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What is the difference between an electric and a combustion scooter?
What are the main differences between electric and internal combustion scooters? Many people opt for the two-wheeled option, but there are still a lot of unanswered questions: which two wheels should I choose? And above all, combustion or electric?
We have selected for you the fundamental differences between electric two-wheelers and combustion two-wheelers.
The price
When you buy a two-wheeler, one of the first questions you ask yourself is the purchase price. Depending on the brand and equipment, this can vary considerably. The budget allocated to the purchase of a two-wheeler is therefore, for most of us, one of the determining factors. For many people, electric bikes are expensive and reserved for the well-off. However, with a few exceptions, this preconception is false, and it is now possible, thanks in particular to the various financial assistance from local authoritiesYou'll find a wide choice of electric scooters for under €4,000.
Purchase price is not a barrier to the transition to electric bikes in the world of two-wheelers, and the affordable options are many and varied. The various financial aid as well as local aid, are also a major boost to this transition and place the electric scooters and motorbikes at rates that are more than competitive with combustion engines. To find out all you need to know about aid for two-wheelers, we've taken a look at this subject here.
Full tank
The purchase price is far from being the only expense; you need to think about overall running costs. For example, the cost of recharging - there's quite a big difference between electric and internal combustion vehicles. The cost of fuel is on average 2,029€ while kWh costs 0.15 cents.
To get a better idea of the difference in costs, let's take a concrete example: a 50cc lambda consumes an average of 2.5 litres per 100 km, so you'll need to pay €4.1. Driving 100 km with a electric scooterwith a battery of 1.8 kWh will cost you 26 cents.
It is then cheaper to drive 100 km with a electric scooter than an internal combustion scooter of equivalent capacity. There are also various ways of recharging your electric scooter, for example directly at charging stations outside or at home.
As a result, an electric two-wheeler is not necessarily more expensive than a combustion one, both to buy and to run. It turns out that, over time, they are even more economical than most internal combustion engines.
L'autonomy
After the question of price and costs, let's talk about theautonomy. What's the point of having an electric scooter if it can't get me to my destination on a single charge?
The average electric scooter covers 50 to 170 km of autonomy per charge, which more than covers the daily needs of most users. Battery life varies from scooter to scooter, so it's important to plan ahead. You'll need to find out how long your scooter will last before you set off. battery.
It's true that it's often more comfortable to fill up in a few minutes with a combustion scooter than to wait 3 or 5 hours with an electric scooter. But you have to ask yourself whether it's better to pay several dozen euros or wait a few hours to recharge your electric scooter. battery ?
Performance
When it comes to two-wheelers, performance is also a key factor. And electric bikes are no slouches in this respect, far from it. The huge amount of torque, available instantly at any engine speed, means that electric two-wheelers can accelerate and pick up speed much faster than their internal combustion equivalents.
All these points show that electric motoring, in general and in the world of two-wheelers in particular, is a viable alternative that offers many advantages over internal combustion. Today, electrics are synonymous with practicality, performance and economy, and it would be a shame to overlook them when looking for a new motorcycle. motorbike or scooter.
Why buy an electric scooter?
Buying a two-wheeler requires some thought, and more often than not you'll need to make a comparison between motorbikes and scooters. A number of criteria need to be taken into account when deciding which vehicle is best suited to your needs. To help you make your choice, we've put together a comparison that you can find right here. here.
Electric scooters are more economical
Unlike their internal combustion counterparts, 50cc and 125cc electric scooters are both environmentally friendly and economical. This model runs on electricity stored in its battery. As such, it consumes no fuel. The cost of electricity is lower than that of fuel, so you save money in the long term.
Electric scooters require little maintenance
What's more, as an electric scooter does not require oil for lubrication or fuel, and emits no gases or pollutants whatsoever. Electric scooters are also silent. So they're more comfortable to use when you're out and about in town.
An electric scooter has no mechanical parts, such as chains, belts, clutches, rings, etc., so it's easy to get used to them. cylinder head gasket and spark plugs. Nor does it need to be drained. So it's easier to maintain than a combustion model.
