How did you become interested in an electric moped? And why did you choose a Vässla?
I wanted to make my commute more efficient both for my body and time-wise. I saw more and more electric mopeds on the roads and thought it would be a perfect option, as I still wanted my commute to remain environmentally friendly, and driving a car in central Stockholm is something you want to avoid. It often takes longer. When I started looking at the different options available, I saw that Vässla was presented as the best choice if you want to commute with an electric moped. I had also seen several on the road and liked that they still looked like mopeds; the other variants looked almost like bicycle/moped hybrids. Then, the fact that the Vässla has a long range on one charge, plus the option to use two batteries, made the choice easier. I ride a lot, so I wanted a moped that could handle many kilometers.
Has the Vässla replaced or complemented any other mode of transport you previously used?
I used an electric bike before, and still sometimes if I need to quickly go to the store or similar. However, I have discovered that the Vässla is very convenient, so I’m using my bike less and less. At first, I found it annoying not to have a basket like you do on a bike. But now I’ve noticed that I can carry just as much, if not more, on the Vässla. It’s reassuring that you can attach the handle to the hook that’s there. So now I usually do my weekly shopping with the Vässla, it works perfectly. Especially if you also have a backpack.
Would you say that the Vässla has helped you save time in your daily life? If YES, about how much per week?
Definitely! On a Saturday morning, I can go from my place (Gärdet) to Eriksdalsbadet in 14 minutes. That’s door to door. Previously, when I took the subway, the subway ride alone was 14 minutes, excluding walking to and from and waiting time. So it probably saves me 10-15 minutes every time I ride, which I do 9 times a week. So that’s a total of 3 hours per week if I’ve calculated correctly. When I cycled to the pool, it still took at least 20 minutes.
What would you say are the 3 main reasons you chose a Vässla?
1. Time
2. Convenience/Freedom
3. Environment
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