| One of the longest running debates in the technology | | | | maintaining or repairing a transmission. And although |
| world is gas versus electric. This carries over to the | | | | electricity costs vary geographically, the cost of |
| decision making process of choosing between a gas | | | | electricity is almost always cheaper than gas. This is |
| moped and an electric moped. This debate may | | | | especially true if you're able to plug in at a public store |
| continue long into the future as both types have their | | | | or shopping center. And one of the biggest benefits |
| own significant merits. | | | | touted by the electric models is their environmentally |
| Contrary to what some folks think, electric mopeds run | | | | friendly operation. They provide one of the greenest |
| on battery power and do not have to remain plugged | | | | forms of transportation. |
| in! Hopefully, no one actually believed that, and although | | | | On the other side of the coin is the gas powered |
| battery power doesn't limit you from riding beyond the | | | | moped. Although these types of mopeds are definitely |
| length of an electrical chord, it can still limit the distance | | | | not nearly as environmentally friendly as electric |
| you'll be able to travel. Larger moped models are | | | | models, they still leave a much smaller carbon footprint |
| usually built with a lithium battery system. On average, | | | | than cars, trucks, and especially SUV's. One of the |
| this system will allow you to travel approximately 50 | | | | biggest pluses about going with gas powered models |
| miles per battery charge while riding at 30mph. This will | | | | is that they are more flexible than electric mopeds. |
| definitely depend on the terrain. This operation time will | | | | Gas powered models can get you from 50 to 200 |
| dip significantly if your route includes going up any | | | | miles per gallon! Granted, that is a large variance, but it |
| significant hills. However, you'll simply need to plug your | | | | all depends on the type of terrain and amount of |
| moped into an electrical socket to recharge. So it's | | | | traffic you're riding in. Regardless, you will be able to |
| always a good idea to plan at your route to ensure | | | | travel further at one time than electric models, making |
| that there will be a socket waiting for you at the end | | | | this model the better choice for longer commutes. And |
| of the first leg of your trip. On average, these batteries | | | | if you're dealing with a tight budget, then gas models |
| last approximately three years. | | | | might prove to be the friendlier option at first as they |
| Electric mopeds do tend to have a higher initial price | | | | are cheaper than electric models; almost half the price! |
| tag. However, anyone with some patience will | | | | Whether you opt for gas or electric, you can still look |
| eventually see that they do eventually help you save | | | | forward to great convenience, safety, and |
| money. Because they are powered by electricity, you'll | | | | performance features. |
| never have to chance the oil or worry about | | | | |