Rising Popularity of Electric Scooters in Urban Areas:Last-Mile Mobility Solutions
Global trends in the electric scooters market have seen a significant rise in popularity in recent years,especially in urban areas worldwide.
These electric scooters serve as convenient micro-mobility solutions,addressing the"last-mile"transportation challenge for many individuals.
Additionally,their use of lithium batteries aligns with the global shift towards green,eco-friendly,and low-carbon policies,contributing positively
to both transportation and environmental concerns.
Shared Scooters Drive Electric Scooter Popularity
The popularity of electric scooters is particularly pronounced in Europe and North America,where a strong skateboarding culture exists,
and the recent trend of shared electric scooters has further boosted awareness and adoption.According to BCG forecasts,the shared electric
scooter market is expected to reach a valuation of$40-50 billion by 2025,with further growth anticipated on a global scale.
China Dominates Global Electric Scooter Production
A significant portion of these shared electric scooters originates from the Chinese market.China has emerged as a leading producer
of electric scooters globally,with imports from China dominating markets in Europe,North America,and Japan.QYResearch data indicates
that in 2020,China accounted for approximately 85.5%of the global production of electric scooters,with around 3.64 million units produced,
compared to North America's 12.5%share,with approximately 530,000 units.By 2021,production had increased to approximately 5.465 million
units,making China the dominant player in electric scooter manufacturing,with about 80%of global patents held.
Rise of Smart Electric Scooters:AI Drives Innovation
In recent years,there has been a noticeable trend towards smart electric scooters driven by advancements in artificial intelligence(AI)technology.
These smart scooters integrate various intelligent technologies such as computer,automation,microelectronics,network information processing,GPS positioning,and human-machine interaction.Leading shared scooter manufacturers and operators like Ninebot,Bird,Voi,and Spin have introduced features such as augmented reality(AR),AI,fisheye cameras,dashcams,intelligent parking monitoring,high-precision positioning,and even autonomous driving capabilities.These technologies are aimed at regulating user parking,identifying hazardous behaviors,and implementing intelligent dispatching,
among other functionalities.