# Foldable E-scooter Prototypes The Hyundai Electric Scooter is Intended for the Last Mile By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-electric-scooter References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/27/hyundai-electric-scooter-prototype/) & [hyundai.news](https://www.hyundai.news/uk/brand/hyundai-reveals-personal-electric-scooter-capable-of-20km-range/) The [Hyundai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-inster) electric scooter is designed with the pourpose of providing transportation for the last section of a person's commute. The auto manufacturer initially indicated that it would produce an electric scooter in 2017. Now a Hyundai electric scooter has been revealed, which is a [foldable prototype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela) with a 12.4-mile range a top speed of 12.4 MPH. The scooter is able to move from a front-wheel to a rear-wheel-drive to offer a more stable ride. As well, it has an enhanced suspension system. The company is also looking at including regenerative braking components, which would extend the scooter's range. Hyundai has not yet indicated a schedule for when it will release its electric scooter. The scooter is currently still in a prototype phase, where the company can make any needed alterations. Image Credit: Hyundai ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Last-mile Transportation:** The electric scooter is designed to provide transportation for the last section of a person's commute, creating opportunities for businesses to develop innovative solutions for urban micro-mobility. - **Foldable Vehicles:** The foldable design of the prototype electric scooter represents a trend in the development of urban transportation, opening opportunities to create innovative products for urban commuters and travelers. - **Regenerative Braking Technology:** Hyundai's plan to include regenerative braking components to the electric scooter creates a trend toward developing innovative technology for sustainable transportation industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Automakers like Hyundai are exploring innovative transportation solutions like foldable electric scooters that cater to the last-mile transportation market. - **Micro-mobility:** The development of foldable and portable electric scooters opens up new opportunities for businesses to create innovative micro-mobility solutions that cater to urban commuters and travelers. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Hyundai's electric scooter prototype with regenerative braking technology presents an opportunity to develop innovative sustainable transportation industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Notalgic Folding Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-motocompacto.md) - [Foldable Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yadea-elite-prime.md) - [Origami-Inspired E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilride-sus1.md) - [Origami-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-escooter.md) - [Electric Scooter Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harley-davidson-livewire.md) - [Mini Foldable Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-foldable-electric-scooter.md) - [Canopy-Covered Cargo Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-scooters.md) - [Weatherized Folded E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-scooter.md) - [Powered Folding Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipper-electric-scooter.md)