The electric scene is an odd bag. We all want it,
but it can only handle some basic commuting right now.
Unless you're willing to put down some serious money for
an E.V. like a Tesla or other electric cars.
However, commuting is still a good step and an important role to tackle.
So come along as we showcase an affordable,
high-powered electric scooter that will get you where you're going lickity split.
And stick around until the end for a look at our honorable mentions.
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Assembling a crack team back in 2017, Zapp operates outside of the U.K.,
designing and manufacturing electric vehicles.
Like many companies dipping their toes into the E.V. scene,
they are serious about creating a greener future.
It starts at the assembly plant and continues
throughout the process until the product is in your hands.
Its various creation values have led it to its first electric vehicle, the i300 electric scooter.
So what makes the i300 special and stand out from its contemporaries?
To answer that, let's talk briefly about the three variables you usually
look at when discussing E.V.s; price, range, and performance.
Generally speaking, you can only have two; the third will be lacking. Do you want a powerful,
long-range electric vehicle? You're looking at a hefty price tag, more than likely.
The i300 has a great price tag and some juicy performance,
one of the rarer combinations these days.
Let's start with performance.
The i300 comes with two dainty seven hundred twenty-watt battery packs with a belt-drive
electric motor with around nine point six horsepower with a peak of twenty horsepower.
Although it's not much, you're looking at some
pretty great torque at about four hundred and thirty-three-pound feet at the rear wheel.
As for speed, you're looking at a zero to thirty in about two point two seconds or a
zero to sixty. Its limited top speed, in about four-point eight seconds.
Let's talk about the range now.
If you squeeze it for what it's got, you're looking at around thirty-seven
miles. That isn't even enough for the average commute in the U.S., but the bright side is
that the battery can charge from twenty percent to eighty in about half an hour.
It also makes for a pretty fantastic toy given the speed and charge time,
if that's what you're interested in, but you'll want to keep to the roads for this one.
If you want one for yourself, you're looking at a pretty good price tag at
around seven thousand dollars, with options for more stuff available.
As always, thank you for watching, and we hope you enjoyed the video.
What do you think of the tradeoffs? Could you see
yourself using this scooter? What do you want to see from us in the future?
Head down to the comments below and let us know what you think
of the i300. Your feedback is always appreciated.
And stick around for our honorable mentions right after this.
Following the Chetak from Bajaj, we have Rieju,
another company with a long history except this time from Spain.
Getting their start in 1934, Reiju moonlit with bicycle parts manufacturing. Interestingly enough,
Salvador Dali's father was a notary and certified the Rieju name during World War II.
Their vehicle manufacturing days began, and a few years later, their first motorcycle was made.
Of course, by today's standards, that motorcycle would be classified as a moped,
but that's picking hairs.
Today they make anything with two wheels,
including motorcycles, mopeds, and, you guessed it, scooters.
One of those scooters, the Nuuk Urban 8.5, is the one I'd like to talk about. The Nuuk Urban 8.5
is a motorcycle-adjacent pavement plower with inverted forks and wave brake discs
with a combined braking system. In the back of the bike is a rear mono-shock absorber.
Rieju worked closely with BOSCH to develop a
whopping 8kW motor for this inconspicuous trailblazer.
I'll bet you're just dying to know how fast this thing can go,
and the top speed sits around the 72mph range.
Rieju says you can expect a range of roughly 75 miles,
but that can be extended considerably to 174 miles if you have multiple batteries.
Those are some pretty good numbers for a low maintenance and green-friendly electric scooter,
but the $8,500 price tag is set to match.
Following a theme of world betterment,
Fanco is next up on the list. They say they are passionate about electric
bikes and scooters and that the world must evolve to utilize transportation like them.
Not only is it a cleaner direction, but it is also just more fun for Fanco. Indeed, if
this wasn't the case, then we wouldn't be seeing such a significant boom in the escooter market!
From this fire-filled company, we get the CityCoco M8. This very auspicious-looking
electric scooter looks like you could pop beer tops off with it.
I'm always a sucker for the fat tire design myself too. Stability,
aesthetics, and off-road power are all pluses in my book.
And speaking of power, what is this power of this triangle on wheels?
Well, a 3kW motor is strapped to this thing with a max power output of 5kW. With that,
the CityCoco M8 can push out a max speed of 45mph, which isn't too shabby.
With the 60V battery, the CityCoco M8 is looking at
a range of around 55 miles with a single charge.
That's not all, though, because this model has a quick swap battery design,
allowing easy two-way charging.
If you're interested in the CityCoco M8, you're looking at $2,200.
UBCO may not be a familiar name in the electric motorbike industry. Still,
their innovation over the past few years has started to get the attention of riders worldwide.
Formed in 2015 in New Zealand by Daryl Neal and Anthony Clyde,
the pair felt there was room in the market for an electric, two-wheel-drive utility vehicle.
They set out building prototypes of what would eventually become the UBCO 2X2.
The concept won numerous awards, and UBCO would go on to develop and release
a range of innovative multi-wheel drive electric motorbikes for commercial use.
First up is the UBCO 2X2 Adventure,
built for those who hate traffic jams but love getting out amongst nature.
Featuring two 1000W electric motors and a choice between a 2.1kW and 3.1kW battery,
this well-built motorbike can get up to speeds of 30 miles
per hour for a maximum range of 78 miles on the bigger battery.
Next up, the UBCO Work 2.2, designed purely for off-road riding. While it comes with the
same power strapped to the frame, the Work enjoys 17×2.75" off-road knobbly tires.
Like the Adventure, the Work can come with a 2.1kW or 3.1kW battery option,
but unlike its urban cousin, the Work isn't road registerable.
And if the retro style is your thing,
UBCO also teamed up with menswear brand 3 Wise Men to create the UBCO Wise Men edition.
The same UBCO design, paired with stylish leather trimmings and custom gloss black features.
While UBCO is based in New Zealand, they do have retailers all across the US and ship worldwide.
Garelli Motorcycles have been building quality mopeds and motorbikes in Italy for over 100 years.
Founded in 1919 by Adalberto Garelli, the iconic brand has branched out into
the ever-growing electric motorbike industry with the Ciclone range.
The Ciclone E4 Soul has a unique minimal design,
pastel-painted frame, yet still pays homage to the famous Garelli scooters of the '60s and '70s.
Bolted to the steel carriage is a 72V lithium-ion battery capable of
powering the 4kWh rear brushless motor to a top speed of 43 miles.
The Urban model focuses on stability and comfort with added rear dumper
mono-shock hydraulics with adjustable gears. Oh,
and there's the iconic red and black bodywork synonymous with the Garelli brand.
And finally, the Ciclone Cross represents the off-road version of the Italian brand's range.
Featuring treaded off-road tires, a headlight with a protective grill,
and all the powerful aspects of other Ciclones, the Cross is equal parts aggressive and retro.
The perfect mix when braving the trail less traveled.
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