As the automobile industry moves towards new energy based models, electric scooters have become a popular line of small scale automotives. Now, McLaren has just announced its latest e-scooter model that comes with an interesting quirk.
There have been scooters or bikes that can
be folded and this new model is one of them. As of right now, the British
automaker is working on including more electric vehicles models. The latest
effort in this move is the new Lavoie Electric. As per Wertheimer, Lavoie
cofounder and CEO, McLaren aimed to create a vehicle that is “reliable,
faultlessly functional, powerful, stylish, having state of the art technology.”
The company has been aggressively pushing
for its clean energy plans in regards of personal mobility segment. This is
best showcased by Richard Clarke (a former F1 engineer) and electric vehicle
expert Eliott Wertheimer and Albert Nassar, who are leading the Lavoie project.
Under this new series, the Series 1 folding electric scooter is the first model
that is inspired by the suspension system of a world class race car. This is
also shown in the chunky tires to further soak the bumps and uneven surfaces
while riding the scooter.
The new e-scooter’s unique selling point
is undoubtedly its portability factor. It is an easy to carry model that can be
folded and carried around. This can be achieved with the push of a button.
Thanks to its magnesium frame, the e-scooter weighs just 36 pounds and can run
for up to 31 miles on a single full charge, with a full charge taking just a
couple of hours.