Early electric scooters used lead-acid batteries, iron frames, external brushed motors, and belt drives. Although they were lighter and smaller than electric bicycles, they were not portable. Their important progress was the combined effect of folding, lightweight, and compactness. After evolving into compact and lightweight foldable electric scooters, they widely attracted the attention of urban users and began to grow rapidly.

The control method of electric scooters is the same as that of traditional electric bicycles, which is easy for drivers to learn. Equipped with detachable and foldable seats, electric scooters have a simpler structure, smaller wheels, and are lightweight and simple compared to traditional electric bicycles, and can save a lot of social resources. In recent years, the rapid development of lithium-ion battery electric scooters has given rise to new demands and trends.