Ibiza Scooter
by TreeHugger 
on 03.30.05
The Ibiza electric scooter has a 45 Km (28 mi.) range at 35 km/hr (28 MPH), and looks and feels like a Vespa. Imported from China, it has those amazing Chinese prices, and should retail for about US$ 1,560. Its nice for a change to see Chinese imports in a new, wide open market where local manufacturers are not being challenged.
The Tasya, a lighter, pedal assisted moped, is even cheaper. Both come with wonderfully cheezy original Chinese graphics, lights, turn signals and horn.
There will inevitably be comments about Chinese labour and environmental standards being a factor in the low cost. Nonetheless a really affordable electric scooter could have a positive impact, and so far as we can tell, no North American electric scooter manufacturers were harmed in the production of these vehicles. From Spectra Importing- email klanteigne@spectraimporting.ca or phone 1 866 743 3231. by [LA]
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Seems expensive - they only retail for 2-3000rmb here in China.
Thats about $250 - $300USD for the geographically challenged ;)
The lower model goes for around 1000rmb (120$ USD)
Lawrence
www.shanghaiguide.com
Yes, I was just going to say the same thing. These things are all over the place here in China.
Nathan
Tianjin ("Bike Capital Of The World")
www.TianjinExpats.com
One thing I forgot to say in my first entry, though: how can it have a 35km top speed and a 28 mph top speed? 35 km/hr is only 21.5 mph.
Nathan
Tianjin ("Bike Capital Of The World")
www.TianjinExpats.com