Seat e-Scooter

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Seat e-Scooter could be sold in UK

Spanish firm's first electric motorcycle will go on sale in Spain in 2020 and might come to Britain later on

Seat has expanded into two-wheeled transport with the reveal of its new e-Scooter – and the electric motorcycle is tipped to be sold in the UK.

The new machine, based on a design by Spanish electric bike firm Silence, was unveiled at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona along with an e-Kickscooter concept. Seat has established a new business unit that will aim to develop such ‘urban mobility’ vehicles.

The e-Scooter will go on sale next year in Spain, and the firm is considering offering it in the UK. A Seat UK spokesperson said: “We are very interested and favourable towards the idea of the Seat city electric scooter, but we need to look at the business case and then make a decision.”

The reaction of the British public will influence the decision. “We’ve already had a lot of positive interest,” added the Seat UK spokesperson, “and that is really helping us with the decision.”

A move into two-wheelers could change Seat’s brand, moving it closer to territory occupied by BMW, Honda and Suzuki as makers of both two and four-wheeled transport.

The e-Scooter features a 7kW motor, which offers a peak rate of 11kW, mounted in the rear wheel. It offers power roughly equivalent to a 125cc petrol engine. A range of 71 miles and a top speed of 62mph are claimed, and the battery can be removed for recharging at home.

The e-Scooter is seen as a match for Seat’s younger car owners; the average age of a Seat buyer is eight to 10 years lower than for other European brands.

However, customers in their late teens and early 20s are increasingly looking to car sharing and ride hailing to satisfy their transport needs, rather than car ownership, especially in cities.

With that in mind, Seat has also revealed a replacement for its kick Scooter, a rebadged Segway model.

Seat e-Scooter could be sold in UK | Autocar

Spanish firm's first electric motorcycle will go on sale in Spain in 2020 and might come to Britain later on

www.autocar.co.uk

 

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Does it have some form of ludicrous mode? That would be cool.

 

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New Seat MO eScooters begin brand’s mobility push

Seat unveils finished range of electric bikes and scooters; set to go on sale in UK subject to legalised usage

Seat is cashing in on the increasing demand for urban mobility solutions with its new range of MÓ eScooters - and they’re likely to be offered in the UK.

The Spanish brand will offer three series-production eScooters, with the range-topping 125 model a fully fledged electric motorcycle. It mates a 12bhp motor to a 5.6kWh battery, providing a range of up to 77 miles and the performance of a 125cc motorcycle. Seat claims a 59mph top speed and a 0-31mph time of 3.9sec.

The eScooter 125 also features three driving modes and a reverse gear, a removable battery that can be charged at home and smartphone app tracking. Two USB charging ports also feature. A specific version for fleet buyers comes with elements ideal for sharing such as a topbox to store helmets.

New Seat MO eScooters begin brand’s mobility push | Autocar

Seat unveils finished range of electric bikes and scooters; set to go on sale in UK subject to legalised usage

www.autocar.co.uk

 

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Does it have some form of ludicrous mode? That would be cool.

Health & safety would likely prohibit that.

 

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E-scooters: 10 reasons why you SHOULDN'T buy one

A run-in with the law, a lorry or the fashion police are among the potential downsides to consider before buying an e-scooter

There comes a time in every person’s life when, faced with an intractable quandary, the only recourse is the Ask The Internet option. How do you get red wine stains out of a white carpet? Why’s my washing machine flagging Error F06? Hang on, why isn’t the wi-fi working?

And here, trundling down the highway of technological progress, comes another toughie: should I buy an e-scooter? Most people will have an opinion – they seem to, these days – but in the interests of balance, which is quite important on a scooter, Move Electric’s Gary Parkinson has assembled the arguments both for and against in a pair of linked articles.

Thinking positive and want to read more? Here's 10 reasons you SHOULD buy an e-scooter

10 reasons you SHOULDN’T buy an e-scooter

Far be it from us to decry the advances of technology, but various reasons are put forward to avoid e-scootz, and it’s neither cynical nor Luddite to address each in turn. So let’s see.

1. They’re illegal (ish)
2. They could hurt you
3. They (ie you) could hurt someone else
4. You look a bit of a wally
5. They’re for kids, right?
6. They’re not very secure
7. They’re not the best workhorses
8. They might not be all that green
9. They might make you fat
10. It’s you versus the lorries

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/move-electric/e-scooters-10-reasons-why-you-shouldnt-buy-one

 

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E-scooters: 10 reasons why you SHOULD buy one

Work better, feel better, eat better... live better. Are you an e-scooter away from greater happiness?

Throughout history, humankind has evolved and prospered by asking the biggest questions. How can we make fire? What’s on that island over there? What if we stay here for a while and grow crops? Why do apples fall from trees?

Now comes another zinger: should I get an e-scooter? As with any of life’s great questions, even in this age of circular social media certainty that ours is the One True View, common sense demands we should examine both sides of the debate. Here, in squabbling-twin articles, Move Electric’s Gary Parkinson examines the pros and cons.

Remember, Jedi, your decision is always your own - but if you want to take an all-encompassing view, don't forget to also read our article E-scooters: 10 reasons why you shouldn't buy one.

10 reasons you SHOULD buy an e-scooter

Many are the reasons for joining revolutions. Listed below are some of the strongest cases for joining the e-scooter caravanserai. Whether you nod along enthusiastically or pull each point to pieces is up to you.

