For kids nothing delivers like fun, and powered scooters epitomize fun.  What is all the hype about electric scooters and are they really what they are cracked up to be?  This simple answer is yes and here are the reasons:

• Ease of Use - The electric motor allows kids to keep up with adults and their older siblings.  They have the choice to either use their foot or the motor for propulsion.  These scooters also collapse which makes storing and transporting them a breeze.
• Freedom - Kids like feeling in control and free from parental restraint.  While the electric scooter will provide that freedom, adults will have no problem keeping up with their kids.  Electric scooters maximum speed ranges between 10-15 mph without accounting for the load and terrain.  Usually you can expect speeds around 5-10 mph.
• Durability - Electric scooters are reinforced by durable steel frame and an aluminum deck in order to protect the batteries and motor.  The manufacturers are also aware that electric scooters need to take serious abuse and have constructed them to do so. 
• Modifications - Kids love modifying toys.  It gives them a sense of ownership, it's theirs and no one else's.  Scooters can be customized in many different ways including changing the wheels, upgrading the batteries and sometimes the motor.  Kids also spray paint their scooter, place stickers on them and increase foothold with grip tape.
• Range - Electric scooters offer miles of battery life and can be increased with a battery swap. Extending battery life is simply achieved through foot power and less throttle.
• Safe - Electric scooters do not require gas which means that your child will not have deal with unsafe petroleum. 
• Reliability - As mentioned, the steel frame is very rigid and all electric scooters are backed by a manufacturer warranty.  An excellent electric scooter for kids is the X-Treme X-140 which offers the mentioned attributes as well as a warranty.

Consider the fun of joining your kids on their next ride.  Some of us larger kids may want to consider the larger X-Treme X-600 which offers a seat and enough power to get you up those inclines.  The memories that you make today with your young kids will last much longer than you'll ever know.-

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January 8, 2010  by  Brian Gagnon