By MS Chugh
As urban landscapes are changing, the frequency of electric scooters is more than usual. With a shift from traditional modes of transportation for short-distance journeys, the rapid growth of electric scooters can highly be related to increased awareness of carbon emissions and footprints. The electric scooter market is predicted to reach 22.1 billion by 2025, with a CAGR of 6.5% from 2020 to 2025. As the electric vehicle (EV) sector continues to redefine consumer and commercial mobility, here are some predictions and anticipated trends for 2024 in the EV market.
Government Initiatives to Promote Electric Scooters
Lithium-ion batteries have become the industry trend because of their high energy density, lightweight and compact design, and fast charging capabilities. According to government anticipation, India will require 60 GW of lithium-ion cells by 2025 and 120 GW by 2030. The use of electric scooters is being encouraged by government policies but it is also true that we cannot ignore the technological improvements. They are accelerating the industry’s growth and bringing it into the modern era where it will be hassle-free, smart, and environmentally friendly.
Integrated GPS Navigation System
In 2024, EVs will experience a surge in demand as the industry moves towards a sustainable process. It helps to keep the environment free from pollution powered by a global movement to support environment-friendly modes of transportation. Unique features like GPS navigation, smartphone integration, and remote diagnostics are being incorporated. These functions contribute to improving the user experience, better vehicle maintenance and management are also possible by it.
Foldable and Lightweight Scooter Designs:
There is a growing market for electric scooters that are lightweight and portable. The manufacturers will probably concentrate on producing lightweight, foldable scooter designs in 2024 to make it easier for users to keep their scooters in small locations or carry them on public transportation. This trend will be particularly significant in urban areas, where space limitations and a demand for multimodal transportation solutions often exist.
Incorporation of AI for Safety Measures
The introduction of electric scooters has been focused on safety issues. Artificial intelligence (AI) will be integrated into scooter systems in the future. AI-driven safety features will improve rider safety and create a more secure riding experience by including adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance, and predictive maintenance alerts.
Wireless Charging
It is anticipated that wireless charging, which is simple to use for EV owners, will revolutionise the infrastructure for charging in the future. EVs can easily park over a wireless charging pad or station and use electromagnetic inductive charging to start the charging process automatically. This innovation promises a hassle-free and seamless charging experience, eliminating the need for physical connections and enhancing the overall usability of electric vehicles.
By focusing on the above information, electric scooters can have numerous innovations in the future. We should anticipate seeing smarter, more efficient, and safer electric scooters as technology is getting more advanced each day. The industry’s dedication to sustainability and the growth of sharing economy initiatives indicates a change in the direction of an environmentally friendly and integrated urban transportation system.
(The author is MS Chugh, Founder and Chairman of Aponyx Electric Vehicles, and the views expressed in this article are his own)
