Electric scooters are great for adults who want to get around town and have fun. They’re easy to use, portable, and affordable—all of which makes them perfect for adults looking to upgrade their transportation options. But there’s one thing that stops a lot of people from buying an electric scooter: they don’t know how much battery life they’ll need or what size motor will work best with their body weight. To help you make the best decision possible when buying an electric scooter, here are some tips on how to buy the best one possible:
Consider the different types of electric scooters.
There are many different types of electric scooters. The most popular types include:
- Folding scooters. These are great for kids and adults alike, but they tend to be more expensive than other options. They can fold into a small package that’s easy to carry on your back or in your car trunk, so they’re ideal if you plan on bringing them around town with you.
- Cruisers. These electric scooters have more features than folding bikes—they have brakes, shocks and suspension systems that make riding easier—but they can be difficult to find at local bike shops because the parts only come from overseas factories (meaning there won’t be any local dealers). Plus these models are typically made by hand with higher quality parts than those used by cheaper brands; this makes them durable enough for daily use without breaking down too often!
Decide if it should fold.
If you plan to use your electric scooter for short trips and commuting, folding models may be the right choice for you. They’re also easier to store in tight spaces, like your garage or car trunk. If you have space outdoors and no need for portability, non-folding models are likely more appropriate. Note that these can be heavy and bulky if they’re made with all-terrain wheels instead of pneumatic tires—which means they’ll take up more space when folded up!
Estimate how fast you’ll want to go.
You’ll want to consider how fast you’ll want to go on your electric scooter. The speed of the scooter will depend on how you plan to use it, but the general rule of thumb is that the faster a motor goes, the more expensive it will be.
If you’re buying an electric scooter for commuting around town or school and want something that can quickly get up to highway speeds (15 miles per hour), then there are some options that may not be worth investing too much money into because they won’t last as long or hold up well under heavy use. For example: if someone were looking at purchasing an e-bike (or “pedal assist” bike), this type of model might not be right for them because they would likely spend more time riding at lower speeds than they would riding at higher ones—and so their batteries wouldn’t last as long either!
Make sure it can handle your weight.
You should also be able to use the scooter without having to worry about it breaking. This means that you’ll have to be able to lift, carry and push your scooter around as well as ride it comfortably. If you are heavier than average, a lot of electric scooters may not be able to handle your weight. It’s important that the weight capacity on an electric scooter is high enough so that when someone weighs more than 150 pounds they can still use them comfortably—and even then there are some models out there which won’t work for heavier riders at all!
Don’t buy a scooter with an unreliable battery.
When choosing a scooter, you’ll want to pay attention to the battery life. A reliable battery is an important factor in choosing a scooter because it helps determine how long you can use your new vehicle before having to recharge it again.
Battery capacity is measured in amp-hours (Ah). The higher the Ah rating, the longer your ride will be between charges—and this is especially true if you’re riding at higher speeds or on longer distances than normal. For example, if you were going 45 MPH and had an 8Ah battery pack installed on your electric skateboard instead of 10Ah (which would provide more power), then it would take about half as long for that charge level to reach 100%. This means even though both batteries had exactly equal amounts of energy stored up inside them during their respective tests: one lasted twice as long as another when tested under similar conditions!
Check the maximum range before purchase.
The range of a scooter is an important factor to consider when buying. It will determine how far you can travel on your electric scooter, and it can vary between models. The range depends on many things: the battery capacity, weight of the rider and terrain where you plan to ride.
For example, some models have a lower range than others because they have smaller batteries or lighter riders (although this isn’t always true). If you don’t want to worry about having enough juice left over after each ride—or if you want more than one person using one machine at once—you might look into getting something with a higher capacity battery that can go farther between charges.
Look for parts that can be easily replaced.
If you’re going to be riding your electric scooter long enough to need to replace parts, it’s important that you check the rider weight limit and find out how much weight your power source can handle. A higher rider weight means that you’ll have to adjust the way you move around on your powered wheels.
The most common types of replacement parts include:
- Battery – The battery is one of the most important components on an e-scooter because it provides juice for propulsion and charging. When it dies or gets old, replacement batteries are available from many different manufacturers and can be found online or at local stores like Walmart or Target.
- Wheels – Wheels are made up of different materials such as steel or aluminum with rubber tires attached via spokes that allow them rotation through turns when being ridden off road (like sidewalks). A quick spin around town will quickly reveal which ones work best for each vehicle type depending on terrain conditions such as pavement thicknesses etcetera…
Consider hiring professional help with installation and setup.
You might be able to do some of the work yourself, but it’s best to hire a professional. A few things that can be done by a skilled electric scooter technician include:
- Installing your e-scooter battery and charger. There are different types of chargers depending on what kind of battery you have and how much power it needs. If you don’t know which one is right for your e-scooter, ask the manufacturer or dealer where they bought theirs; they should be able to tell you!
- Setting up the brakes on your e-scooter. This will ensure that they work properly when riding it around town or anywhere else outside while learning how best practices go hand in hand with safety measures when doing so without causing any accidents due lack thereof being taken care off beforehand.”
It’s important to know your needs and test out any scooter you are considering buying.
It’s important to know your needs and test out any scooter you are considering buying. Before you make a purchase, it’s a good idea to test out the scooter in the place where you will use it first. If possible, this can be done by taking it for a spin on carpeted surfaces so that if there are any issues with the wheels or other components of the vehicle they will become apparent more quickly than if they were used on hard surfaces.
If buying online from an individual seller, ask them if they will ship your purchase directly back to your home address or if they prefer for you to pick up at their location instead (this may save some time).
We hope these tips help you make a smart choice when it comes to buying an electric scooter. It’s important that you choose something that fits your needs and budget as well as being able to handle the weight of adults. If at all possible, try getting some professional help with installation or setup. You’ll be glad you did!
