Charly Electric Scooter - The Mercedes Of Scooters

Offering many safety features that are not available on most electric scooters, the Charly is a clear winner. Dual halogen headlights, a tail light, review mirror, horn, speedometer, battery gauge, and even a trip odometer are standard equipment on every electric scooter of this make. Add to this the heavy-duty tires and front and rear drum brakes, and it is easy to see why this electric motor scooter is much safer than most electric scooters.

This brand of electric scooter offers a respectable 750-watt Bosch motor, and can carry loads of up to 320 pounds, including the rider. The optional front basket carries groceries or other small items. One of the best features is the ability to fold for transport or storage. At folded dimensions of only 42L x 22W x 23H, the Charly electric scooter fits comfortably into an RV or boat, or even in the trunk of the average car.

Despite its many advantages, the Charly scooter falls firmly in the middle of the pack in three key dimensions. Perhaps the most important is in its battery. The Charly has a range of only 13 miles on a full battery charge, and the battery takes 5-6 hours to charge. These statistics rank only slightly ahead of the average 6-8 hour battery charge time and well behind the 2-3 hours that can be achieved with Quick Charge batteries. However, this is mitigated to some extent by the ease with which the lightweight battery can be changed. It is possible to carry a second battery on a trip, and switch it out when needed.

The second dimension in which the Charly does not shine is in its maximum speed of 13.5 mph. Other high-end electric scooters such as the Go-Ped ESR 750EX are capable of maximum speeds at or above 20 mph. Many of the faster scooters, however, trade speed for range, offering only an 8-9 mile range at top speed.

The final aspect of this motor scooter that may be a concern is its weight. Although the Charly folds nicely for storage, the scooter weighs in at 93 pounds including a battery. The weight makes the scooter impractical to carry onto public transportation, preventing the the manufacturer from achieving the true portability of other electric scooter models.

The Charly electric scooter offers a full one year unlimited warranty on parts and labor, excluding tires. Although an official repair facility may be difficult to locate in the US, Charly owners claim that repairs are easily handled by any reputable scooter repair shop.

All in all, this electric scooter is a true luxury offering. Manufactured by the legendary German motorcycle company MZ, the Charly effortlessly combines form and function, packaging precision engineering, top-notch safety features, and effortless controls in a sleek and modern body. The scooter folds easily for storage and performs well above average in all key aspects. The Charly electric scooter is well worth its price.