Is an electric motorbike or scooter right for me?
Owning an electric motorbike or scooter may result in some lifestyle changes. They may be minor, they may be for the better, but knowing exactly what to expect means you’ll be even more confident when you come to buy your first electric motorbike.
What licence & training do I need for an electric motorbike or scooter?
What licence type you will need to ride an electric motorbike or scooter will depend on the power of the motorbike you want to buy.
Getting on a motorbike or scooter is easier than you think, most of the time it starts with a 1 day CBT training course.
Read more about what licence & training you will need to get on the electric motorbike or scooter you want here.
Charging at home and on the go
Cutting the petrol station from your routine is one of the biggest changes you’ll face when you go electric. Electric motorbike / scooter technology is much further ahead than other vehicles. Lots of manufacturers have developed motorbikes and scooters which you can charge them at home via a UK 3 pin plug - meaning you won’t have to install costly charging points.
Calm your range fears
If you’ve got ‘range anxiety’ (the fear an electric motorbike will run out of charge and leave you stranded) then you’ll be pleased to hear the battery range of motorbikes is increasing all the time. You can learn more about and the difference ranges electric motorbikes have in our guide.
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