Rubber makes up all of the tyres of electric scooters, however some are solid and others are inflated with air. Pneumatic (air-filled) tyres have an internal chamber that makes them vulnerable to punctures, but the air inside them makes them conform to the road and offer excellent traction. Solid tyres have far less road contact, which results in less traction, but their sturdy, substantial construction makes them flat-proof. A scooter with mixed tyres has a solid back tyre and an air-filled front tyre.

Air-filled tyres provide better ride quality ranging in diameter from 10” to 15” with a width between 2” to 4”. In general, as tire size increases, so does stability.

How much traction you can acquire depends on the tread and contact patch (the region that makes contact with the ground). Off-road tyres offer a broader contact patch and a higher tread for a more stable ride over uneven terrain. For quicker turns on smooth roads, street tyres often feature a reduced tread depth and rounder profiles. 

Inner tube and tubeless pneumatic (air-filled) tyres are the two major types. Whereas tubed tyres (inner tubes) have an outside tyre and an air seal inside the tubing, tubeless tyres just have an exterior tyre and seal to the rim. To stop air leaks from punctures, tubeless tyres may come with tyre sealant. These tyres are often referred to as run-flat, self-sealing, or no-flat tyres.

Tires and suspension work together to keep you firmly planted on the ground. Compared to stiff suspension, soft suspension will be better at absorbing bumps and dampening rebound, but because it is more flexible, your movements will more easily affect the scooter's balance and handling. When the scooter's suspension is rigid, the contact patch is maintained better, improving handling. If your body is not also reacting to the road's flaws, you will feel them more when you strike them. 

The wheels are where the electric scooter motors are located. The motor is often located in the back wheel of single-motor scooters. In dual motor scooters, each wheel has a motor that typically has the same power. E-scooter motors range in power from 500 to 5750 watts (W), with more powerful motors producing higher speeds.

The scooter's speed is controlled by the throttle, which functions as an accelerator. The trigger throttle, which is typically found on electric scooters, is controlled with your index finger and is a part of the LCD display. There are various types of thumb throttles that you can use by applying pressure either horizontally or vertically. The twist throttle can occupy all or a portion of the right handgrip, and in order to operate it, you must grip it with both hands, not just one. The LCD display for scooters with thumb and twist throttles is a related but independent device.

The majority of entry-level scooters have thumb throttles because they are simple to use and the hand position seems natural, but they make it harder to maintain a firm grasp on the handlebar and brake lever. These can also be found on some more recent dual motor scooters. Thumb throttles can have a dead zone, or area where the throttle doesn't respond, which you have to press past in order to accelerate.

Although less popular on stand-up electric scooters, twist throttles are simple to use. Although the position of your hand is usually comfortable, maintaining speed requires you to twist it and hold it there, which can put your wrist in an awkward position and prevent you from covering the brakes while throttling. It also frequently has a deadzone, but because this is less frequent on faster scooters, the problem isn't as severe.

The majority of electric scooters come with an LCD display already mounted, frequently next to the throttle. Most are backlit, making it possible to see clearly in low light or at night. Typically, they contain button consoles for lights, horns, and power modes in addition to a few buttons to turn on and manage performance settings (P-settings). The EY3 and some other LCD screens have a USB connector on the back for firmware updates. 

Don't be duped by any top electric scooter lists you may have read. There isn't a waterproof electric scooter on the market. Many products, known as IP ratings, which set standards for how well sealed a product is against water damage, have water or ingress protection ratings. A product's IP classification indicates that it can resist a specific level of water exposure rather than that it is waterproof.

For instance, IPX4 denotes that it can tolerate brief light splashes whereas IPX6 denotes that it can withstand continuous streams of water. No e-scooter is rated as high as IPX8, although electronics with that rating can be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes in a good depth. 

Independent certification agencies that subject the goods to thorough testing award ratings. IP ratings are not necessary for manufacturers to sell their products, and some ignore them to get their products to market more quickly. That does not imply that their products are of bad quality; rather, it only means that the producer did not spend the extra time and money to get the product graded. 

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• EMOVE Owners Group
• VoroMotors Owners Group
• Electric Scooter Guide Group
• got scooter? Group

You may connect with other scooter riders from across the world and share highlights of your scooter journey while also getting assistance on simple fixes. 

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