A. The Range is affected by the weight of rider, the type of terrain and the speed in which the scooter is driven. With a 150-pound rider on a flat road, the range fluctuates between 45 and 70 kilometers. In laboratory tests, under optimal conditions, a range of 87 kilometers (55 miles) has been recorded on one single charge. Usually it can be ridden for about 50 kilometers.
2. What precaution should a driver take so as to not run out of energy on the road?
The Driver will observe three warning signals when the energy level of the battery back is running low. When these signals are observed, it is time to charge the batteries.
I. First, on the dashboard, there is a LED light gauge that determines with three different color lights, (red, yellow and green) the level of energy, from E for empty to F for Full, that remains in the batteries. A persistent yellow light means that you have from about 5 to 8 kilometers (less than 5 miles) of energy left in the batteries.
II. Second, a warning beep will warn you that you are down to almost ten percent (10%) of a full battery charge level. The beep will become more consistent the closer you get to the 10% level, which is the lowest allowable level.
III. Third, the driver will notice a decrease in acceleration power as well as in speed.
3. Is riding an electric scooter a comfortable riding experience?
A. Riding an electric scooter is indescribably more comfortable than riding a gasoline motor scooter. The silence and the smoothness of a direct drive electric-motor-powered scooter is incomparable.
4. Do you have to warm-up the electric scooter before riding it?
A. When the driver turns the ignition key, three beeps will immediately follow telling the driver that the scooter is ready to drive. There is absolutely no warm-up time needed. Just turn the key and you are ready to go. It cannot be any easier.
5. What about maintenance?
A. The EVT is designed for minimum maintenance. Consider the fact that this scooter has no combustion engine, no transmission, no belts, no chains, no gasoline, no lubricants, no ignition plugs, no carburetor, etc. Modular designed components are practically maintenance free. The unique design of the direct drive system and the total absence of belts or chains make this scooter much easier to maintain than other electric scooters. Practically any scooter dealer can do most of the maintenance that may be required.
6. What about parts, is it a problem getting parts for the EVT scooter?
A. Parts are not a problem
I. The regular expendable parts like tires, brake pads, bulbs, etc. can be found in just about any regular scooter store.
II. Your local EVT dealer should carry a parts inventory large enough to fulfill any customer’s needs.
III. Finally, the EVT manufacturer provides a one-year warranty for all components except battery and expendables.
7. Can the electric scooter be cleaned or washed with water without any concern?
I. Due to its Direct Current source and 48-volt system design, there is no danger when the scooter gets wet.
II. However, one should be careful not to pour water directly into the charger outlet, the controller and the internal battery set when washing or cleaning.
8. Is it easy to recharge the batteries?
A. Yes, it is very easy. The user just needs to insert the input plug of the battery charger into any regular wall outlet of AC110V (or AC220V) and the output plug into the inlet on the right rear side of the scooter, which is clearly marked. This will start to recharge the batteries.
9. How long will the batteries last, what is the batteries life cycle?
A. The battery’s life cycle will be reduced or damaged if an insufficient charge level is retained for a long period of time. Depending on the user’s operation, between 300 and 500 cycles. Normally the batteries should last between one and one half (1.5) to three (3) years.
10. How can I know the batteries condition and energy level?
A. The display panel includes a row of LED lights, which clearly indicate the power level of the batteries in you scooter.
I. FULL: First green light is on.
II. HALF FULL: Second green light is on.
III. TEN PERCENT LEFT: Yellow light is on and you also hear a Warning Beep (At this level, charging is highly recommended).
IV. EMPTY: Red light is on (Immediate charging is necessary).
11. If one of the batteries has a problem do I need to change all the four batteries?
A. Not necessarily. Simply ask your dealer to check the condition of all your four batteries and only replace that battery which is no good.
12. Can a rider get burned while riding the electric scooter?
A. Riders will not get burned from riding the electric scooter. The scooter does not have an exhaust pipe like in gasoline scooters. Impossible to get burned on this scooter. Nothing heats up.
13. What are the advantages of having an electric scooter?
A. No noise, no pollution, no fuel, practically no maintenance, smooth running, easy operation, low cost of energy consumption.
14. Who would benefit from owning an electric scooter?
A. Any person who needs to travel up to 45 miles, such as employees, housewives, students, guards, security personnel, and office workers. People who work in places where parking facilities are very limited and expensive.
15. What is the Manufacturer’s Warranty?
A. ONE YEAR unlimited mileage warranty for all parts (except batteries and expendables).