Segway has come a good distance from its nerdy self-balancing transporter days. A number of new fashions and one acquisition later, the corporate has some fairly respectable entries within the bigger electrical mobility market. Living proof: the brand new Segway E110A electrical scooter, which reveals off a mixture of fashionable design and a few attention-grabbing tech below the panels.
The Segway E110A was simply introduced throughout the firm’s 2022 Press Day, and marks a brand new level in Segway’s electrical scooter evolution.
The efficiency of the E110A is probably going to assist it slip into moped-level regulatory lessons in lots of international locations, in addition to in a number of US states.
The scooter includes a prime velocity of fifty km/h (31 mph). Many US states minimize off moped-class registrations at 30 mph, although the Segway would possibly have the ability to squeak by with some inventive labeling.
The E110A includes a 1.8 kWh battery, which the corporate claims will assist it obtain a spread of 57 km (35.5 miles).
Energy comes from a rear hub motor rated at 1.1 kW, although with a peak energy output of 1.5 kW.
These aren’t precisely hotrod numbers, however the scooter isn’t designed for a sporty trip. That is very a lot an city commuter scooter, and the efficiency specs replicate that use case.
Segway has additionally performed a pleasant job with the design, providing an elegantly contoured physique with shiny end. As the corporate describes it:
“The E110A accentuates trendy luxurious by means of its daring colours and flowing strains. Its light contours tracing from the generously padded seats to the comfy leg house are inviting but delicate. The identical theme applies to its crucial security options. Its high-visibility lights, digital dashboard and even the kickstand seamlessly mix into the body to create a cohesive really feel.”
The E110A is designed to hold as much as two riders, and likewise options 27L (1 cubic foot) of space for storing below the seat.
The scooter rolls on tubeless tires and options twin disc brakes in addition to IPX5 water resistance.
The E110A additionally has some helpful tech packed into the physique.
As Segway explains:
“When it’s not in use, riders can handle and observe the placement of their E110A utilizing real-time place monitoring by means of the Segway-Ninebot App. Furthermore, the e-Scooter options distant key and password unlock capabilities, in addition to over 30 BMS safeguards to maintain the car’s battery secure.”
Segway has but to launch any pricing or availability info, however previous fashions would possibly give us a clue.
The E110A appears to be like to be an replace from the E110S mannequin, which is already out there in Europe for €2,299 (roughly US $2,500).
As Segway has expanded many new fashions into the US, we might see the E110A turn into out there stateside – although the corporate has made no guarantees.
You may see the launch video under.
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