New models, tech and key developments for e-scooters in Germany and Europe. With verified sources and clear context.
A 63-year-old woman was seriously injured following a head-on collision on a pedestrian/cycle path. Police are investigating the cause; rules for shared paths have been clarified.
Read article →As of 02.10.2026: ePF-2 PRO 490, 490W, and 653W price comparison. Swappable battery, manufacturer-stated range, and existing P571 ABE classification.
Read article →As of October 1, 2026, new regulations will apply in Austria for affected class L1e-B e-mopeds. What is changing and why e-scooters must be inspected separately.
Read article →September Review: Segway and Acer, ORBO P444, security updates, ADAC test and regulatory changes – with links to original sources and individual articles.
Read article →Price check on 10/01/2026: NIU KQi 300X for 539 euros in the German shop. Manufacturer data and KBA-type Kqi 300 without unverified variant assignment.
Read article →Germany Check from 09/30/2026: 749 euros in the NAVEE shop, 70 km at 20 km/h, and KBA registration P616. Why the 25 km/h EU version must be viewed separately.
Read article →In the KBA status report of September 28, the ORBO ESX3AE+ (P444) is visible again. Three other previously missing WeRoll entries remain absent; the P444 approval is dated 2023.
Read article →After a fall from an e-scooter at Kinzigbogen in Hanau, a 17-year-old was taken to the hospital with a suspected head injury. The police are seeking witnesses; speed and vehicle details remain uncl...
Read article →Salzgitter police report 46 administrative offenses and five criminal proceedings following an e-scooter enforcement campaign. We break down the cases and explain why it is impossible to calculate ...
Read article →IO Hawk is planning the final approval steps for the Mantis GT in September. The shop now states November 10, 2026, as the expected availability; according to the manufacturer, road approval has be...
Read article →Following an e-scooter accident in Spabrücken, the police reported two minor injuries. The rider was 13 years old; according to police, the scooter did not have the required insurance coverage.
Read article →14 linked e-scooter posts of the week from September 21 to 27, 2026: KBA list status, safety, inspections, model checks, and the rules for 2027.
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