Don't call it a Razor -- this sucker's electrical.
Cars get stuck in traffic. Buses and trains don't get you all the way to your destination. Walking is slow, and bikes take up too much room. If you need to get from A to B in a hurry, a folding electric scooter can kick some serious ass.
The Emicro One is the folding electric scooter that won't break your back. While many portable electric vehicles can tip the scales at well over 30 pounds, this itty-bitty scooter weighs half that. It's so small, and looks so much like a regular kick scooter, people stop me on the street to ask about it.
And yet, this tiny scooter can carry a 220-pound person and/or travel up to 15 miles per hour. Those numbers are all pretty competitive for a folding electric scooter in 2016. You can buy it direct from Micro for $1,000, £750 or AU$1,500 in the US, UK or Australia.
What's the catch? There's no throttle on this scooter: you have to kick.
The Emicro One.
Yep, it's small.
The Emicro One isn't really suited for roads, which (obviously) limits its mobility. Plus, I'm a little worried about its durability, long-term. But if you commute by sidewalk, it's an impressive little machine that'll pull harder and go far faster than you'd think. It's fun to ride, and it definitely makes heads turn.
If the Emicro One isn't for you, though, don't go away. I'll be bringing you more folding electric scooter reviews to CNET in the weeks ahead. Perhaps you'd like the Fuzion V-1000, for instance?