CAGR: 7.3%Current Market Size: USD 21.02 BillionFastest Growing Region: North America
Largest Market: APACProjection Time: 2022-2029Base Year: 2021
The global Electric Scooter market is expected to grow from USD 21.02 billion in 2021 to USD 36.10 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.3% during the Projection period 2022-2029. This growth of the electric scooter market is mainly driven by favorable government policies which creates demand for electric vehicles with low emissions. In addition, the factors such as a significant rise in demand for energy-efficient commuting and rising fuel prices have further boosted the growth of this market.
The electric scooter is a battery electric vehicle with two or three wheels and is powered by batteries. In such types of scooters, the battery supplies electric power to the motor, which further turns a gear and drives the wheels. These scooters provide considerable benefits including versatility, agility, eco-friendly, flexibility, and ease of operation in high-traffic congested areas. In recent years, such scooters have become a prominent alternative to petrol-powered scooters in the face of increasing fuel prices as they are easy to maintain and affordable. In addition, it involves comparatively lower maintenance costs as compared with the ICE (petrol and diesel) variants. Moreover, these vehicles are seeing huge popularity among urban riders owing to their convenience and low weight.
In the upcoming years, the demand for electric scooters is expected to grow at a rapid pace as these vehicles are projected to outperform conventional scooters due to technological advances.
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Market Dynamics:
Drivers:
Electric scooters are environmentally friendly as they do not emit pollutants. In addition, these vehicles are energy efficient and need lower maintenance owing to an efficient electric motor. Also, the electric scooter has low maintenance costs due to fewer parts. On the other hand, increasing prices of petroleum products in developing countries has further created the demand for electric scooters with less operating cost and increased efficiency as compared with a conventional vehicle.
The rising demand for affordable and sustainable transportation along with the need for reducing pollution and congestion in cities and towns has led to the emergence of regulations and policies that supports the adoption of electric scooters. For instance, in November 2021, The UK government announced plans to introduce 145,000 new electric vehicle (EV) charge points to its grid network every year.
On the other hand, in the U.S., the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) standards are projected to enable an upsurge in the adoption of energy-efficient vehicles. These standards have framed regulations to enhance the utilization of electric scooters and vehicles to reduce fossil fuel consumption.
Restraints:
One of the major barriers to the adoption of electric scooters across the globe is the lack of charging infrastructure. For instance, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, there are about 136,400 gas stations across the U.S.; however, the country has only 43,800 EV charging stations. In addition, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the country needs more than 100,000 charging stations to meet the upcoming demand for widespread EV usage in the next decade. This lack of charging infrastructure may hamper the growth of the market to some extent.
Opportunities:
In March 2022, Yamaha, a Japanese manufacturer of premium motorcycles launched an innovative E01 electric scooter in Japan. This scooter is equipped with essential components such as a digital instrument cluster, three ride modes, traction control, all LED lighting, reverse mode, smart key, and regenerative braking. The emergence of such innovative electric scooter products is opportunistic for the growth of the global market.
On the other hand, in November 2021, Bounce, the electric scooter rental startup announced an investment of around $100 million over the next 12 months for the manufacture of e-scooters as well as the expansion of the battery swapping infrastructure. Such investments in the electric scooter industry are expected to create lucrative growth opportunities for the market.
Challenges
A number of countries across the globe are planning to increase the number of EV fast-charging stations; however, the need for high initial investment has become a major challenge to the industry. In addition, most electric scooters are expensive as they run on costly lithium-ion batteries. Also, the production costs associated with electric scooters are considerably higher compared with petrol-powered vehicles. Thus, high initial investments to install EV charging infrastructure along with the high cost of electric scooters is a major challenge in the global electric scooter market.
Segmentation Analysis:
The global Electric Scooter market has been segmented based on vehicle type, battery type, distance covered, technology, voltage, vehicle class, usage, and regions.
By Vehicle Type
The vehicle type segment includes E-Scooter/Moped and E-Motorcycle. The E-Motorcycle segment led the electric scooter market with a market share of around 61.8% in 2021. High population density as well as the rapid urbanization in several developed and developing countries has led to the significant demand for emission control. This has mainly driven demand for e-motorcycle as a modern way of commuting. Moreover, e-scooters/mopeds have performance and range limitations and only serve the limited purpose of short-distance commuting. While, the e-motorcycle enables varied features such as cruising, racing, commuting, and off-roading. Such factors boost the growth of this segment.
