Currie Technologies eZip Electric Scooter

by Currie Technologies

Product Features

• Powerful electric scooter with standing deck and easy on/off tapered seat kit included
• 1,000-watt, hi-torque DC neodymium magnet motor and 36-volt rechargeable battery pack
• Patented Currie electro-drive system for high efficiency and lowered maintenance
• Reaches up to 15 miles per hour with a 12-mile range (depending on rider weight and terrain)
• Full suspension frame and fork; powerful front and rear disc brakes

Product Description

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Take your foot off the gas pedal and travel with ease aboard the eZip 1000 Electric Scooter from Currie Technologies. Equipped with a 1,000-watt, hi-torque DC neodymium magnet motor and a 36-volt rechargeable battery pack, the eZip 1000 is the most powerful scooter in the eZip lineup--perfect for commutes and around town riding. The eZip 1000 scooter can reach speeds of up to 15 miles per hour with a range of up to 12 miles per battery charge. Designed for comfort, the eZip 1000 provides a smooth ride thanks to front and rear suspension paired with low-profile, 12.5 by 3-inch Street Slick tires to take the bump out of the road. The scooter provides versatile ride options with a large, non-slip standing deck and a removable seat kit. The eZip 1000 stores easily thanks to its exclusive Currie folding handlebars while an easy-access charger port in the frame console allows you to plug the battery pack in from the bike. The battery pack can also be removed easily for indoor charging. The eZip 1000 is designed and intended for riders aged 13 years old and above and offers a weight capacity of 260 pounds.

The eZip 1000 is equipped with a powerful 1000-watt Alloy Finned Hi-Torque DC Neodymium Magnet Motor.

Features and Specifications:

• Motor: 1000 watt Alloy Finned Hi-Torque DC Neodymium Magnet Motor
• Range: up to 12 miles/19 kilometer (rider weight and terrain contingent)
• Top Speed: up to 15 miles per hour/24 kilometers per hour (rider weight and terrain contingent)
• Battery: EV rated SLA type, Plug and Play Design, 36-volt/ 10Ah pack of three 12-volt/10Ah Valve Regulated, Rechargeables
• Charge System: UL Listed Currie Smart Charger with LED Status Display
• Controller: Currie PWM Smart Power Microprocessor; 36-Volt fully potted with auto shut-off, relay protection, and battery gauge
• Drive: patented Currie electro-drive direct drive system
• Brakes: front/rear disc brakes with alloy brake inhibit levers
• Wheels: 12.5-inch Currie exclusive five-spoke, alloy, wide-mag wheels with disc rotors
• Tires: Currie low-profile street slick tires with Tuff-Tire technology and elastomer subtread to reduce the chances of flats
• Handlebar/Stem: exclusive Currie folding design and lay forward bars
• Forks: front suspension with oversteering limit
• User Controls: power on/off switch, easy access charger port in frame console
• Saddle: carbon fiber design ABS resin with brand logo badge
• Frame: rear swing-arm suspension, high tensile steel with one-piece battery box
• Easy on/off tapered seat kit tube included
• Weight: 81 pounds/37 kilograms
• Rider Age and Weight Limit: ages 13+/do not exceed 260 pounds/118 kilograms

Product Description

Go the distance with ease and speed when you hop aboard the eZip 1000 electric scooter, which features both a deck for standing and a removable seat for comfort on longer rides. The eZip 1000 is equipped with a 1,000-watt, hi-torque DC neodymium magnet motor and a 36-volt rechargeable battery pack, giving you plenty of power for short commutes to work and trips to a friend's house. The scooter's range, meanwhile, extends to 12 miles (depending on the rider weight), with a top speed of up to 15 miles per hour. And riders will enjoy a smooth performance every time thanks to the front suspension fork. Other details include front and rear disc brakes with alloy brake inhibit levers, low-profile Street Slick tires that measure 12.5 by 3 inches, exclusive Currie folding handlebars, and an easy-access charger port in the frame console. Designed for ages 13 and older, the eZip 1000 offers a weight capacity of 260 pounds.

Product Details

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• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B004YF9XG4
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,209 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great value for the money, September 28, 2009

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MeganS "WAMegan" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Currie Technologies eZip Electric Scooter (Sports)

I ordered the EZIP 1000 several months ago and have been thoroughly impressed with the value for the money that the scooter has provided since I received it. I originally purchased the scooter to run around my neighborhood. However, I have found myself using it far more than I imagined. The scooter folds up easily so I am able to put it in my car and use it in a variety of places and on various terrains.....it runs great on sidewalks, concrete, grass, and dirt. I weigh 200+lbs and the scooter provides plenty of power and zip. Riding the scooter is very smooth and it's easy to steer thanks to the full suspension. Additionally, the scooter is very quiet. I have enjoyed this scooter very much and would highly recommend it!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good scooter but could be better with a few changes, March 27, 2011

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Jeff Hatfield (Saginaw, TX USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Currie Technologies eZip Electric Scooter (Sports)

My wife and I purchased a pair of these scooters to use in lieu of a tow vehicle while camping in our Class A motorhome. We purchased from Amazon and the delivery was quick (as usual). The scooter goes together very easily in about 30 minutes or less. The scooter is heavy (about 75-80lbs) but manageable. We store them in the belly of our rig and the two of them take up most of one bay.

