Have you ever wondered why there's been a surge in electric bike and electric scooter fires in the news lately? Well, electric scooter safety all boils down to chemistry! Naturally, e-bike and e-scooter manufacturers like their vehicles to be equipped with batteries that tick all the boxes: low cost, lightweight, small pack size, and long-range capabilities. Typically, manufacturers turn to NMC cells, boasting high energy density, as their go-to choice, for the long-range and compact size of NMC. But hold on a second, what about safety? Are NMC cells the safest option out there? Unfortuna ..read more

It’s legal to buy an electric scooter, it’s legal to sell an electric scooter, but it’s not yet legal to ride an electric scooter on the road (unless it is a rented one like Lime, Voi etc that is covered by the e-scooter trials). You can however ride around your own private land, as does Prince William, or like me ride in circles around the car park with my landlord’s permission. Electric Scooters are currently classed as a 'motor-vehicle' but are commonly designed to align with cycles. Motor Vehicles require a number plate, tax, MOT insurance and a driving license. I just find it so sad, baff ..read more

For those people who are particularly tall or heavy, it can be a challenge finding a suitable scooter for tall riders. Scooting is the ideal exercise to help you to get back into a more active lifestyle. Besides that, we wouldn't want anyone to miss out on the fun of riding a kick-scooter. This is why we’ve got the perfect solution! SwiftyONE TALL and SwiftyAIR TALL - Scooters for Tall Riders Introducing: The SwiftyONE TALL and SwiftyAIR TALL, the kick scooter for taller and heavier riders. Our kick-scooters are already suitable for people weighing up to 150kg (330lbs), but with a raised ..read more

In October 2023, we headed for some Californian sunshine to join the Micromobility Industries Conference in San Francisco. Unveiling the new electric scooter SwiftyGO G500, we also entered the start-up awards. Jason took to the stage for his 4 minute pitch infront of the judging panel and audience, up against various micromobility start-ups from manufacturers to finance, and from motorbikes to accessories. Amongst such a varied mix, how did Swifty Scooters impress the judges? Swifty addresses four industry pain points to impress the judges;  Battery Safety Rider Safety Utility Fix and Re ..read more

The SwiftyAIR, the adult off road scooter from British brand Swifty Scooters, is the perfect high-quality scooter for off-road terrain, jumps and trail riding. The BMX-like features allow you to really push this off road scooter to the limit. Swing the SwiftyAIR over your shoulder, climb the nearest mountain and make a deal with gravity on the way down. Escape the city and let the adventure begin... Escape the city with the best adult off road scooter, the SwiftyAIR “They’re seriously fun and easy to ride. I like the low impact, but full body movement of scooting. I don’t like gyms, so getting ..read more

You might be wondering what the pros and cons of electric scooters are? Before purchasing an electric scooter, there are some things that are important to learn. In this blog we summarise the factors that are essential when selecting a new e-scooter. If you’re selecting a scooter for commuting, leisure or just for fun, we will help you to get it right before you buy. These are cold hard facts written by someone who knows e-scooters inside and out, read on to find out more about the pros and cons of electric scooters. What are the Pros of Electric Scooters? Convenience. They’re amazingly ..read more

Swifty Scooters is one of four British companies to be awarded funding totalling £1.1mn to support the research and development of zero emission vehicle technologies. Jointly funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) and Innovate UK, the ‘Production Readiness Competition’ is delivered by the Niche Vehicle Network (NVN) with support from Cenex. Despite the UK’s stance regarding permitting electric scooters on UK roads, (ie. announcing an upcoming Transport Bill in 2022, but not progressing from the very limited  ‘E-scooter Trials’) Swifty have demonstrated the significance of the ..read more

There are many reasons why someone might choose a kick-scooter over an e-scooter and vice versa, and it’s not easy to decide without trying one. In fact most people assume they need electric – and its just not the case! In this blog we explore the different scenarios which may influence how you make your choice, we hope it helps! We recently conducted an opinion survey which produced some interesting results about electric scooters. We asked could electric scooters be a clean mode for people who have physical barriers to cycling and walking – read more in the journal! READ MORE: ARE ELECTRIC S ..read more

It’s March 2023 and the e-scooter debate is hotting up once more in the UK. As you may already know, electric scooters are yet to be permitted on the public highway in the UK. However, opinion is changing. A few years ago, the narrative in the press wasn’t short of “These things are a danger to society!” BUT now, in 2023 opinion HAS changed, and we think most people are thinking “what on earth are we waiting for!” The fledgling British micromobility industry is crying out for governance. There are so many types of vehicle that are being designed in order to decarbonise our journeys, but can’t ..read more

Privately owned e-scooters will be legalised for use on public roads and cycle lanes in the UK as part of the Government’s new upcoming Transport Bill.  In this blog we will summarise the rules for electric scooters in the UK and what legal wrangling has occurred in the last few years. But first we will cut to the chase as there has been an announcement on the 11th  May 2022 by the government following the Queen’s Speech. The DfT have announced that they will be creating a new vehicle class for e-scooters! This is a significant change because as it stands, e-scooters are l ..read more