The Peugeot Scoot’Elec was an electric motor scooter produced by Peugeot in France. It was launched in 1996 and based on the Zénith, whose body panels and suspension parts it shared.
Peugeot Scoot’Elec at a glance
| Type | electric scooter |
|---|---|
| Launched | 1996 |
| Discontinued | 2006 |
| Base | Peugeot Zénith bodywork and suspension |
| Motor | 2.8 kW (3.8 hp) DC |
| Battery | three Saft nickel-cadmium monoblocs, 18 V, 100 Ah |
| Frame | double cradle, batteries low between and behind the rider’s feet |
| Weight | 115 kg |
| Range | 40 km at 45 km/h |
| Economy mode | limits speed to 30 km/h for more range |
History of the Peugeot Scoot’Elec
An electric Zénith
The Scoot’Elec was launched in 1996 and shared its body panels and suspension parts with the Peugeot Zénith. It was powered by a 2.8 kW DC motor fed from three Saft nickel-cadmium monoblocs giving 18 V and 100 Ah.
Layout
The frame was built around a double cradle that held the batteries low down between and behind the rider’s feet, which gave a very low centre of gravity. The electronic controller and the onboard charger were housed under the seat.
Range
The scooter weighed 115 kg and had a nominal range of 40 km at 45 km/h, which could be extended by using an economy mode limiting the speed to 30 km/h. It was discontinued in 2006, and a replacement, the E-Vivacity, was planned for release in 2011.
Design and features
- Low centre of gravity: batteries carried low in a double-cradle frame.
- Nickel-cadmium batteries: three Saft monoblocs of 18 V and 100 Ah.
- Onboard charger: housed under the seat with the controller.
- Economy mode: 30 km/h speed limit to extend the range.
- Zénith bodywork: the electric version looked like the petrol scooter.
Peugeot Scoot’Elec versions
- Scoot’Elec (1996): the only version, sold until 2006.
The Scoot’Elec was based on the Zénith and came long before the electric scooter revival, which included the later e-Ludix. More in the Peugeot collection.
Video: Skuter elektryczny Peugeot Scoot’elec 1999
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Sources
- Peugeot Scoot’Elec, English Wikipedia: launch, motor, batteries, frame, range, end of production
