Electric Skateboards as an Alternative Transportation Solution

By Action Isle • Sep 13th, 2008 • Category: Motorized

SkateElectric not only sells awesome electric skateboards, but is pioneering what they call to be a "green, riders lifestyle movement."

"Skate Electric is a brand which is not just about embracing board riding culture. Its also about pushing for a greener world for us now and future generations to come. As renewable energy generated at wind and surf farms etc HAS to be a better option than a power station, Skate Electric will be partnering up with a renewable supplier as we want our customers to switch providers so your board can really become a GREEN MACHINE."

They invest 1% of every board sale in a renewable energy company, as their way of supporting a greener world.

This company is based in the UK, and while electric skateboards aren't currently legal for city use, the founder of Skate Electric says,

"Although, Skate Electric at the moment is promoting use of our boards on private land, I want to, as the founder of Skate Electric, make the electric skateboard road legal for city use. The Electric Bike is road legal in the UK and can run on the same power output.

The UK has an opportunity to embrace alternative transport solutions and give the Electric Skateboard the classification it needs so we can get London moving and out of their cars!!!!!!!"

Skate Electric currently offers 3 models of electric skateboards.

SE 450

Skate Electric SE 450 Maximum Rider Weight: 240 lbs. Optimized for riders 160 to 225 lbs.
Acceleration: 0-20 MPH in 4 SECONDS!
Braking: 19-0 MPH in approx 40 FT
Turning Radius: 8 FT
Range: 8-12 Miles
Motor: 24 Volts / 450 Watts
Battery Pack: 24 Volt, 9 Amp Hour (4 batteries)
Battery Charger: 120/230 Volt, 5 Amp (included)
Charging Time: Approximately 4 h
Electronics: wireless handheld remote control
Dimensions: 44."L x 10.5"W
Weight: 22KGS

SE 600

Skate Electric SE 450 Operating way: wireless remote controlled
Motor: 600W, 36V
Battery: 9Ah, 3pcs, 12V
Tire: PU/Rubber Tred
Range per charge: 12 Miles
Loading capacity: 80kg
G.W./N.W.: 24/22KG
Carton size: 114x32x23cm
Max speed: 22MPH

SE 800

Skate Electric SE 800 Operating way: wireless remote controlled
Motor: 800W, 36V
Battery: 9Ah, 3pcs, 12V
Tire: PU/Rubber Tred
Range per charge: 12 Miles
Loading capacity: 80kg
G.W./N.W.: 24/22KG
Carton size: 114x32x23cm
Max speed: 22MPH

Link: Skate Electric