According to a new market research report “Electric Scooter Market by Vehicle Type (Electric Motorcycles, E-scooters & Bikes), Power Output (Less Than 3.6kW, 3.6kW to 7.2kW), Battery Technology (SLA, Li-ion, Li-ion Polymer), Motor Type, Charging Type, End User — Global Forecast to 2028″, published by Meticulous Research®, the electric scooter market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 29.4% from 2021 to 2028 to reach $644.5 billion by 2028. By volume, this market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.2% from 2021 to 2028 to reach 209 million units by 2028.
Electric scooters are used for short-distance reducing within cities and towns and courier and e-commerce delivery applications. These vehicles have a smaller battery pack and a driving range of less than 100KM per charge. These vehicles are lightweight, more efficient than standard bikes, and can maneuver easily through crowded streets. They serve the limited purpose of short-distance commuting and travel.
The growth of the overall electric scooter market is mainly assigned to the increasing adoption of electric motorcycles and e-bikes for short commutes, rising environmental concerns, and increasing investments by ride-hailing companies in the micromobility space. In addition, increasing efforts by OEMs to produce lightweight bikes and the increasing trend towards connected e-Bikes offer significant growth opportunities for players operating in the electric scooter market.
On the other hand, increasing theft and vandalism of e-bikes & e-scooters, poor cycling infrastructure in developing countries, and lack of regulations in electric motorcycles and micromobility space are some of the key factors challenging the growth of this market to a certain extent. Also, the high cost of electric motorcycles, and e-scooters & bikes and the short lifespan of batteries are expected to hinder the growth of this market.
The overall electric scooter market is subdivided based on vehicle type, power output, battery technology, motor type, charging type, end use, and geography.
Based on vehicle type, the electric scooter market is segmented into electric motorcycles, and e-scooters & bikes. In 2021, the electric motorcycles segment is expected to account for the larger share of the overall electric scooter market by value. Factors such as increasing government policies for promoting electric mobility, growing awareness regarding the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution, rising demand for electric motorcycles among consumers, increasing gasoline prices, and stringent emission norms for ICE vehicles are driving the growth of this segment. However, the e-scooters & bikes segment is expected to account for the larger share of the overall electric scooters market by volume.
Based on power output, the electric scooter market is segmented into less than 3.6kW, 3.6kW to 7.2kW, and 20kW to 100 kW. In 2021, the less than 3.6kW segment is expected to account for the largest share of the overall electric scooter market. Factors such as increasing adoption of e-scooters & bikes for urban commute and recreational activities, rising initiatives by government authorities for increasing adoption of e-scooters & bikes, and increasing investments by ride-hailing companies for deploying e-scooters & bikes for micromobility are driving the growth of this segment.
On the basis of battery technology, the electric scooter market is segmented into sealed lead-acid, lithium-ion, and lithium-ion polymer. In 2021, the lithium-ion segment is expected to account for the largest share of the overall electric scooter market. Factors such as high energy density of lithium-ion, decreasing price of lithium-ion batteries, high energy efficiency, good high-temperature performance, and low self-discharge are driving the growth of this segment.
Based on motor type, the electric scooter market is segmented into hub and mid-drive motors. In 2021, the hub motors segment is expected to account for the larger share of the overall electric scooter market, followed by mid-drive motors. Factors such as increased power/speed, high torque, extended range per charge, and better vehicle handling due to lightweight design are contributing towards the growth of this segment.
Based on charging type, the electric scooter market is segmented into connector and wireless charging. In 2021, the connector segment is expected to account for the largest share of the overall electric scooter market. Factors such as low quick charging and low set-up cost are driving the growth of this segment.
Based on end user, the electric scooter market is segmented into government institutions, academic institutes/universities, business organizations, micromobility service providers, and individuals. In 2021, the business organizations segment is expected to account for the largest share of the overall electric scooter market. Factors such as increasing government subsidies and support to promote electric mobility across the globe, increasing use of e-scooters & bikes by courier and e-commerce delivery personnel, and the growing implementation of mobility-as-a-service are driving the growth of this segment.
Based on geography, the electric scooter market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. In 2021, Asia-Pacific region is expected to account for the largest share of the global electric scooter market, followed by Europe and North America. Factors such as the presence of major two-wheeler hub motor manufacturers, the high adoption rate of electric motorcycles and e-bikes, and increasing adoption of electric motorcycles in emerging economies such as India and Southeast Asian countries are driving the growth of this regional market.
The key players operating in the global electric scooter market are Fuji-Ta Bicycle Co., Ltd. (China), Trek Bicycle Corporation (U.S.), Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan), Yadea Group Holdings Ltd. (China), Riese & Müller GmbH (Germany), Leon Cycles (Germany), Niu Technologies (China), Walberg Urban Electrics GmbH (Germany), myStromer AG (Switzerland), Magnum Bikes (U.S.), Pedego Inc. (U.S.), Aventon Bikes (U.S.), Govecs AG (Germany), Zhejiang Minimotors Bike Co Ltd (China), Zero Motorcycles Inc. (U.S.), Gogoro Inc. (Taiwan), Ather Energy Pvt. Ltd (India), Energica Motor Company (Italy), Revolt Motors (India), Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (India), and Rad Power Bikes Inc. (U.S.) among others.
Scope of the Report:
Electric Scooter Market, by Vehicle Type
- Electric Motorcycles
- E-scooters & Bikes
Electric Scooter Market, by Power Output
- Less Than 3.6kW
- 3.6kW to 7.2kW
- 20kW to 100 kW
Electric Scooter Market, by Battery Technology
- Sealed Lead Acid
- Lithium-ion
- Lithium-ion Polymer
Electric Scooter Market, by Motor Type
- Hub Motor
- Geared Hub Motor
- Gearless Hub Motor
- Mid-drive Motor
Electric Scooter Market, by Charging Type
- Connectors
- Wireless Charging
Electric Scooter Market, by End User
- Government Intuitions
- Academic institutes/Universities
- Business Organizations
- Micromobility Service Providers
- Individuals
- Other End-users
Electric Scooter Market, by Geography
- Asia-Pacific (APAC)
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- India
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Rest of Asia-Pacific (RoAPAC)
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Norway
- Denmark
- Rest of Europe (RoE)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
