Since Xiaomi launched its range of electric scooters, mobility with this type of device has grown like foam. Now, we have a lot of company scooters with autonomy, power and different pricesand if you have already chosen yours, there is certain things to keep in mind.
In addition to knowing how to use it, a very simple task, especially for the younger onestaking an electric scooter through the streets requires road safety knowledge to go safely to work, shopping or just for a walk with your Xiaomi electric scooter.
Your safety first
Before going out on the street with your electric scooter, you should know that in Spain it is mandatory to wear a helmet to ride this type of vehicle, which has been called VMP (Personal Mobility Vehicle). In addition to the helmet, We also recommend the use of glovesespecially if it is winter and you live in a cold city.
Also, you should keep in mind that some localities put their own restrictionsand that in addition to the helmet, you may have to use reflective elements and even some type of extra protection. Consult your town hall for these types of limitations.
Study the route you want to take
If you already have your helmet on and are ready to go, you should keep in mind that your electric scooter, despite having great power, has limited autonomyand its tires will not allow you to drive on unpaved roads. Check the route you are going to take and make sure it doesn’t go through these kind of roads.
In addition, and referring again to local regulations, it is likely that you will not be able to circulate as a conventional vehicle would, and even as a bicycle. There are regulations, as in the case of Alicante, that allow driving on the sidewalk only if we have our scooter turned off and we take it walking.
Check the status of your electric scooter
One of the great advantages of having an electric scooter compared to a vehicle with a combustion engine is the maintenance of the same. The electric motors of Xiaomi scooters they require virtually no maintenanceso we’ll just have to check a couple of things from time to time.
The main thing is the tires. Those that equip Xiaomi electric scooters are with an air chamber, and despite the fact that have improved their resistance to punctures, they are not immune from receiving one. Before going out, and at least once a week, check that they are in perfect condition and check your pressure.
Check and take care of the battery
As we have said, your Xiaomi electric scooter has autonomy, and its figure can be reduced if we do not take good care of the battery. As a general rule, avoid using the scooter with temperatures below zero or above 40 degrees. Keep in mind that the temperature of the asphalt can be higher than the ambient temperature.
In addition, we must also be careful with push the battery to its limitsavoid leaving it at zero when you use the skate and, when charging it, follow the instructions and do it correctly, unplugging it from the power when you finish charging. like this, your skateboard it will last much longersince it will take much longer to see its capacity diminished.