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You have an electric scooter and want to fit it with high-performance tyres. But this raises several questions: which electric scooter tyres are suitable? What criteria should you take into account when choosing them? Is there a dedicated product range, or are the tyres the same as those for internal combustion scooters?
To help you see things more clearly, our experts explain everything you need to know to enjoy a smooth ride with suitable electric scooter tyres.
From petrol scooters to electric scooters
The world is changing. And if you've chosen an electric scooter for your mobility, you've already taken the first step towards the future.
Some countries around the world have already set a date by which the use of internal combustion vehicles will be forbidden. Some towns and cities are encouraging the use of electric scooters by making their parking free, while charging it for combustion-powered two-wheelers.
Studies estimate that by 2030, 30% of two-wheelers will be powered by an electric battery. There is no doubt that the shift towards electric vehicles has already begun. And this includes, of course, electric scooters.
What are the characteristics of electric scooters?
Of course, the first main difference is in the type of energy used: the battery in the case of an electric scooter. But did you know that it exists in different forms? Two technologies have been developed in parallel:
- a fixed battery that can be recharged at a charging point, as on cars
- a removable battery that you replace with a new one once it's empty.
It's hard to say which will become the most popular, but fixed batteries are currently the most widely used by the general public.
The removable battery, on the other hand, is developing more in the delivery sector, since the electric scooters used for this activity may have to travel several hundred kilometres a day. The cost of a removable battery is therefore more attractive, and there's no need to wait for a charge.
How do I choose electric scooters tyres?
Despite these differences, the requirements for e-scooter tyres are basically the same as for internal combustion scooters.
To help you make the right choice, here are the important criteria we recommend you take into account:
- good grip on wet and dry surfaces
- good longevity (the better a tyre performs in terms of longevity, the better it will respond to the faster wear that electric scooters entail)
- less rolling resistance for optimised battery life, so you can cover more kilometres on a single charge.
Our ranges of electric scooter tyres
Michelin offers ranges that are an excellent choice for your e-scooter: MICHELIN City Grip 2.
Let's take a closer look at how these ranges can meet your needs:
This is Michelin's historic tyre range for scooters. For this reason, it is available in more sizes.
It is the market reference for safety and wet grip and it is "electric-ready", which means that it is also suitable for electric scooters.
MICHELIN City Grip 2 offers an excellent grip on wet or slippery surfaces thanks to its new silica-based rubber compound with shark tooth sipes.
Silica technology also means lower rolling resistance, and therefore battery saving when used on electric scooters.
This tyre has been selected by major manufacturers to fit on their scooters.
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