This Is The UK’s First ROAD-LEGAL Electric Scooter!

[@evilutionltd]

If you have to insure it, MOT it and have a CBT, you may as well have an electric moped because 24mph, a 25 mile range and £3500 isn't worth it compared to the likes of the electric Yamaha NEO or Piaggio 1 which are cheaper, are faster and have more range. The amount of space it takes up is the only benefit. Let's hope the Government sort out the laws so we can ride electric scooters legally like bicycles.

[@keithoneill6273]

And their much safer than a small-wheeled scooter!

[@colinwiseman]

The NEO has a 24 miles range on a single battery on eco mod with max speed of 25 mph... Dual battery is better, but makes it more expensive. I had to buy a second hand NiU at £750 to get the range and speed I wanted. This scooter in the video has particular uses e.g. you live in a block of flats or don't have parking. You can take that inside.

[@matthewspry4217]

I will just take my MOPED inside my HOUSE 😅😅😅😅

[@rinnin]

Anyone know how much these additional costs might add up to per year?

[@frostybe3r]

Or just get a 125cc with 70mph, ABS, proper suspension and 250 mile range…

[@lawrencejob]

Didn't once mention that it's illegal to ride that in bike lanes, modal filters or anywhere a motorbike wouldn't be allowed... you'd think that would come up

[@thebrowns5337]

Especially as if you are caught it means points on your driving licence which mean insurance premium hikes for all your vehicles. It's a really serious issue they chose to ignore, but then scooter boys choose to ignore any rules of the road, sadly.

[@flitsies]

​@@thebrowns5337 they have no choice.

[@Captck]

...and on a footpath which he seems to be there. Came here to say exactly the same. They've tried to fix a problem and created a load of others!!

[@cybergornstartrooper2157]

It’s illegal anyway

[@thebrowns5337]

​@@flitsies one choice is to use illegal scooters or not. Another is to use legal scooters in a legal manner. There is choice, and it should'nt be that hard to grasp that.

[@jparky1972]

You forgot some very important information. Range? Charge time? What it does at battery 0% ? Weight? - Can you carry it? Optional seat? Legal to carry 2 people?

[@AdamHougham]

With a full motorcycle licence you can take a passenger - so long as your insurance has that added. Not sure what it would do for the suspension though!

[@george-ev1dq]

@@AdamHougham No you can not, not type approved to carry passengers.

[@AdamHougham]

@@george-ev1dq 🤔 thanks for correction, I hadn't realised that would be a factor 👍

[@pesomasagravedad]

Doesnt the reg plate mean you now can't ride it on a cycle path?

[@Narses3]

Not directly, but yeah if it needs a reg plate for the road, its not legal on footpaths

[@SwiftyScootersTV]

Yes, the UK need to permit the 15.5mph model the G500 for use in the cycle lane. Customer feedback is that the GT500 is a great option for where there are no decent cycle lanes.

[@mjp0815]

Yes that is true, road only.

[@Wilem35]

@@SwiftyScootersTV Laws can be changed when they make sense. Anything other cars should be encouraged.

[@Mk1Laser]

Old people don't need a CBT if you have a full car licence from before 2001😂. Still don't want to spend 3.5k

[@kieronimo1]

What are the legalities of riding it on cycle paths/in cycle lanes? It's all well and good registering it as a motorbike, but the beauty of a scooter is that it gives you the freedom of a bicycle. If you are governed by the rules of a motorbike and have a massive number plate on the back, you may as well just have a motorbike (at that price). The electric revolution is being stunted. The technology exists to compete with tiny ice cars and motorbikes with the same safety and at affordable costs, but ICE always seems to have an advantage. For example, electric microcars are too slow for UK motorways and dual carriageways. They need to travel at 70mph. A video addressing this and explaining the challenges, costs and regulations that e-manufacturers have to producing what we actually need would be a good idea. In my opinion, what the EV industry in the UK needs is a microcar with enough safety features to travel at 70mph and the freedom to use all UK roads. It needs a range of at least 100miles. Aptera are producing a safe EV that can do 1000 miles on one charge, and travel at motorway speeds. It's too wide for our roads but (if they can do that) achieving what we need seems very achievable. Rant rant, rant.

[@elephantintheroom5678]

That's not a rant, it's perfectly rational, considering the climate emergency the world is in. Banning all ICE's is the rational thing to do, at this point.

[@JohnSnow-vf8jo]

The big problem is going into a shop, and coming out to find a space, where your scooter was parked. Once these become common, they will be stolen, stripped, and on the spare parts shelf before you get home in your taxi. Thieves just wouldn't be able to resist.

[@Maynards_so_blue]

Ebikes are better as it's easier to lock it with a bike lock and can lock in bike shelter etc

[@finpark7785]

@@Maynards_so_blue why wouldn't you be able to lock that in a bike shelter?

[@alexmousley7213]

These should get GPS trackers as standard, it's just too hard to keep safe.

[@elephantintheroom5678]

@@alexmousley7213 That's what I think about all eBikes, too. They also need built in alarms, like cars do. We need peace of mind.

