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Why Are Electric Scooters Becoming Popular?

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The decade of thriving individuality— 1970s brimmed with status symbols, and Vespa was the ultimate status symbol for scooter aficionados. Driving a bright-colored Vespa around the city filled people with a sense of pride. Only a lucky few could afford this Italian luxury back then. Tracing back the legacy of Vespa in Pakistan, it isn’t hard to suffice that Vespa is the second most-loved Italian novelty besides pizza. The era of bright-colored Vespas consigned to oblivion when Chinese motorbikes overtook the market as a cheaper alternative. 

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For those who still yearn for the thrill of buzzing around the city in scooters, the good news is that the long-forgotten scooters are resurging in the market and becoming increasingly popular than ever. The scooters are making a comeback. This time, they are as modern and efficient as any other advanced vehicle could be. 

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When Peugeot launched the first electric scooter back in 1996, no one could have predicted that electric scooters will become the symbol of urban maneuverability decades later. Keeping in view the evolution of electric scooters, it becomes clear why electric scooters are becoming commercially viable today?

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The origins of electric scooters are quite vague. It is characterized by several lesser-known models of electric scooters with unverified details. Since the beginning, the goal of manufacturing technologically advanced scooters met several failed attempts. Computational power was the foremost challenge to sustain the performance of electric scooters. The defining moment for electric scooters came with the advancement of battery technology. Cumbersome batteries were one of the biggest limitations when it came to the performance of electric scooters. The lead-acid design of the batteries was not only under-performing but unreliable as well.

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With the advent of lithium-ion batteries, the entire landscape changed swiftly. Lithium batteries are not only much smaller in size but also more powerful and long-lasting. This is why the first-ever electric scooter weighed around 250 pounds, whereas today, electric scooters weigh roughly 90 kgs on average. 

Electric scooters are becoming popular, especially among youngsters, due to their time and cost-efficiency. Electric scooters are environmentally friendly and ideal for urban traffic. They are not only safe but also suitable for shorter rides. Electric scooters are more expensive than traditional bikes because of the battery, which is the most valuable component of an electric scooter. On average, an electric scooter costs around PKR 80,000 to 100,000. However, electric scooters provide value for money. It takes only 2-3 hours to fully charge its battery, which lasts up to 20-25 kilometers. 

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Some of the features in electric scooters include the following:

  • Anti-theft lock
  • Disc brake 
  • LED lights 
  • Automatic transmission 
  • Easy handling 
  • Clutchless start 
  • Voice-assistance 
  • Bluetooth connectivity 

The much sought-after Vespa from the 1970s now also offers its range of electric scooters. Vespa Elettrica hit the global market in 2019. It is expected that it will make its way to Pakistan and win over its former fan base. In 2017, several countries around the world introduced their electric vehicle policies. The new EV policies are quite promising in terms of the swift evolution of the electric vehicles market landscape. 

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While developing nations plan to increase their capacity and utilization for electric vehicles, developed countries will halt fossil-fuel-powered vehicles‘ sales in the years to come. The cherry on the top, it is not only limited to cars. We are yet to see what these EV policies have in store for scooter enthusiasts. 

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