# Functional Commuter Scooters The 'GiGi' Electric Folding Scooter is Easy to Ride and Transport By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-scooter References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/gigi-folding-electric-scooter/43410/) & [gigiscooter.nl](http://www.gigiscooter.nl/?lang=en) The 'GiGi' is an [electric folding scooter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niu-kqi-200f) that can provide [urban commuters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dahon-kfeather) with an excellent way to get to and from work in urban locations without having to rely on cars, cabs or public transit. The 'GiGi' scooter is designed with a comfortable seat, sturdy handlebars and a design that can be easily transported when not in use on a train or in a car. The 'GiGi' can hold a total weight of up to 220-pounds, while the [maximum speed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zelio-ebikes-mystery) of the folding scooter is 16mph with a maximum range of 22-miles. When it comes time to charge, the 'GiGi' can be recharged in about 3.5-hours and is capable of being connected to traditional wall outlets to do so. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Functional Commuter Scooters:** Electric folding scooters provide convenient urban transportation for commuters. - **Lightweight Electric Vehicles:** The 'GiGi' demonstrates the demand for lightweight, easy-to-transport personal electric vehicles. - **Sustainable Urban Transportation:** Electric scooters like the 'GiGi' offer eco-friendly transportation options for cities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Transportation Equipment:** The 'GiGi' illustrates the demand for innovative personal electric transportation equipment. - **Electric Scooter Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore developing electric scooters to meet the growing demand for lightweight urban transportation. - **Urban Mobility Solutions:** The 'GiGi' represents an opportunity for companies to provide sustainable, innovative transportation solutions for urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylized Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocycle-g4i.md) - [Multifunctional Commuter eScooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienish-ongo.md) - [Bamboo-Bodied Folding Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-folding-scooter.md) - [Foldable Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yadea-elite-prime.md) - [Foldable Bamboo Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-electric-foldable-scooter.md) - [Notalgic Folding Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-motocompacto.md) - [Folding User-Friendly Urban Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Low-Cost Collapsible E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kqi-100f.md) - [Folding Seated Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seated-scooter.md)