Technically, if someone (like your kids or maybe even yourself) is new to scooters, in general, the best training scooter is a regular scooter. But once you’ve mastered how to balance yourself on one of these things, you can now go with an electric scooter.
This, however, just begs the question: what are the best electric scooters for beginners. You can pick the one that’s ideal for your kid (or for yourself) by focusing on these 6 key factors:
- Age-Appropriateness
- Price
- Ease of Use
- Portability
- Durability
- Aesthetics
Age-Appropriateness
Believe it or not, but some electric scooters are designed specifically for adults. These are generally designed for efficient commuting and not really just for the fun of it.
At the other of the spectrum, you have electric scooters designed for children as young as 3 years old. They tend to have 3 wheels for greater stability, and they offer a slow and steady ride.
In between these 2 types, you have different electric scooters for different ages. Often you need to check the weight limits on these scooters to see if it’s suited for your child. Some have low weight limits that are best for 8-year old children, while others can offer 150-pound weight limits to accommodate teens.
Price
If you’re buying a scooter for a newbie, it’s best to go with the budget models. These tend to cost anywhere from £100 to £300. The motors are smaller so you can’t go too fast, and the braking mechanisms are simpler.
These can give you a nice training model so you can familiarize yourself to this type of vehicle, and at the same time, the best ones in this price range won’t require much maintenance.
However, you may want a nice entry-level scooter for commuting. These can cost from £300 to £600. The ranges are longer, the wheels are bigger, and you may even ride it up a hill. The best ones will also have batteries that charge quickly.
Ease of Use
The user should find the scooter comfortable to ride on and control. You may want a nice seat to go along with a good suspension system for a nice, less bumpy ride. It should also be easy to assemble, and maintenance shouldn’t be all that complicated.
The speed should be just right that it isn’t alarming for newbies. For commuter scooters, a speed of 15 mph (24 kph) will do just fine, so that if you’re on a bike lane you won’t hold up people behind you. You’ll also need safety features like headlights and reflectors, and a speedometer won’t hurt.
Portability
It shouldn’t be too heavy either, especially if you have to carry it over long distances or over a flight of stairs back to your flat. It should fold easily too, so you can carry it more easily as well.
Durability
Of course, it should perform well enough without breaking down too frequently. Look for long warranties, a reputable brand name, and high marks from customer reviews.
Aesthetics
Make sure you also like the look of the scooter. It should look good enough that you won’t feel embarrassed to ride it. Better yet, get a scooter with a look that makes you want to ride it as frequently as you can.
Here at Quicksport, we have a range of electric scooters perfect for the beginner scooter rider, these have 6.5-inch wheels, a 250 watt LED light at the front and is a foldable electric scooter. Click on the images below to have a better look
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