1. They’re green
2. They’re fun
3. They’re faster than walking
4. They make you rather exotic
5. Explore your surroundings
6. Ease of use
7. Keeping crime figures down
8. It could earn you a pay rise
9. It could improve your diet
10. You could get a bigger house

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/move-electric/e-scooters-10-reasons-why-you-should-buy-one

 

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Electric scooter review: Seat MO escooter 125

Seat has launched an electric scooter in the UK, but can the car maker compete with more established 125cc, four-stroke rivals?

Should I buy one?

The MO isn’t cheap, but it makes plenty of sense. Charging is as convenient as it can be, given that the battery can be wheeled into a house with no driveway for easy charging.

The bike looks pleasantly modern and well proportioned, and it’s certainly easy to ride and own.

It’s quite a lot more expensive than a petrol scooter, but many owners will be willing to pay not to contribute to atmospheric pollution. And the MO will be welcome forever in the zero-emission regions of cities that we keep hearing will be with us soon.

Where can I buy it?

Seat has appointed 24 dealers around the country to sell and service the MO. Orders are already piling up, and the UK importer expects to sell around 1000 units a year.

“This is the perfect way to evolve the Seat offering and move away from the conventional,” says Richard Harrison, Seat’s UK managing director. “It’s the definitive next step on our electrification journey.”

Verdict - 3.5 stars

A good product offering a pointer to the future, but perhaps not quite strong enough in comparison to a better-made and cheaper Honda four-stroke to fully justify the higher price tag.

Seat Mo escooter 125 spec

Price £4996 (after £1500 incentive)

Weight 255kg

Range Up to 85 miles

Motor Brushless electric drive motor

Power 9kW (12bhp)

0-31mph 3.9sec

Battery 7kWh, lithium ion

Charging 3-pin plug, 6-8 hours from empty

Electric scooter review: Seat MO escooter 125 | Autocar

Seat has launched an electric scooter in the UK, but can the car maker compete with more established 125cc, four-stroke rivals?

www.autocar.co.uk

 

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Wait…What! No pedals ??

 

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From the boardroom: Seat Mo's move into micro-mobility

Seat Mo director explains why electric scooter is just the beginning for established car brand with a start-up vibe

“Are we crazy or what?” Seat Mo director Lucas Casanovas is happy to admit as much, but he’s also absolutely confident that this shift to electrified mobility solution is the right decision.

Seat, a stalwart of traditional car manufacturing for more than 70 years, is venturing into the a world of electric mobility, spearheaded by its new Mo sub-brand.

The new e-mobility division will initially sell the Seat Mo 125 electric scooter plus, in selected markets, two e-scooters: the Seat Mo 65 and Seat Mo 25.

Why is Seat moving into the e-mobility market?

Casanovas said the answer is simple: Seat’s car buyers are younger than for most brands, highlighting that the average age of a new car buyer in Europe is around 56 to 58, whereas for Seat it's 46 to 48.

“Because of the financial crisis in 2008, people’s salaries have remained stable but cars are more expensive. Young people especially are less willing to spend money on a car and prioritise other things like their home and other commodities.

“Then we found that in some countries, the number of people getting a driving licence has dropped 40% or 50%, depending on the country. If young people don't have a driving licence, then of course they will not buy a car.

“Based on that, we said to ourselves ‘the young generations need to move from A to B, but if they don't buy cars, what are they doing to move?’

“We saw this increasing use of kick-scooters, motorcycles and other mobility services like Uber, for example. So we said 'if we don't provide these new mobility solutions to the younger generations, they will go somewhere else'.

“This is when we decided to go to new micro-mobility products but also to micro-mobility services.”

From the boardroom: Seat Mo's move into micro-mobility | Autocar

Seat Mo director explains why electric scooter is just the beginning for established car brand with a start-up vibe

www.autocar.co.uk

 

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nice idea in 1st world countries with parking problems,
but here in SA, would get stolen so quickly and sold for scrap to go buy nyope.

love the fact how the 1st world is leaving the 3rd to turn into the garbage dump everybody always says it is.

 

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Seat MÓ review: funky electric scooter tested in the UK

What sets it apart from other bikes?

It'll go in reverse! No joke - with something that weighs 255kg, that's a bit of a boon. Plus, It's zero emissions means it'll slip through city congestion regulations.

Add to that the removable battery, which is a bit of a game changer.

Seat MÓ review: funky electric scooter tested in the UK Reviews 2023 | Top Gear

What's this? You know Seat. Purveyor of four-wheeled hits including the Leon, Ibiza and many more. Turns out it makes bikes, too. Electric ones. This scooter-style city bike hit the road at the end of last year: zero emissions, automatic gearbox and the equivalent power of a 125cc class scooter...

www.topgear.com

 

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Seat could ditch cars by 2030 as part of radical reposition

Spanish manufacturer could become an urban mobility brand targeting young people

Seat could ditch cars entirely by the end of the decade, bosses have told Autocar, and rebrand itself as an urban mobility brand targeting young people.

The Spanish manufacturer, whose only EV is the £5,800 Mó scooter (pictured below), would also look at other aspects of “mobility solutions”, such as microcars and bikes, ahead of the European Union’s ban on new ICE car sales in 2035.

However, it told Autocar that any decision would likely be made by 2030, saying: “We're keeping Seat fresh and will continue with hybrid and high-efficiency combustion until the end of the decade.

Seat could ditch cars by 2030 as part of radical reposition | Autocar

Spanish manufacturer could become an urban mobility brand targeting young people

www.autocar.co.uk