Research and analysis

Construction standards for e-scooters

Research into the safety, sustainability and accessibility of e-scooters.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 29 January 2025

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Technical research into construction standards for e-scooters

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Research report into e-scooter construction standards. The report includes sections on:

• a review of literature and international regulations and standards
• analysis of technical requirements for e-scooters
• integration with vehicles for disabled people and the effect of e-scooters on their mobility choices
• sustainability, environmental impact and lifecycle

The Department for Transport commissioned the report to provide evidence on technical requirements to consider in future regulations if e-scooter are legalised.

Published 29 January 2025