Title: Here It Comes, The Cheap Electric Scooter Word Count: 528 Summary: The Little Giants An electric scooter gives a low purring sound, does not feed on gasoline, and is easy to maneuver. A high end or cheap electric scooter relies on batteries for its power. True, it does not gorge on gas but eats much electricity. Truth to tell, there is not much difference when the issue is about conserving natural resources and saving the environment. Ironically, the rise in the popularity of the cheap electric scooter was spurred by cost-cutting alter... Keywords: cheap electric scooter Article Body: The Little Giants An electric scooter gives a low purring sound, does not feed on gasoline, and is easy to maneuver. A high end or cheap electric scooter relies on batteries for its power. True, it does not gorge on gas but eats much electricity. Truth to tell, there is not much difference when the issue is about conserving natural resources and saving the environment. Ironically, the rise in the popularity of the cheap electric scooter was spurred by cost-cutting alternatives, and lessening the reliance on imported gas. With skyrocketing gas prices, smaller vehicles are now the trend. They consume less gas. The stars of the show are the little colorful mopeds that are perennially on diet. These are powered on less gas yet gives satisfying mpg or miles per gas. Compared to four wheeled drives and other means of conveyances, these bikes are cheap. Electric scooter or not, the little iron horse is the latest addition to the dizzying array of speed on wheels. Running on Battery Lives A cheap electric scooter has battery chargers to go. This may be built into the scooter, or may have removable batteries. Built-in batteries are convenient, while the separate charger is heavy to lug around. The catch with built-in batteries? You cannot use the electric scooter when the batteries conk out. With separate batteries, you can use the scooter while the batteries are being fixed, since there are extra battery packs available. It is true that with a cheap electric scooter you no longer need to gas up regularly. Instead, you have to look for an electrical outlet and charge your scooter for hours. This will cost about 10% of the price of gas used for gas powered scooters; and you do not need any oil changed regularly. Compared to gas scooters, this is cheap. Electric scooter models also have zero direct emissions, and therefore are environment friendly little road runners. Electric scooters only perform well on flat and even surfaces. Riding it on rough terrain, strains the batteries. Consider this angle when choosing a cheap electric scooter, and get a scooter with a motor level of 300 watts. If you really want a cheap electric scooter with more range, get one that can go over 15 miles, or have a custom battery made for extra range. Planning the Big Buy Getting a cheap electric scooter requires careful planning too. Considering the climatic conditions will also help in the choice of a cheap electric scooter. Do not forget to assess the load the scooter can carry because the right choice for your lifestyle will give you real value for your hard earned money. An unbranded but cheap electric scooter may not have an extended warranty period. And if it comes real cheap, skip it. There might be something wrong with the scooter. Nobody must compromise safety just because of real bargains. So take the time to look for reputable dealers before you decide on one. Also, look up customer product reviews online. You can start from there before heading to the nearest supplier. At least you will know what questions to ask by then. So, have you decided on a cheap electric scooter?