[@cglaister2000]

I’ve ridden this thing and it’s awesome. Consider trying it before judging it! I’ve been riding mopeds and motorcycles for +15 years and found this thing to feel super stable, and frankly really fun to ride. I’d prefer it to a regular moped for a commute across London, it might sound weird but standing up is just nicer on a busy street. I also like being able to step off, push around an obstacle and step back on super easy vs a moped which is heavy and awkward to push.

[@origin178]

I can see this as being a very high value theft item. How do you lock it to anything? A modern joy rider's dream machine.

[@murraymadness4674]

Just like electric bikes but even more valuable.

[@kadmow]

- the handlebars definitely need to fold down for stowage...

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

You're joking. The scrotes are all riding these high powered e bikes that do anything up to 60.

[@robertnichols6911]

With the number of ev fires, most employers wouldn't allow you to bring this inside, nor could you take this on a train, bus, etc. Locking it up would be neigh impossible & would force insurance rates up for everyone

[@MarcCoteMusic]

It's cool and all that, but I'm struggling to see how the £3500 price is justified. I feel the same way about electric bikes.

[@grabannon]

Put a 3500 used bike against it. No contest.

[@kadmow]

- it isn't, there you have it.. ha ha ha.. It is really just a statement (for those with all the toys already).

[@StepDub]

Especially when we are constantly told that the price of lithium batteries has fallen so dramatically. The cost of my ebike battery 12 years ago was 300 euros. Today it has dropped to around 280. Not great, even allowing for inflation.

[@badabing8884]

A really decent ebike is worth it Imo. For 3.5k I would expect a mid drive motor, hydraulic brakes with all the other bells and whistles. If you work you could buy it via the cycle to work scheme which you can’t with an escooter.

[@lapisredux]

cool ?!.....it's about as cool as rishi sunak.

[@sergentcolon1]

I asked a simple question on their Facebook advert about what it would offer over an electric moped at half the price and higher top speed ( Btw they say the top speed is 24mph, not 28). I received an abusive reply accusing me of attacking and insulting people and their choices. Given their attitude I wouldn’t touch one of their products with a barge pole. One other thing is that to get insurance for one of these you will need to do a CBT even if you have moped entitlement on your driving licence (something you don’t need with an electric or petrol moped). I’m sorry I don’t buy the “it’s safer than a moped” statement. The rear light is very close to the ground making it more difficult for drivers to see and most mopeds will have superior suspension and brakes. The height of a normal height person standing up on this should not be much different to someone seated on a moped. Also the Keeway EZ mini can be had for £1299+otr and can carry 2 people and has a 1000w rear hub motor.

[@markifi]

could you please paste their reply here as well? different people find different things abusive and it'd be good to be able to read it ourselves.

[@sergentcolon1]

@@markifisorry it was on a fb ad and I’m not going to spend hours trying to find it. All I asked was what this scooter offered over an electric moped at half the price which was faster with greater range. Their reply was a bit hysterical accusing me of attacking peoples freedom of choice, and demeaning anyone who chose one and how I should respect peoples lifestyle choices, frankly it was ridiculous.

[@Craig_Broadbent]

The LFP battery and 16" wheels address the main issues with E-scooters. Great job Swifty.

[@SwiftyScootersTV]

thank you

[@antoniopalmero4063]

Seriously ,,,,,,,, it’s how much ?😮

[@muckle8]

Would it make it illegal to make a saddle? Why stand when you could sit?

[@Paul-yh8km]

I think the demo highlights what a silly idea it is rather than how good it is. You can get a sit down traditional style electric moped for £1000 less and with the same legal requirements.

[@JudeTheYoutubePoopersubscribe]

For £500 less than this NIU sell the GT Evo which does nearly 70mph and comes with dual 72v batteries.

[@ziggarillo]

15mph is fast enough for a stand up scooter, a sit down electric moped is needed for up to 28mph and above.

[@freedomofmotion]

I've seen 60 mph stand up scooters they look so unstable 😂

[@ziggarillo]

@@freedomofmotion The small wheels are a real problem on badly maintained UK roads. A speed wobble,(tank slapper) is easily induced as well, and of course instantly disastrous.

[@mz-hd5xm]

​​@@freedomofmotion I have an electric scooter that goes 65mph plus and I live in Birmingham which has some of the worst roads. Not once has my scooter wobbled or felt unstable. When your paying a premium for these machines the good companies make sure the scooters are engineered to the highest standards. That being said though, they are a more risky form of transport than your standard ebike or moped.

[@gertxhika663]

As somebody that has ridden mopeds for 20+ years this thing i much more dangerous in traffic. All standing mopeds are much less stable than sitting one's because of the higher center of mass and correlated reasons

[@keithoneill6273]

I can't believe Fully Charged are promoting them. Bonkers!

[@chargeheadsuk]

I have an electric BSA Aerial 3 😉

[@lawrencejob]

Less stable isn't inherently bad. Fighter jets are the least stable of all the modes of transport but they're good at what they do. It's possible that being able to shift your weight really dynamically at city speeds is better than a moped for things like U-turns, collision avoiding manoeuvres, correcting balance.

