# Chic Eco Scooters The Peugeot e-Vivacity Scooter is the Company's Revival Back Into the Market By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-04-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peugeot-e-vivacity-scooter References: [green.autoblog](http://green.autoblog.com/2011/04/04/peugeot-launch-electric-e-vivacity-scooter/) & [peugeot](http://www.peugeot.com/en.aspx) French automaker [Peugeot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peugeot-e3008) is taking a step back into the [two-wheeled electric scooter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-electric-scooters) market. The Peugeot e-Vivacity Scooter is said to be the first successful scooter for the French brand since it's first release in 1996 with the Scoot'elec. Unlike previous models, the Peugeot e-Vivacity Scooter uses an advanced lithium-ion pack from battery manufacturer Saft. Using just a traditional European socket, users can charge their e-Vivacity scooter in just four hours. The Peugeot e-Vivacity Scooter has a range of 60 miles, and although it's top speed is a mere 28 miles per hour it is perfect for the busy and small streets across the cities in Europe. What's exceptional about the e-Vivacity Scooter has an [annual running cost of only $22.67](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niu-kqi-100p) so you can really reap the benefits of its eco-friendliness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 23% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Scooters:** The rise of electric scooters presents opportunities for companies to develop and market eco-friendly transportation options. - **Lithium-ion Batteries:** The increasing use of advanced lithium-ion batteries in electric scooters creates opportunities for battery manufacturers to innovate and improve battery technology. - **Affordable Electric Vehicles:** The Peugeot e-Vivacity Scooter's low annual running cost highlights the potential for affordable electric vehicles to disrupt the transportation market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the development of electric scooters and other eco-friendly transportation options to meet the growing demand for sustainable mobility solutions. - **Battery Manufacturing:** Battery manufacturers have opportunities to create advanced lithium-ion batteries tailored for electric scooter applications, offering longer range and faster charging capabilities. - **Urban Mobility:** The rise of electric scooters and their affordability opens up opportunities for companies in the urban mobility industry to offer convenient and cost-effective commuting solutions in densely populated areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-scooter.md) - [Legacy Brand Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lambretta-elettra-scooter.md) - [Novice-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-electric-scooters.md) - [Summer-Ready E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primavera-pic-nic.md) - [Ultra-Modern Urbanite Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ls1.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) - [Affordable Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niu-kqi-100p.md) - [Speedily Sprinting Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-escooter.md)