Volkswagen debuts a pair of weird electric scooters in Geneva

Volkswagen debuts a pair of weird electric scooters in Geneva

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https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/volkswagen-streetmate-cityskater-scooters-debut/

The Streetmate can be plugged in to recharge in just over 2 hours or its 1.3 kWh lithium-ion battery pack can be removed and charged separately indoors. Either way, a fully juiced battery will serve up to 21 miles of range when the scooter is set to its Eco riding mode. That's not a terrific amount of range -- you won't be taking any road trips on the Streetmate -- but VW thinks this is a sufficient amount of cruising for urban use around town.

Riders will monitor the Streetmate's performance via a 5.3-inch weatherproof, waterproof color display mounted on handlebars. Here, you'll find information regarding charge state, speed and other vehicle information. Linking the scooter to your web-connected phone will also enable turn-by-turn navigation and utilize the rider's smartphone as a digital key to starting the electric scooter and disable its security alarm.