[@AlanCleaver-q1o]

By design the battery pack (which is heavy) is the lowest part of the vehicle. The Tier rental scooters are surprisingly stable, maybe these are the same, I’d still prefer an e-bike.

[@savagegtalks5912]

@@AlanCleaver-q1o you can see the standing platform is below the center of the wheels, making it stable by design, YES. Still, to MOT the thing and unable to ride pathways, no deal.

[@roberthuntley1090]

Did you have any trouble getting insurance for it? Lots of posts on the pedelec forums about people trying to register bikes that break the 15.5 mph speed limit and finding that no UK insurance company is prepared to offer a policy.

[@OVB_NL]

Insurance for 2-wheeled vehicles in cities is a really big consideration and not easy in my experience. I've shared my challenges & learnings below. I live in London and have a passion for (e)-motorcycles, owning 4 of them plus 2 e-bikes, and 1 e-scooter. They include: - 2017 BMW C Evolution Long Range (Electric) - 2019 BMW R1250 GSA Adventure - 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (track use only so no insurance for public roads) - 1996 Suzuki DR650 - 2017 Mate e-bike - 2019 Urban Arrow - 2019 Xiaomi 365 (technically illegal on public roads) Sadly, as a city 'motorcycle' owner (which SwiftyGo would fall under), I have first hand experience of how hard it is to insure a 'motorcycle' these days. My electric BMW C Evolution is quite hard to insure as many underwriters don't have them on their books, and it's really hard to get a multi-bike policy if you have quite different bikes. As an example, the BMW C Evolution needs to be insured separately from my BMW GS Adventure as there are hardly any underwriterers that take both. This makes it more expensive to insure as you can't easily use your no-claims-bonus on a 2nd bike and you have to start from scratch. Also, 'bike' insurance has gone through the roof in general the last year. Insuring a 'bike' that is not parked in a brick garage is increasingly difficult, you will have to build up no-claims discount for this bike as it's unlikely that existing motorcycle insurance companies have this electric scooter on their books. A few providers will allow you to 'mirror' your no-claims of another bike but you will not be able to earn no-claims bonus then meaning higher future premiums potentially. If you do end up involved in an accident, your insurance (and no claims bonus if not protected) will be affected not just for the electric bike, but also any other motorcycles or cars you own. I agree with some of the other comments here that whilst it feels like a great product, the reality of dealing with insurance, MOT, tax, and the relatively slow speed means you're probably better off getting yourself a decent electric bicycle that's legal to 15mph or getting a bigger 125cc equivalent electric scooter. I hope that in time, government legislation around e-scooters and e-bikes will ensure greater choice in the insurance market. Would love to see the Everything Electric Show do a dedicated series on insurance for electric cars, electric motorcycles, and electric e-bikes to give advice and highlight some of the short-comings in the market.

[@rogerfinch7651]

Used an electric scooter in Barcelona - had a seat.. much needed on this I think

[@TheErmerm999]

not at all the wide foot plate incourages you to bend your knees to manage the ride quality making it feel smooth and controllable even when on really rough terrain. Makes a huge difference when hitting a pothole out of nowhere, we are mostly have better stability on our feet quick reaction speeds where as on a seat its easier to fall off it a little and lose control.

[@lawrencejob]

at that point isn't an electric moped better?

[@cmw3737]

Certified LFP batteries are needed and should then eventually be allowed on public transport so that joined up journeys are the norm. For that we need more compact e-scooters. For now you'd need to smuggle them in a bag or risk leaving them at the station and walking at the other end.

[@boatman222345]

I haven’t seen one of these new Swifty electric scooters yet but I have been riding one of their Swifty Zero kick scooters for over a year (858 miles thus far) and I love it. As someone who was involved in various kinds of motor racing as a kid (go karts, motorcycles, sports cars) I am pretty familiar with what it takes to build high quality, dialed in, vehicles and Swifty has gone the extra mile with all their scooters. Built of high quality materials and designed by people who know what they are doing Swifty scooters are simply the best!

[@Winnipeg2024]

They are £3,500 I could buy a Honda moped for that😂

[@keithoneill6273]

Anyone who wants to go more than about 10 mph on a small-wheeled scooter wants their brain testing!

[@kjeksklaus7944]

people don't understand speed. It's not max out on everything, it's there is an appropriate speed for the vehicle and that is just how it is. e scooter, e bike, to moped to 125cc to 500cc, to 800cc, to litre bikes, all have different appropriate speeds.

[@RizlaDizla12]

30mph on 10 inch wheels is a blast !! It's all down to the rider and knowing how to ride the equipment correctly and safely

[@boatman222345]

I have a Swifty Zero kick scooter and have gone 30 mph on it on steep hills many times. You need to pay attention but it is very stable and handles speed very well as long as you know what you are doing.

[@mz-hd5xm]

Iv been 65mph on my e scooter lol

[@DavidTaylorM]

I ran down some of those roads yesterday. Lovely to see the more "grungy" bits of Bristol featured again :)

[@pdsnpsnldlqnop3330]

I will stick with my naturally aspirated bicycle as it has a seat and all time spent cycling comes for free since the HIIT physical activity extends my life.

