# Foldable Flatpack Electric Scooters The 'Xcape' Adult Scooter is Lightweight and Strong By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adult-scooter References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/xcape-app-enabled-foldable-electric-scooter.htm) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/xcape-folding-e-scooter-for-smart-urban-commuting) More urban consumers as well as those who commute are warming up to the idea of [adult scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-electric-scooters), so the 'Xcape' comes as a versatile new kind of [electric scooter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-es-storm-pro) to offer convenient transportation. The 'Xcape' scooter features an electric motor that will provide speeds of up to 15mph for up to 25-miles. This makes it great for the last leg of a commute or trip to ensure that users don't have to walk for miles to make it to their destination. The 'Xcape' adult scooter features a [folding design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niu-kqi-200f) that enables it to be folded up in just one-second flat and that enables it to be carried by hand or placed in the trunk of a car. The 'Xcape' features a hidden shock absorber, pneumatic tires and a headlight for added safety. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Foldable Electric Commuter Scooters:** Increasing demand for foldable electric scooters from urban and commuter consumers presents opportunity for innovation in lightweight and easy-to-carry designs. - **Last-mile Transportation Devices:** The rise in popularity of electric scooters for the last leg of a commute or trip presents an opportunity to create innovative, sustainable and eco-friendly transportation devices. - **Integrated Safety Features for Electric Scooters:** As more consumers adopt electric scooters as a mode of transportation, there is a growing need for innovative safety features to ensure safe riding in urban environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Personal Electric Vehicles:** The personal electric vehicle industry presents opportunities for companies to create lightweight, foldable and portable electric scooters. - **Green Transportation:** The green transportation industry presents disruptive innovation opportunities for manufacturers to create sustainable modes of transportation like electric scooters. - **Urban Mobility:** The urban mobility industry presents opportunities for companies to create innovative and eco-friendly transportation solutions that address the challenges of urban commuting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folding User-Friendly Urban Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Collapsible High-Power Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vidaagogo-escooter.md) - [Folding Seated Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seated-scooter.md) - [Multifunctional Commuter eScooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienish-ongo.md) - [Weatherized Folded E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-scooter.md) - [Impossibly Portable Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arma-scooter.md) - [Ultra-Compact Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advance-flex.md) - [App-Enabled Electric Kickscooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appenabled-electric-kickscooters.md)