Electric scooters have not been around for very long. Depending on the model and manufacturer, the small speedsters can boast considerable power and speed. For this reason, some of these vehicles need to be road-legal. But what is so special about a Electric scooter with road approval? Who is allowed to drive it and what regulations apply to these vehicles? We'll explain it to you.
Who is allowed to drive a road-legal electric scooter?
Electric scooters are an innovative type of vehicle. They are ideal for covering short everyday journeys to the bakery, school or work quickly and comfortably. There are now a whole range of providers with a growing range of vehicles. Well-known providers include Segway, Globber, Egret, Inokim and E-Twow. The vehicles from these manufacturers comply with all safety regulations for public road traffic in Switzerland. Anyone over the age of 16 can drive such electric scooters with road approval in Switzerland without an additional test. With an additional test, even young people from the age of 14 can drive electric scooters with road approval.
Rules and restrictions for electric scooters
Some electric scooters have very powerful engines. Speeds of up to 30 km/h are quite realistic. However, you are not allowed to drive an e-scooter that fast on public roads. The following restrictions apply:
- In public traffic and on cycle paths, the maximum permitted speed is 20 km/h if the scooter does not have a license plate.
- With pedals, a scooter could even travel 25 km/h – but with scooters this is only a theoretical option.
- In pedestrian zones, you are only allowed to travel at a maximum speed of 6 km/h on a scooter – that is twice the average speed of an adult pedestrian.
Advantages of electric scooters in everyday life
Although there are some restrictions on street-legal electric scooters, they offer many advantages in everyday life:
- With an e-scooter you can cover shorter distances very quickly and comfortably.
- In the pedestrian zone you travel almost twice as fast as on foot.
- An e-scooter is also suitable for longer distances. If you live in the countryside, you can quickly get to the next town, bus stop or train station with the electric scooter.
- Foldable electric scooters can be stored quickly and easily. You can easily take them with you in the car, bus or train and store them at school or at work.
Environmentally conscious mobility
In addition to all the advantages mentioned, electric scooters have another decisive advantage: they offer environmentally friendly mobility. The drive is purely electric and has no emissions. This is ensured by batteries and energy-efficient electric motors in the scooters. The scooter can often replace a conventional car, especially on many everyday journeys. With an electric scooter that is approved for road use, you reduce the emissions of CO2 and other pollutants. You are traveling much more environmentally friendly than with a car.
It all depends on the battery
To ensure you can enjoy your electric scooter for a long time, you need the right battery. There are various factors that come into play:
- Capacity: The higher the Ah/Wh number, the more capacity the battery has and the greater the range. Batteries with a high capacity also work more reliably.
- Weight: The weight should be as low as possible.
- Charging cycles: The quality of a battery is particularly evident in how often it can be recharged. Cheap batteries often only manage 250 charging cycles, while higher quality ones can manage up to 1,000 or more.
The battery is the heart of your electric scooter. It is therefore worth choosing slightly more expensive but higher quality batteries. In the long run, cheap batteries are often even more expensive because you have to replace them with new ones more often. Do you have questions about electric scooters with road approval or the right batteries? In our shop you will find various high-quality scooter models that will give you a lot of fun for a long time. We would be happy to advise you personally. Tip: Take a look at our website “ Buy a hoverboard ” if you are also enthusiastic about this unique fun sports device.