By Battery Type
The battery type segment includes sealed lead-acid and lithium-ion. The sealed lead-acid battery segment led the Electric Scooter market with a market share of around 63.80% in 2021. This is attributed to the low-cost and robustness benefits associated with these batteries. In addition, the market players are introducing affordable electric scoters equipped with lead-acid batteries to reach more end-users. For instance, in September 2021, Komaki Electric Vehicles launched an affordable version of its Komaki XGT-X1 electric scooter with a lead-acid battery variant in India.
Furthermore, sealed lead-acid batteries are the traditional type of batteries that are usually found in cars and several larger electric vehicles as they are inexpensive; however, suffer from poor energy density and weigh a lot in comparison with their energy storage capacity.
By Voltage
The voltage segment includes 36V, 48V, 60V, 72V, and above 72V. The 36V segment led the Electric Scooter market with a market share of around 60.08% in 2021. This is attributed to the wide adoption of electric scooters with a 36V rating. Most of the standard electric scooters available in the market with a range of about 25 km have 6400 mAh 36V batteries. In addition, the batteries with this battery capacity deliver superior power output and offer enhanced compatibility with e-scooters. The demand for 36V electric scooter systems is mainly satisfied by Li-Ion and NiMH batteries due to their compact design and better charging time.
By Regional Analysis
The regions analyzed for the Electric Scooter market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and Africa. Asia Pacific region dominated the Electric Scooter market and held a 48.22% share of the market revenue in 2021.
Global Electric Scooter Market- Country Analysis:
Germany's Electric Scooter market size was valued at USD 2.10 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 3.53 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2022 to 2029.
Germany is one of the leading nations in the mechanical engineering, manufacturing, automotive, and electrical industries. In April 2022, Trinity, the Germany-based electric scooter manufacturer launched a new version of its Uranus RS. This e-scooter is expected to compete with rival Yamaha's Aerox 155 scooter. Such product developments in the country are opportunistic for the growth of the market.
Furthermore, in May 2019, Germany launched the first electric highway to recharge electric vehicles. This ehighway is about 6 miles long and is located on the A5 motorway south of Frankfurt, a central German city. Such innovations in this country are primarily fueling the growth of the electric scooter market.
China's Electric Scooter market size was valued at USD 5.47 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 9.04 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2022 to 2029. China is a leading automotive producer, consumer, and exporter. The factors such as the cost-effective production of bikes and notable preference for two-wheelers in the country are mainly creating demand for electric scooters. In addition, the country is home to prominent market players such as AIMA Group, Zhejiang Luyuan, Yadea, Jiangsu Xinri Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd., and Niu International. On the other hand, most of the lead-based batteries used in electric scooters are mainly manufactured in China, further fueling the growth of the market.
India's Electric Scooter market size was valued at USD 1.05 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 1.83 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2022 to 2029. India is one of the strongest growing economies in Asia. The transportation sector is accountable for over 14% of total greenhouse gas emissions in India. Hence, the huge demand for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is fueling the growth of the electric scooter market in the country. In addition, the leading electric scooter manufacturers in this country including Bajaj Auto, Okinawa Autotech, and Ather actively introducing innovative electric scooters country. This is opportunistic for the growth of the market. For instance, in January 2020, Bajaj Auto launched Chetak e-scooter to expand its electric vehicle range.
Key Industry Players Analysis:
To increase their market position in the global Electric Scooter business, top companies are focusing on tactics such as adopting new technology, mergers & acquisitions, product developments, collaborations, and partnerships, joint ventures, etc.
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Report Metrics
Report Attribute |
Details |
Study Period |
2021-2029 |
Base year |
2021 |
CAGR (%) |
7.3% |
Market Size |
21.02 Billion in 2021 |
Projection period |
2022-2029 |
Projection unit |
Value (USD) |
Segments covered |
Vehicle type, battery type, distance covered, technology, voltage, vehicle class, usage, and regions |
Report Scope |
Revenue Projection, competitive landscape, company ranking, growth factors, and trends |
Companies covered |
Yadea Technology Group Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Xinri E-vehicle Co. Ltd., Hero Electric, Gogoro Inc., Vmoto Limited, BMW Motorrad International, Mahindra GenZe,Terra Motors Corporation, NIU International, and Silence Urban Ecomobility among others |
By Vehicle Type |
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By Battery Type |
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By Distance Covered |
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By Technology |
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By Voltage |
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By Vehicle Class |
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By Usage |
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Regional scope |
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Scope of the Report
Global Electric Scooter Market by Vehicle Type:
Global Electric Scooter Market by Battery Type:
Global Electric Scooter Market by Distance Covered:
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Global Electric Scooter Market by Region:
Global Electric Scooter market was valued USD 21.02 billion in 2021.
