What is an Electric Scooter?
A motorized scooter is a stand-up scooter powered by either a small internal combustion engine or an electric hub motor in its front and/or rear wheel. Classified as a form of micro-mobility, they are generally designed with a large center deck on which the rider stands.
Electric Scooter Repairs in South Africa
SA Scooter Shop JHB
Address: Unit 28 Great North Industrial Park, 20 Van Wyk Rd, Brentwood Park, Benoni, 1501, South Africa
Areas served: Durban and nearby areas
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 am
Phone: +27 86 146 7772
Scoot Dr
Address: 16 Newmarket St, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am
Phone: +27 21 418 5995
SA Scooter Shop Cape Town
Address: Unit 4 Killarney, Park Silverstone Rd, Killarney Gardens, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 am
Phone: +27 79 549 9795
SA Scooter Shop Cape Town
Address: Unit 4 Killarney, Park Silverstone Rd, Killarney Gardens, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 am
Phone: +27 79 549 9795
Volt-age scooters
Address: 11 Hockey Cl, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7405, South Africa
Areas served: Cape Town
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 am
Phone: +27 83 771 8366
SA Scooter Shop Durban
Address: 95 Marion Ave, Glen Ashley, Durban North, 4051, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 am
Phone: +27 71 472 1338
Deep South Scooter Repairs
Address: 32 Sunnydale Rd, Sunnydale, Cape Town, 7975, South Africa
Areas served: Kirstenhof and nearby areas
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am
Phone: +27 60 419 5221
What do you do when your electric scooter stops working?
When your e-scooter cuts out, wait for a few seconds and then try starting it again. If it won’t start or doesn’t respond, you’ll need to check the fuse or circuit breaker. If you notice any loose wires, try to secure them back in place. Then check to see if any of the fuses are broken.
How long would an electric scooter last?
Generally, an electric scooter can last for up to three years (even longer if you replace some parts). This depends on a variety of factors which we will discuss below.
Do electric scooters lose power over time?
It slowly starts to lose capacity. After around 500 charge cycles, most electric scooter batteries will lose around 20% of their full capacity. Scooter batteries can lose around 30%-40% of full capacity after 10000-2000 cycles until the battery fails to hold enough charge to power the scooter and is effectively dead.
Why does my electric scooter run out of battery so fast?
Heat is a primary factor that can degrade battery performance and lifespan. Avoid leaving your electric scooter or its battery in direct sunlight, or in a hot environment for an extended period. Excessive heat can accelerate battery degradation and reduce its capacity over time.