One problem many public transport commuters face is
the last-mile – the distance between the station and their home or workplace.
In many cases, walking is not a convenient solution, as local weather and
lack of easy pedestrian access does not make foot power conducive.
Some have turned to a folding bicycle as a solution,
with such personal vehicles now allowed on the mass transit systems like Kuala
Lumpur. But there might be a more elegant solution in the Stigo folding
e-scooter, brought into Malaysia by official distributor Stigo Global.
The Stigo, certified as an “L1e” street-legal
electric scooter comes in two versions, the base Stigo and the Stigo+. The
Stigo carries a single 36-volt 5.8 Ah lithium-ion battery pack which translates
to 209 watt hours, while the Stigo+ gets two packs for double the capacity.
This gives the Stigo and Stigo+ a range of 15 and 30
km, with a maximum governed speed of 25 km/h. Charging time is
approximately three hours, using household current. Weighing in at 13.9 kg for
the Stigo, and 15.2 kg for the Stigo+, this e-scooter will fit into the boot of
a sedan. For hatchbacks, the rear seat will have to be folded down.
Unfolding the Stigo is a simple two-step operation,
with folding being the reverse. Folded up, the Stigo has a footprint of 48 by
40 cm. Switching on the Stigo is with a push-button and transponder key, which
also switches on the front LED headlight and brake/tail light.
Riding the Stigo is easy, with power controlled by a
twist grip on the right handlebar. Braking is with levers on the left and
right, activating a V-brake in front, and a cable-operated disc brake at the
back. The tyres are proper pneumatic items, and there is no suspension.
Designed to be a last mile solution for commuters,
or a quick and easy run-about for short trips close to home or work, the Stigo
is sold at an introductory price of RM 5,990 for the base version and RM 6,990
for the Stigo+, while stocks last. Made in Estonia from aluminium, with the
battery pack located inside the frame spar, its folding design also makes it
easy to store at home or work.
Source : Paultan
