Electric scooters: the future means of green travel
With the deepening of environmental awareness and the continuous development of science and technology, electric scooters, as a new type of green travel tool, have attracted more and more people’s attention and love. This article will introduce in detail the definition, classification, performance characteristics, development status and future prospects of electric scooters.
- Definition of electric scooter
Electric scooters, also known as electric balance scooters, electric unicycles, etc., are short-distance transportation tools that rely on electricity to drive. It is characterized by being light, portable, environmentally friendly, safe, and suitable for short-distance travel in the city. The core technology of the electric scooter is the dynamic balance system, which achieves stable driving of the body through the collection and processing of sensors such as gyroscopes and accelerometers.
- Classification of electric scooters
According to the power source and structural characteristics, electric scooters can be divided into the following categories:
- Brush motor electric scooter: This type of electric scooter uses a brushed DC motor as the power source. It has a simple structure and low cost, but has a short cruising range and a short lifespan.
- Brushless motor electric scooter: This kind of electric scooter uses a brushless DC motor as the power source. It has higher efficiency, longer service life and longer cruising range. It is the mainstream type on the market currently.
- Lithium battery electric scooter: This type of electric scooter uses lithium-ion batteries as its power source and has the advantages of high energy density, long cycle life and lightweight. It is currently the most advanced type.
- Lead-acid battery electric scooters: This type of electric scooter uses lead-acid batteries as its power source and is low-cost, but it is heavier and has a shorter range. It is gradually being replaced by lithium battery electric scooters.
- Performance characteristics of electric scooters
- Lightweight: The weight of electric scooters is generally between 8-15kg, making them easy to carry and park.
- Portable: Electric scooters are small in size and can easily pass through small spaces such as elevators and stairs.
- Environmentally friendly: Electric scooters require no fuel and have zero emissions, helping to reduce air pollution.
- Safety: The electric scooter adopts an electronic braking system, which can achieve precise deceleration and stopping, effectively avoiding traffic accidents.
- Development status of electric scooters
In recent years, with the development of the global economy and the improvement of people’s living standards, the electric scooter market has shown rapid growth. According to statistics, the global electric scooter market reached US$2 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach US$5 billion by 2025. At present, the main producing countries of electric scooters include China, Japan, Europe, etc., among which the Chinese market accounts for more than 60% of the global market share.
- Development Prospects of Electric Scooters
As a green travel tool, electric scooters have broad application prospects. In the next few years, with continuous technological innovation and cost reduction, electric scooters will achieve greater development in the following aspects:
- Product innovation: Future electric scooters will pay more attention to product personalization and differentiation to meet the needs of different consumers. Such as designing more appearance colors, adding storage functions, etc.
- Technological innovation: Future electric scooters will adopt more advanced drive systems, control systems and battery technologies to improve driving speed, cruising range and service life. Such as using brushless permanent magnet motors, solid-state batteries, etc.
- Market expansion: As electric scooters are promoted and applied globally, their market demand will further expand. In particular, developed markets such as Europe, the United States, Japan and South Korea will become an important sales area for electric scooters. In addition, developing countries such as India, Brazil and other emerging markets will also show huge potential.
- Service upgrade: In the future, electric scooter companies will pay more attention to improving user experience and service quality, and provide more convenient and efficient after-sales services. Such as setting up more maintenance points and launching online customer service.
