New “Stimulus” Tax Incentives for Buyers of Electric Scooters

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:56:28 +0000

Potential buyers of electric vehicles and electric scooters have an increased incentive to purchase these vehicles due to a tax credit buried in the recent Economic and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Incentives for plug- in hybrid vehicles take effect in 2010 but incentives for smaller electric vehicles take effect with the passage of the bill. The $787 Billion bill passed by the Congress, and signed by the President gives a tax credit incentive to purchasers of electric vehicles of different types.
All electric powered vehicles benefit from the new tax credit. Immediately benefiting are buyers purchasing a category of vehicles known as light electric vehicles or LEV’s. The LEV category includes four wheeled Neighborhood Electric Vehicles or NEV, and two and three wheel electric powered scooters.
The criteria for qulaifying are based on the electric energy storage capacity of the battery. For two and three wheel vehicles the minimum size battery storage that qualifies must be rated at a minimum of 2.5kwh of stored energy capacity. For a NEV type vehicle the minimum battery storage capacity that qualifies is 4 kWh. To determine if the vehicle you are considering qualifies take the amp hour capacity rating of the battery times the battery voltage and divide by 1000. If the result is 2.5 or greater, the scooter, or three wheel vehicle, will qualify for the credit. For example if the specifications on the scooter you are considering has a battery rated: 5X12V/50 Ah the calculation is as follows: (5X12v) 60 X 50 Ah = 3000 Divided by 1000 = 3 KWh, which exceeds the 2.5 kWh minimum criteria.
For vehicles that qualify there is a 10% tax credit on electric vehicles up to a maximum purchase price of $25,000 which would result in a maximum credit of $2,500 on a vehicle costing $25,000.
This tax credit may be in addition to local tax or purchase incentives that may be in place in some local municipalities, and is effective for purchases made after the date the bill was signed The tax credit incentive will be welcome news to anyone considering purchasing an electric scooter. Check out the electric scooters for sale. Electric Scooters

Electric Scooters For Kids

admin — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:06:07 +0000

It's Christmas time and a great gift for a child who has graduated from a Kick Scooter, is an electric scooter. There are lots of choices out there and it can be confusing at first glance,and what I want to accomplish in this post is to provide some basic information to consider as you start shopping. The first decision point is what style to buy. The choices are purchasing a "stand up" scooter similar to a kick scooter, but electric powered, or the riding type similar to a motor scooter. This choice is a function of the age of the child you are shopping for. If the child is in the age range of 6 to 14 years then a stand up style electric scooter is what you are looking for. If your child is in the range of 13 to 14 years old then the motor bike style electric scooter is appropriate. Check with local authorities to make sure there no laws, or restrictions regarding the age appropriateness of your scooter selection. Some purchasing factors to consider before you buy are:

Carrying Capacity: The heavier the rider the slower the scooter will move and the range is affected as well. Acceleration and top speed are affected by the size of the rider. As a rule of thumb Electric Scooters for children are build for riders weighing less than 175 lbs.

Speed: Stand up, and ride type scooters like the Razor Pocket Rocket model have top speeds that do not exceed 15mph. Top speed depends on several factors most notably the weight of the rider and the terrain being traveled. Factors like tire pressure and charge level of the batteries also affect performance but to a lesser degree. A good estimate of typical speed is in the 10 mph range.

Distance or Range Per Battery Charge: A better measure of travel capability is riding time or motor run time per charge. This performance aspect can vary significantly depending on battery type which will be reflected in the cost of the scooter. A rough estimate is about 45 minutes of motor "on time" per charge. As mentioned previously factors such as weight of the rider and terrain can affect this performance parameter. The range would be in the 8 to 10 mile range. This figure will vary depending on model, just keep in mind the person selling the electric scooter will probably quote a figure that is on the high end of the range. Battery recharge time for a typical scooter battery is 4 to 6 hours. If you have an active youngster you might want to explore a second set of batteries!

Price: Avoid the "kick" style electric scooters that sell for less than $100. These scooters are available at 'big box" retailers and while being functional initially, probably won't be of the quality and durability that can withstand the jump and spin activities of an active 10 year old. You should be able to purchase a kick" style electric scooter in the $125 to $275 range. A durable motor bike style electric scooter should be in the $300 and up range.

After you have done your research, be sure and check the warranty and availability of service and parts. Check to see if spare tires or wheels are available. Avoid "no-name" brand electric scooters. Some brands that have positive reputations are X-Treme, Razor, and Schwinn. Check out on-line stores as many have competitive prices, and good service.

Good luck in finding that perfect scooter for your child.. You never know about your next move as you watch your child's electric scooter experience unfold. You might just be looking for that adult electric scooter next!

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New “Stimulus” Tax Incentives for Buyers of Electric Scooters

Electric Scooters For Kids