PARIS, March 27 — French firm Airlab Industrie has unveiled the Lab’elle, an electric scooter that’s both stylish and connected. It’s on sale now priced from €1,595 to €1,695 (RM7,176 to RM7,625).
The Lab’elle has an aluminum frame and a vibration-reducing wooden footplate. The scooter weighs 12kg and can reach speeds of up to 32km/h (20mph) thanks to its 350W Hub Brushless motor. It promises battery life for up to 35km (21.7 miles). The
Lab’elle can take a maximum load of 120kg (265lbs) and can travel up slopes with gradients up to 12 per cent.
But this scooter really stands out from the competition thanks to its accompanying mobile application, displaying a dashboard for monitoring speed, power use and battery life. The scooter connects to mobile devices over Bluetooth, and has a built-in antitheft alarm.
Charging the scooter’s lithium-ion battery takes three to four hours over a mains connection. The Lab’elle also features a solar panel and a regenerative brake on the rear wheel to top up the battery while out and about, keeping riders on the move for longer.
A selection of accompanying leather accessories and other add-ons are currently being developed. These should be on sale by the end of 2016. — AFP-Relaxnews
