Entry / used
LowAccessible examples exist where second-hand markets are deep.
Markets for e-scooter vehicles are regional even when brands are global.
Figures are dated bands for education — not live quotes.
Cost bands
New mainstream
MidVolume products priced for households, fleets or tickets.
Premium
HighComfort, range or brand premiums stretch the band.
Operating cost / year
VariesEnergy, crew, insurance and docking dominate lifecycle cost.
Infra share
ExternalRoads, rails, ports or pads are socialised costs riders rarely itemise.
Regions
East Asia
Dense manufacturing and transit cultures shape both production and use.
Europe
Regulation and rail/road balance influence fleet mix.
North America
Long distances and truck/air bias remain structural.
South Asia
Two-wheelers and dense buses often outrank private cars.
Middle East & Africa
Import patterns and resource corridors dominate.
Latin America
BRT, cable transit and flex fleets solve steep geographies.
Key numbers
28Atlas speed score
82Atlas efficiency
80Atlas accessibility
35Atlas safety
Makers & programmes
Segway
China-linked programmes around Segway Ninebot illustrate how makers imprint the type.
Bird
United States-linked programmes around Bird scooters illustrate how makers imprint the type.
Lime
United States-linked programmes around Lime scooters illustrate how makers imprint the type.
Xiaomi
China-linked programmes around Xiaomi M365 illustrate how makers imprint the type.
Razor
United States-linked programmes around Razor E300 illustrate how makers imprint the type.
BOOSTED
United States-linked programmes around BOOSTED (era) illustrate how makers imprint the type.