Electric scooters: a new choice for green travel
As environmental awareness becomes more and more popular, people’s choices for travel are becoming more and more green. In this context, electric scooters emerged as the times require and have become an ideal choice for many people to travel. This article will introduce in detail the development history, advantages and market prospects of electric scooters.
- The development history of electric scooters
At the beginning of the 20th century, scooters appeared in people’s sight as a simple means of transportation. They were light and flexible and were deeply loved by young people. However, traditional scooters rely on human power, consume a lot of energy, and cause serious pollution. With the advancement of technology, the emergence of electric vehicles has brought revolutionary changes to scooters.
At the beginning of the 21st century, electric scooters began to appear on the European and North American markets. This new type of scooter uses batteries as its power source, which is not only energy-saving and environmentally friendly, but can also effectively reduce urban congestion. Subsequently, electric scooters were gradually introduced to Asia and other developing countries, becoming a new green mode of travel around the world.
- Advantages of electric scooters
- Environmental protection and energy saving
The biggest advantage of electric scooters is environmental protection and energy saving. Compared with fuel motorcycles, electric scooters produce almost no exhaust emissions during operation, which is beneficial to improving urban air quality. At the same time, electric scooters have a high energy conversion rate and can effectively reduce dependence on petroleum resources.
- Convenient and efficient
Electric scooters are compact and easy to carry, making them ideal for short trips. In the crowded streets and alleys of the city, electric scooters can easily shuttle among the crowds, saving a lot of time and cost. In addition, the top speed of electric scooters can reach 30 kilometers per hour, which is not inferior to cars.
- Economical and affordable
Electric scooters are relatively low-cost to purchase and maintain. Compared with other means of transportation such as bicycles and motorcycles, electric scooters cost much less in terms of car purchase, charging, and maintenance. Therefore, for families and individuals with average economic conditions, electric scooters are undoubtedly a very practical travel tool.
- Fashion trends
With the development of science and technology and changes in people’s aesthetic concepts, electric scooters have developed from their original simple shapes into fashionable and personalized consumer products. Many well-known brands have launched various styles of electric scooters for consumers to choose from, making this form of transportation a symbol of the younger generation.
- Market prospects of electric scooters
In recent years, as people’s attention to environmental protection and health continues to increase, the electric scooter market has shown rapid growth. According to data from market research institutions, global sales of electric scooters reached 3.7 million units in 2018, a year-on-year increase of approximately 30%. It is expected that the global electric scooter market will reach US$10 billion by 2025.
In the Chinese market, with the country’s strong support for green travel and people’s increasing awareness of environmental protection, the electric scooter market is also showing a booming trend. More and more young people choose to ride electric scooters for short-distance trips such as commuting to work and school. In addition, some shared electric scooter brands have also begun to emerge to provide users with more convenient services.
In short, electric scooters, as a green, environmentally friendly, convenient and efficient way of travel, have become an emerging consumer hotspot around the world. In the next few years, with the continuous advancement of technology and the expansion of the market, electric scooters are expected to become a mainstream short-distance travel tool, bringing more convenience and beauty to people’s lives.