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Are electric scooters water resistant? IP65 explained
Every Pure Electric scooter is IP65 rated. Here is what that means, what it covers, and how to ride, dry and store your scooter in the UK. Read the full story
Pure Air⁵ vs Air⁶: what has changed and which should you buy?
The Air⁶ range is our current Air line. Here is what has changed model by model, and whether it is worth upgrading. Read the full story
Second hand electric scooters: what to check, and the refurbished alternative
Buying a second hand electric scooter can save money, but the risks are hard to see from a listing. Here is what to check, and what refurbished means at Pure Electric. Read the full story
Best electric scooters UK 2026: tried and tested
Best electric scooters UK 2026: tried and tested
Our pick of the best electric scooters in the UK for 2026. For most people we recommend the Air⁶ Suspension, and we compare every model in the current range by... Read the full story
Air vs Escape: which Pure electric scooter is right for you?
Air vs Escape: which Pure electric scooter is right for you?
The Air⁶ range and the Escape Pro+ Suspension both ride on dual suspension, but feel very different. Here is how they compare and which suits the way you ride. Read the full story
Who should ride a Pure electric scooter?
Who should ride a Pure electric scooter?
Five types of rider and the current Pure Electric scooter that suits each, from the dual-suspension Air⁶ range to the forward-facing Advance and Flex. Read the full story
What range do you need in an electric scooter?
What range do you need in an electric scooter?
Our current electric scooters cover 45km to 90km on a single charge. This guide explains what affects real-world range and how to work out how much you need. Read the full story
Pure Advance: the forward-facing electric scooter explained
Pure Advance: the forward-facing electric scooter explained
The Pure Advance is our forward-facing electric scooter, designed around balance and control. Here is how its stance, steering, fold and performance work, and who it suits. Read the full story
5 reasons you're going to fall in love with your electric scooter
5 reasons you're going to fall in love with your electric scooter
Lower running costs, freedom, easy care, a cleaner way to travel and plenty of fun: five reasons you are going to fall in love with your electric scooter. Read the full story
Electric scooter warranty: your most common questions answered
Electric scooter warranty: your most common questions answered
Clear answers to the questions we hear most about our electric scooter warranty: how long it lasts, when it starts, what is and is not covered, Outlet cover, making a... Read the full story
Electric scooter weight limit: how much can an e-scooter carry?
Electric scooter weight limit: how much can an e-scooter carry?
Every scooter in our current range carries riders up to 120kg. Here is the weight limit for each model, why load changes range, hill climbing, braking and tyre pressure, and... Read the full story
Electric scooter rental: how it compares with owning your own
Electric scooter rental: how it compares with owning your own
How electric scooter rental works in UK trial areas, how the law treats rental and privately owned e-scooters, and what to consider when choosing between renting and owning your own. Read the full story