# Car Company Scooters The Volkswagen Electric Scooter Hopes to Compete Against the Segway By Meghan Young | Published 2015-07-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-electric-scooter References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/6/8901025/volkswagen-electric-scooter-announced) & [blogranddriver](http://blog.caranddriver.com/dorks-and-mall-cops-take-heed-volkswagen-to-sell-foldable-segway-type-thing/) It was only a matter of time before something like the [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvester-scout) Electric Scooter came about. The [Segway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-escooter) is holding strong in the market, if for more niche needs and experiences, so a little bit of healthy competition is definitely needed. Taking on a three-wheeled design rather than the more typical two, the Volkswagen Electric Scooter is not only sleek, but foldable as well. Supposed priced much lower than a Segway, the Volkswagen Electric Scooter takes its design cues in-house. The white and grey look is inspired by the Volkswagen XL1. The [Verge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verge-next-platform) reports, "There's no definitive word on a US launch just yet, and those wheels look as though they could run into some trouble on city terrain. But Segway's hold on the mall cop market may be facing some fresh competition." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Scooter Competition:** The rise of the Volkswagen Electric Scooter as a competitor to Segway provides opportunities for companies to innovate in the electric scooter industry. - **Three-wheeled Scooter Design:** The three-wheeled design of the Volkswagen Electric Scooter presents opportunities for companies to innovate in the design and functionality of electric scooters. - **Foldable Electric Scooters:** The foldable design of the Volkswagen Electric Scooter demonstrates an opportunity for companies to develop more portable and space-saving electric scooters. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** The rise of the Volkswagen Electric Scooter signals potential innovation opportunities for companies in the broader electric vehicle industry. - **Micro-mobility Industry:** The emergence of the Volkswagen Electric Scooter provides opportunities for companies to innovate in the micro-mobility space. - **Personal Transportation Industry:** The growth of the electric scooter market represented by the Volkswagen Electric Scooter provides opportunities for innovation in the personal transportation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speedily Sprinting Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-escooter.md) - [Cruise Control E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-v1-coupe.md) - [Electric Scooter Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harley-davidson-livewire.md) - [Dedicated EV Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvester-scout.md) - [Compact Electric Suvs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-cross.md) - [Folding Seated Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seated-scooter.md) - [Canopy-Covered Cargo Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-scooters.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ce-04-vagabund-moto-concept.md) - [Collapsible High-Power Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vidaagogo-escooter.md)