If you’re looking to buy a personal electric vehicle, you’ve probably heard about electric scooters and electric bikes. Both offer several advantages over conventional two-wheelers and other traditional methods of transportation, and they’re a great way to avoid city traffic and get around town — but how do you choose between the two? In this post, we’ll answer that question and give you the lowdown on the differences between electric scooters and electric bikes.
Electric Scooter Pros and Cons
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Electric scooters are typically cheaper to buy and maintain than electric bikes. Also, electric scooters have smaller motors and weigh less, making them easier to transport and store (although there are also great folding bike options with excellent portability, such as Blix's Vika+ Flex).
Electric Bike Pros and Cons
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Electric bikes are often seen as the better option over electric scooters because of their greater range and ability to go faster. Electric bikes are usually said to be be more comfortable as well, due to having a saddle, full-size frame, and larger wheel size. Last but not least, an electric bike can be pedaled which gives you an easy way to get home if your battery dies!
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, many factors should be considered when choosing an electric vehicle. Electric scooters and ebikes both have their pros and cons, and one is not necessarily better than the other in all cases. The answer to this debate is something that depends greatly on the rider, which is why it’s so important to know exactly what you’re looking for before you buy.