The Zero 9 electric scooter is generally available within Australian stores for $1499 and a popular import option to save a few hundred is to order from Falcon PEV in Singapore.
Falcon PEV are having a flash sale for singles day, saving 22% with the code. The Zero 9 is $999SGD plus $147.65SGD delivery, making this unit available for $991 AUD for the next couple of days. Remember sale starts Friday night 10PM and finishes Monday 9:51pm.
The Zero 9 is well positioned in the market with:
- a reasonably semi-portable weight of 18kgs, foldable.
- decent mileage of 45kms namepate due to 48V 13Ah battery.
- 600 Watts rear motor with 25amp controller for peak of 1200w
- Pneumatic (air filled) 9" tyres combined with full suspension for a nice ride
- Front disk brakes and rear drum + regenerative brakes.
- 47km/h top speed (can be capped to lower speeds)
- Max payload 100kg
Having done some research, I'm seriously considering as it would be quite an upgrade from my Xiaomi M365 which weighs 12.5kgs, 30kms range, 42V 7.8Ah battery, 250w with 500 peak front motor (although I have increased mine to about 700w), 8" pneumatic without suspension (although I have upgraded to 10"), rear disk, top speed 25km/h (again, upgraded that to about 30). My M365 has clocked up about 2500kms riding to work this year, and I'm wanting a little more torque to climb some of the hills on the commute.
The usual state laws apply, in Qld you would have to stick with the two lower power settings, to keep within the 25km/h limit.
Ahh your username makes sense now.