# Speedy Electric Skateboards The SoFlow Lou Board Can Travel at 20 Miles per Hour By Joey Haar | Published 2017-03-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soflow-lou References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/soflow-lou-motorized-skateboard-kickstarter/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [so-flow](https://www.so-flow.com/electric-skateboards) Electric skateboards provide all the mobility of [e-bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitz-s1), but with more freedom and fun, and the newly released SoFlow Lou is an extension of those advantages. The compact board may look small — and indeed it's lightweight — but it packs an impressive amount of power. From an aesthetic perspective, one of the biggest benefits of the SoFlow Lou is that it doesn't appear to have one of those bulky motors that encumber other [electric skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aero-pro). Of course, the Lou has a motor, but that motor is hidden within the boards wheels, giving it a far sleeker appearance. And despite that trim look, the board can fly. It reaches a top speed of 35 kilometers per hour, and it has a maximum range of 24 kilometers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Electric Skateboards:** The trend of compact electric skateboards with hidden motors offers a sleeker and more aesthetic alternative to traditional electric skateboards. - **High-speed Electric Skateboards:** The trend of high-speed electric skateboards, like the SoFlow Lou Board, allows for faster and more thrilling rides for users. - **Long Range Electric Skateboards:** The trend of electric skateboards with longer range capabilities, such as the SoFlow Lou Board with a maximum range of 24 kilometers, provides greater mobility for users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Transportation:** The personal transportation industry can leverage the trend of compact electric skateboards, high-speed electric skateboards, and long-range electric skateboards to offer innovative and efficient mobility solutions. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can embrace the trend of electric skateboards to provide exciting and eco-friendly alternatives for adventure enthusiasts. - **Micro-mobility:** The micro-mobility industry can capitalize on the trend of compact electric skateboards to offer convenient and sustainable transportation solutions for urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Terrain Electric Skateboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheel-electric-board.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md) - [Flexible Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ff-belt.md) - [Motorized Electric Roller Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollwalk-electric-roller-skates.md) - [Electric Skateboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-skateboard-design.md) - [Electric Performance Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hydrofoil-board.md) - [Bluetooth-Operated Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-electric-skateboard.md) - [Durable Offroad Electric Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rad-rider.md)