E-scooters in Germany (Infographic)

We constantly receive 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. As a manufacturer, this has led us to create a comprehensive E-Scooter Infographic with all the important facts, laws, and exciting developments for e-scooters with road approval on the German market. Every e-scooter fan currently has to laboriously search for information individually online, and after visiting what feels like 100 websites, they've already forgotten what they read at the beginning. To put an end to that, we've compiled an e-scooter infographic for you.

The Big E-Scooter Infographic

How has the Corona pandemic changed individual mobility in Germany?

Quick trips to the bakery, shopping, dropping off a package at the post office, or commuting to work: These everyday routes were ideal for e-scooters even before Corona. While in a survey a year ago, a good fifth* (24.3 percent) of Germans "definitely" or "probably" wanted to buy an e-scooter, now 34.8 percent can imagine buying one. Men in particular (41.2 percent) and potential buyers aged between 18 and 29 (43.9 percent) as well as between 30 and 49 (40.1 percent) show great interest.

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

Before your first ride and after purchasing your e-scooter, you inevitably need to deal with insurance. What you need to insure your e-scooter can be found in the section "How to insure your e-scooter." In the "E-scooters in 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 the answer to whether you can take your e-scooter on a plane in this section. We've also dedicated considerable attention to alcohol consumption. No, not what you're thinking! We provide an overview of the penalties you face if you ride an e-scooter under the influence of alcohol, because unfortunately, there's still too little awareness and clarity in this area regarding what is allowed and what is not.