If you’ve been driving around town and seen people riding around on odd looking things, these might explain it. Here are 5 alternative motorized transportation options that your neighbors may have purchased to help them get around town.
Because these cool things can go relatively fast, it is highly suggested that safety gear is worn when operating them.
Electric Skateboard
A Back-To-The-Future Hoverboard would be awesome but this will have to hold us up until it’s a reality.
Pros: The lightest option
Cons: Remote required for operation
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Top Speed: 40 mph
Battery Range: 31 miles
OneWheel
It brings the feel of snowboarding to the streets.
Pros: Quality
Cons: Nosedives can occur
Weight: 35 lbs
Top Speed: 20 mph
Battery Range: 20 – 32 miles
Electric Unicycle
The newest kid on the block.
Pros: Long distance
Cons: Heavy
Weight: 69.5 lbs
Top Speed: 37.3 mph
Battery Range: 96 miles
Electric Bikes
You can basically turn any bicycle into an electric bike using a kit, however, this one is ready to go.
Pros: You can still operate it even if the batteries die.
Cons: The heaviest option
Weight: 74 lbs
Top Speed: 28 mph
Battery Range: 25 – 40 miles
Electric Scooters
Many companies have set these up as rentals in downtown areas and universities. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have your own.
Pros: Easy
Cons: Weight limit
Weight: 35.9 lbs
Top Speed: 19 mph
Battery Range: 25 miles
Be sure to check out our Product of The Week section because sometime items like these are heavily discounted.
