Across Europe, electric scooters are proving to be the next big thing when it comes to personal mobility. Indeed, with the development of battery tech, electric two-wheelers are more dependable than ever, and it's just a matter of time until electric two wheelers become the norm.
An example of this comes from Spanish auto
manufacturer SEAT. You may be familiar with the brand's cars, with some of them
even competing in global motorsports such as the World Touring Car Championship
(WTCC). The brand recently delved into the e-mobility business with its Mo 125
electric scooter in EICMA 2022. Designed as a beginner-friendly, capable
commuter, the brand has lowered the barriers to entry even further by
presenting the Mo 50, an electric scooter equivalent to that of a 50cc
gas-powered machine. This means that the Mo 50 can be ridden by folks as young
as 14 years old.
The Spanish automaker was able to develop
the Mo 50 by adopting most of the S01's features thanks to a relationship with
Silence. The former will have a replaceable 5.6 kWh battery, a 4 kW nominal
motor, and a 7.3 kW (9.7 horsepower) peak motor. On a single charge, this
will give a range of 172 kilometers. There should be a choice
between three driving modes: City, Sport, and Eco.
Regarding its underpinnings, the SEAT
scooter has a preload-adjustable mono-shock at the back and a standard
telescopic fork up front. On either end, vented discs are used for braking. A
useful feature is a storage area under the SEAT that can hold up to two
helmets. Barcelona Gray and Tarifa Blue will be the two colors offered for the
SEAT Mo 50. The scooter's pricing has not yet been disclosed, but it should be
offered starting in the first half of 2023.
