Choosing an electric scooter for your daily commute
Updated 6 Nov 2026
If you ride the same route most days and park at home overnight, an electric scooter is usually the easiest switch from petrol. The one question that matters is range.
Work out the range you need
Double your one-way distance, then add a third for detours and traffic. A 15 km commute becomes 30 km, plus 10 km spare: look for at least 40 km of real range. Real range is usually about 70 to 80% of the maker's figure (see the real range guide).
Where will you charge?
Most scooters take 5 to 8 hours to fill up, so overnight at home works best. Charge from a proper wall socket, not an extension reel. If your parking is far from a plug, choose a removable battery you can carry indoors.
Which bikes fit
Monsoon days
Electric scooters handle normal rain. Avoid deep standing water, and never charge a wet battery or charger.