Most manufacturers specify the range of the scooter
based on tests done on a smooth, level surface at a weight of 180 to 190 lbs.. Given this terrain and
weight as a constant, the range of the scooter will be determined by (a)the capacity in amp/hrs
of the batteries. (b)the efficiency of the drive train and motor and (c)the weight of the scooter
and rider combined and (d)the driving habits of the rider. The driving habits of the rider can
have the most crucial impact on range. With these variables effecting the range of the scooter,
it is no wonder that people have trouble understanding that the manufacturers range
specifications are estimates based on ideal conditons with a rider of 180 to 190 lbs. and that most
people do not operate their scooters under these ideal conditons. Manufacturers range
specifications should only give people an idea of how far the scooter will go and not a foot by
foot, yard by yard, way to calculate how far the scooter will go because there is no way for
the manuafacturer to figure out how each person is going to use the scooter. I've had people
drive their cars and measure distances and claim their scooter doesn't go as far as it should
but what they aren't seeing is that they have to go up 30 or 40 sidewalk ramps and other grades
plus they weigh 290 lbs which is 100 lbs over the weight the manufacturer used to make the range
specification in addition to implementing some very strange driving techniques. Have questions or comments? Submit them now for same day response.
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3. Range -
The higher the amp rating of the batteries, the greater the range of the scooter. A heavy rider
should be considering a scooter with larger batteries to accomodate their weight and also give
them some additional "actual" range since their extra weight will reduce the ideal or
manufacturers range. Add some rough terrain, ramps, or steep grades and the range will drop
off more so larger batteries make even more sense. The larger batteries are also very heavy but
that is the trade off if one is to get the kind of performance they need.
One key to extending range is to use your battery charge in an efficient manner. Just as driving
a car, a heavy foot uses more gas. The same is true for your batteries. Use as much throttle as
necessary for the situation. When riding down a grade, lower the power with the power control
dial if the scooter has one. Use the throttle on high setting only when the situation demands it
such as going up a grade where it takes more energy. Use common sense (and buy your scooter
from us!).
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