Types of electric scooters
Commuter electric scooters: the mass-market class of "250–500 W, 20–25 km/h, fold-and-go"
Profile of the commuter electric scooter class — the largest market segment: a 250–500 W BLDC direct-drive hub motor, 20–25 km/h by construction limit, 25–65 km range, IPX5–IP54 protection, fold mechanism in ≤5 seconds. Reference models: Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Pro (2nd Gen), Segway-Ninebot KickScooter MAX G30, NIU KQi3 Pro, Apollo City Pro. Legal framework: EN 17128:2020 (PLEV in the EU), eKFV (Germany: 20 km/h + 500 W + ABE), UK rental-only trials (until May 2028), PLET in Ukraine (≤25 km/h / ≤1,000 W).