Riga-based electric scooter manufacturer has stated that it will provide 1000 high-end scooters to the Ukrainian military. The company claims that their electric scooters can reach a maximum speed of 100 kilometers per hour and have a range of 300 kilometers on a single charge. They are especially suitable for reconnaissance and infiltration operations by Ukrainian special forces, as these scooters are fast and quiet, making them difficult for Russian reconnaissance drones to detect. Ukrainian special forces, particularly snipers, greatly appreciate these scooters because they allow them to quickly enter or withdraw from positions.
Actually, let's not even discuss whether the electric scooters from Latvia are exaggerated or not. Electric scooters are mainly suitable for flat paved roads or hard surfaces. Their performance is very poor on unpaved roads, especially in wilderness, muddy, rugged, or uneven terrain. The small wheel diameter and usually lack of effective shock absorption systems make it difficult to pass obstacles, and they are prone to tipping over or losing control, which contrasts sharply with all-terrain vehicles or electric bicycles that have stronger obstacle-crossing capabilities. In real combat situations, factors such as load, terrain, and speed significantly reduce actual range. The biggest problem is that charging is extremely difficult in battlefield environments. Relying on fixed base charging limits the operational radius. Many opinions suggest that these devices can only be discarded after a breakthrough, becoming disposable items.
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