# Luxurious Metallic Scooters This Golden Electric Scooter Takes Eco-Commuting to Lavish Extremes By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-06-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-electric-scooter References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/transport/for-your-next-big-spend-consider-the-24k-gold-plated-electric-segwheel-from-goldgenie-for-44000.php) & [goldgenie](http://www.goldgenie.com) Britain-based company Goldgenie has created this luxuriously flashy [golden electric scooter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-machine-olto) for the eco-conscious commuter. This extravagant self-balancing segwheel is dressed in a 24 carat gold python skin. With that much bling, the golden electric scoot comes with a hefty price tag of $44,123 and you can also add diamonds semi-precious stones or a laser engraving. The [luxurious single-wheel scooter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italjet-roadster-400) is a convenient form of transportation that allows urban commuters an easy alternative to cit traffic -- if you can afford the price tag that is. For a golden scooter, it is surprisingly lightweight and can easily be carried and stored when not is use. The electric scooter is steered by placing your weight in the direction you want to go. You can move forward, backward, break or accelerate based on body placement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 77% | 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) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxurious Electric Scooters:** Opportunity for luxury brands to create high-end electric scooters with extravagant designs and features. - **Eco-conscious Transportation:** Potential for innovative solutions in eco-friendly transportation, such as electric scooters, to meet the growing demand for sustainable commuting options. - **Personalized Mobility Solutions:** Market potential for customizable electric scooters that allow consumers to add unique features like gold plating, diamonds, and engravings. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for luxury goods companies to venture into the electric scooter market and cater to affluent individuals seeking stylish and opulent transportation options. - **Green Technology:** Innovation potential in the green technology sector to develop advanced electric scooters that combine eco-friendly features with luxurious designs. - **Personal Transportation:** Continued growth and disruption in the personal transportation industry as consumers seek alternative and sustainable modes of commuting, such as electric scooters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-scooter.md) - [Futuristic Metallic Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandit-9.md) - [6000-Watt E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superscooter-gt1p.md) - [Angular Electric Commuter Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-machine-p1.md) - [Collaboration Automotive Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-x-mclaren-special-edition.md) - [Ultra-Powerful Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bo-the-turbo.md) - [Race Car-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavoie-series-1.md) - [Bespoke Branded Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bull-racing-rbs01.md) - [Hyper-Speed Commuter Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-kickscooters-gt-series.md)