[@soundslave]

There it is, the "just ride a bike" brigade. You're never going to be the target market for any motorised transport.

[@pdsnpsnldlqnop3330]

@@soundslave We evolved to use our hearts and muscles, not mobility scooters. If you cycle then that comes for free, since you get extra lifespan from doing so. There are no short cuts. Hence the bike is always quicker, even if it does not appear that way at the time. If I need to go out of town then I get the train, which is motorised.

[@soundslave]

@@pdsnpsnldlqnop3330 most of us don't live within cycle distance of anything. My job is a 30 minute drive. The shop is a 25 minute drive. Only soft Londoners think bikes are an answer.

[@Alessandro---]

Naturally aspirated bicycle ... classic 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hasan_z]

some of us want to die faster, therefore motorised vehicles, especially more dangerous ones, are the answer

[@rhiannonstudios]

£3500 ! what a f@cking joke

[@Wilem35]

Yes you are.

[@SlayerEddyTV]

If your going to get a CBT, insurance and more you might as well as get an electric moped from Ducati which is £600 cheaper than this thing.

[@rhiannonstudios]

@@Wilem35 mug

[@rhiannonstudios]

@@SlayerEddyTV I’m not buying any electric crap, I’m getting a brand new Royal Enfield for just over 3 grand 👍🏻

[@SlayerEddyTV]

@@rhiannonstudios lol then why are you watching, reading, and writing stuff on the Everything Electric Show.

[@TarlachOakleaf]

£3,500? Seriously? Best of luck with that guys...........

[@speakatron5634]

Not gonna sell like hot cakes, are they 😂

[@haroldpeperkamp2030]

However, you do need to take into account where your center of gravity is now. In relation to the very small lever that is somewhere from the wheel center to the asfalt, your center of gravity is way up there. Hitting a curb or deep enough pothole dead on will get the momentum going and launch the rider without any counterforce…

[@urbanstrencan]

Huge problem with this EV scoters at least here in Slovenia is that there is no proper regulation so people ride them on the sidewalks doing 60 km/h or even more and are real danger for kids and other pedestrians.

[@flitsies]

Yes 20 mph should not need registration, but that which needs to be registered it would make more sense to get something like the wolf king gt or gtr both can hit 65ph and would validate the costs of insurance, registration and mots.

[@nicknelson9450]

Lots of sensible and well-researched information here but I'm going to ignore the actual product and the people whining about it to simply say that it's a pleasure and a relief to watch a professional presenter who speaks with a natural delivery and has full control of his material without reading a prompter word for word. So many KZbin amateur reviewers would do well take some inspiration from this work...it's not an easy job folks!

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

These things are a bloody menace.

[@reggiebuffat]

Legal in France and I’m here for it.

[@northeastcorals]

The idiots who ride them are the menace & then spoil it for responsible people as usual.

[@SwiftyScootersTV]

"it's butteryyyy!" THANKS JACK

[@voltsemobility5468]

"its swift!" THANKS SWIFTY

[@walkabout16]

In the land of tea and royalty's sway, Where history's tales weave the modern day, A new sensation takes to the street, Quietly humming, with nimble feet, This is the UK's first electric scooter, they say. Through bustling cities and countryside lanes, It glides with ease, breaking no chains, A whisper of progress in the air, As eco-friendly wheels gracefully fare, A symbol of innovation that reigns. No rumbling engine, no fumes in its wake, Just the gentle hum of technology's take, On transportation's ever-evolving scene, Where sustainability and efficiency convene, In this electric scooter's roadworthy stake. From London's streets to the Scottish glens, It ventures forth, where adventure begins, Embraced by commuters, young and old, A testament to stories yet untold, Innovating the way, rewriting the trends. So let us salute this marvel anew, The UK's first, breaking through, Electric dreams now reality's chore, As it zips and zooms, forevermore, This road-legal scooter, bold and true.

[@buffmebuff]

I like this chap but this felt a bit advert-y . It may have been an oversight but range and weight weren’t mentioned. First time Ive not fully trusted one of their reviews.

[@paul5683]

I really like the directional lights/blinkers, headlights and brake lights on the scooter. I think all bicycles should be required to have something similar because hand/arm signals suck and they are totally useless in low light and the dark.

[@spiritandlife]

Is anyone else seriously impressed by the fact that this guy did the whole program while riding on the scooter!??

[@jeffwitt8556]

Compulsory use of a crash helmet killed the BMW C1, it's going to kill this too.

[@markifi]

it's 20 years old but still looks like something that would come out this year

[@Not-a-Cockroach]

I think you missed a few things. What are the specs of the motor, What are the specs of the battery, How long it takes to charge, What modes it have, Is there any customization on the software or upgrade packages available, How easy is to register, how easy is to insure, How much it will cost per year, Does it need MOT, Will they support spare parts, How much it weights, Materials used, Total weight.

