Xiaomi Scooters, the best option for sustainable urban mobility

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They charge just like a smartphone, they don’t need as much maintenance as a car and they don’t make you wait like urban transport during rush hour. Electric scooters have become one of the most demanded sustainable vehicles to circulate in urban environments. And if you have been interested in getting one for a long time, look at these three models that Xiaomi has for sale in Spain. Shall we jump into the world of two wheels?

The European Mobility Week

The world is changing the way of thinking. Cities are becoming more sustainable. There are many actions underway in pursuit of that goal. And just this week is the European Mobility Weekthe European Commission’s main awareness campaign on sustainable urban mobility, promoting behavioral change in favor of active mobility and the sustainable improvement of public transport.

The annual theme for this year 2022 is ‘Better Connections’, and aims to spread the benefits of using sustainable modes of transport. This week, organized around the “Day without cars” on September 22, is ideal to demonstrate the enormous utility that electric scooters have in terms of being one of the best transport alternatives towards that end. A sector in which Xiaomi, one of the first brands that started selling scooters in Europe, is a good expert.

The sustainability and reliability of Xiaomi scooters

Do you usually use urban transport to go to work? Subway, bus, taxi? Do you depend on someone to drive you to class or do you have to get up early to connect several lines? Do you have a car, but gasoline prices break your budget? If what you need is a more efficient, faster and cheaper way to move in small urban distances, from home to work / class and back, it may be time to look at an electric scooter like the ones that Xiaomi has in its catalog.

Some advantages of scooters

  • They do not impose a transport schedule
  • They don’t need fuel.
  • You can charge them next to the mobile at home
  • They give you freedom of movement and make your schedules more flexible

Xiaomi Electric Scooter 3 Lite

Price: 449.99 euros, available on the Xiaomi website

We start with the cheapest model that Xiaomi has for sale, an electric scooter that is a good model to get started on scooters and in addition to proven efficiency and quality. Xiaomi Electric Scooter 3 Lite features a design with an aluminum alloy body in colors such as white or black with red elements, with a minimalistic compact T-shaped handlebar with light and a larger multifunction screen to better display data such as speed. the one you go or the battery charge.

Electric Scooter 3 Lite can be folded in 3 steps, It reaches a maximum of 25Km/hour and has a high-quality lithium battery for a range of up to 20 kilometers of travel. without having to charge it, with the ability to climb slopes with a 14% gradient. The slimmer frame design on this model offers great performance while putting less stress on the body, giving the scooter improved speed and climbing ability for fast, stable and light rides.

Xiaomi Electric Scooter 3 Lite includes three adjustable gears to adapt to the way you want (or what is best at the moment) to ride. The scooter allows you to switch between 3 power modes, Pedestrian, Standard and Sport, to adapt depending on whether you want to go faster, or favor battery autonomy by going slower.

Also, since we are talking about a ‘smart’ scooter, the Electric Scooter 3 Lite comes with a mobile application that displays a user interface with data such as estimated mileage, error alerts, etc.

Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Pro

Price: 799.99 euros, available on the Xiaomi website

The most expensive model is also the most premium model in terms of electric scooters offered by Xiaomi, Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Pro has a classic design made of high-strength, low-density aerospace-grade aluminum alloy material, being able to support a load of up to 120 kg. With a net weight of 17 kg, you can easily carry it anywhere and anytime.

In its external design we find some 10-inch tubeless, self-sealing puncture-proof tires that instantly repairs the tire surface, If, for example, we drive on a road in poor condition and it gets punctured. Also, the front wheel is equipped with an E-ABS regenerative anti-lock braking system and the rear wheel disc brake size is now 130mm, solving disc friction issues. When braking, the front and rear braking systems are activated one after the other to shorten the braking distance and ensure a safe stop.

And to make you see at night, in the rain and in general in conditions of poor visibility, Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Pro has rreflectors on the front, on the sides and on the rear light, a 2.5W front light below the line of sight to avoid glare, and a reflective rear light that comes on as soon as you turn on the front, and that flashes when you apply the brake.

With very powerful performance to offer a more comfortable ride, This scooter is capable of reaching a maximum speed of up to 25Km/hour, and has 700W of power. and ability to climb hills with a 20% slope. Includes three speed modes:

  • Mode pedestrian, up to a maximum of 6km/h
  • Mode standard. up to a maximum of 15km/h
  • Mode sports, up to a maximum of 25km/h

As for its battery, the Electric Scooter 4 Pro mounts a high-security lithium battery that allows it to travel up to 55 kilometers on a single charge, plus an intelligent battery management system that protects it against short circuits, overloads or excessive temperatures. But the best thing is that it also has KERS, a kinetic energy recovery system that allows the kinetic energy created by driving and braking to be used into usable electrical energy.

Equipped with a multifunction panel that allows you to read various types of data, Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Pro has a sensitive manual accelerator to accelerate more smoothly, an intelligent button to control the functions of the vehicle and the option of connect it to the Mi Home app for actions such as customizing the KERS, locking the scooter remotely, etc. A method for link the scooter with your mobile using a unique QR code.

Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2

Price: 549.99 euros, available on the Xiaomi website

If you are looking for something halfway between the Electric Scooter 3 Lite model and the power and finish of the ‘Premium’ Electric Scooter 4 Pro model, here you go. Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2, a scooter with a body made of a low-density and high-strength aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, capable of withstanding a load of up to 100 kg. With a net weight of 14.2kg, the scooter is fitted with 8.5-inch tires for a smooth ride on both flat and dirt roads, with increased puncture resistance.

With the same type of handlebar, multifunction rider panel and front and rear brake system as the Electric Scooter 4 Pro, Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 can also shorten the braking distance for greater safety with its E-ABS regenerative anti-lock brakes and its perforated brake disc.

Implementing a 2W front light and reflective rear light that flashes when braking, Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 mounts a high safety lithium battery that allows you to travel up to 45 kilometers away on a single charge, plus an intelligent battery management system that protects against short circuits, overloads or excessive temperatures.

With three driving modes that activate speed bumps so that you do not exceed 5, 20 or 25 km/hour as you wish to use, this scooter has 600W of maximum power and reaches a maximum of 25 kilometers per hour.

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