The electric scooter is ideal for the city
What's more, this type of two-wheeler offers a range of 50 km to 170 km per charge, depending on the model and the power of the battery. What's more, an electric scooter produces no noise pollution, which makes it ideal for urban travel. These days, noise pollution is a major problem in our towns and cities, partly because of the use of combustion-powered two-wheelers.
Support for electric scooters
You should know that the government offers an ecological premium to people who want to buy an electric scooter. This aid amounts to up to2 100 €. You can benefit at the time of purchase or be reimbursed following a claim. To find out all you need to know about aid for two-wheelers, we've covered this subject here here.
How do I choose an electric scooter?
Have you decided to switch to an electric scooter? If so, consider the following criteria before making the move:
- How to use : Choosing the scooter of your dreams can depend on its level of autonomy and its level of use, such as getting to work or going for a ride at the weekend.
- Model : current models are equipped with a Lithium battery. It's lighter, more durable and offers greater autonomy.
- Licence : a 50cc electric scooter develops between 1,000 and 4,000 watts of power. This category, known as L1e "You don't need a licence if you're over 14. Above 4,000 watts, the two-wheeler is considered to be a 125cc motorcycle. It therefore requires a B licence, as well as a 125 cm³ training.
- Warranty: electric scooters are guaranteed against manufacturing defects for 2 years. This covers replacement parts and labour.
How can I get an electric scooter without a licence?
Yes, that's right! You can buy an electric scooter even if you don't have a licence. Most of the current range of electric scooters is available without a licence: the 50 cm³ equivalents can be driven without a licence from the age of 14 with the BSR. Here are a few features that will help you identify an electric scooter without a licence:
- Maximum power : a electric scooter is the equivalent of a 50 cm³ or a scooter powered by a motor with a maximum output of 4000 watts.
- Size : An unlicensed electric scooter is small, with two wheels, a seat and a board between the seat and the handlebars.
- Maximum speed : The maximum speed that an electric scooter can reach is 50 km/h, as it has been limited so as not to exceed this limit.
- Getting started : electric scooters are very easy to handle.
- Safety : an unlicensed electric scooter is fitted with all the safety devices required by safety regulations, including headlights, indicators, brakes, etc.
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Top 11 best electric scooters
BMW CE 04
With the BMW CE 04You can experience the urban mobility of tomorrow today, without having to make the slightest sacrifice. On the contrary, this electric maxi-scooter combines durability, dynamics and agility in one eye-catching design.
Fuel consumption: 7.7 kWh/100 km
Range: 130 km (WLTP)
Price : 12 150 €(excluding environmental bonus)
Slow charge (0 to 100%): 4h30
Fast recharge (0 to 80%): 65 min
Availability: Immediate
Rider NG
The latest addition to the Rider range of electric scooters, the Rider NG is an electric maxi-scooter in the 125cc equivalent category, offering up to 260 km of range on a single charge.
- Fuel consumption: 120 kWh/100 km
- Range: 260 km (WLTP)
- Price : 9 449 €(excluding environmental bonus)
- Slow recharge (0 to 100%): 6h
- Fast recharge (0 to 80%): 3h30
- Availability: Immediate
SwapperOne by ZEWAY
ZEWAY offers a subscription-based personal electric scooter service.
Le swapperOne electric scooter from ZEWAYis a little jewel of technology that will recharge your scooter's battery in less than 50 seconds! A real feat. All you have to do is charge it at one of the 40 battery exchange stations located throughout Paris and its inner suburbs. For each charge, you can travel more than 40 km. The swapperOne revisits the 50cc equivalent category: easy to handle (74 kg), responsive (less than 5 seconds to reach 40 km/h) and powerful (3 kW Bosch engine).
- Autonomy : 40 km (WLTP) between 2 battery changes
- Price : 130/month all-inclusive subscription (unlimited insurance, maintenance and mileage)
- In-station recharging: 50 seconds to exchange an empty battery for a full one
- Home charging with ZEWAY charging dock: 4 h
- Availability: Immediate
Rider 9000W Long Range
Le Rider 9000W Long Range is the long-range version of the Rider 9000W. Accessible with a "B" licence and 125cc training, it can reach 120km/h in just a few seconds, with a maximum range of 220km per charge.
