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Electric scooter goes for folding fun

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The Gigi folding electric scooter
The GiGi weighs 32 kg (70.5 lb), can carry a maximum payload of 100 kg (220.5 lb), has a top speed of 25 km/h (16 mph) and a maximum range of 35 km (22 miles)
The Gigi folding electric scooter
The GiGi's front end folds sideways relative to the rear, so that the front and back wheels end up sitting side-by-side
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There are already a fair number of folding electric scooters to choose from, although most of those have tiny wheels and no seat. If you're looking for something a little more road- and butt-worthy, there are still some choices – and one of the latest is the Dutch-made GiGi.

The scooter's front end folds sideways relative to the rear, so that the front and back wheels end up sitting side-by-side – the handlebar column then telescopes down, the bars are folded back, and the whole thing can be wheeled along like a shopping trolley. It reportedly fits easily into the back of a car, or onto a train.

The GiGi's front end folds sideways relative to the rear, so that the front and back wheels end up sitting side-by-side

The GiGi weighs 32 kg (70.5 lb), can carry a maximum payload of 100 kg (220.5 lb), has a top speed of 25 km/h (16 mph) and a maximum range of 35 km (22 miles). One charge of its lithium-ion battery pack takes 3.5 hours, using a standard wall outlet.

Although it was first designed a few years ago, the GiGi has just recently become commercially available in select markets, priced at €3,995 (about US$4,483). You can see it in action, in the following video.

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