Water Resistant Electric Scooters

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Learn More About Water Resistant Electric Scooters Rain can put a damper on your plans, and a day of fun riding can be cut short by a sudden downpour. Prepare for unpredictable weather by getting a water-resistant electric scooter from Electric Kicks! A Quick Guide to IP Ratings An electric scooter’s level of water resistance is measured through two-digit Ingress Protection or IP ratings. The first digit indicates the level of protection against dust and particles, while the second digit indicates the level of protection against liquids. Here’s a quick guide to understand what common IP ratings mean: IPX4: Offers protection from splashes of water from any direction IPX5: Offers protection from low-pressure water streams from any angle IP54: Offers protection against dust and powerful jets of water IP56: Offers protection against dust and high-pressure water jets IP65: Offers high protection against dust and low-pressure water jets IP66: Offers high protection against dust and high-pressure water jets The higher the rating, the better protection the electric scooter has against unfavourable weather conditions. Still, it’s important to remember that a high IP rating does not mean you can leave your device in environments like construction sites or submerged in water for long periods. Remember: your e-scooter is an electrical device, and electricity does not really mesh well with dust or water. Are Water-Resistant Electric Scooters Waterproof? Unfortunately, not even electric scooters with the highest IP ratings are waterproof. This is because water-resistant and waterproof are not the same thing. A water-resistant electric scooter withstands some exposure to water and moisture. For example, depending on the IP rating, they can be safe to use during light rain, as they can withstand raindrops and splashes from puddles. On the other hand, an electric scooter can only be considered waterproof if it can be fully immersed in water, used excessively in heavy rain, or stored