The Electric Scooter Accessories You Actually Need

Unboxing your new electric scooter and taking it for a ride is surely fun, but when you start customizing your new machine to be exactly how you’d like, the fun never stops. Jump into the amazing world of e-scooter accessories and choose from a wide array of gear and gadgets that can make your ride more comfortable, more exciting, but also safer.

These are the most important accessories you can have for your scooter:

The first item is a no-brainer, and a necessity. Electric scooters are fast and powerful so proper headgear is required. Safety is a big part of riders’ responsibly, so be sure to have a helmet that’s easy to spot and fits your head perfectly. Many commuters hate being forced to wear a helmet, but statistics show that keeping your head safe will most likely save your life, no matter how bad the accident is. Concrete, asphalt and pavement are much harder than a head, and investing in a helmet is paramount. Take look at our suggestions for the best e-scooter helmets for different purposes.

Having a mirror or a set of mirrors is required on a road-worthy electric scooter. The reason is pretty self-explanatory, they let you see behind you, and are positioned just like the mirrors on motorcycles. While you may think that they look goofy, not having to turn your head around to check what’s behind you can help you avoid an accident.

If you’re going to drive after sundown, be sure to have a good white light in front, and a red light in the back. You will not be able to ride at night unless you have a good headlight that actually illuminates the road in front of you. These will help you stand out on the road, and inform cars, pedestrians and other traffic participants where you are. The adult electric scooter is rather small and silent compared to other vehicles, so it is a matter of safety to make sure you are well visible. Many scooters come with some kind of lighting but it is often far from good, so high-lumen lights for your scooter should be on the top of the list of accessories.

An electric scooter costs a lot, and any would-be bike thief will at least notice one. Having a good, high-quality lock will dissuade most bike thieves, leaving them to search for a less protected, easier target. Important thing is to get a lock that provides a proper level of safety in regard to your scooter. An Anti-Theft GPS system can be connected with your smartphone at all times, and you can go to the police and track the scooter’s whereabouts via GPS. These safety measures might not be cheap, but they’re not that expensive compared to having your new scooter stolen.

Not many people think about fenders, but fenders are crucial for off-road conditions, mud and water. While most electric scooters won’t go off-road, the fenders on will keep water off the water-resistant electronics (which are not waterproof), and keep the water off the mechanical parts. It will also help you not get splash from the wheels.

A good pair of gloves can make the ride more enjoyable. The quality padded gloves will soften up shocks and vibrations from the handlebar and in the worst case scenario, if you fall, the gloves will protect your hands.

A flat tire is no fun at all, so be sure to have some sort of flat tire protection on you is your scooter tires are air-filled. Having a small air pump will let you fill a tire up, and having liquid sealant could patch the tire up long enough for you to either buy a new one or visit a bike shop to get it sealed up. You might even want to upgrade to a kevlar-lined tire or have a tubeless tire (just like the car ones). Having a quick-fix tire kit could be your ticket out of having to carry your electric scooter home.

You need a phone on your electric scooter, and it is definitely not for watching YouTube videos while you’re riding. Many scooters have a very small display, or don’t have one at all. That is why a phone screen is practically going to be your dashboard, especially if the scooter a proprietary app that allows you to tweak settings or check riding stats. A phone can also let you see the GPS map and figure out where you need to go or see how many calories you’ve spent today.

Signalization is very important, and sometimes you want to signal to the pedestrians in front of you to pay attention. A classic bike bell is a nostalgic choice, but it’s worked for hundreds of years and it will work now, while an electrical horn is both louder and safer to use. Both are good options for your scooter and are much more convenient than yelling “Hey!” at unsuspecting people.

An electric scooter is water-resistant, but not waterproof. Buying a cover lets you cover your bike when it rains outside, and keep it safe from the water and the moisture. A scooter is safest from the rain inside a house or garage, but when that isn’t an option, the next best thing is a cover. Someday you’ll be at your friend’s place and it’ll suddenly start raining, you’ll be glad you have a cover for your scooter.

Whether you want to stay comfortable on long rides, or you have chronic issues that make it hard for you to ride standing up, seat is a great addition to your e-scooter. There are quite a bit of electric scooters with seat, but there are also those where seat can be added after.

The electric scooter is a very practical means of transport in everyday life, and with right accessories you will be able to use and enjoy your electric scooter in different conditions and make your ride more comfortable, but also way safer.