Electric bike or scooter: which solution is best suited to your daily life?

Are you looking for an electric bike or scooter, but you're not sure which model to choose? We have put together advice and recommendations for you adapted to all profiles and all budgets.

Rather than comparing the electric bike to the electric scooter, it seems wise to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses according to the needs and habits of each. Because, although these two solutions relate to soft mobility, their design is intended for different users.

Urban people on scooters and peri-urban people in the saddle

Compact, light and agile, the electric scooter is primarily aimed at an urban audience. It fits into tight spaces in city centers, including the common areas of buildings, and can even find a place on public transport when necessary.

However, not all cities are the same: small urban centers like Aix-en-Provence, Strasbourg or Angers are suitable for the use of scooters while others, like Marseille, Toulouse or Nîmes, have challenges that make its adoption less systematic. Likewise, the majority of electric scooters are not designed for dirt roads or surfaces strewn with stones. If you plan to go off the beaten track regularly, cycling seems a more suitable option.

Which electric bike to choose?

The bicycle, for its part, with its seated driving position, its suspensions and its wider tires offers superior comfort, better suited to journeys from the outskirts. It allows you to cover greater distances and can accommodate accessories such as a luggage rack or a seat for children. And more generally, the electric bike is more versatile than the scooter, whether for commuting or for walks.

This electric bike can travel up to 100 km

If autonomy is your main selection criterion, the MileCity1 electric bike stands out by traveling up to 100 km on a single charge. Knowing that the distance between home and work in a peri-urban environment is generally around 12 kilometers, you can consider daily journeys without knowing how to frequently recharge the battery.

This autonomy is also ideal for city errands or weekend outings. Moreover, the MileCity1 is equipped for these journeys: its front suspensions and its 26-inch all-terrain tires reduce vibrations and shocks, while improving stability. The 250 watt motor, coupled with 7 speeds, ensures excellent comfort, it also includes LED headlights and benefits from IP65 certification against water and dust.

Points to remember about the MileCity1 electric bike:

Excellent autonomy: up to 100 km distance, fast charge 4-5 hours

Driving comfort: front suspension, all-terrain tires, adjustable saddle

Powerful motor: 250 watts and 7 speeds

The affordable and practical folding electric bike

The DYU folding bike combines lightness and practicality. Its weight of only 18 kg makes it easy to use, especially since it folds and unfolds in the blink of an eye. Disc brakes, front and rear, ensure maximum safety on the road. The bike is also equipped with LED lights and a bell to warn other users. The saddle and handlebars are height adjustable and shock absorbers under the saddle absorb shocks. Add to that a powerful 250 watt motor for crossing sides, non-slip tires when the road is wet and a generous range, between 35 and 40 km.

Key takeaways from the DYU folding bike:

Practicality: a light bike that is easy to transport

Safety and comfort: disc brakes, LED lights, shock absorbers under the saddle

Range and performance: up to 40 km and a powerful 250 watt motor

Which electric scooter to choose?

In search of an electric scooter that is both efficient and affordable, the 5TH WHEEL M1 deserves your full attention.

A light and accessible scooter

It only takes three seconds to fold it and with a weight of only 15 kg, it is easily transportable. Its motor reaches 500 watts peak, allowing it to overcome hills of 15%, all with a maximum speed of 25 km/h. The range of 22 km is suitable for urban journeys. In addition, three speed modes are available to adjust to different environments, including pedestrian areas: 6 km/h for leisurely driving, up to 15 km/h in intermediate mode, and 25 km/h for traveling. faster.

Points to remember about the 5TH WHEEL M1 scooter:

Robust design and spacious deck

Its powerful motor (up to 500 watts)

A range of 22 km, suitable for journeys in urban areas

Lightweight and easy to transport, perfect for homes without elevators