Electric Scooter questions answered

The Zippe electric moped is currently available in the following colours;

We can customise your Zippe from just £150 including your choice of colour and added logos and graphics.

The Zippes 1500w motor is powered by a 48v36ah silicon gel battery.

Battery life is dependant on the type of journey you make and how well you maintain your Zippe electric moped. Battery life will be reduced if you don't charge your electric scooter for a long period of time. So even if you're not riding it too much we recommend sticking it on charge every now and again. The batteries are not memory cell so you don't need to let them run down before recharging. You can top-up charge whenever you get chance without a problem.

The Zippe needs to plug directly into the mains - the same way as you'd plug your laptop or phone in to charge its battery. The Zippe is powered by 4 (very heavy!) 12v batteries and unfortunately its not practical to remove them from the scooter to charge them.

Each individual battery costs £45 to replace. Need to replace batteries will vary depending upon usage and re-charging.

The distance your Zippe electric scooter will do depends on a few things. If you're driving up a lot of hills the battery will drain faster. Your tyre pressure and style & speed of riding will also affect the maximum range. As will the load on the scooter. If for example you are carrying a passenger your maximum distance will be reduced. One charge will give you between 25-30 miles before needing to top up. We estimate honestly and don't exaggerate - beware of other sellers making promises they can't keep!

Your new Zippe electric scooter comes with a 12 months parts warranty which excludes expendable parts (tyres, brake pads/shoes and bulbs), it also excludes accidental damage. The battery and charging system is covered by a 6 month manufacturers warranty.

Should you experience any problems with your electric scooter, please contact us immediately. We can send replacement parts out on next day delivery and should the fault be covered under warranty we'll cover repair costs locally or pay for your electric scooter to be returned to us for repair.

Read our full warranty policy here

Your Zippe electric scooter costs less than 10 pence to charge!

Electricity companies charge electricity in units of kWh (Kilo-Watt-Hours). The cost for 1 kWh is about 5-10p depending on your supplier. Your charger uses less than a kWh to charge the batteries.

Your electric moped comes with its own charger which you can plug into any ordinary plug socket. A quick charge takes about 5 hours whilst a full charge will take approx 8 hours. We recommend charging overnight so you're ready to go the next morning. Some cities are now installing kerb-side & carpark recharging points.

On the Zippes dashboard you will see a battery display gauge, the same as the petrol gauge in a car. As that starts to drop into the red zone when you accelerate you need to get your electric moped charged up. The scooter won't just stop, you will feel it gradually slowing down.

Your electric scooter requires an MOT 3 years after registration and anually thereafter.

An electric scooter can be MOT'd in the same way as a petrol model because lights, brakes and tyres are the same. You won't of course require an emissions test.

We can MOT your electric scooter for you at our service centre in Cheshire. Contact us for details.

Your electric scooter is designed to carry 1 passenger.

There is no minimum age limit in respect of pillion passengers on your zippe scooter. However, there are a number of Regulations with which a motorcycle rider must comply.

Click here to download a full list of regulations.

Your electric moped doesn't need too much work to keep it healthy. Theres no oil to top up, no air filter to change, no gearbox to go wrong, no chain to lubricate.

The motor is brushless and therefore will require no servicing. Regular checks on your brakes are required to ensure they are working effectively. Your tyres will also require regular checks and if needed, changing when they become worn.

We can offer full servicing at our garage in Manchester. This includes collection and delivery of your electric scooter. Contact us for details.

30mph (restricted) - the electric equivalent of a 50cc scooter