The electric scooter market - Germany

1.1 Introduction

The electric scooter market is in full swing. It is divided into different segments, depending on the use of the scooter models and the targeted audience. Electric pedal scooters are "urban mobility devices" that offer an alternative to public transport. They have several advantages, as they avoid congestion and are often presented as ecological alternatives to the internal combustion engine for short everyday trips. Electric pedal scooters have systems to optimize their energy consumption, such as braking systems that recover kinetic energy when the scooter brakes.

The global electric scooter market was estimated at $18 .6 billion in 2019, up from over $33 billion in 2022, and according to several studies, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of this market is expected to exceed 7% during the period 2022-2027. This growth is due to several factors, but mainly due to the increasing demand for green mobility solutions in the most densely populated urban areas. However, the legal uncertainty surrounding this market, combined with its strong growth, is leading regulators to take drastic measures, such as in Paris, where it was decided to limit the presence of electric pedal sc ooters in the city.

The German market for electric pedal scooters is also experiencing strong growth. In fact, there was a 28% increase in sales of electric pedal scooters in Germany in 2022 compared to 2021. A key factor in this growth is the adoption of looser regulations for electric pedal scooters in Germany, allowing for greater accessibility and, more importantly, increased use of these vehicles in urban centers.

Two types of companies can be distinguished in this market.

• The manufacturers of electric pedal scooters such as Xiaomi.
• The operators that offer short-term rentals via mobile apps, such as.LimeorTIER Mobility(a company founded in Berlin in 2018 ).

In addition to working on energy efficiency, pedal scooter sharing manufacturers and providers are striving to improve safety, range, and user comfort to meet the expectations of regulators. This can be done, for example, through identity checks or response testing directly through the apps. These developments will help to ensure the continued attractiveness of the electric pedal scooter market.