Electric scooters

**notme** · 25th July 2006, 08:43

We are the service agent for these things in auckland - and if anyone wanted to buy one we can actually sell them too! (being a KB member, you won't get one of the ones that we have "tested" too hard!)

All the details including pricing are on the importers website here:
http://www.evtnewzealand.co.nz

**Finn** · 25th July 2006, 08:51

My neighbour bought one of these and had it delivered home. She's an impulse buyer and thought that when they said it was electric that they were refering to how it starts. The first thing i notice was no exhaust. Huh? I clicked and I charged it up for her overnight.

Next day I decided to test it for her. It wouldn't go up our driveway. It is so gutless that's it's bordering on dangerous. It had trouble doing the speed limit and I'm talking 50.

**notme** · 25th July 2006, 08:55

Was it actually one of this guy's ones? the EVT brand?

The first thing i thought when told we were gonna be service agents for them was basically "piece of shit gutless electric scooters...."

But they have more torque than a 50cc gas powered scooter - we have done all sorts of dumb things, towing people around and stuff, and have been pleasantly surprised with the power!

If it is an EVT one, it needs looking at - they will do 80k! (with a mod - legally they're supposed to limit at 50k)

**The_Dover** · 25th July 2006, 09:23

four grand for an electric scooter??

get an sj50 for 1699 and spend the rest on gas to last a life time. pfft.

**Flyingpony** · 25th July 2006, 12:56

What about riding range?

Saw adverts for some 2nd hand units from other brands and their range between recharges was 30km.

**notme** · 25th July 2006, 12:59

Range is 50-60km .....obviously depends a lot on usage, i.e. flat vs hilly, featherweight chick vs 2 guys 2 up, etc.

Recharge time is around 4 hours and the cost for a recharge is 30c or so....that's where they get the 0.5cent per km running cost

that's quoted on the website

**Biohazard** · 25th July 2006, 13:07

how long do the cells last and how much are replacements ?...

and do the cells root themselves if they go into deep discharge ?

**Finn** · 25th July 2006, 13:08

Originally Posted by Biohazard

how long do the cells last and how much are replacements ?...

and do the cells root themselves if they go into deep discharge ?

Looking at upgrading the Honda?

**Biohazard** · 25th July 2006, 13:09

Originally Posted by Finn

Looking at upgrading the Honda?

lol @ short arse..

Perhaps

**notme** · 25th July 2006, 13:17

Originally Posted by Biohazard

how long do the cells last and how much are replacements ?...

and do the cells root themselves if they go into deep discharge ?

From the site:

Batteries: EVT scooters are provided with sealed lead acid batteries intended for cyclic use. With proper charging, they can last for up to 350 cycles, or around 15,000 to 19,000 kms.
As new battery technology becomes available, it will be a simple matter to fit enhanced battery packs giving even greater range.
Changing the battery pack is quite straightforward and can be carried out quickly and efficiently by your local dealer.

and re the deep discharge - the electronix in the scooter will not let the batteries go below thier safe discharge level, and they are deep cycle batteries as well.

A new set of batteries should be about $100 each x 4 batteries = $400 battery replacement. They are 12V car type batteries (with a few differences though) so are common as.

Anyone who is interested can come for a test ride - if you're in the area where I work then just pop in and distract me for a bit!

**skidMark** · 25th July 2006, 13:20

Originally Posted by The_Dover

four grand for an electric scooter??

get an sj50 for 1699 and spend the rest on gas to last a life time. pfft.

or buy a proper bike ie cbr zxr etc.

**Biohazard** · 25th July 2006, 13:24

ah cool...thanks for that.

Will let ya know, think the wifey wants to get a scooter, so will cost up the options...batteries v's petrol

**skidMark** · 25th July 2006, 13:28

or come to the shop i work for and youll get a petrol scooter 50cc in a retro styling for 1695 with full 12 month warrenty or a 2 stroke just normal style scooter for 1695 again with full warrenty or 1795 for the 4 stroke model..with top box...but hey go spend four grand on an electric one lol

www.lifanmc.co.nz