[@BH4x0r]

jesus christ £3500 for 500W crap with a tiny 500Wh battery pack that needs a registration and license plate, they should be embarrassed asking that much, at that price you can get (a non legal one, i know) with a 3000Wh / 3kWh pack.. wont ever make it up a hill at more than 6mph unless it gets more than 500W and that's just nominal, but then a hill will destroy the range even Niu's MQi+ sport looks like a great deal then, 1400W nominal motor, 2000Wh battery, starts at £1950

[@andybrice2711]

It's completely nonsensical that e-scooters are illegal but e-bikes are legal. Removing the pedals and seat does not make a bicycle deadly.

[@MrAdopado]

... no, but it helps!

[@andybrice2711]

​@@MrAdopado I'm not sure that's true though. In an emergency it's far easier to jump off a scooter than a bicycle. I think the only tangible dangers of e-scooters are the tiny wheels and the fact that they often have teenage boys on them.

[@andyhowlett2231]

Very expensive for such a short range, although it'd probably be OK around town. And at least it has a reg number so if it causes an accident it can be traced. Can it be ridden in a bike lane?

[@markplain2555]

I really wish you guys would throw in a metric conversion. Now I have to look up 28mph into Kph and realise... wait that's insane. I want one!!! Take my money, TAKE MY MONEY !!!

[@kadmow]

poor little modern kid - 45kph, there, now you know for ever

[@ZirothTech]

Good to see you putting the new motorbike licence to good use Jack ;)

[@plodderexup]

How much will it cost to insure?

[@grabannon]

Therein lies the reason they are now allowed. Chance to monetize it.

[@ONYX-365]

Plus they'll be liable for pay-per-mile if that comes into play 🤑 (Hope it doesn't)

[@george-ev1dq]

Not sure about this scooter but I was interested in an electric motorcycle which had pretty much the same performance of a 100cc ICE, the game changer was the insurance cost which was just over £1400, needless to say I never bought the bike.

[@plodderexup]

​@@george-ev1dqI had the same thought on a Seat Mo, which was discounted to £2500 unused pre-reg. The insurance quote was 800 (age 49, Stockport). My NCD lapsed many years ago, but when I was riding classic litre bikes 15 years ago, I was only paying about 150. So I passed as well.

[@Dozer67]

It's been nearly 50yrs since I did my motorcycle test. But a younger friend did their CBT a few years back. And apparently it's only valid for 2yrs? 🤯 So if anyone wants one of these electric scooter things that are classified as a moped. They need to know they'll be required to pay approximately £200 every two years to resit a CBT test.

[@tivvy-xf4kz]

I think he was meaning car drivers getting a cbt. The law has changed BUT if you have a car licence obtained after 2001 you only need to do a cbt and that basically gives you a FULL moped licence as the pre 2001 licence holders got automatically with the car licence. This entitles you to carry a passenger and you don't need L plates. The idea is to make sure car drivers have some basic training before venturing out on 2 wheels. No other test is required unless you want to get something larger and then all the normal provisional licence L plates etc come in. If you do have a car licence and do the cbt to get a moped licence that is it you now have a FULL MOPED licence so no need for another CBT at 2 yrs.

[@JudeTheYoutubePoopersubscribe]

Yup 2 years only, bit of a joke to be honest. I also believe anybody who does a CBT should be given a permanent 50cc entitlement not just full license holders. These silly rules are why you see souped up electric bicycles everywhere.

[@hamshackleton]

Shame you didn't include a link saying where from, full spec's etc. And you didn't say how far it will go!

[@riggedforepic6293]

40 km according to the website

[@davidantonucci1161]

Real world more like 12 miles range

[@pompeymonkey3271]

Also, an L1e class vehicle cannot legally be ridden on a cycle/footpath. It must be used on the road. So at 0:20, you are being rather misleading by showing it being ridden on what looks like a cycleway/footpath. I'm all for personal e-transport (I use a DIY ebike to commute 13 km each way), but please get it right! :)

[@AAaa-wu3el]

A £250-ish electric scooter is a way forward for common ppl, not that rip-off thing. By the way, it's a most environmentally friendly mean of electrical energy driven transport. Why it's almost always not mentioned? In fact stupid government officials banned super efficient super low emission super eco-friendly thing. The real cost of riding electrical scooter is about 1 pens per 1 mile in today's electricity price in UK you use to charge your scooter - so efficient and eco-friendly e-scooter is.

[@MoosesValley]

In Queensland, Australia, the road tax (registration + compulsory third party insurance) would be the same as any other motorbike, electric car, or ICE car up to 3 cylinders - which makes it hard to justify against a small second hand EV, like a Nissan Leaf.

[@willemm]

it is cool - however, you can get an electric moped for about 2k - one that you can actually sit on. If you need to have the licence and stuff anyway you might as well go for that.

[@roidroid]

i think the LARGER you make the front wheel on these things, the safer they'll feel. Put a huge front-wheel with integrated motor that can go proper motorbike speeds, maybe even integrated batteries into that wheel (tho i do worry that IN-WHEEL batteries may not survive the constant vibration very well).

