Today, the world continues to strive for a carbon emission-free future. Foremost among ongoing sustainable efforts is the shift to renewable energy, whether it is installing solar panels at home or swapping traditional vehicles for electric ones. These include cars, bikes, and even electric skateboards — the last of which has been experiencing an unprecedented success. In fact, experts predict that the global skateboard market will be worth $2.4 billion (¥15.8 billion) in 2025 with electric skateboards a key factor driving this demand.
One major contributing factor to this success is the way electric skateboards are revolutionizing personal mobility in urban spaces. Compared to bulkier EVs, electric skateboards promote micromobility, or one-person modes of transportation, while adhering to the principle of sustainability. Here's more on why electric skateboards are helping us reimagine how we move around.
It's a viable solution to urban transport issues
Two inevitable and prevalent issues in urban areas are traffic congestion and insufficient parking spaces. This is because existing infrastructure can't keep up with the constantly-increasing number of vehicles. However, if a significant number of individual commuters used electric skateboards instead of cars, this would significantly decongest roads.
Furthermore, electric skateboards are compact and lightweight, so they don't require parking spaces or even bike racks. This will reduce the amount of parking lots needed and they could even be repurposed into real estate, mixed-use spaces, or nature reserves.
It's cheaper and less bulky than other EVs
Electric skateboards grant you all the benefits of an electric car or bike, but in a more compact package that will cost you less than both. For example, electric skateboards need significantly less to fully charge their batteries due to their small size. At the same time, the flex and rigid flex PCBs incorporated have optimized their power density and performance efficiency, enabling electric skateboards to run at a maximum speed of 25 mph. This is the same as the average speed of a car driving within neighborhoods and cities.
These PCBs can also be customized to fit into smaller and more oddly-shaped enclosures, making them the perfect option for electric skateboards. All in all, you pay for a smaller device with fewer moving parts, making electric skateboards low-maintenance and thus incredibly affordable.
It promotes better health and wellbeing
Finally, electric skateboards offer a more immersive commute experience — one that's not only sustainable and stylish but also better for your health and wellbeing. Sitting down for prolonged periods of time, such as during traffic jams, can negatively impact your health. Electric skateboards can combat this by strengthening your core and leg muscles. An out-of-shaft motor even allows them to travel uphill automatically, so you don't arrive hot and sweaty at your destination.
With all the benefits they provide, electric skateboards are now one of the modes of transport defining the ongoing push for urban mobility. So if you're interested in purchasing a sustainable vehicle, electric skateboards are one of the best options out there.
