Fuel prices keep rising. This weighs heavily on the wallets of those who need a vehicle to get around frequently. Furthermore, traffic is becoming increasingly chaotic, especially in large cities. Therefore, electric scooters can be a good alternative to escape these problems.

Thus, they have taken over the streets of cities across the country. Scooters offer great mobility in traffic, and with the added advantage of not having to spend money on fuel.

Furthermore, they offer great convenience in your daily life. Parking them is easy and they have low maintenance costs.

If you are thinking about buying an electric scooter, be aware that according to the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB), they are classified as mopeds. To drive them, you need a "Category A" driver's license, or an "Authorization to Drive Mopeds (ACC)".

According to regulations, the driver must wear a helmet with a visor and protective clothing.

Furthermore, electric scooters must circulate in the center of the lane, on the right side of the road. They are also prohibited from traveling on highways and sidewalks.

So, let's take a look at the brands and their most popular models, as well as the best-selling ones in Brazil. Check them out below:

Shineray, one of the largest automakers in China, produces the Shineray SE1 Chumbo.

It is the only model in Brazil equipped with a lead-acid battery, similar to the batteries in a regular car.

It reaches a speed of up to 60 km/h with a range of 80 km.

Furthermore, its charging time varies from 7 to 8 hours.

In addition, it has a bold design, digital panel, LED lights, helmet compartment and backrest.

The Bull Eko City is one of three models manufactured by the Brazilian brand Bull Motors, and this is the cheapest version.

It is equipped with a graphene battery, a recently developed technology. Other highlights include a digital instrument panel, triangular LED headlight, and a double seat.

It reaches a top speed of 45 km/h, with a range of 60 km.

This version is inspired by the well-known Italian Lambretta, and is manufactured by the Brazilian brand GWS. It has an elegant style and appealing look that pleases consumers.

Its battery is lithium and it takes 9 hours to reach a full charge.

Furthermore, it reaches speeds of up to 70 km/h and has a range of 70 km.

It also features disc brakes, alloy wheels, LED headlights, and comes with a 3-year warranty.

This electric scooter is one of the models produced by Elektra and has a distinctive look.

With a lithium battery, it reaches speeds of up to 50 km/h and has a range of 40 km.

It features a digital dashboard, disc brakes, rear shock absorber, LED headlight, and also a cell phone holder with USB charger and alarm.

The Chinese brand Super Soco has three models of electric scooters available on the Brazilian market.

One of them is the Super Soco CU. It has a lithium battery, which gives it a range of 50 km and a top speed of 55 km/h.

It also features an LCD panel, LED headlight, alarm, electronic locking system, and a removable battery.

And also, vertical LED daytime running lights at the rear.

Its charging time is approximately 5 hours. It can be plugged into any standard household outlet.

Very well, above we have presented the most popular scooters on the market.

However, most manufacturers offer other models, which are more expensive versions of those presented here.

Finally, we've compiled a list of the cheapest and most powerful electric scooters on the market. Check it out!

Produced by Aima, the Aima M3ZU is the cheapest electric scooter option on the market. Its price is around R$9,990.00

Therefore, at this price, it is considered the consumers' favorite.

Aima's models have been approved by Denatran. This means that to drive them, you need to have a category A driver's license.

The Aima M3ZU reaches a top speed of 40 km/h and has a range of 60 to 80 km. It fully charges in approximately 8 hours when plugged into a standard wall outlet.

Manufactured by the Brazilian brand Voltz, the Voltz EV1 Sport electric scooter offers the best performance and power among the models available on the Brazilian market.

You can find this version for sale for around R$ 19,000.00.

Its biggest highlight is its two batteries. They provide a range of up to 180 km and a top speed of 75 km/h.

Furthermore, its batteries are removable and can be fully recharged in 5 hours.

With a recently modified version, it is now equipped with a digital panel. It displays the total battery charge, as well as the time and temperature.

So now you know the most popular electric scooter models, as well as the cheapest and the most powerful.

It is important to emphasize that these devices are, in most cases, purchased from Chinese manufacturers by small shops that are only known in their region. Therefore, all technical support and warranty services are the responsibility of these sellers.

Therefore, if you are going to buy an electric scooter, you should be careful. Choose a seller who is as reliable as possible to avoid future problems.

So, make your choice and go out there driving with complete freedom, without worrying about traffic jams or finding a place to park.

Furthermore, you won't feel anxious when passing a gas station, because you also don't have to worry about fuel prices.

But if you think buying an electric scooter isn't worth it, click the link below and discover the 10 cheapest motorcycles for work.