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I would like a similar list for e-scooters.

Does anyone here happen have recommendations for solid and - importantly - affordable e-scooters?

I’m in the market, but clueless as to what actual quality models are.

I'm overall very happy with my ePowerFun ePF-1. Though it's pretty specific to Germany. It has the significant advantage of being foldable, so I can take it on the train. On the other hand, battery could be better. (I missed the release of the Pro by a few months...)

Note that with any eScooter, the range will collapse in winter. It's barely below 0 here and range is about halved from summer.

I’ve really enjoyed my Super 73. Good range, speed and really fun to ride. Recently I turned it on and the battery started smoking and from all appearances was about to explode. Thankfully it didn’t. And although it took awhile to get the line of communications straight, they are replacing the entire bike and shipping should only take a week or so.

I really wonder about the whole battery thing and if it's somehow deterministic. Has there been any mechanical shock, deep discharge or unusual temperature exposure? FWIW, there are special battery bags.

What do you mean by "scooter"? One of the ones in the article is the Segway c80, is that what you're after?

Scooter as in kick-scooter, or a small motorcycle?

I'd like to find an electric version of a Vespa scooter that can do 50 km/h. Most ebikes max out at 25 or 35 km/h so the driver doesn't need a license to drive it.

I'd love to have an electric version of the Honda Super Cub. Good carrying capacity for around-about, not as large as a full-sized motorcycle. Dunno if it's available in the US yet.

It doesn't appear to be electric. Is it?

That’s what I’m asking for, an electric version. You’re right, there isn’t one yet. The CSC Monterey looks close, though:

https://electrek.co/2021/01/07/csc-monterey-first-ride-retro...

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