vespa Elettrica

Vespa from Piaggio is the original, luxury sub brand for scooters across the world and they have maintained their classy position at the top even within the modern electric scooter market. Their best offering in the segment would have to be the Vespa Elettrica, which they have perfected over almost six years now. With a top speed of 45kmp/h and an electrical efficiency of 100km/charge (86 ah 48v li-ion battery), Elettrica is one of the sturdiest and best-looking options available today. The only issue with it is the price, which is exorbitant for an electric scooter.

Piaggio 1 Active

Although Vespa is a sub brand of Piaggio, their electric scooters do not represent the best that the Italian brand has to offer in the segment. The Piaggio 1 Active is a far more cost-efficient Piaggio electric scooter which is faster (60km/h), lighter (94kg), and cheaper than the Vespa. The Active sports one of the most powerful Euro 5 e-scooter motors (3.0Kw max) as of 2021, and still manages to run for about 83.7km/charge. The combination of sleek design, easy manoeuvrability, and commendable speed makes this Piaggio electric scooter one of the best choices for mums and dads alike.

Ecooter E1R

The name and the design of the Ecooter E1R makes it clear that the manufacturers were aiming for simplicity, because simple is one adjective which defines the Ecooter E1R’s design in its entirety. However, once you consider the fact that it sports the most power electric motor (4.2Kw) on this list, and is quite capable of running at more than 80km/h at top speed, the E1R may surprise you. It weighs just about 82 kilograms, making the e-scooter the lightest option on this list. The huge 2560 Wh - 40Ah 64V Samsung battery makes it last for about 110-112 km/charge.

For those looking to find a middle ground between power and cost-efficiency, there is a whole range of fuel + electric hybrid scooters to choose from multiple manufacturers. They will still not be as cheap to maintain as a fully electric scooter though.