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Friday, January 6, 2012

eZip 500 Electric Scooter

eZip 500 Electric Scooter Review

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eZip 500 Electric Scooter Feature

Electric scooter with 500-watt DC earth magnet motor
Top speed of 15 miles per hour; 8-mile range per charge
12.5-inch alloy wheels with extra-tough Street Slick tires
Folding handlebars for easy storage; 240-pound capacity
Designed for ages 13 and older; weighs 56 pounds

Go the distance with ease and speed when you hop aboard the eZip 500 electric scooter, which features both a deck for standing and a removable seat for comfort on longer rides. The eZip 500 is equipped with a 500-watt DC earth magnet motor and a 24-volt rechargeable battery pack, giving you plenty of power for short commutes to work or trips to a friend's house. The scooter's range, meanwhile, extends to 8 miles (depending on the rider weight and terrain), with a top speed of up to 15 miles per hour. And thanks to the folding handlebars, the scooter stores easily in a garage or small apartment. Other details include folding handlebars, 12.5-inch alloy 5-spoke mag wheels with Street Slick tires, a variable speed power system with auto shutoff, and an easy-access plug-and-play battery pack. Designed for ages 13 and older, the eZip 500 offers a weight capacity of 240 pounds.

Specifications:

Motor: 500 watts of power from a DC earth magnet motor, EV-rated SLA type
Battery: Plug-and-play design in nylon handled pack, 24-volt/10 Ah pack, two 12-volt/10 Ah valve regulated, rechargeable
Charge system: UL-listed Currie smart charger with LED status display, exclusive Currie PWM smart power
Controller: Microprocessor 24-volt, fully potted with relay protection and battery gauge
Top speed: Up to 15 miles per hour (contingent on rider weight and terrain)
Range: Up to 8 miles (contingent on rider weight and terrain)
Drive: Patented Currie Electro-Drive direct-drive system
Brakes: Rear band with alloy brake inhibit lever
Wheels: Currie exclusive polished alloy wide mag wheels
Tires: Currie low-profile Street Slick 12.5-inch tires with Tuff-Tire technology; elastomer subtread reduces chances of flatting
Handlebar/stem: Exclusive Currie folding design, lay forward bars
Fork: Standard unicrown design with over-steering limit
User controls: Power on/off switch, easy access charger, port in frame console, throttle with battery gauge
Deck: Nonslip ABS resin with in-mold graphics and brand logo badge
Frame: Hi-Ten steel, heavy duty with 1-piece steel-tooled battery box and oversized head tube
Seat kit: Easy on/off seat kit
Net weight: 56 pounds
Rider age: 13 years and older
Max weight: 240 pounds

The Schwinn 500 electric scooter has folding handlebars and removable seat for easy storage. Comes with variable speed power system-auto shut off, relay protection and fuel gauge. Top speed up to 15 mph and 8 mile range. For ages 13 and up: not to exceed 240 lbs.