What are the parts required to manufacture an electric scooter?

What are the parts required to manufacture an electric scooter?

All electric scooters are made from the same basic parts, the real differences come from the quality and configurations of these main components. Let’s take a look at all the parts and some of the configurations Langfeite uses.

1. Brushless motor. This is the most common type of motor in an electric scooter made for serious use. The reason being that brushless motors do not have brushes as the name says, thus they have a longer life and low noise level. Controlling the speed is also more reliable and stable compared to the brushed DC motors. Other mentionable features are low electromagnetic noise and better energy efficiency. The general minimum power requirement for electric scooters is 250W but this is only sufficient for the low entry-level scooters used for commuting. For example in the new 2022 range of scooters from Langeite starts with 600W Dual Motor C3-8” Electric scooter which enables riders to take on hills easily and enjoy fast acceleration.
2. Frame. An aluminum alloy frame is a great choice for electric scooters and bikes thanks to its good properties. The 6061 Aluminum Alloy Langfeite uses is a precipitation-hardened aluminum alloy, which contains also magnesium and silicon as its major alloying elements. This means that it has good mechanical properties and has good and easy weldability. The Aluminum frame has a great weight and strength ratio making it an optimal choice for electric scooters.
3. Tires. the Brushless motors are commonly built in the wheel and need the right size of tires with desired features depending on the riding features. Common choices are 10-11” Nubbed Tubeless tires for Off-roading and 8” Solid or Tubeless tires for City streets. You can read more about tire configurations in our earlier blog.
4. Brakes – Drum or Disc brakes. Both are well known technologies for brakes. Generally, traditional drum brakes are quite reliable but for fast electric scooters Disc brakes are a must as they have better braking capabilities and rarely fail. Maintenance of Disc brakes is also easier, be it hydraulic or wired version.
5. Battery. Lithium batteries are the most common choice for electric scooters because of the same reasons as they are for mobile phones. Langfeite’s 18650 Lithium batteries have a good weight-to-power ratio and have good charging and power retaining capabilities. Battery also needs to be paired with MCB for overcharge and short circuiting protection.
6. Switches, Lights, Controllers. The throttle, blinkers, LCD screen, horn, key switch (lock) installed all need to be controlled by electric boards. Those components  and battery’s protecting MCB are often housed together in a protected part of the scooter like in the deck. 
7. Wiring to connect everything. 
8. Suspension. Some basic scooters barely have any suspension or they rely on the cushioning effects of the tires. Premium electric scooters on the other hand commonly have Spring Arm type or Hydraulic fork suspension in the front and back. Depending on the environment and especially the speed you can consider do you need the very high level of suspension that the Hydraulic fork needs. Generally, this offers superior suspension at the cost of added weight. 
9. Bells and whistles, hand grips, deck grip tape.
10. Done.

Those are the the most common parts and options for electric scooter manufacturing. Langfeite can help you to design and manufacture your perfect electric scooters.

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