Scooterson is the weirdest and also coolest electric scooter I’ve ever ridden
I’ve ridden a lot of electric scooters in my time, numbering in the hundreds of different models at this point. And so it takes something special to make it to the top of any of my lists these days. Somehow the Scooterson managed to top TWO of my lists at once, becoming the weirdest to ride but very quickly also the coolest electric scooter I’ve ever tested.
I mean, just look at it!
The Scooterson is unlike any other electric scooter I’ve ever ridden or even merely seen before. It also handles very unlike anything I’ve tried before.
In fact, it took me a solid five minutes of riding before I stopped thinking “this… feels wrong” and started making it feel right.
That really comes down to the super wide tires, which don’t lean into turns like you expect from traditional two-wheeler tires. Instead, that massive flat surface makes the scooter want to track straight and you’ve got to put some serious countersteer into the bars to make it do what you want. Namely, to turn. It’s just a weird quirk of the geometry here.
It’s not something you have to learn though. In fact, you already countersteer on your current bike or scooter, meaning you turn the bars slightly left when you want to go right, and vice versa. Everyone does this without thinking about it, because it’s how two-wheeled leaning vehicles turn.
But you have to actually think about it with the Scooterson since the movement has to be more pronounced with these tires. The scooter is so determined to stay upright and stable that you’ve got to take the lead in the dance, not asking but rather telling it to turn.
Like I said, the first five minutes were strange, but then I quickly got it. From that point, it’s pretty darn fun. The scooter has much more power than anyone really needs when it’s opened up into unlimited mode. But even in the normal driving modes, it’s got attitude when you open the throttle.
To see what it’s like to ride, check out my video below, then keep reading for even more details about the testing experience!
The scooter’s impressive power comes from a 2,000W motor in the rear wheel that is actually rated for 2,600 peak watts. The base model can hit 28 mph (45 km/h), though there’s a higher-performance model that can be unlocked to reach 34 mph (55 km/h).
With options for either an 800 Wh or 1,600 Wh battery, you can get between 28-56 miles (45-90 km) of range on a single charge.
The battery department is also cleverly designed, and I’m happy to see the inclusion of a removable battery. Not all electric scooters have this feature, and in fact most don’t. The few that do win extra points from me since you have the option of charging the battery remotely. The removable battery design also means that one day you can replace the battery without requiring a handful of tools and some swearing from skinned knuckles.
I’ve got to give Scooterson props on the design too. Not only does it have a really eye-catching aesthetic with its swooping frame tubes and flowing lines, not to mention the fancy paint that looks automotive quality, but they also didn’t plaster logos all over it either, meaning those swooping lines continue unbroken around the body and frame.
Comfort is key on the scooter, and so not only is the seat nicely padded with a gel-type material, but the front fork and seat post both feature the same suspension arms to make sure your wrists and your tush get the support they need.
The scooter is also weirdly stable when parked. There’s a kickstand, but to be honest you don’t really need it. The flat tires keep the scooter upright when parked and you have to give it a pretty hard push to get it leaning over far enough to actually tip sideways.
Outside of the hardware design, the Scooterson team showed me that there’s a pretty nicely developed smartphone app as well that also works with the company’s other vehicles.
There’s also an NFC key for easy wireless unlocking that also secures your scooter so you know you’re the only one that can use it, though it’s only available on the more premium model of the scooter.
Now there are a few downsides too. The scooter is heavy as all get out at over 112 pounds (51 kg). You’re not going to be lifting this thing up a flight of stairs by yourself, at least not without some serious preparation and proper body mechanics.
I also don’t know how easy it is to fix a flat tire with such specialized wheels and such a heavy scooter to lift up onto a stand. And of course you better believe that something that looks like a million bucks is at least going to cost a few thousand of them. In this case, the MSRP starts at US $3,200. That is… not cheap.
But then again, you’ve got to pay to play when it comes to unique designs like these. Scooterson was nice enough to offer Electrek‘s readers a $500 discount if using the code ELECTREK, so that helps bring the starting price down to just $2,700.
Some scooters or more bang-for-your-buck offerings, whereas the Scooterson feels like more buck-for-your-bang. But there just aren’t any other electric scooters out there like this one. While I would find a hard time justifying it myself, I can see a certain type of rider jumping at the chance for such a unique scooter.
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The BYD “Shenzhen” set sail on its first voyage overseas this week. With 9,200 parking spots, or about enough to fill 20 football fields, BYD’s new car transport ship is now the world’s largest.
BYD’s largest car carrier sets sail for Brazil
BYD’s Shenzhen is on its maiden voyage to Brazil after setting sail on April 27. The vessel is carrying over 7,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs), including electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). It’s the largest single batch of NEVs exported from China so far.
The new vessel is BYD’s fourth car transport ship and the world’s largest, capable of carrying 9,000 vehicles. According to the company, that’s enough to fill about 20 football fields.
BYD launched its first car carrier, the Explorer No 1, in January 2024. It has already completed several trips to Germany, Spain, and Brazil.