The growth rate of Global Electric Scooter Market is CAGR of 7.3% till the projected year 2029
China's Electric Scooter market size was valued at USD 5.47 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 9.04 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2022 to 2029
Vehicle type includes E-Scooter/Moped and E-Motorcycle
Leading market players active in the global Electric Scooter market are Yadea Technology Group Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Xinri E-vehicle Co. Ltd., Hero Electric, Gogoro Inc., Vmoto Limited, BMW Motorrad International, Mahindra GenZe, Terra Motors Corporation, NIU International, and Silence Urban Ecomobility among others.
Electric scooters are environmentally friendly as they do not emit pollutants. In addition, these vehicles are energy efficient and need lower maintenance owing to an efficient electric motor. Also, the electric scooter has low maintenance costs due to fewer parts. On the other hand, increasing prices of petroleum products in developing countries has further created the demand for electric scooters.
Political Factors- The rising demand for affordable and sustainable transportation along with the need for reducing pollution and congestion in cities and towns has led to the emergence of regulations and policies that supports the adoption of electric scooters. For instance, in November 2021, The UK government announced plans to introduce 145,000 new electric vehicle (EV) charge points to its grid network every year. On the other hand, in the U.S., the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) standards are projected to enable an upsurge in the adoption of energy-efficient vehicles. These standards have framed regulations to enhance the utilization of electric scooters and vehicles to reduce fossil fuel consumption.
Economical Factors- A number of countries across the globe are planning to increase the number of EV fast-charging stations; however, the need for high initial investment has become a major challenge to the industry. In addition, most electric scooters are expensive as they run on costly lithium-ion batteries. Also, the production costs associated with electric scooters are considerably higher compared with petrol-powered vehicles. Thus, high initial investments to install EV charging infrastructure along with the high cost of electric scooters is a major challenge in the global electric scooter market.
Social Factor- The growth of this region is mainly driven by the significant focus of the government on reducing air pollution, high investment in EV charging infrastructure and rapid usage of shared e-scooters. Moreover, in December 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create a Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to support the deployment of a national electric vehicle charging network with an investment of $7.5 billion. Such aggressive investments in EV infrastructure development are opportunistic growth of the market.
Technological Factors- In March 2022, Yamaha, a Japanese manufacturer of premium motorcycles launched an innovative E01 electric scooter in Japan. This scooter is equipped with essential components such as a digital instrument cluster, three ride modes, traction control, all LED lighting, reverse mode, smart key, and regenerative braking. The emergence of such innovative electric scooter products is opportunistic for the growth of the global market. On the other hand, in November 2021, Bounce, the electric scooter rental startup announced an investment of around $100 million over the next 12 months for the manufacture of e-scooters as well as the expansion of the battery swapping infrastructure. Such investments in the electric scooter industry are expected to create lucrative growth opportunities for the market.
Environmental Factors- Electric scooters are environmentally friendly as they do not emit pollutants. In addition, these vehicles are energy efficient and need lower maintenance owing to an efficient electric motor. Also, the electric scooter has low maintenance costs due to fewer parts. On the other hand, increasing prices of petroleum products in developing countries has further created the demand for electric scooters with less operating cost and increased efficiency as compared with a conventional vehicles.
Legal Factors- In November 2021, Yadea Technology Group Co., Ltd. launched a low-cost KS3 electric scooter with a suspension feature. This scooter is designed for easier to carry and commute. In addition, it carries riders weighing up to 100 kg. In July 2021, Terra Motors Corporation, a Japanese electric vehicle maker collaborated with FCC Corporation to develop futuristic electric vehicles for global markets. The collaboration is aimed at increasing the business value of the companies with the help of the co-creation of services and EV businesses.
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