Scooters have been the most incredible invention for a generation now; riding an upgraded electric scooter is addictive yet satisfying. We understand the zeal of riding the latest device, but why waste money when you can customise your old vehicle and make it run like it’s brand new?

This article will take you through top tips for upgrading your electric scooter with customisations that can change it all. But, of course, scooting gets better when your scooter allures eye rolls wherever you go, and that’s precisely what we will achieve here.

Brainstorming over ideas for upgrading the scooter is no longer a hurdle because we are here with some cost-effective and quick tips. So without wasting any further time, get yourself a pen and paper to note down some of these steps and start customising your scooter:

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Change the speed limiter

To start with, you can change the speed of your scooter by removing the limiter that your vehicle came with when you purchased it. You can do it with a digital display or through the software of your electric scooter. Remember to follow the speed laws for your area. Currently, most states in Australia have road rules set to 25 km/hr. Use above these speeds is for private property only.

Add new griptape

Upgrading scooters can be a very tempting process, where you can choose from multiple products that boost up the charm of your scooter. However, it is smart to choose only such products that would add some worth to it. One such product can be scooter grip tape which are available in various designs, colours, sizes and brands. Customisation with enticing grip tapes and other such scooter parts will bring out excellent results.

Photo, Mathias P.R. Reding.

Change the battery

Your electric scooter’s battery is one of its critical, most important parts, if not the most important. It will determine your scooter’s speed, range and maintenance cost. So, changing the battery can be a wise investment.

You can also find upgraded batteries with more power and quality than your present one. It will also help in upgrading your electric scooter in terms of performance.

Upgrade the scooter wheels

You should definitely have your favourite wheels for this customisation session if you love scooting. You can order them and other scooter parts that you have in your mind to change the look and feel of your vehicle. However, make sure that the balance and comfort are maintained when you upgrade the scooter wheels.

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Add new accessories

You can also add some eye-catching accessories like hooks, mirrors, smartphone holders, deck lights, sipper holders, seats, signals, etc. The only thing to keep in mind here is to ensure that everything and anything you choose shall be well suited and lightweight. Also, the accessories should go well with the make and model of your scooter.

Keep the aerodynamics in mind

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Keeping the electric scooter lightweight is crucial to enhance its performance and lower the risk of exceeding weight limits. Thus it is advised to keep the aerodynamics in mind and remove unnecessary scooter parts or accessories that might suggest otherwise.

Photo, John Nzoka.

Get new brakes

You must also change your brakes to increase the functionality of the electric scooter. You can get new brakes after analysing which brake system will suit the best to your vehicle. Please ensure to test the brake system of the scooter after changing it for good.

Bottom Line

Upgrading and customising your e-scooter to make it look more classic could be a fun experience with the right tips and tricks explained in this article.

Happy upgrading to you.