If you don’t own an electric scooter yet, you may be wondering is it worth it? Recently, you may have seen lots of people using them, but are they cost effective, good value for money, and how soon do they pay for themselves?
The only costs you will have with your electric scooter after you buy it will be the cost of potential repairs and the cost of charging it. Electric scooters can cover hundreds of miles and if are well looked after will not require any maintenance for several years, this means owning an electric scooter will cost you very little per year.
So, repair and maintenance costs. Like all machines electric scooters can break down, however, defects are not that common. E-scooters are mechanical and electronic devices, but when compared to some other electronic devices, they really aren’t that complicated. There are not many critical electronic or complex mechanical parts, so this means there’s not really many opportunities for them to break down or for something to go wrong.
However, when they break down repairing them may get complicated. Here at Apachie we do offer repair services so if you have any issues with our scooters, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Repairs are free for any non-artificial damage. We also can cover all your spare part needs. You can find these listed on our website.
Still, electric scooter defects are more the exception than the rule, and as they become more popular, they also become more reliable.
As with all batteries, they drain over time and your battery may well need replacing at some point in the future. However, with proper care and maintenance your battery should last for several years. Fully charging and discharging your battery on a regular basis is crucial to prolong battery life.
How long does it take for an electric scooter to pay for itself compared to public transport? Scooter prices start from £239.99 so after only a few months the savings from not paying for public transport should start to show.
To conclude E-scooters are a great cost-effective way of travel and we do believe that E-scooters will be one step towards the future of a more environmentally friendly way of travel, and we look forward to hearing more updated information from the Government about when we can expect to see E-scooters fully legalised for use on public roads and spaces.
