Chinese company Jiangsu Snail Zhixing Technology has announced the S80 Solar Scooter. The S80 Solar Scooter is a compact electric scooter that offers an unlimited range, thanks to its solar power generation mechanism. The new e-scooter was on display during the Eurobike 2023 trade show. The scooter marks an important milestone in the evolution of the electric scooter as a micro-mobility solution.

The stand-up kick scooter comes with a design that seems to overcome the challenge of lack of surface area for solar panel integration. The S80 Solar Scooter was designed in such a way that the little surface area available for the scooter was maximized. The scooter comes with an expansive front portion that houses the solar panel for electricity generation. The S80 Solar Scooter is the latest e-scooter to attempt to utilize the power of the sun in order to eliminate range anxiety while on the go.

S80 Solar Scooter requires between 7 and 14 hours of sunlight to be fully charged. This scooter can deliver between 35W and 70W of power to charge the in-built battery on the unique-looking scooter. A full charge of the scooter yields a range of 22 miles (~35km) which is sufficient for most daily urban commutes. The battery is housed within the floorboard and it powers a rear hub motor of up to 350W output. The S80 Solar Scooter has a top speed of 15.5mph (25km/h).

The scooter is also not a barebones product as it comes with some decent tech features. These include built-in GPS for location and anti-theft purposes, and a well-kitted digital panel for ride particulars like speed, battery status, turn signal, and cruise controls.

It is expected that the Jiangsu S80 Solar Scooter could soon berth in the US market. It has reportedly passed all certification tests to warrant its legal sale in the US. The scooter will cost $1,400 in the US but Jiangsu has not stated any official release date yet for the product.

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