Its second, the BYD Changzhou, set sail in December 2024, followed by the Hefei earlier this year. All three vessels can carry up to 7,000 vehicles, making the Shenzhen the largest so far.
The Shenzhen is named after the automaker’s hometown and demonstrates “BYD’s firm determination to promote sustainable development in Brazil.”
BYD is preparing to launch two more vessels, the Changsha and Xi’an. The Changsha is expected to launch soon, while the Xi’an was introduced on April 2.
The new car carriers will help accelerate BYD’s aggressive overseas expansion. In the first three months of 2025, the company sold over 206,000 NEVs overseas, more than double the number it sold last year.
BYD sells a wide range of vehicles in Brazil, including the low-cost Dolphin Mini, starting at around $20,000 (99,800 BRL). In October, it launched its first hybrid pickup truck, the Shark, starting at 379,800 BTL ($66,900).
Brazil is only one overseas market that BYD is targeting. BYD’s sales are expected to double in Europe in 2025, with significant growth in other key regions like Southeast Asia, Japan, Mexico, and South Korea, to name a few.
Source: BYD
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‘Tesla homes’ in a Houston neighborhood where all the homes have Tesla solar roofs and Powerwalls went for sale.
7 out of the 11 homes have reportedly already sold.
Tesla neighborhood is a term that is being used for new developments where all the homes integrate all or part of Tesla’s power ecosystem, including the Powerwall home battery pack.
The best example is a giant new development project in Austin, Texas, by Brookfield Asset Management and Dacra in which up to 12,000 new homes are to be built and offering Tesla solar roofs and Powerwalls.
However, since the announcement, it looks like only some of the homes in the new neighborhood have Tesla energy systems.
In 2022, Tesla also announced a similar project in Las Vegas.
A year later, the company claimed to have deployed “over 600 solar neighborhoods” worldwide, with a total capacity exceeding 100 MW.
One such ‘Tesla neighborhood’ is a small block of 11 townhouse homes featuring Tesla solar roofs and Powerwalls in Houston, Texas.
The homes were recently completed and went on sale, starting at $544,900.
Here are some pictures from the listings:
Utopia Homes, the developer behind the project, described the properties (via Chron):
Step into modern elegance expertly crafted by Utopia Homes. This property showcases groundbreaking Tesla Solar Roof Shingles and Power Wall technology, ensuring 100% energy security and eliminating electric bills for a truly sustainable lifestyle.
The house has proved popular according to the real estate agents, with 7 out of 11 homes already sold.
As we recently reported, Tesla’s solar roofs have proven to be a more expensive and niche product than the company previously presented.
Tesla has largely stopped discussing it, but it is still being deployed through some third-party installers, such as in this case, on new homes.
However, its Powerwall product remains a very popular solution for homeowners seeking greater energy independence and protection against outages, which have been a frequent problem in Texas.
More homeowners are turning to generators, and alternatives like home battery packs are gaining popularity.
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Canadian electric propulsion specialist Vision Marine continues to graduate beyond advanced outboard motors into a provider of all-electric boats. This month, Vision introduced two new electric pontoon boats – the 12-passenger V24 and 15-passenger V30, each capable of a range up to 90 nautical miles.
Vision Marine Technologies ($VMAR) is a Canadian technology company with over 25 years of experience in the marine industry. The company made waves (literally) by introducing its E-Motion turnkey powertrain system, which it has since integrated into a catamaran speedboat, which set a speed record of 109 mph in 2022.
Since then, Vision has introduced six hp two-cruiser vessels – the Fantail 217 and Volt 180, each capable of transporting 10 passengers via its E-Motion technology. Most recently, Vision Marine has integrated the full power of its 180 hp electric powertrain technology into two additional vessels, both electric pontoon boats.
Earlier this month, the company officially began sales of the Vision V24 and V30, which you can view below.
Vision Marine brings power and range to electric pontoons
According to Vision Marine Technologies, orders for its two new electric pontoon boats are now open, and they are touting the same E-Motion technology that put the company on the map a few years ago.
The first model is the V24, a 12-passenger electric pontoon that is 24′ 8″ in length and has 180 hp. The ultra-quiet E-Motion powertrain is powered by a standard 43 kWh marine battery pack, offering 40 nautical miles (46 miles) of all-electric range on a single charge. For added range, Vision sells a version of the electric pontoon with a second battery pack, totaling 86 kWh and delivering up to 90 nautical miles (104 miles) of range.
While the V24 offers more of a classic attempt at the pontoon boat, Vision’s additional new vessel, the all-electric V30, is a tad sportier and provides room for more passengers aboard (15). This 30′ vessel features the same E-Motion powertrain options, complete with the same two battery configurations to offer the same ranges as the V24.
However, the V30 has additional features such as 4 x 6.5″ interior speakers and cool-touch seats. Both models feature an integrated onboard charger that supports both 120- 240V (30 to 50 amps) for seamless charging, no matter the dock plug while moored.
The Vision V24 starts at $99,995 for the standard battery pack version, while the V30 starts at a higher price of $139,995. As previously mentioned, both electric pontoon boats are available to order today.
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