Class 1 or 2? Range? Insurance? Electric mopeds have increasingly taken over the streets with longer range and are cheap to operate and maintain. Choosing an electric moped is both environmentally friendly and a pleasant riding experience.
1. Electric instead of gasoline
Two-stroke engines that spit out gasoline, a more environmentally friendly four-stroke engine with smoother operation, or an eco-friendly and quiet electric motor? The choice shouldn’t be too difficult. With an electric moped, you pay 20 öre per mile instead of fueling up and coughing up 7 SEK per mile, and with a fully charged Vässla battery, you can travel 4-6 miles before needing to recharge. If you’ve also purchased an extra battery that easily stores under the seat, you can go twice as far. Leave the battery in the electric moped and charge it using a power outlet or take out the portable battery and charge it directly with a wall socket. 220V min.10A.
You glide forward, almost silent. Email hi@vassla.com and we’ll connect you with a Vässla Hero for a test ride.
2. Maximize the range.
The range of an electric moped is affected in the same way as fuel consumption in a combustion engine. It’s obvious; if you have a heavy load, face an uphill climb into the wind, and also have poorly inflated tires, you won’t get as far as the opposite. What consumes the most battery is acceleration, so keep a low and steady speed to go further. Properly inflated tires at 2.5 bars pressure is also a good way to maximize your range.
3. What does class 1 moped mean?
The Vässla 2 electric moped is a Class 1, i.e., an EU moped and can be driven at a maximum of 45 km/h. You need to wear a protective helmet and have an EU moped license and be at least 15 years old with AM authorization. Apply for a driving permit and take moped training at a driving school and pass the theory test at the Swedish Transport Agency.
A regular driver’s license is of course also fine. The moped must have a registration plate on the back and be at least traffic insured. With the EU moped, you are not allowed to ride on bike paths or highways. Remember that passengers must also wear helmets.
4. Easy to repair and service.
Whether you choose new or used, the moped should be serviced regularly, and we recommend doing your first check after a few months. The most important reason is to retighten bolts and check brakes. Before choosing an electric moped, check how easy it is to get spare parts and service. Some cheaper models become expensive in the long run when they cannot be repaired. We provide a 2-year warranty on the electric moped, and a 1-year warranty on the battery. For the Vässla Kick, we provide a 1-year warranty. More information is available under warranty & returns.
Contact us at hi@vassla.com and we’ll help you find the nearest service partner!
5. Insurance for electric mopeds.
Before you can feel the wind in your hair, you must have insurance. The minimum is so-called traffic insurance. It does not cover damage to the moped but mainly covers damage to other road users and their property, for example if you hit a car. If you are injured in a traffic accident, traffic insurance also provides compensation to you and your passengers.
We still recommend choosing either full or partial insurance. Partial insurance includes, in addition to traffic insurance and traffic accident coverage, protection against fire and theft. Full insurance covers damage to the moped itself as a result of, for example, a traffic accident.
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