{"id":33177,"date":"2022-10-25T07:29:20","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T07:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/?p=33177"},"modified":"2023-01-23T17:17:57","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T17:17:57","slug":"buying-an-electric-scooter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/buying-an-electric-scooter\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying an Electric Scooter: A Beginner’s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
After 4 years of testing scooters, amassing a database of 140+ models, and helping 100,000+ people find the right scooter every month, we\u2019ve summarized our expertise into the ultimate guide that\u2019ll take you through each step and consideration that you should take when buying an electric scooter.<\/p>
<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tBeginner's guide on how to choose and buy an electric scooter.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tAll the factors that you should consider when choosing a scooter\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tFind the best electric scooter for your needs by use case.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t The first step you need to take when choosing an electric scooter is to determine what type of rider you are. There are three categories to choose from: beginner, intermediate, and expert.<\/p> If you haven\u2019t ridden an electric scooter before and only have experience on push scooters or bikes, you\u2019ll need to look for one that is suitable for beginners.<\/p> <\/p> These types of scooters will have simple, easy-to-use controls, slow acceleration, kick-start functionality, and a top speed of 20 mph.<\/p> Recommended Scooters Categories: Entry-Level<\/strong><\/a> and Commuter<\/strong><\/a><\/p> If have some experience riding electric scooters, are familiar with their controls, and can maintain balance at various speeds, then you can be considered an intermediate rider.<\/p> <\/p> Scooters that fit the profile of an intermediate rider will be more powerful than those destined for beginners. They have more motor power, bigger batteries, and are packed with features. The top speed of these models can reach 40 mph.<\/p> Recommended Scooters Categories: Commuter<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and Performance<\/strong><\/a><\/p> Riders that have owned and ridden several different types of electric scooters are considered experts.<\/p> <\/p> An expert rider has the experience needed to ride the highest-performing scooters. These scooters are exceptionally powerful and fall into the categories of performance, high-performance, and ultra-performance. Most will have a top speed greater than 40 mph, blistering acceleration rates that less experienced riders will struggle to control, and a wealth of premium features – including hydraulic brakes, hydraulic suspension, and high-quality batteries. They also have excellent build and ride quality.<\/p> Recommended Scooters Categories: Performance<\/strong><\/a>, High-Performance<\/strong><\/a>, Ultra-Performance<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Now that you understand what type of rider you are (beginner, intermediate, or expert), you can select the type of scooter will best suit your experience level and needs. Entry-level electric scooters are simple models that have been designed to minimize cost while maintaining as many key features as possible.<\/p> <\/p> They are ideal for beginners because of their low speed, lack of complicated extra features, and cheap price tags.<\/p> They generally cost between $300 and $700, are light, and don\u2019t exceed 20 mph. Importantly, they are fitted with small motors and batteries, and because they rely on their tires for shock absorption, are suitable for use on well-maintained sidewalks and streets.<\/p> The build quality of budget models is basic, however, several have surprised us (i.e. the Turboant M10<\/strong><\/a> and X7 Max<\/strong><\/a>).<\/p> Our Top Pick: Turboant X7 Max<\/strong><\/a><\/p>Step-by-Step Guide: How to Choose an Electric Scooter<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
1. Your Experience Level: What Type of Rider Are You?<\/span><\/h3>
Beginner<\/h4>
Intermediate<\/h4>
Expert<\/h4>
2. Scooter Categories: Choosing the Right Type of Scooter<\/span><\/h3>
<\/a><\/p>Entry-Level:<\/h4>