Collection: Electric Scooters and Rides with Long Range

If you are looking for an electric scooter that can take you far and wide, look no further. Electric Kicks has a wide collection of long range electric scooters with enough mileage to cover both your daily commutes and your weekend adventures.

Simply put, a long range e-scooter can travel extensive distances on a single charge. On average, regular e-scooters can run for 20 to 60 km, but a long-range electric scooter can cover between 60 and 100 km and sometimes even more. If you regularly travel long distances, this kind of electric scooter is a practical and sustainable solution.

An electric scooter can cover a lot of kilometres thanks to the following factors:

High-capacity battery

The capacity of the scooter’s battery is the most important deciding factor of its range. The higher the capacity, the more energy it produces to propel the scooter to travel farther distances on a single charge.

Riding modes

Speed and range are inversely proportional, as oftentimes, a high speed will reduce range. Study your scooter’s riding modes to see how you can use them to your advantage. 

When you are using your e-scooter’s Sport mode, the motor will exert a lot of effort to push the scooter to achieve higher speeds, which will reduce your battery life and range. Conversely, if you want to prioritise range over speed, use your e-scooter’s Eco mode, which will limit your acceleration but will conserve battery power. 

Swappable battery

Out of the box, your e-scooter’s battery might not have a particularly impressive capacity. However, if it’s removable, you can easily double your e-scooter’s range by swapping the drained battery for a fully charged spare. The Anyhill UM2, which can cover 30 km but has a detachable battery, is a good example.

Apart from the e-scooter’s components, there are real-life situations that affect your e-scooter's capacity to cover long distances. 

So, don’t be worried if your e-scooter does not achieve its advertised range. It only means that you need to look into these other factors:

• Rider weight: Your e-scooter has a limited rider weight capacity, which should be respected to avoid wearing out the components. But even if you don’t exceed your scooter’s capacity, expect to see a reduction in the range if you are on the higher end of the weight limit, as it requires more energy to carry a heavier load. 

• Terrain: The landscape of your route will also affect your actual range. While you can travel longer distances on flat and smooth surfaces, riding on hills and bumpy terrain will reduce your range. If you live in a hilly area with challenging terrain, consider getting an off-road electric scooter instead.

• Speed: As implied earlier, how fast you travel also affects the number of kilometres you can cover. If you want to get your scooter’s maximum range, travel at the lowest speed possible.

In summary, to attain superior range, you need an electric scooter with a high-capacity battery (or, at least, one with swapping capabilities), different riding modes, and a high weight limit. Possibly, you should also take flat roads and use your scooter’s Eco mode to ride at the lowest speed possible.