Predicted Innovations: The Future of Electric Scooters
Check out the most exciting electric scooter innovations riders may enjoy this year.
Growing awareness of carbon emissions and their impact on climate change push sustainable alternatives to the forefront. The electric scooter emerged as a leader in micromobility and urban mobility, boasting a 6.50% CAGR from 2020 to 2025.
Here is a list of the most anticipated innovations in the $22.10 billion e-scooter industry.
Wireless Charging
Wireless charging was first released by the Wireless Power Consortium in 2008 but wasn’t incorporated into smartphones and other mobile devices until 2017. Consequently, Hyundai Motor Group released the first electric vehicle (EV) wireless charging system in February 2022. Hence, it is reasonable for the technology to come to electric scooters this year.
A lack of sufficient charging stations has always been one of the biggest challenges to the widespread adoption of EVs. Installing electromagnetic inductive charging pads in electric scooter-dedicated parking spaces will significantly alleviate this issue for riders. The pads automatically detect and charge parked e-scooters, providing a seamless and effortless experience.
AI-Powered Safety Measures
The Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT) release in November 2022 sparked a global generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) arms race. Countless companies jumped on the bandwagon and began integrating AI into their offerings. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January, Flash Motors unveiled the Nano Elite, its first e-scooter controller with AI capabilities.
The Nano Elite can auto-tune any electric scooter using the collected rider and terrain data to provide semi-autonomous riding support. It also provides secure riding features, including self-balancing, collision avoidance, adaptive cruise control, and predictive maintenance alerts.
Mobile Integration
Like driving a conventional vehicle, using a mobile device while riding an electric scooter is ill-advised. Many cities even classify it as a traffic violation. However, many mobile apps can elevate your ride in various ways. Soon, e-scooters will have built-in smartphone mounts, eliminating the need to get the accessory separately.
Furthermore, mobile integration will allow you to monitor and manage your micromobility vehicle using your phone. You can check the status of your ride, including its battery charge level, in real-time using remote diagnostics. In addition, riders could use their phone to track their e-scooter and operate its lock remotely.
Are you excited? With so many innovations to look forward to, scootering is better than ever.
