# Compact Electric Skateboards The 'Arc' is a Small Skateboard with Powerful Mobility Capabilities By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-skateboard References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/arc-the-worlds-smallest-and-lightest-electric-skateboard-06-09-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arcboardsev/arcboardsev) Created by Arc Boards, the 'Arc' is a small skateboard with an [electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-skateboard-design) that will enable riders to glide through cityscapes without having to use any physical power. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 25km/h, the 'Arc' board can allow a rider to go up to 18km on a charge before needing to recharge. The impossibly light design of the 'Arc' board is just 3.5kg in weight and much more compact than even other non-electric boards on the market. This makes the small skateboard an ideal option for [commuters who want an efficient way](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heybike-ec-compact) to help them along the way during their trip to and from work. The 'Arc' board is currently available for preorder now on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-skateboard) with shipments set to start in March 2017. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Skateboard Commuting:** The 'Arc' electric skateboard presents an opportunity to disrupt traditional forms of commuting by offering an efficient and sustainable method of transport for short distances. - **Lightweight Electric Vehicles:** The success of the 'Arc' electric skateboard highlights an opportunity for disruption in the market of lightweight electric vehicles. - **Personal Electric Mobility:** The demand for personal electric mobility vehicles, such as the 'Arc' electric skateboard, is increasing and presents a potential trend for the future. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation and Logistics:** The rise of electric skateboards like the 'Arc' presents an opportunity for the transportation and logistics industry to explore environmentally friendly alternatives for short hauls between warehouses and distribution centers. - **Sports and Fitness:** As electric skateboards become more popular, there is an opportunity for the sports and fitness industry to explore ways to integrate them into workout routines and provide alternative means of exercise. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The success of compact electric vehicles like the 'Arc' electric skateboard highlights an opportunity for the electric vehicle manufacturing industry to expand their product lines to include lightweight, personal vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bluetooth-Operated Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-electric-skateboard.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Highly Portable Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zetazs-knight-pro.md) - [Premium Lightweight Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aero-pro.md) - [Intuitive Remote-Free Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-skateboard.md) - [Racing-Ready Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mach-one-electric-skateboard.md) - [Impossibly Portable Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arma-scooter.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Skateboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheel-electric-board.md) - [Carbon Fiber Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-electric-skateboard-concept.md)