Electric scooters: 4 new products in 2022
The electric market has continued to develop in recent years to the point that it has managed to find its way into the world of two-wheelers. Companies such as Scoot Elec, exclusively dedicate their activity to models of electric motorcycles and scooters. The movement is already well underway! \n\nBut the transition to electric is also and above all an opportunity to accelerate innovation. Let's see 4 new electric scooters that will hit the roads during this year 2022. \n
The Kymco Like EV electric scooter
\nThe Taiwanese brand Kymco, finally launches an attack on the market by releasing its everything. \n\nfirst model of electric scooter. She had already presented it in 2019 before formalizing its arrival for 2022 in Europe. One thing is certain, its characteristics are something to talk about: \n- \r\n
- 125 cc equivalent scooter with a 3.2 kW electric motor. \r\n
- Can carry up to 4 removable battery packs for 3 kWh and a potential range of 200 km! Each is based on technology Ionex, with a capacity of 650 Wh (50 V) for a total of 6 kg per battery. The base scooter is equipped with a 550 Wh battery. \r\n
- Is expected at a speed of at least 70 km/h. \r\n
- According to rumors, it should be available from 1200 euros without options and excluding bonuses (without additional battery). The price has not yet been revealed by the brand. \r\n
The Piaggio One electric scooter
\nIt's hard not to know the prestige granted to this Italian two-wheeler giant. 20 years ago, the brand released its very first electric model the “Piaggio Zip”. Now it is approaching 2022 with its brand new electric model to try to defy all competition. Its characteristics are: \n- \r\n
- A scooter available in 3 versions, Piaggio 1, Piaggio 1+ and Piaggio 1 active (50 to 125 cc equivalent), from 45 km/h and up to 60 for the 3rd version. \r\n
- Two driving modes are available, the driver will have the choice between Sport and Eco according to their desires and needs. \r\n
- THE Piaggio 1 is equipped with a single, removable 10 kg battery with 1.4 kWh for 55 km of autonomy in Eco. The 1 active can reach up to 85 km of autonomy in Eco, thanks to its 2.3 kWh battery. \r\n
- The respective price for each version at start-up (excluding options and bonuses): 2699 euros for 1, 3099 for 1+ and 3299 for 1 active. \r\n
The Niu MQI GT Evo electric scooter
\nIt’s a resounding comeback for the brand Niu with this model planned for March 2022 at the earliest. It has greatly improved its model released in the past, the MQI GT EVO, to obtain a more innovative and more efficient result: \n- \r\n
- A 125 cc equivalent electric scooter capable of reaching 100 km/h with its 5 kW nominal and 6.5 kW peak motor. \r\n
- This is equipped with a double battery which will provide a range of 75 km with its 3.74 kWh in total. \r\n
- The scooter can carry a payload of 275 kg. \r\n
- In total, this new baby from Niu is available from 4,999 euros. \r\n
The Rider 3RS+ 2022 electric scooter
\nBecause this new point for 2022 had put aside electric three-wheelers, the brand Rider comes to add his little grain of salt to the story. The 3 RS+ 2022 is already currently the most powerful of all electric three-wheelers available on the market. Ride adds subtlety to its champion, so that it remains the most efficient: \n- \r\n
- This 125 cm³ equivalent can very easily pass the 90 km/h mark thanks to its 5 kW nominal and 9 kW peak electric motor. \r\n
- This one is equipped with ABS (anti-lock braking system) compared to its predecessor. \r\n
- 2 driving modes are offered to future drivers: one for more urban journeys with a limit of 50 km/h and the second to release the beast and make it go up to 100. \r\n
- It can easily reach 140 km of autonomy in town and 80 on highways, with its two removable 4.8 kWh batteries. \r\n
- This new electric three-wheeler is available from 7,690 euros. \r\n





