Electric Scooter Accessories: Must-Have Gear for Commuters and Enthusiasts

Electric scooters are an excellent eco-friendly way to move around that is both enjoyable and dependable. Like anything else, they look even better with a few additions. In this blog, we offer a comprehensive guideline on how to accessorize your ride’s safely and effectively during both professional commutes and leisurely park rides. We will cover accessories for portable electric scooters when it comes to both safety and convenience to level up every commute.

- General guidance on purchasing electric scooter accessories

- Must-have gears, gadgets, and accessories for electric scooters

     1. Helmets

     2. Safety Lock

     3. Clothing with high visibility

     4. Lights (both front and rear)

     5. Eye-protecting sunglasses

- The golden rule of not hoarding

- Concluding remarks

First and foremost, you should focus on compatibility. Before purchasing, you must ensure your electric scooter is compatible with any upgrades or accessories. Thankfully, a quick skimming of the product description on Amazon will have you all set on this front. Still, you should read the details carefully to get the ideal item for your electric scooter. Then the second golden rule is to stay under a budget. Most new lightweight electric scooter riders may have made the error of selecting expensive accessories. You don’t want to accumulate excessive accessories that cost more than your scooter. For instance, if your ride is $400, you don’t need prohibitively expensive helmets or lights. You get the idea.

1. Helmets

Wearing a helmet is the most crucial safety advice we can provide. When riding an electric scooter, we must protect our heads. Therefore, cover your head before getting on an electric scooter for the first time to acclimate yourself to it. The trendiest helmet for scooter riders would offer more comprehensive overall coverage while appearing fantastic! Having and wearing a helmet is crucial not only as a good practice but objectively as well.

According to published research by UCLA, one of the most renowned research institutions in the US, over 80% of injuries related to using electric scooters were brought on by falls and resulted in head trauma. It is reasonable to assume that most of these occurrences involved riders who were at fault. Although there will always be outside circumstances you cannot control, doing your best to make the most of what you can, where wearing helmets tops the list, will help you achieve your goals.

2. Safety Lock

No matter where you go or where you reside, there is always a danger that someone will steal your electric scooter. Electric scooter thefts are becoming more common; many teenage riders realize their scooter has vanished when they glance away for a second. ABC7 reported using LAPD data that electric scooter theft rose 129% from the previous year in 2022. But you can prevent these kinds of incidents by adding an extra layer of security. One of the most cost-effective purchases you can make is a safety lock; for a few dollars today, you could prevent theft from costing you hundreds of dollars. However, at the same time, a top-of-the-line scooter like our SmooSat MAX has its own mobile app, so you can constantly monitor the status of your electric scooter at all times, and it doubles as both a lock and a second pair of eyes.

3. Clothing with high visibility

Visibility is crucial for continuing riding to be safe, especially at the side of the road. The public is still adopting electric scooters; not everyone knows them. Drivers will more quickly recognize you and respond to your presence appropriately if you maintain a noticeable and unambiguous presence. At the very least, we advise wearing a reflective jacket with good visibility. The best equipment includes additional high-visibility clothing and reflective decals for your electric scooter frame to increase visibility. Since our SmooSat SA3 Prime and our MAX flagship have professionally metallic dark finishes, we recommend bright colors as clothing.

4. Lights (both front and rear)

We already mentioned that visibility is crucial for your riding safety. If you frequently commute in a car, van, or any other vehicle, you have likely seen that bicycle or scooter riders occasionally have a knack for surprising you. Perhaps you were preoccupied or exhausted, but you probably failed to notice them at the intersection. Now think from the perspective of the electric scooter rider. Even if a car driver is completely exhausted, they will still see the electric scooter rider if the bike is blinking. Everyone who drives a car or uses an electric scooter already knows this, so there’s no need to explain it to them. Both adults and children should be aware of this and invest in proper head and tail lighting. If we are hard-pressed to answer to prioritize one, we would say get both, but if you must choose one, go for the taillight first.

5. Eye-protecting sunglasses

You must have seen a movie scene where as a child where bugs would fly into windshields and live out the rest of their lives. When those insects are flying into your face, it’s dangerous. What if you unintentionally get a little sun in your eyes and have to look away? Riding an electric scooter without protecting your vision is not a safe habit. Thus, purchasing eye protection can help you avoid all the scenarios above. You can safeguard your eyes by wearing glasses from dust, environmental debris, and the intense sun while offering protection and a clear line of sight.

As a professional in the industry, we highly suggest you make your purchases at a time to save money. In a year or two, there’s a good chance you’ll sell your electric scooter and upgrade, and the accessories you previously purchased might not work with the new scooter. If so, you must also go through the hassle of selling many accessories. Just be patient and only test one supplement at a time. You may often look at shiny new gear and want it, only to realize your bike already has such a feature. To learn more about our line's unique features, please read our comprehensive guide covering all the safety and convenience feature sets.

You can diminish the damage produced by accidents and the chance of injury by getting these accessories and following the best practices discussed here. The most effective approach to avoiding physical and financial harm during commutes is always to maintain safe riding habits and stay alert.