Class 1 or 2? Scope? Insurance? The electric mops have increasingly taken over the streets with longer range and are cheap in both operation and maintenance. Choosing an electric moped is both kind to the environment and a pleasant driving experience.
1. Electricity instead of petrol
2-stroke engine that spits out petrol, a more environmentally friendly 4-stroke engine with smoother engine running or an environmentally friendly and quiet electric motor? The choice should not be very difficult. With an electric mop, you pay 20 öre/mile instead of refueling and coughing up SEK 7/mile, and with a fully charged Vässla battery you go 4-6 miles before you need to charge again. If you have also bought an extra battery that is easily stored under the seat, you will get double that. Leave the battery in the electric moped and charge using an electrical plug or remove the portable battery and charge directly with a mains plug. 220V min. 10A.
You sneak forward, almost without a sound. Mail hi@vassla.com then we connect you with a Vässla Hero for a test drive.
2. Maximize reach.
An electric moped's range is affected in the same way as the fuel consumption of an internal combustion engine. It goes without saying; if you have a heavy load, face uphill into a headwind and also have poor air in the tires, you will not get as far as the opposite. What eats the most battery is acceleration, so keep a low and steady speed to go further. Inflating tires to 2.5 bar pressure is also a good way to maximize your range.
3. What does class 1 moped mean?
Vässla 2 electric moped is a Class 1 ie an EU moped and may be driven at a maximum speed of 45 km/h. You need to have a protective helmet and an EU moped driver's license and be over 15 years of age with authorization AM. Apply for a driver's license and take moped training at a traffic school and get an approved theory test at the Swedish Transport Administration.
An ordinary driver's license is of course also fine. The moped must have a registration plate in the back and be at least traffic insured. With the EU moped, you may not drive on cycle paths or motorways. Keep in mind that the person riding a low-cost ride must also wear a helmet.
4. Easy to cook and serve.
Regardless of whether you choose new or used, the mop should be serviced regularly and we think that you should do your first check already after a few months. The most important reason is to retighten bolts and check brakes. Before choosing an electric moped, check how easy it is to get spare parts and service. Some cheaper models become expensive in the long run when they cannot be repaired. We provide a 2-year warranty on the electric moped, as well as a 1-year warranty on the battery. At Vässla Kick, we provide a 1-year warranty. More information is available under warranty & returns.
Contact us at hi@vassla.com then we will help you find the nearest service partner!
5. Insurance for electric mopeds.
Before you can feel the wind in your hair, you must have insurance. The minimum is a so-called traffic insurance. It does not compensate for damage to the moped, but primarily covers damage to your fellow passengers and their property, for example if you hit a car. If you are injured in a traffic accident, traffic insurance also provides compensation for you and your passengers.
We still recommend that you choose either full or half insurance. A semi-insurance includes, in addition to traffic insurance and traffic accidents, protection against fire and theft. Full insurance covers damage to the moped itself as a result of, for example, a traffic accident.
