Electric scooters are designed to bring you convenience, fun and cost-effectiveness. With Melbourne’s 2 year trial period for e-scooters lifted from October 2024, the city is set to become a haven for e-scooter enthusiasts.
This article explores the benefits of electric scooters for Melbournites, and where you can ride to in Melbourne on your brand new electric scooter!
Beyond the Gridlock: The Advantages of E-Scooters for Melbourne Communities
Leave the car at home and get to work faster than walking or taking public transport on your new electric scooter! Here are a few advantages of using an e-scooter in Melbourne.
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Beat the Gridlock: E-scooters allow you to weave in and out of traffic seamlessly if you’re on the road, or make use of a shared path (observing the speed limit of 15km/h), getting you to work on-time without the wait for traffic, the bus or tram.
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Parking Made Easy: The City of Melbourne app allows you to easily locate where you can park your scooter. E-scooters offer a compact option and can be parked nearly anywhere.
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First/Last-Mile Solution: The versatility provided by an electric scooter allows you to ride to the bus or tram, fold your scooter, hop on, get off near work and then ride to your destination. They’re great for bridging the gap between walking and using public transport. For example, our E2 or E2 Plus are the perfect lightweight options for carrying onto public transport.
- Eco-Friendly Choice: Electric scooters provide a fantastic way to reduce your carbon footprint, saving the planet, your car’s mileage and your wallet simultaneously!
Exploring Melbourne Like Never Before: The Convenience and Efficiency of Segway Ninebot Scooters
We make the best electric scooters in Australia for Melbourne-based commuters and those who just love to ride on an electric scooter. Here are a few benefits of riding our electric scooters through Melbourne.
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Maneuvrability: One of the best things about electric scooters is that they allow you the freedom to zip through Melbourne traffic. Our commuter line features the Segway Ninebot E2 Pro, E2, F2, these have the range to get you to and from work, either on a single charge or charging at your destination.
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Lightweight and Portable: Many of our electric scooters are foldable, making them easy to carry on public transport (if permission of the driver is obtained). These models are built to be lightweight to make them easy to carry. Models like the E2 Pro, F2 Pro, F2 Plus, and the E2.
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Long Range Options: For those who have extra-long commutes, or don’t want the hassle of charging their scooters after every ride, we have long-range options! These include the MAX G2 (50km range), F2 Pro (40km range) and P65A (65km). You can also carry multiple batteries to increase your range and eliminate the need to charge.
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App Connectivity: That’s right, there’s an app for that. At Segway Ninebot scooters, we have created an app that allows you to track your ride, battery life, locate designated electric scooter parking zones and access scooter information at-a-glance. Get the app here!
- Parking: We all know that trying to find parking for cars in Melbourne is a real pain. Whether you’re driving in for the day, or work in the city regularly, you can eliminate all of that by riding your electric scooter as an urban commuter! The City of Melbourne has an app for where you can park your electric scooter, although generally you can park your e-scooter upright and 1.5m from the curb while you pop into the shops, or enjoy a beverage or food outside on a restaurant patio.
Safety First: Cruising Through Melbourne Responsibly
While having fun on your e-scooter is important, safety is the most important thing, particularly if you’re riding through a busy city like Melbourne. Here are a few tips on ensuring a safe riding experience on your electric scooter.
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Know the Rules: Prioritise your safety by knowing the rules for riding an electric scooter in Melbourne. The rules for riding an electric scooter apply to all adult and kids’ scooters and are as follows:
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You may only ride your electric scooter on shared paths and roadways with an upper speed limit of 60km/h, while observing the speed limit of 20km/h for electric scooter riders.
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You cannot carry a passenger, nor use your mobile phone while riding your electric scooter.
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You must always wear a helmet while riding your electric scooter.
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Be Visible: When riding at dawn or dusk, it’s a good idea to put on reflective vests or trousers with reflective material. Although all our scooters come with reflectors as standard, it’s a good idea to put extra reflectors on the body! Some of our kids scooters and adult scooters like the E2 Plus Electric have undercarriage lighting, perfect for making yourself as visible as possible. Scooters with blinkers are also a great (and safe) option for riding at night.
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Ride Responsibly: You should always ride responsibly while on an electric scooter. Maintain a safe speed and always ride within the speed limit of 25km/h or less. Always ride on the pathway designated for electric scooters. Do not ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Also teach your kids about situational awareness when out riding with their kids scooters.
- Invest in Protection: Whether riding for yourself or riding with your kids, it’s important that you invest in good quality helmet at a bare minimum! Don’t buy the cheapest one you can find! You should also insist that your kids wear knee pads and elbow pads when riding their electric scooters.
