An electric scooter, also referred to as an electric kick scooter or e-scooter, is a stand-up kick scooter powered by a small onboard electric motor. Typically, e-scooters have two small wheels with a large deck in-between for standing and a foldable aluminum or plastic chassis. However, three and four wheeled scooters are also available for less experienced riders or for those requiring more stability.
A Short History Of The Electric Scooter
1915 AutoPed 
1998 Zap Zappy
Who Makes Electric Scooters?
The following manufacturers make electric scooters:
 | Gotrax Models: G3, G4, GKS, GXL, XR |
 | Hiboy Models: Max, Max V2, Nex, S2, S2 Lite, S2 Pro |
 | Pure Electric Models: Air, Air Pro |
 | Segway Models: Air T15, E22, ES2, ES3, ES4, Max, Max 30LP, Zing E8, Zing E10 |
 | Skip Models: S3 |
 | Unagi Models: Model One |
 | Xiamoi Models: Mi |
Electric Scooters In The News
Skip S3 Electric Scooter Outed With New Batteries
Electric scooter manufacturer Skip unveiled the newly ruggedized S3 today. Designed with enterprise grade features, the tougher S3 electric scooter should be better equipped to withstand the brutal life of…
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Manufacturers: Gotrax, Hiboy, Pure, Segway, Skip, Unagi, Xiaomi
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