# Adorable Automotive Scooters Volkswagen's E-Scooter is a Cute Two-Wheeler By manzil | Published 2011-04-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-scooter References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/a-surprise-from-volkswagen-at-the-shanghai-motor-show-the-e-scooter/) & [autocar](http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/256639/) The E-Scooter was part of a surprise presentation by Volkswagon at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show. The E-Scooter is an electric-powered, two-wheeler with a cute design. The scooter weighs just 20 kilograms making it a reliable companion for a short journey. Designed to offer affordable mobility for city dwellers, the E-Scooter has a 350-watt motor that delivers a speed of about 30 mph with a range of 40 km. According to Volkswagon, users can extend the range of the E-Scooter with a lithium-ion battery. Its performance can also be extended by installing a 700-watt electric motor. Volkswagon expects to launch a fleet of such lightweight scooters suitable for Chinese megacities by the year 2012, followed by a Worldwide launch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric-powered Two-wheelers:** Electric-powered two-wheelers are becoming an increasingly popular mode of transportation in urban areas. - **Affordable Mobility Solutions:** Affordable mobility solutions are emerging to meet the needs of city dwellers seeking cost-effective transportation options. - **Cute and Lightweight Design:** Cute and lightweight designs are gaining popularity as manufacturers seek to offer stylish and convenient options for urban commuters. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** The electric vehicle industry stands to benefit from the growing demand for compact, electric-powered transportation solutions like the E-Scooter. - **Urban Transportation Industry:** The urban transportation industry is poised to benefit from the rise of affordable, lightweight vehicles designed for short journeys in crowded cities. - **Sustainable Transportation Industry:** The sustainable transportation industry is increasingly focused on developing eco-friendly vehicles like the E-Scooter to reduce carbon emissions and offer clean mobility solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lifestyle-Conscious Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ce-04-vagabund-moto-concept.md) - [Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-scooter.md) - [Speedily Sprinting Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-escooter.md) - [Ergonomic Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okai.md) - [Canopy-Covered Cargo Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-scooters.md) - [Performance-Focused Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nce-s.md) - [Collapsible High-Power Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vidaagogo-escooter.md) - [Ultra-Powerful Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bo-the-turbo.md) - [Elegantly Extreme E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-escooter.md)