[@MishkaOliver]

If you have to have a CBT for it as its a "motorbike" dont you need to also display L plates? same as a 125 Motorbike if you do not have a full license?

[@adventtrooper]

Depends on when you got your license. If before 2001, you can ride up to 50cc moped on a car license without needing to display L-plates or take a CBT. Also remember the CBT needs renewing every 2 years if you don't get a full license.

[@gavjlewis]

Yes you do need to display "L" plates. I'm surprised they don't offer an upstand to display it above the numberplate as there is basically nowhere to display it.

[@thebrowns5337]

Good point. But then they also failled to mention you can ONLY use it where you can legally ride a moped and you will get points on your driving licence if you flout those rules. And that has knock on implications. Shady world these scooters.

[@HALLish-jl5mo]

Not if it’s under 2500 watts (the 50cc equivalent). A CBT is usually described as requiring L plates and only being valid for 2 years, but that’s only if you want a vehicle with more than 2500 watts of power. Below that it doesn’t expire and you don’t need L plates.

[@MishkaOliver]

@@HALLish-jl5mo Ah interesting thought it was all CBT = L plates as I see 50cc mopeds with L's too

[@aussiesteve7092]

With the LFP battery, does that mean it can be taken on public transport? It would be great to see an EUC with the necessary modifications to make it road legal and registerable

[@fishyerik]

I really doubt the basic battery chemistry deserves much of the blame for battery fires in cheap battery powered micro mobility products. But sure, LFP can be very robust, if correctly implemented.

[@davvvo]

So its an electric motorcycle without a seat, completely pointless, this country really needs to get their act together and make electric scooter legal.

[@MerlinDerMagier]

I think this form factor has a great future. Something in between a bike and an e-scooter. Bigger wheels, proper suspension, still compact and light, safe and fun.

[@timscott3027]

I like this but i feel its a really niche scooter. If i was going to spend 3500 on a scoot i would get one of the bigger faster sit down ones. Not being able to legally take this down bike paths is a deal breaker for me as well. I can see a small market for people who want short trips and have somewhere inside to lock it up but no garage, and want something a bit faster and are rich enough to not mind paying for insurance and dont mind wearing a helmet. Its just such a small market. But thank you for pushing the market forward swifty, and good luck.

[@sixtyseven3337]

Once you mentioned needing insurance, I switched off. That wasn't what people were waiting for.

[@applepie8772]

If it’s a moped it shouldn’t be in a cycle lane.

[@markifi]

or on the train. it completely defeats the purpose of these little scooters.

[@BRM101]

£3500 to look like a tool, and no mention of the range, probably around 40miles which is pants.

[@andymccabe6712]

You seriously think someone would want more than 40 miles of range on THIS....!?!?

[@davelenderson]

Big question is can you put a deliveroo delivery bag on the back?

[@thebrowns5337]

Ah, you want slaves to stand up, not sit, while delivering your food. Very good Sir. That'll teach them.

[@psocretes8183]

As a vlog? you did quite well but it's up against the likes of a folding Brompton bike. They fold smaller so may be taken on buses, trains and fit in cars better and can use bike lanes and carry more. Granted not quite as fast but doesn't need registering, insurance and all the rest.

[@antoniopalmero4063]

£3.5k ? I’ll pass and maybe get myself a talaria XXX instead , and get some change too .

[@blueman46]

£3500 🤔😂, just buy a 125 motorcycle for less than half instead and be able to go a lot faster and sit comfortably. It's the Dvla by the way not Dvsa that you register with

[@alexanderbaines-buffery7563]

What size bag will it go in ? And what do I need to know about taking it on the train ?

[@metalguru]

But you are not riding it on a road! If you claim it's a motorbike then it's illegal to ride it on a footpath/cycle path which is what you are doing!

[@petersimms4982]

Your obviously in the UK , the dereliction is soooooo real 😢

[@thebrowns5337]

14 years of right wing corruption

[@thebrowns5337]

14 years of cuts, despite tax rises and a national debt higher than it's been for over 60 years.

[@petersimms4982]

Yep! The wealthy British have £30 trillion stashed in off shore British tax havens! The legal criminality is ludicrous 😮

[@doltsbane]

A replacement for your car? Sure, if you don't mind being drenched to the skin every time it rains. It would be like standing in a gale

[@markifi]

also if you don't have a dog. i understand people calling long john cargo bikes with 200 lbs cargo capacity a car replacement, i will never understand calling toys like this that

[@kaidean]

Shouldn't you have L-plates too if riding it with a CBT?

[@paulnewman2000]

As a stand on scooter style moped, you can't ride this in cycle lanes. £3.5K is a bit overpriced for this; you can pick up a newly registered (imported 2 years ago) _electric_ 125 equivalent A1 light motorcycle with a 5.6 KWh battery and a top speed of 58 mph for £2.5 or less, if you don't mind putting up with SEAT's shockingly poor after sales service.

[@SD-tj5dh]

Every road user using anything other than their own 2 feet should be financially accountable for any damages to property or persons resulting from their mode of transport. As such everything under that umbrella should have registration and insurance, and be subject to roadworthiness checks.

