Faced with environmental challenges and the search for alternative mobility solutions, electric scooters have become a popular means of transport. Users appreciate their ease of use, their adaptability to the urban environment and their ecological credentials. This trend has also led to the emergence of shops specialising in the sale and repair of these electric machines.
The rise of electric scooter shops
The growing success of electric scooters has given rise to shops dedicated entirely to this sector. Electric scooter shops offer not only a wide selection of models and accessories, but also appropriate maintenance and repair services.
- Sales advice: The staff in these shops are generally trained to advise customers according to their budget, needs and level of experience.
- The right range: The models on offer in these shops are carefully selected, offering a wide choice in terms of power, range and comfort.
- After-sales service and repairs: Thanks to their expertise in the electric scooter market, these shops can offer an efficient and reliable after-sales service, with qualified technicians on hand to troubleshoot and repair the various models on sale.
The popularity of electric scooters is clearly evident in the increase in servicing and repairs carried out in specialist workshops. Take, for example, a shop that opened in March 2022 in Nice, which has seen its business triple in just a year and a half. This reflects the growing interest of city dwellers in this mode of urban transport.
A mode of transport suited to the city
Electric scooters offer a number of advantages that appeal to city dwellers looking for a fast, practical way to get around:
- Ease of use: Even for beginners, mastering an electric scooter usually only takes a few minutes.
- Agility: Thanks to their compact size, electric scooters make it easier to weave through traffic and get around traffic jams.
- Foldable and lightweight: Most models are foldable, making them easy to transport on public transport or store at home or in the office.
- Silent: Unlike traditional scooters and motorbikes, electric scooters are silent, helping to reduce noise pollution in urban areas.
An environmentally-friendly means of transport
Although they need recharging, electric scooters are less polluting than combustion-powered vehicles, and help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. What’s more, some manufacturers are now offering models with removable batteries, making it easier to recycle and extend the life of their scooters.
Promoting road safety
In response to concerns about the safety of electric scooter users, a number of initiatives have been launched. For example, Danielle Brulebois and Thomas Rudigoz, MPs for Jura and Rhône, have introduced a bill to make helmets compulsory for these motorised devices (BFMTV Info). Specialist shops are also getting involved, offering a range of suitable protective equipment.
New on the market: Segway ZT3 Pro E
The growth of the electric scooter market has led to increased competition between manufacturers, enabling consumers to benefit from innovative products at competitive prices. For example, Segway has just released a model, the Segway ZT3 Pro E, whose technical specifications offer excellent value for money for those wishing to embark on an electric adventure.
Electric scooters have won over the hearts of city-dwellers by offering an environmentally-friendly mobility solution. In response to this growing demand, specialist shops have sprung up, offering personalised, high-quality services to enthusiasts of this mode of transport. The future looks bright for electric scooters, which will no doubt continue to evolve to meet users’ expectations.