- Fuel consumption: 120 kWh/100 km
- Range: 220 km (WLTP)
- Price : 9 490 €(excluding environmental bonus)
- Slow recharge (0 to 100%): 4h
- Fast recharge (0 to 80%): 3h30
- Availability: Immediate
Brumaire electric scooter
Brumaireis a top-of-the-range 50cc equivalent electric scooter. Its Bosch 3000W motor and two Samsung batteries guarantee range, acceleration, comfort and roadholding.
- Fuel consumption: 2.4 kWh/100 km
- Autonomy100 km (WLTP)
- Price: €2,990 (excluding environmental bonus)
- Slow recharge (0 to 100%): 5h
- Fast recharge (0 to 80%): 4h
- 🗓️Availability: Immediate
Nui N-Series
Approved in the 50 cm³ equivalent category, the N-Series receives an electric motor from German equipment manufacturer Bosch, capable of developing 2400 watts of power.
- Consumption: 45 kWh/100 km
- Range: 80 km (WLTP)
- Price : 2 899 €(excluding environmental bonus)
- Slow recharge (0 to 100%): 6h
- Rapid recharging (0 to 80%): - -
- Availability: Immediate
Rider 3000W 2020
Le Rider 3000W is an electric scooter available without a licence that ticks all the right boxes: elegance, acceleration, comfort and roadholding.
- Fuel consumption: 85 kWh/100 km
- Range: 45 km (WLTP)
- Price : 2 890 €(excluding environmental bonus)
- Slow recharge (0 to 100%): 5h
- Fast recharge (0 to 80%): 4h30
- Availability: Immediate
E-presto 125
Virtually identical to the Rider 5000, the e-presto 125 is a little less expensive, because its power is only 4,000 kW, which limits it to 80 km/h, while its range is a little shorter.
- Fuel consumption: 80 kWh/100 km
- Range: 50 km (WLTP)
- Price : 4 299 €(excluding environmental bonus)
- Slow recharge (0 to 100%): 5h
- Fast recharge (0 to 80%): 4h30
- Availability: Immediate
Vespa Ellectrica
Vespa Elettrica is an electric scooter packed with technology that continues to reinvent itself and keep pace with the times.
- Consumption: 45 kWh/100 km
- Range: 100 km (WLTP)
- Price : 6 390 €(excluding environmental bonus)
- Slow recharge (0 to 100%): 4h
- Rapid recharging (0 to 80%): - -
- Availability: Immediate
Seat MÓ 125
Spearheading the Volkswagen Group's micro-mobility business, Seat has launched its first electric scooter, the Seat MÓ 125.
- Fuel consumption: 5.85/100 km
- Range: 137 km (WLTP)
- Price : 6 700 €(excluding environmental bonus)
- Slow recharge (0 to 100%): NC
- Fast recharge (0 to 80%): NC
- Availability: Immediate
Eccity Model 3
Primarily designed for corporate and public sector fleets, theEccity Model 3 is priced from €10,000. Powered by two electric motors distributed between the two rear wheels, the model combines up to 14 kW of peak power and can reach a top speed of 110 km/h.
- Fuel consumption: 110 kWh/100 km
- Range: 100 km (WLTP)
- Price : 10 000 €(excluding environmental bonus)
- Slow recharge (0 to 100%): 3h
- Fast recharge (0 to 80%): 2h45
- Availability: Immediate
Super Soco Cpx
Called upon to complete the Super Soco CU-Xthe Super Soco Cpx is powered by a Bosch 4 kW motor. With a top speed of 90 km/h, it is powered by two removable batteries that provide up to 140 km of range on a single charge.
- Fuel consumption: 90 kWh/100 km
- Range: 140 km (WLTP)
- Price : 4 790 €(excluding environmental bonus)
- Slow charge (0 to 100 %): 3h
- Fast recharge (0 to 80 %): 2h30
- Availability: from the second half of 2020
Today, there are more and more electric vehicles and this is only set to increase over the next few years. If you thought the electric world was just about cars and bikes, you'd be wrong. There are plenty of electric scooter models to suit all tastes, so all you have to do is make your choice.
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