[@tomarmstrong1281]

On recent visit to Norway I was impressed by the number of electric scooters for public use scattered around city streets. It appeared that a user would approach one of the scooters use a smartphone to activate and then off you go.

[@nicknelson9450]

These are all over the world nowadays...nothing particularly unique about the Norwegian deployment and usage pattern, is there?

[@MrPDawes]

Defeats the purpose of having an e-scooter which you could fold and carry onto a train. That one is bigger than a fold up bicycle and probably weighs a lot more too. The purpose of e-scooter is to satisfy the last mile of your journey. Government should stop messing about and allow regular e-scooters of sub 15mph on roads and bicycle lanes. I've frequently travelled at much faster than that on a normal bicycle so any argument about hurting someone if you crash into them, they need to consider a bicycle travelling at 20mph is legal and likely do more damage.

[@MoosesValley]

We used to have scooters in the 1970's - with long wheel base and "big" pneumatic tyres like these scooters.

[@megapangolin1093]

The only way that an escooter should be ridden, with insurance, training, numberplates, lights and everything. Yep, happy with this- so long as it needs to get an MOT also. brakes, charging, waterproofing, tyres all need to be legal for this to work. Well done for pointing it out, and I hope that the early adopters have a great time with it. I defo wouldnt want to carry that into my house, looks like it weights about 40kg and it will be interesting to deal with if it gets a puncture. Imaginative pricing, (but it wont put off the "must haves"), my car cost less and it does 90mph and I can drive it to Scotland and back. Still, good niche product. Well done, Swifty, (what do they call the fans of their scooters?). Not as healthy as walking though, I do a lot of that to keep fit.

[@AAaa-wu3el]

In every generation in every country on Earth governments are trying to put numberplates on bicycles, force ppl to pay money to insurers ie to government and so on. I do not want "a good niche product", I want to use my mass produced £250 electric scooter. It's good enough for me.

[@megapangolin1093]

@@AAaa-wu3el I dont want an uninsured £250 escooter ramming into me by a drink or drug addled 70kg teen on the pavement, ruining my health for life potentially and they fleeing the scene. One or two riders, (who dont want to get fit) may be safe, but they will not be the majority.

[@AAaa-wu3el]

@@megapangolin1093 How many times you were hit by cyclist? It's millions of them, if not tens of millions. And all without insurances. Let's ban them because they can "ram" you potentially.

[@megapangolin1093]

@@AAaa-wu3el Cycles arent ridden on pavements. I want a safe space away from fast moving vehicles. There may be a lot of cyclists, but few near me, so I keep away from them by circumstance. To ride a bike you have to be reasonably coordinated, ie not under the influence, not so on an escooter.

[@AAaa-wu3el]

@@megapangolin1093 Cyclists use pavements and everything else to ride. It's millions of them, all uninsured. No trouble at all with them, they do not "ram" you. By the way, to use scooter you mast be much more coordinated and alert that using bicycle. It's quite the opposite of you beliefs. So no drunks or narcs on scooters - they can do no more than first 5-10 meters on it.

[@ivorholtskog5506]

How easy is it is recharge? Where can you recharge it?

[@stvincents2007]

Corruption help push tho Uber electric scooters, you can’t own one legally but you can rent one pissed outside a night club

[@markcozzie]

£3500 someone is having a laugh

[@iandavidson99]

I once tried to get a 'boosted' Sinclair C5 road legal and had a good chat with the DVLA. They were very helpful, but said the main issue they saw was with the tyres. They said the tyres had to be 'speed rated' and bicycle tyres aren't officially speed-rated for any speed! I'm surprised this scooter doesn't have the same issue.

[@simonh9290]

E-Bike tyres do have a speed rating if I remember correctly. I wasn't aware of the reason until I read your comment

[@iandavidson99]

@@simonh9290 Interesting thanks! I'll re-investigate this! 😊

[@ailo4x4]

As a 25 year American expat here in the UK I am daily exasperated by the lack of 'gumption' here. I was back in Texas a couple of years ago for almost a year. I lived in Houston (4th biggest city in America) and had a great electric scooter that absolutely ripped. It was a fantastic means of micro-commuting. My veterans hospital appointments were 12 miles away and I could scoot there faster and easier than driving. Not to mention, cheaper. Was it fast? Yes. Was it safe? Yes (and Houston's streets are in TERRIBLE condition even compared to here!). I was gutted when I could not bring it back with me. Why does everybody here seem to think if it doesn't have rubber baby buggy bumpers on it then it must be a threat to life and limb? It's just like riding a snowboard, or a skate board, or surf, or, pick just about anything that takes some physical skill to master. Of course I wore a helmet, I'm not stupid. Of course I rode it responsibly regarding pedestrians, etc. I hear in the comments; "oooh, tiny wheels must be dangerous!" RUBBISH! You are watching the road (or had better be!) and if you have to hit a pot hole, you lean back, lift your weight and the handles, and let the rear drop in while the front clears the obstacle. Your legs are your suspension. Same technique you use with a bicycle, just for small obstacles. Easy-peasy! Do kids misuse them? Of course, kids will be kids. But that doesn't mean you need to over regulate adults. Now, go out and take a risk, go on an adventure. Live and interesting life! End Rant.

