In our last video, I introduced the Eleglide D1 series and I personally view them as
our best value versatile off-road e-scooters. They are basically my go-to scooters whenever I
need to go outside. But at the same time, for many urban dwellers, they might not need an off-road
scooter from the beginning, all they are using is for urban environments and avoid
expensive public transport struggle, and price under $500 would be even better.
Yes, I hear you out and loud, my friend. That’s what this video is all about.
Hey, what’s up? Sami here.
Today I’d like to present you another two great value electric scooters for city commutes
from Eleglide brand, the S1 and S1 Plus.
Both come with a foldable and lightweight design,
a top speed of 24km/h, an excellent range, and much more.
In my opinion, the Eleglide S1 series
is the perfect choice for commuters on a tight budget. Without further ado, let’s get started.
There’s so much good stuff going on with the S1 Series that I barely know where to begin.
The portability is awesome. Unlike many other scooters you can only fold down,
the handlebar on the S1 series is foldable too, you pull out two handlebars as the arrows suggest
and put them down. Perfect for tight spaces. The S1 series is lightweight at around 30 pounds, It’s
light enough for almost all riders to handle and is easy to pick up and carry thanks to its sturdy
and secure folding mechanism. Portability is definitely one of the Eleglide’s many strengths.
Next to portability are the speed and range. Don’t be fooled by its sleek and lightweight design, folks.
The 400W motor can propel you at a top speed of 24km/h, not only that,
it even puts out enough power to tackle inclines of up to 20%. However, there’s only so much power
that a motor of its size can put out so if you live in a particularly hilly area, you may want
to opt for the Eleglide D1 Master. For battery life, the S1 Plus features a 12.5AH battery and S1
has an 8AH capacity battery, so the range on the S1 Plus is 45km and 30km on the S1, and that is
the major difference between the two scooters.
Cheaper doesn’t mean you have to compromise on comfort either.
The S1 series comes with 10-inch pneumatic tires, which provide a
good level of damping when riding over urban terrain. This is important because it doesn’t
come with suspension. I tried on different city roads and found it’s smooth and stable.
Moving to the brains of the S1 series, it features an LCD display that shows you the mode,
you can short press the mode button to switch between different modes, mode 1 is 9km/h,
mode 2 is 18km/h, and mode 3 gets you up to 24km/h. It also shows you the current speed,
ODO, and remaining battery charge. Also, like the Eleglide D1 series, it has a USB port for charging.
The S1 series also comes with cruise control mode. To activate it, you simply hold
down on the throttle and maintain a constant speed for around 5 seconds. The scooter then turns the
cruise control on, leaving you to rest your finger and enjoy the ride. You can also see a cruise icon
on the panel. Turning it off is simple – just press on the accelerator or pull the brakes.
Overall, the Eleglide S1 series has been designed with comfort, safety, and practicality in mind.
From the IPX4 waterproof rating and anti-slip foot deck to the double brake system and front and rear
lights, the S1 series feels more expensive than it is. If you want more range then go to the Plus,
if not, the S1 is a good choice. And if you can stretch your budget even more,
then I highly recommend opting for the Eleglide D1 series, all links are down in the description,
you can check them out if you are interested.
I’m Sami and I will see you in the next one.