Best E-Scooter Accessories: Indicators, Smart Lock, GPS Tracker, Tuning & Co.

Approved electric scooters have been legally allowed to drive on German roads since 2020. During this time we have tested over 65 e-scooters, and we collect all individual tests and guides on our e-scooter topic page. The Top 10 offers a comprehensive and always updated overview of our favorites: the best e-scooters.

But no matter how much you love your e-scooter: with the right accessories it gets even better. Some crazy gadgets even expand its range of functions or increase safety – both in terms of traffic and protection against theft.

Thieves love e-scooters! Even with the engine brake on, small e-scooters can be quickly folded up and taken away. To prevent this, e-scooters in public places should be immediately tied to a solid object such as a traffic sign or tree. Some models such as the very good Egret Ten V4 (test report) have an eyelet for normal bicycle locks. For all other e-scooters, brake disc locks, shackle locks and cable locks that fit through the narrow spokes of the wheels help.

brake disc lock Often used on motorcycles. They fasten a bolt into a hole in the brake disc and thus fix the wheel. A steel cable is now used to tie the electric scooter in place. Since they are quite thin, they should offer little resistance to the bolt cutters.

Shackle Locks Have one or two clamps and a long steel wire. In the case of locks with two clamps, one encircles the rear wheel of the e-scooter or its handlebar, and the other encircles the stationary object. In locks with only one clamp, the steel wire describes a circle through the spokes and around the stationary object and then sits firmly in the clamp.

We consider the little one particularly practical Cable Locks.we were kind enough to do that SIP-scooterhop.com be provided Safeman Multifunctional Cable 75cm Take a closer look. When rolled up, it’s palm-sized, so it fits in most pockets. To use it, you pull out the steel cable, which is thin enough to fit into most e-scooter spokes. To lock, insert the end of the cable into an eyelet on the roll and lock with a key. It’s simple and yet feels well thought out. We particularly like the small form factor. However, you shouldn’t expect a high level of security from the lock. A professional can probably untangle it quickly.

Users of smart bicycle locks can forget about looking for keys – Bluetooth and app connections replace physical keys. Some models also deter thieves with a built-in alarm that sounds when something moves. Other locks implement fingerprint sensors similar to those in smartphones.

If you want to go one step further in terms of security, you can install a tracker. This already works relatively well with the Apple Airtag, as our test report Apple Airtag: best key finder for iPhone users shows. The small Bluetooth trackers are hidden in special doorbells.

Trackers with GPS also work with Android devices and usually transmit directly to the smartphone via the GSM network or send an SMS when the scooter leaves a pre-defined area. Before buying, users should think about where they want to hide the tracker. During the tests, we noticed that the battery compartment on some electric scooters can be screwed on quite easily. There is often room for a GPS tracker there. However, you should note that GPS trackers require a lot of energy and need to be charged regularly. We explain more about this in 10 best GPS trackers for bicycles, cars and pets – Fresnapf, PAJ & Co.

Most current motorized scooters have pneumatic tires. This is a good thing. After all, pneumatic tires absorb significantly more bumps than solid rubber tires. But they have one disadvantage: pneumatic tires are not puncture-proof. They can also lose air over time.

To re-inflate them, you can use ordinary air pumps. However, there are also electric models that have the advantage that you don’t have to use any electricity yourself. On the other hand, some of them are smaller than classic air pumps and can therefore be stored more easily for transport. This is particularly useful Cycleplus Tiny Pump Cube About this 90 Euros On Amazon.

One disadvantage of electric air pumps: They require energy, i.e. a sufficiently charged battery. They take longer to inflate than conventional air pumps and are significantly louder. Here we show the most popular electric air pumps in price comparison.

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Displaying turns on a scooter can be a real problem. Because taking your hand off the narrow handlebar at 20 km/h is not only awkward, but also dangerous if in doubt. More and more scooters are already equipped with turn signals. For everyone else, inexpensive retrofit solutions exist.

But be careful! If you don’t want to lose the road legal status of your model, you should look for the E number when retrofitting it. This proves that the gadget has been tested by a suitable authority such as TUV and found to be roadworthy. We have them Winglights Winglights Pop Saw it. Currently these are priced lower on Amazon 29 euros,

To assemble, you simply attach them to the ends of the handlebars. On many e-scooters, a hole must be drilled into the soft plastic of the steering handle. Once attached, you activate the turn signals by pressing the ends. You deactivate them the same way again or wait about half a minute. They are not bright enough for daytime use, but can be clearly seen by other road users at night.

Power stations are mobile sockets that can recharge electric scooters even without a stationary power network thanks to their capacious batteries. Some smaller models such as the Flashfish P66 (test report) are suitable for transport in a backpack, but are still quite heavy with around 3 kilograms. Your battery is enough to recharge the battery of a small e-scooter once. The Pocky (test report) is lighter and cheaper, but its capacity is limited to 97 Wh.

But really large power stations can also be useful as an auxiliary device, for example if it is used as a means of transport over the last mile when camping. The power station then stays in the camper.

Helmets are not compulsory on bicycles or e-scooters. Nevertheless, we strongly recommend wearing good head protection. After all, the head is one of the most vulnerable areas when it comes to fatal injuries. As our price comparison shows, very simple helmets start at just 10 euros plus shipping, and even a simple helmet is better than none. Our guide shows what is important when buying a helmet: finding the best bicycle helmets for e-bikes, MTBs and racing bikes.

If you want to ride around the city with your smartphone, you will need a cell phone holder so that you can have an uninterrupted view of the display. Users of e-scooters can take advantage of the range of smartphone holders for their bikes. The only requirement: there must be enough space on the handlebars.

With a few exceptions such as the Metz Mover (test report), e-scooters do not have a luggage rack over the rear wheel. If the driver does not want to put his purchases in a backpack, bags for e-scooters are ideal. Here, too, e-scooter drivers can use alternatives for the bike’s handlebars, similar to smartphone holders. In most cases, what fits there also fits securely on the e-scooter. Here we show a selection of particularly economical models in the price comparison away 10 Euros On Amazon.

In addition to bags for attaching the e-scooter, there are also bags for transporting the e-scooter. If you want to put it in a clean trunk after driving in mud and snow, it helps to avoid a mess if you pack it in a bag beforehand. There is also a selection here, for example on Amazon away 20 Euros,

The underbody lighting comes with its own control unit for connection to a USB-A port. It fits all commercially available e-scooter models. Before buying, those interested should be aware that with most of these tuning upgrades, e-scooters lose their street legal status.

The right accessories make riding an e-scooter safer and more practical. Everyone should wear a helmet. In addition to particularly affordable helmets, there are also smart bicycle helmets (guides) with lights, indicators and telephony. Backpacks with integrated indicators are practical and legal.

E-scooter riders should definitely invest in a suitable lock. After all, thieves are on the lookout for e-scooters. For some people, it may also be worthwhile to invest in a GPS tracker (best list). Similar to bicycles, it is a good idea to buy a smartphone holder (best list) for the handlebars, especially for navigation. Pockets for small items are also extremely practical.