ActiveElectric ScootersZinc GZ1 is the first Formula E electric scooterAvailable in the UK, the £400 e-scooter has a 12-mile range and a top speed of 15.5 mphWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveElectric ScootersZinc GZ1 is the first Formula E electric scooterAvailable in the UK, the £400 e-scooter has a 12-mile range and a top speed of 15.5 mphWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Available in the UK, the £400 e-scooter has a 12-mile range and a top speed of 15.5 mph
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Zinc)
(Image credit: Zinc)
The Formula E electric race series has teamed up with Zinc to launch ane-scooter.
Zinc claims an integrated gyroscope, unique to this scooter, provides a smoother and more stable ride. The scooter uses a thumb-controlled accelerator and there are three power modes with speed limits of 3.7 mph, 11.2 mph and 15.5 mph to help make the scooter accessible for riders of all experience and abilities. There’s also a cruise control function that keeps the scooter at a set speed.
The GZ1 rides on 9-inch pneumatic, tubeless tyres and there is a rear drum brake with regenerative braking for slowing down with a bicycle-style lever. Like othere-scootersat this price point, an LED display on the handlebar shows speed, riding mode and battery level.
Weighing 14.7kg and suitable for riders of up to 100kg, the scooter has a one-click folding mechanism that lowers the handlebar to rest on top of the rear wheel.
Just like Formula E race cars (and all otherprivately-owned e-scooters) the Zinc GZ1 cannot currently be used on public roads or pavements in the UK. It can only be ridden on private land with the landowner’s permission.
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Priced at £400, the scooter is available from Zinc, where it is currently sold out (as of 23 December) and Argos.
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