Electric micromobility is a concept used to define the different new means of transport, which are assisted by electricity, and which allow people to move or travel short and common distances, such as going shopping, to the university, to work… but also as a work tool (as in the case of delivery men or riders).
According to the latest studies, around 60% of the trips made by car in the world are less than eight kilometres. A distance that can be traveled perfectly with vehicles such as electric scooters.
Electric micromobility modes are increasing their market share in cities around the world. The increase in the number of electric scooters and bicycles in cities has been fueled by the promise of solving some of today’s urban problems, such as congestion, air quality and energy consumption.
Cities drive these new modes because they offer positive results for the environment and society. However, the exact nature of these benefits is still unclear, especially in terms of their actual impact on equity and social justice.
This new term for electric micromobility was born as a result of the great revolution that cities have experienced in transport, due to profound demographic changes and population growth.
There are many electric micromobility solutions, ranging from personal mobility vehicles, such as electric scooters or e-scooters, e-bikes or electric bicycles, hoverboards, segways, etc. up to small means of transportation powered by electric motors. Among all these vehicles, scooters or electric scooters have acquired the greatest importance.
Along these lines, a study by the shared scooter company TIER Mobility places Spain at the head of the European countries with the most micromobility users. The report ensures that 30% of Spaniards use this type of mobility in their urban journeys.
The study was carried out through an online survey in which more than 21,000 people participated. The objective is to analyze mobility habits in 36 large cities in 14 countries.
The study shows that 30% of Spaniards use micromobility vehicles on their urban journeys. This makes us the European country with the highest proportion of micromobility users, closely followed by Italy and France with 28% and 25% respectively.
