Today’s version of scooter which is called and reinvented as “e-scooter” is safe and recommended to use in private (inner) and barangay roads only, mostly on pedestrian walkways and bicycle lanes. Riders are required to wear a protective helmet, like those designed for a bicycle rider.

These e-scooters are helpful not just in lessening your travel time but also comfortable and trendy. For example, your usual 1-hour travel to work could go down to 30-45 minutes, or your 30 minutes travel to the supermarket could be done in 10-15 minutes using the e-scooter. And you can relax while riding in your office clothes or wearing your OOTD because there is no pedaling required.

In case, you are planning or convinced to have buy e-scooter, here are some of the available e-scooters in the Philippines:

- This two-wheel e-scooter has an IP54 waterproof feature that can still use in wet ground and sand. Also, it has a lightweight material that needs 5 hours of charging time. - Other features: Foldable, 8-inch tire size, Range per charge: 30km, Power: 201-500w, Voltage: 42V - Estimated price: Php 20,000 - Installment (6 mos): PHP 2,667/month DP: PHP 4,480

- This e-scooter comes with a dual-brake system (front-wheel: E-ABS anti-lock system, rear-wheel: mechanical disk brake). It also has 4 LED monitor screen displays which you can see and monitor the battery, speed, and has bluetooth connection. - Other features: Foldable, battery capacity: 500wh, range per charge: 30km, 6 protection functions: short-circuit protection, over-current protection, overcharge protection, over-discharge protection, low-voltage protection, and temperature anomaly protection, 3-speed modes: Low, Medium and High - Estimated Price: Php 20, 500 - Installment (9 mos): PHP 1,882/month DP: PHP 4,592

- This e-scooter has a maximum speed of approximately 25km/h and a powerful lithium battery life. It has a climbing feature with a maximum of 12degrees. - Other features: braking: electrical and physical brake, general range: 45km, max. load:100kg, charging time 8-9hrs - Estimated price: Php 25, 000 - Installment: (12mos) PHP 1,667/month DP: PHP 5,600

- This lightweight e-scooter has lithium battery cells and has a display panel for power and mileage. It has also 20km/h maximum speed. - Other features: Range per charge: 25km, charging period: 2 hrs, max load: 100kgs, max climbing angle: 15degree, tire: 6.5inc pneumatic tire, foldable - Estimated price: Php 16,000 - Installment: (6mos) PHP 2,133/month DP: PHP 3,584

- This e-scooter offers a riding comfort for it has a shock absorber feature in the front wheel. It was made for urban transportation and has 20kph top speed. - Other feature: Modes: Speed limit; standard and sport mode, has a rear reflector, General range: 45km, charging time: 3-4 hours, - Estimated price: Php 25, 000 - Installment: (6 mos) PHP 3,333/month DP: PHP 5,600

E-scooters offers a promising idea to travel in a convenient and fast way while being environment-friendly and low-cost. If you think you need one, then get it now on an installment basis via Home Credit. Download [My Home Credit app](https://revamp-pilot.homecredit.ph/Download-Home-Credit) today on Google Play Store.