[@keithdenton8386]

What a ludicrous concept £3500 , plus getting insurance, CBT, Helmet, warm waterproof clothing. We live in the UK. What would the total cost be. 5 or 6 grand?

[@mark196233]

Some of us old gits don't need a CBT to ride this or a 50 c.c scooter.

[@3dagedesign]

This thing looks like a death trap

[@lukejohn1277]

Saw an article on this a while ago and was wondering when a review would be made

[@Alessandro---]

The best use case for ths that I can see is Royal Mail: carrying light small items and having to quickly hop on or off the vehicle while remaining in close proximity to it. For everything else, a bicycle is more comfortable, safer, more stable, and cheaper!

[@markifi]

cargo capacity is tiny and the centre stand doesn't look like it's up to the task. the stand is by far the most important thing in a mail carrier bike, it gets used literally a thousand times a week

[@Diaxminator]

It is very interesting to see an actual road-legal e-scooter, I have been very curious to see how one would look like. Though as many people have already said in the comments, at this point it is more convenient to just get a e-moped.

[@Ade2bee]

Anybody who can’t see where this is going is mad, what they’re doing is there in moving private and personal transport that was cheap and efficient, and making you register, hence the numberplate. This will mean that a future date they can tax you instead of the cars they are going to get rid of.

[@ricequackers]

If you're going to go to the hassle of doing your CBT, fill out the V5, check the MOT, insure it and all that other jazz with a motor vehicle, you might as well spend a little more and get a proper moped with two seats, built-in locking, and a storage box. The cost and bureaucracy defeats the point of having something ultra light and compact, and the vast majority will continue riding non road legal scooters without number plates because the fuzz aren't going to stop them.

[@timfreeman2603]

In Australia there are now lots of private e-scooters ‘presumably’ with a 15.5mph limit but the reality is they go 50+km/h. The issue at that speed is none have indicators!

[@kadmow]

- and they are hilariously all illegal on public roads AND foot/cyclepaths... Hire scooters exempt - because, you know, corruption.

[@ONYX-365]

No-one would indicate even if they did have 'em 😅

[@johnharris6589]

I thought it was just in Bristol where you can ride the because their a pilot zone.

[@Sidowse]

I think 28mph is too much for a stand-on scooter. Especially for tall people like Jack.

[@flitsies]

Actually you saying it's the first is completely and totally wrong, I own a legal electric scooter that I have had for many years, the problem is when I bought it and got my number plate for it I gourd get insurance however the company that used to insure then stopped insuring them which meant I could jo longer get insurance, I spent months trying to get insurance and ended up giving up, I used it legally on the road with insurance for around 3 years then since it has sat idle due to the issue of insurance. So to say this is the first legal electric scooter is completely wrong. Evo did them ages ago.

[@bishwatntl]

A car keeps you dry in our wet climate; it has more wheels for stability.... if you're going to be out in the elements, why not go for an e-bike or moped?

[@HullioGQ]

Either you're too tall or the handlebar stem is too short, but you will not comfortably ride this thing for more than 5 miles.

[@magnuslarsson337]

He’s tall!

[@Alessandro---]

I can imagine @JackScarlett hitting low branches ...

[@bloosn]

That literally defeats the whole object of a legal scooter...

[@PhilipShand]

I appreciate the vid but the costs involved rather defeats the object. That budget would get you a much more amenable vehicle.

[@piersfilmlid9032]

I bought an electric scooter that was road legal years ago (I have the registration docs to prove it), but i found it impossible to insure. Maybe the insurance market has caught up since then but in the end I gave up and finally got rid of the scooter.

[@nicknelson9450]

Don't get me wrong, I've had trouble getting a vehicle insured too, and I do not approve of the power and influence they wield, but you have to understand that insurance companies are profit-driven capitalist enterprises, so risk-averse and aiming to insure mainstream scenarios. The individual insuree's personal situation is as important as the vehicle for them to assess risk: are you sure the latter couldn't have played a major part in their reluctance to insure you?

[@piersfilmlid9032]

@@nicknelson9450 Quite sure mate. over 10 years ncb and no convictions.

[@don1estelle]

They should make a sit down Road legal 'e'cycle Tricycle with (good Range) next! 😊 You can drive/ride one on a car license and don't have to where a Helmet.

[@angr3819]

They were legal in Edwardian times. Over a century ago. Not tax etc.

[@andrewmullen4003]

it might be a car replacement, but I don't know anyone stupid enough (I hope) to drop £3500 on this, holy cow

[@ONYX-365]

Don't think you'll get any passengers or your weekly shop on there.

[@ramblerandy2397]

By the time that Rishi reacts it be Keir. Nice addition to the choice, but its a whole new ball game with the registration requirements and all that comes with that.

[@badabing8884]

Good luck with riders paying £3.5k for it with all the legal requirements. They’ll just chance riding a cheaper £600 one and ride where they want like they currently do.