# Vespa-Inspired Standup Scooters The Bel&Bel 'Z-Scooter' Offers 35km of Electric Range By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-07-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zscooter References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/07/05/not-your-regular-kind-of-two-wheeled-scooter/) & [belybel](http://belybel.com/) Scooters are quickly becoming a popular mode of transportation in urban areas as consumers seek out an efficient, personal way to get around, which is seeing brands respond with products like the Bel&Bel 'Z-Scooter.' Drawing inspiration from the work of Corradino D’Ascanio (the designer behind the [Vespa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-futro)), the scooter has an auto-balance design that is similar in functionality to the [Segway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-escooter). This will enable riders to get around at their preferred pace without having to deal with larger vehicle sizes that require a dedicated parking spot on the street or in the parking garage. The Bel&Bel 'Z-Scooter' packs an [electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-electric-scooters) that will provide up to 35km of range per charge and will even enable it to reach a top speed of 20kmh to get around with ease. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Urban Scooter Transportation:** The rise of urban scooter transportation is creating opportunities for brands to develop innovative, efficient and personal modes of transport for consumers. - **Auto-balance Design:** The adoption of auto-balance design, inspired by the Vespa and Segway, allows for more convenient and agile transportation solutions for urban commuters. - **Electric Scooter Range:** The demand for electric scooters with longer ranges, like the Bel&Bel 'Z-Scooter' with 35km per charge, presents opportunities for advancements in battery technology and charging infrastructure. ### Who This Affects Most - **Personal Transportation:** The personal transportation industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing urban scooters with enhanced design, features, and sustainable energy sources. - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating auto-balance design features into electric scooters, enhancing their stability and usability for urban commuting. - **Electric Vehicle:** The electric vehicle industry can capitalize on the demand for longer range electric scooters and develop advanced battery technologies to extend the range and improve overall performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Modern Urbanite Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ls1.md) - [Long-Distance Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prozui-electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Robust Electric Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-stand-bike.md) - [Adaptable Comfort eScooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bee-electric-scooter.md) - [Powered Folding Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipper-electric-scooter.md) - [Folding Seated Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seated-scooter.md) - [Step-Through Electric Motorscooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i300-e.md) - [Electric Urbanite Scooter Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-peugeot-estreetzone.md) - [Novice-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-electric-scooters.md)