Segway Ninebot: Your Trusted Partner for Melbourne E-Scooting
Segway Ninebot electric scooters have been producing and selling electric scooters for years and are proud to be branching out into Melbourne. If you’re a Melbourne resident looking for an eco-friendly way to enjoy the city, look no further than Segway electric scooters.
Our electric scooters offer the following benefits:
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Dual Braking Systems: Our dual brake systems feature electronic and disc brakes to ensure smooth, controlled stopping power. This is especially important on our kids’ scooters like the C2 and C2 Pro. Our adult scooter models, like the Super Scooter GT2 or GT1 feature front and rear hydraulic disc brakes to ensure stopping power while taking those hairpin turns!
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Bright LED Lights: Be safe at dawn or dusk with bright LED lights in both the front and rear of your electric scooter.
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Durable Tyres: With our durable 7 to 11-inch wide tyres (depending on your model), you won’t have to worry about a blowout or wear-and-tear for many months and years. As most of our tyres are low-to-no maintenance, they’re perfect for the beginner electric scooter rider without much mechanical experience.
- Intuitive Controls: Our kids’ scooters are perfect for those young’uns just beginning their scooting journey. These smaller scooters are intuitive to control and safe to ride with low top speeds and excellent braking power.
Embrace the Melbourne Adventure: Join the E-Scooter Movement
Bring your electric scooter with you through the Melbourne CBD and enjoy all that Melbourne’s easily accessible downtown core has to offer!
The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is the perfect place to scoot to and spend the afternoon. Located approximately 2km from the centre of downtown Melbourne and accessible off the Main Yarra River Trail, the RBG welcomes electric scooter riders for free (along with everyone else). You can also bring your kids’ scooters and have them attend the Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden, which opens at 10 AM. This Garden is closed from July 15th to September 1st for winter rest.
Explore the South Wharf Promenade
The South Wharf Promenade is the pride of inner-city Melbourne, located 2km southwest of the CBD. The Promenade used to be a shipyard that was reconstructed to house many unique restaurants and bars. Accessible to electric scooters by the shared paths (watch your speed!), the South Wharf Promenade is a wonderful place to scoot for dinner or lunch with visiting relatives or friends. From Thai food to an authentic tapas restaurant and authentic Tokyo-style bar, foodies and culture enthusiasts will love the South Wharf Promenade.
Scoot Carefully Around Fitzroy Gardens
The Fitzroy Gardens is a beautiful, scenic walk in East Melbourne, near the Old Treasury Building and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Full of beautiful flower arrangements, pristine grass to enjoy a picnic on and a dozen beautiful tree groves to scoot through, the Fitzroy Gardens is a gorgeous place to enjoy the sunshine. Bear in mind that riding your electric scooter through a public place should always be done with care, following all of the rules for riding on footpaths and shared paths.
Explore the up-and-coming Southbank
Southbank is a relatively new neighbourhood, having been under renovation for many years. Running alongside the Yarra River and is accessible to electric scooters via the Maribyrnong River Trail. The bustling Southbank is home to the Melbourne Skydeck and dozens of restaurants and bars along the water. Electric scooters can generally be parked safely outside of these establishments and can be ridden on the shared paths along the Southbank.
Explore the Bustling Queen Victoria Market
Known as “Melbourne’s Marketplace,” the Queen Victoria Market is one of the best places to use your electric scooter to get to! The dynamic market features over six hundred small businesses and is the perfect place to shop all-things handmade and artisanal. Accessible via the many trails at Flagstaff Gardens Park and the Franklin Street/William Street station (if you have a folding electric scooter).
Ordering your electric scooter through Segway Online streamlines the entire experience and gets you e-scooting faster! By ordering online, you’ll receive the following benefits.
- Fast shipping.
- Full warranty.
- Official Segway Australia products - we will never sell ‘grey market’ parts!
- Our full-service Australian customer support team is here for all your electric scooter questions, concerns and inquiries.
For all of your Melbourne commuting and e-scooting needs, contact Segway Online today. Whether you’re looking for a new adult scooter for yourself or a Christmas/birthday present for your children, we’ve got something for everyone: the casual Melbourne city rider, the everyday commuter, or the off-road enthusiast. Reach out today, or if you know what you want, buy through Segway Online.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is for general reference only, accurate as of August 7th, 2024. Local regulations regarding electric scooter use and purchasing may vary. We strongly encourage you to conduct independent research and consult with your local transport authority before purchasing or operating an electric scooter in your state.
