Does the immediate future of electric vehicles lie more with 2 wheels rather than four wheeled power? New research from Cenex suggest the environmental benefits of a switch to 2 wheel electric power are far greater than applying it to 4 wheel vehicles.

The pioneering  study shows that electric scooters use 72–91% less energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70–90% compared to a 250cc scooter of similar size, while electric cars use 50–70% less energy than petrol or diesel models. Add in the congestion reduction factor of scooters and they could just be the clean green future for personal urban transport.

Steve Carroll, head of transport, Cenex, said, “Scooters and other light vehicles have a key role to play in creating less congested, more efficient and cleaner cities in the future. Unlike other vehicle types, there is not enough information on their real-world usage and performance to allow data-driven decisions to be made. Cenex is therefore very pleased to launch this research and continue supporting the provision of independent real-world performance information.”