Comparison Atlas Hunter vs Maxxter Trike

The maximum additional weight that a vehicle is designed to carry is, in fact, the weight of the payload that it is allowed to carry.

The maximum load includes both the passenger himself and the things he carries. In this case, the value is usually indicated based on a flat road and a quiet ride. So, ideally, it is best to have a maximum weight margin of at least 10-15 kg — this will give an additional guarantee in case of emergencies, such as a wheel falling into a pothole.

The range of a vehicle is the distance it can travel on a single battery charge.

Note that the range usually indicates the value for perfect operating conditions: driving at optimal speed with a small load, flat road, no ups and downs, etc. The actual range may differ from the claimed one, sometimes quite noticeably. In addition, to improve range, manufacturers can deliberately use low-power motors that consume little energy.

The motor power of a vehicle, in horsepower.

In general, the power of electric motors is indicated in watts. However, in electric transport, this designation is also often indicated. This is done for the convenience of comparison with internal combustion engines: for internal combustion engines, especially in vehicles, horsepower is traditionally used, and it is more convenient for some users to evaluate the power of motors by this designation. At the same time, if the need arises, some units are easily converted to others: 1 hp. ≈ 735 W.

For the power value in general, see the relevant paragraph below.

The motor power of a vehicle, in kilowatts. In addition to them, horsepower is also used (for more details, see above).

Let us clarify that in this case, we are talking about maximum power; the actual power can be adjusted while driving with the help of the accelerator. And in some models, it may even be possible to set a limit on the maximum power.

A more powerful motor allows you to carry more weight, reach higher speeds and/or have more torque. However, the energy consumption from the battery will also be high, and the battery life, with the same battery capacity, will be correspondingly less than when using a less powerful motor. Also note that in many countries, motor power is a criterion for classifying an electric vehicle as one or another variety. For example, according to this criterion, motorcycles and scooters can be formally separated, requiring different driving licences.

The highest speed that a vehicle can reach.

When choosing according to this parameter, it is worth considering that in dense city traffic, it is rarely possible to accelerate faster than 40 km/h; so if the vehicle is bought mainly for a comfortable ride through traffic jams, then there is no need to look for a high-speed model. In addition, for the same motor power, low speed means more torque, which makes it easier to climb hills.

Speed modes allow you to limit the maximum speed of an electric scooter or moped for different riding conditions. With 2 modes, there is usually a calm and a faster option, with 3 modes an additional convenient medium level is added for the city, and 4 modes provide more precise customization for the yard, sidewalk area, regular road, or economical riding.

The more modes, the easier it is to balance speed, battery consumption, and safety. For example, the low mode is convenient for parking and moving next to pedestrians, the medium mode is for everyday trips, and the maximum mode is for open road sections.

The reverse gear allows you to move backward without turning around and manually rolling the vehicle. This feature is especially useful when parking, leaving a tight space, maneuvering in a courtyard, garage, or near a curb.

The maximum incline that the vehicle can overcome.

Most vehicles, even the most inexpensive ones, can cope with angles of 10 – 12 ° without problems. So you should pay special attention to this parameter only if you have to deal with very steep slopes.

It is also worth mentioning that on road signs the angle of elevation is usually indicated not in degrees, but as a percentage. This means that to evaluate the capabilities of a particular unit, it may be necessary to convert degrees to percentages or vice versa. For this, there are special tables and calculators.

The capacity of the battery installed in the vehicle, in ampere-hours.

Theoretically, the battery life of the vehicle directly depends on this parameter: a more capacious battery can supply the electric motor longer. However, the actual amount of stored energy depends not only on the capacity in amp-hours but also on the nominal voltage of the battery. A more correct unit in this sense is watt-hours, taking into account the difference in nominal voltages; see "Battery capacity" below for details on this designation. Additionally, the operating time on a charge will depend not only on the characteristics of the battery but also on the power consumption of the vehicle itself — and it is determined by the motor power and several other parameters.