Ninebot KickScooter ES1

The first electric scooters under the sign of the Ninebot brand, which is the successor of the notorious Segway company, went to the masses in 2017. The KickScooter ES1 model is the youngest in the debut series, but you should not write it off.

Mimicry

Outwardly, the "electric train" cannot be distinguished from the classic representatives of the genus of scooters. It's all about the hidden laying of cables and batteries hidden from prying eyes with a total capacity of 5200 mAh. The batteries have merged with the steering column, which is why it stood out with an increased thickness and does not support height adjustment. Nevertheless, holding the steering wheel is comfortable regardless of height, you just need to adapt a little.

Driving performance

The model is put on 8-inch wheels, “shod” in tubeless tyres. Between the bottom of the scooter and the roadway, a clearance of about 8 cm is provided, which is enough for comfortable trips on city roads. Small irregularities along the route are “eaten up” by the front depreciation. At the maximum rotation speed of the wheels, the electric scooter rushes at a speed of 20 km/h, the electronics no longer allow to accelerate. It is noteworthy that when coasting, part of the energy is returned to the battery tanks thanks to the recuperation function, the level of which is configured in the smartphone application.

Parameter control

The scooter keeps in touch with the mobile phone via the Bluetooth network through the Segway-Ninebot app. It provides settings for blocking the model, setting the maximum speed of movement and full trip statistics are available. In order not to be distracted by the smartphone screen while driving, the Ninebot KickScooter ES1 steering wheel has an on-board computer that shows data on the current speed and battery remaining.

Rich equipment

The front brake in the arsenal of the device is electronic (the braking effect is achieved by pressing the trigger located on the steering wheel), and the rear is mechanical. In parallel, it acts as a splash guard. The deck of the scooter is covered with a silicone pad — non-slip, but quickly gets dirty. In addition, the model is equipped with a folding footboard, a bright LED headlight and a mechanism for folding the structure in one sitting. In the bottom line, the Ninebot KickScooter ES1 will be an excellent option both for a “pen test” in the field of personal electric transport, and for permanent use in the urban rhythm of life.