7 Common Myths About Electric Scooters

We all know that gasoline scooters and cars cause air pollution on combustion. They emit black smoke, greenhouse gases, and particulate matter. However, we don’t really opt for electric scooters that offer environment-friendly transportation. And after knowing everything, even if we have a better solution (electric scooters), people still rely on them. This might be because of some myths they really believe in. This blog over popular electric scooter myths is going to bust all your myths and perhaps change your perception of electric scooters— so let's deep dive in!

Myth 1: E-Scooters Have a High Accident Risk

In the past few years, news outlets have put out stories about the rising prevalence of electric scooter accidents. While accidents can certainly take place, this news coverage has made some people view e-scooters as more dangerous than they are.
Electric scooter users are more prone to accidents than any other road users, according to a study conducted by the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).
Although these injuries are generally less serious than with a scooter or motorcycle, they are much more frequent with an electric scooter than with any other means of transportation.
If you want to ride an electric scooter, you simply need to know how to ride it properly to ensure your safety. Carelessness and inexperience are the leading causes of e-scooter accidents. Fortunately, most e-scooter mishaps only result in minor scrapes and bruises.
For kaabo Scooters, we conduct extensive testing on each of our vehicles, so you can rest assured that your e-scooter is safe and durable. We also bestow our rides with a wide range of safety features, such as solid braking systems, stability-assisting suspension systems, and bright LED night lights.

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Myth 2: It’s legal to ride electric scooters on public roads

Since e-scooters are relatively new, the laws surrounding them are still catching up in many jurisdictions. For example, electric scooters are unregulated in many cities. In other cities, there may be clear laws on the books regarding these rides. 
The confusing part? Electric scooter laws can vary from state to state and province to province. As a result, it’s important to brush up on the local laws where you live.
When it comes to riding on public roads, only a few places have outlawed electric scooters. These states and provinces include:

• Arizona
• Delaware
• Florida
• Idaho
• Kentucky
• New Jersey
• Washington
• Wisconsin
• British Columbia
• Alberta

It’s important to note that public roads only include streets and highways that are maintained by the local, state, or federal government. They don’t include local bike paths or sidewalks.
However, not all states restrict e-scooters on sidewalks. They include:

• Montana
• New York
• North Dakota
• Kansas
• Tennessee
• Nebraska
• Connecticut
• Oklahoma

Myth 3: Electric Scooters Are Hard to Ride

If you’ve never ridden an electric scooter before, you may be a little intimidated by the idea. While many e-scooters boast impressive motor power and top speeds, they’re still quite simple to get the hang of.
Since electric scooters have a low center of gravity, it’s easy to maintain your balance while you ride. Additionally, you don’t need to meet a high standard of fitness to operate an electric scooter. The motor will do all of the hard work for you while you focus on watching the road.
As long as you place your feet in a sturdy position, go slow, and shift your weight back while braking, you shouldn’t have any issues riding your electric scooter.
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Myth 4: They Make Too Much Noise

The electric scooters do not emit any noise as they are powered by an electric motor instead of a combustion engine. Thus, you can ride peacefully, free from noise pollution.

Myth 5: Electric Scooters Can’t Go Uphill

Another area where people underestimate electric scooters is their ability to ascend hills. Contrary to some e-scooter myths out there, many electric scooters can power up steep hills with ease. It all depends on their motor power and construction.
Our electric scooter, the kaabo mantis 8, can conquer any 20-degree hill that comes the way.

Myth 6: Electric Scooters Are Impractical

Spending hundreds to thousands of dollars on an electric scooter may sound like a lot if your impression of these vehicles is that they’re toys for tourists. While electric scooters are a lot of fun to ride in a new city, they’re also incredibly practical for day-to-day use.
While you can’t use your electric scooter to pick up the kids from school or do a Costco run, you can use it to:
Speed up the last mile of your work commute-Driving to work in the city often means dealing with scarce, expensive parking. If you bring your electric scooter with you in your trunk, you can park further away from the office where it may be more affordable and accessible. After that, you can finish off your commute with a quick joyride on the e-scooter.
Even if you take public transportation, it may not necessarily drop you off at your office door. You can bring your e-scooter on the bus or train with you and use it to expedite the last leg of your journey, giving you some extra time to enjoy your morning coffee before the busy workday begins.

Save time you’d otherwise spend in traffic jams-Another reason why many city commuters are embracing electric scooters is that they enable them to ride past traffic congestion. Rather than moving along at a snail’s pace in your car, you can whiz past traffic and remove “rush hour” from your list of daily to-dos.

Complete short trips-When you have an electric scooter, you don’t need to waste gas making short trips to the convenience store, coffee shop, or local cafe. You can simply hop on your electric scooter instead. Not only can this save you money at the gas pump, but it can also save you time that you’d otherwise spend searching for parking at your final destination. 

Myth 7: They Offer Less Speed

Back in the old days, all e-scooters had low speeds, which was a limiting factor. But now, you can enjoy riding at a very good speed, very near to the existing petrol scooters. Today's electrical scooters are designed to suit the needs of any individual. They are faster, more powerful, and more durable than ever before. The Mantis 8 is engineered with dual brushless 500W motors that offer a top speed of 25 mph.