Electric scooters are another new product form for skateboarding after traditional skateboards. More and more people are paying attention to environmentally friendly, healthy and fast transportation tools. Electric scooters are energy-saving, portable and With the advantages of environmental protection, easy operation and fast speed, it occupies a place among various transportation tools.
Electric skateboard purchasing guide:
1. Battery
There are two main types of batteries currently used in electric scooters on the market, among which lead-acid batteries are the majority.
① Lead-acid batteries
Advantages: China is the largest producer of lead-acid batteries in the world. Because lead-acid batteries are relatively cheap, they are also the most commonly used.
Disadvantages: small specific volume and short cycle life. In other words, with the same capacity, the battery weight and volume are larger. The lead-acid batteries currently on the market are basically developed from float-charge type batteries. Float batteries cannot be charged quickly and discharged at high currents. Although technicians have spent a lot of effort to improve and put it into practical use, its lifespan is still far from ideal.
② Lithium battery
Advantages: Nowadays, mobile phone batteries basically use this kind of battery. With the same capacity, the battery is smaller in weight and volume, which has great advantages in reducing the weight of the electric scooter. They can also last longer than lead-acid batteries.
Disadvantages: The price is relatively expensive, and the internal resistance of lithium batteries is relatively large. When the battery is about to be completely discharged, you may feel that the power of the car is insufficient.
2. Motor
Electric scooters generally use hub motors. Hub motors are divided into solid hub motors and hollow hub motors.
The advantages of hollow hub motors are compact and simple structure, good heat dissipation performance, and less power consumption than solid hub motors, which means that the same amount of power can be used for a longer period of time.
3. Weight
Only when the size is as small as possible and the weight is as light as possible, can it be convenient for users to use on buses and subways. This is especially important for female users. Many electric scooters have a folding function, which can be carried by hand after folding. Pay special attention to this design when purchasing, otherwise the electric scooter you buy may become an idle item.
4. Brake
The brake button can automatically cut off the power when braking, and emergency braking can physically stop the car quickly. These small details may seem inconspicuous, but they are crucial. Moments can save your life.