# Powered Folding Electric Scooters The Conceptual 'Zipper' Electric Scooter Has a 500W Motor By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-04-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipper-electric-scooter References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/04/19/this-highly-functional-kick-scooter-folds-down-conveniently-with-the-push-of-a-button/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-highly-functional-kick-scooter-folds-down-conveniently-with-the-push-of-a-button)  The conceptual 'Zipper' electric scooter has been designed by Rostyslav Matiukhin as an [urban transportation solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ls1) for city dwellers in need of a better way to get around town. The scooter is equipped with a 500W motor to achieve a top speed of 20mph with a maximum range of 16-miles thanks to the 10Ah battery pack within. The scooter features a four-link suspension system that's crafted from composite materials to protect against bumps in the road, while the three-wheel design and tilting fork further enhance balance. The conceptual 'Zipper' electric scooter features an electric lift functionality that collapses it down to half the original size when arriving at a destination or heading onto the train. This will prevent the rider from getting their hands dirty by touching the lower portion of the scooter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Urban Transportation:** The need for better urban transportation solutions offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the electric scooter market. - **Folding Electric Scooters:** The foldable feature of electric scooters is a fast-growing trend, and there are opportunities for innovative designs that cater to urban dwellers. - **Composite Materials for Suspension Systems:** The use of composite materials in the scooter's suspension system offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies manufacturing electric scooters. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Scooter Industry:** The electric scooter industry can benefit from developing more innovative designs, such as lightweight folding scooters that cater to the needs of urban dwellers. - **Urban Transportation Industry:** The need for better urban transportation solutions offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the urban transportation industry, particularly in the electric scooter market. - **Composite Material Industry:** The use of composite materials in suspension systems within the electric scooter market presents innovative opportunities for the composite material industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Design Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prozui-electric-scooter.md) - [Folding User-Friendly Urban Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Long-Distance Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prozui-electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Collapsible High-Power Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vidaagogo-escooter.md) - [Urban Commuter Rental Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yettie-electric-scooter.md) - [Folding Seated Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seated-scooter.md) - [Shareable Storage-Packed eScooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/along-electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Step-Through Electric Motorscooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i300-e.md) - [Functional Urbanite Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timo-electric-scooters.md)