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Three-wheel electric seated scooter aimed at urban riders and delivery services

July 30, 2023

X-oto's three-wheel electric scooter leans up to 45 degrees into corners. Images © X-oto

Californian startup X-oto has recently revealed a ground-breaking three-wheeled electric seated scooter, targeting urban riders and delivery services. The design features a unique leaning system for cornering, which could potentially enable users to navigate city streets without the necessity of a motorcycle license.

While the concept of a three-wheel scooter that allows riders to lean into corners isn’t novel, X-oto’s first model employs a configuration different from its competitors. Unlike Piaggio’s MP3 model, which uses a single rear wheel and two front wheels, X-oto’s scooter inverses this arrangement. The scooter’s patented self-stabilizing mechanism is positioned at the two rear wheels, enabling up to a 45-degree lean. This design offers “astonishing control, maneuverability, stability, and safety while preserving all the fun of leaning into the curves of the road,” according to the company.

Tim Huntzinger, the mind behind this innovative design, started working on the project several years ago while studying at the Arts Center College of Design. Huntzinger initially envisioned a tilting four-wheeler but ultimately decided on a trike configuration for the X-oto. This should provide an easier access point for beginners and a more stable ride for all users.

Powering the X-oto scooter is a 3-kW brushless motor situated in the front wheel hub, which offers two speed-limited drive modes and a third mode that accelerates to a top speed of 45 mph (72km/h). The scooter houses a single 2.15-kWh swappable battery that provides up to 45 miles (72 km) per charge. However, the option of a second battery can double the range.

X-oto’s 3-kW brushless front hub motor and 2.15-kWh swappable battery combine for a top speed of 45 mph and a 45-mile range per charge.

tracking and geo-fencing, a Bluetooth sound system, and a future rear rack for cargo.

The X-oto electric three-wheel leaning scooter is aimed at individual riders and delivery services.

As of now, the delivery of these electric scooters is estimated to take approximately six weeks and is limited to California, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada. The innovative design and the potential benefits it brings to urban mobility make the X-oto a compelling option for those looking for a safer, more maneuverable means of city transportation.

In California and seven other states, a valid driver’s license is all you need to ride the X-OTO three-wheeler. For other locations, local regulations apply.

Source: XOTO