E-scooters in Germany (Infographic)

We are constantly receiving questions about e-scooters. Where can I ride? What do I need to consider when riding? Do I have to wear a helmet? To name just a few. This has prompted us as a manufacturer to develop a large E-Scooter Infographic with all the important facts, laws and exciting developments for road-legal e-scooters on the German market.

Every e-scooter fan currently has to laboriously search for information online, and after visiting what feels like 100 websites, they've already forgotten what they started with. To put an end to this, we've put together an e-scooter infographic for you.

The big e-scooter infographic

How has the coronavirus pandemic changed private transport in Germany?

A quick trip to the bakery, shopping, dropping off a package at the post office, or commuting: These everyday journeys were already ideal for e-scooters before the coronavirus pandemic. While a survey a year ago found that just over a fifth* (24,3 percent) of Germans would "definitely" or "probably" buy an e-scooter, 34,8 percent can now imagine buying one. Men (41,2 percent) and potential buyers between the ages of 18 and 29 (43,9 percent) and 30 and 49 (40,1 percent) are particularly interested.

What do I need to consider when riding an e-scooter in Germany?

Before your first ride and after purchasing your e-scooter, you'll inevitably need to consider insurance. You can find out what you need to insure your e-scooter in the "How to insure your e-scooter" section.

In the "E-Scooters on Public Transport" section, you'll find all the basic information on whether and how you can take your e-scooter on public transport. You'll also find answers to the question of whether you're allowed to take your e-scooter on an airplane.

We've also given a fair amount of attention to alcohol consumption. Not what you're thinking. We'll provide an overview of the penalties you can expect if you ride an e-scooter under the influence of alcohol. Unfortunately, there's still far too little awareness and clarity in this area regarding what's allowed and what's not.