First impressions: A zippy scooter that received a lot of praise by fellow campers. Adults liked the scooters and how we were using them, kids drooled at the sight of them. The handle bar folds down, the seat is removed with one screw, and it is ready for storage. They're easy to manage, produce good acceleration on flat surfaces, and are a lot of fun to ride.

A closer look at the details: The range advertised on this scooter is listed as 12mi. I don't think I will ever get 12 miles out of the scooter in one charge. I got about 6 miles before the red light came on indicating the battery was low. This after trying to conserve power by not going full throttle. I expected the reduced range given other reviews and wasn't terribly disappointed. There are some oversights and a couple of design flaws that should be noted. The seat is very uncomfortable and will be replaced by mandate from the wife. I agree with her - after riding them for a couple of miles it made us both a little uncomfortable in our special places. Next up is the brake system. I spent a fair amount of time aligning the wheel in such a way where the disc wouldn't catch with brake. Just when I thought I had success, I applied the brake and immediately felt a moderate drag as if the brakes were being applied without my doing so. The direct drive system also creates some moderate drag. If these two issues were resolved, I would suspect the 12 mile range would be achievable. Moving onward to what I'm guessing Currie Technologies would advertise as a battery/engine protection feature. When going up a hill the scooter will shut down and has to be turned off and then back on to resume operation. We bought the 36v / 1000 scooter in hopes it could handle some hills but alas, I guess not. This happened to both of us so it wasn't isolated to one particular scooter. Lastly, let's talk about the battery cover. The replacement battery is advertised to be $135 and there is not a good way to protect your vital (and expensive) battery. Currie Technologies should design an optional locking system to protect the battery pack. We resorted to buying a chain that we wrap around twice and secure it with a padlock. A more elegant solution would be to drill two holes through the bottom and use one of those U shaped locks that would go through the battery compartment and secure the pricey cargo.

In conclusion, the Currie eZip 1000 scooter is a good scooter despite the items I mentioned above. I wanted to point out the areas I would've like to have improved on our scooters but make no mistake, they are a lot of fun, work great for the application for which we bought them, and find them to be of reasonable quality. I did a fair amount of research before buying and knew about some of the limitations going into it. For full disclosure, if the super cycle 800W had been available, we probably would have given them a shot but think we'll be happy with what we got.

UPDATE 6/21/2011:
We continue to enjoy the scooters at our campgrounds. They are a bit cumbersome to get in and out of the belly of our rig but that the price to pay for our transportation at the campgrounds. One item that would be helpful in that regard is having a fastener on the scooter body to attach the seat. It is a bit of a pain to use the special screwdriver to attach the seat to the scooter. Why not make a similar locking mechanism like the collapsable handle bars? Another gripe is again the brake mechanism. I simply can not seem to get to where there isn't some level of drag introduced. A wish would be to be able to add another battery to extend the distance. Another battery pack would make it VERY heavy but I wouldn't mind the extra step (or cost) of adding an optional second battery to get more drive time. Optional accessories like a more comfortable seat and rear view mirrors would also be nice. Bottom line: We still really like the scooter but would probably gone the super cycle route had they been available at the time of purchase - especially since the recent price hike on the eZip.

39 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Why you should not buy this..., March 5, 2009

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Martin Anderson "Martin" (Santa Ana, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Currie Technologies eZip Electric Scooter (Sports)

I bought and returned three of these at different times from my local Sam's Club. Every single one failed within a week of purchase and was returned. The first one had a bad gearbox, which started making a loud clanking noise whenever the rear wheel was activated. The second one had a bad disc brake: The right rear pad was not sufficiently shimmed, so the rotor rubbed against the caliper housing. The third one had a bad bearing on the rear wheel. All of these problems manifested themselves after only a few hours of use.

The idea behind this product is a good one: Use standard bicycle parts and an electric motor to create an inexpensive scooter. The problem is that Currie (the company who makes these products) apparently uses Chinese made parts which didn't last more than a few hours for me(see above) and has made bad design decisions as the product has changed from year to year (see below).

The first design problem comes from the use of disc brakes in the front and rear. While older models had a standard caliper brakes, the newer models now have disc brakes on both wheels. The problem is that the wheels aren't balanced well, and the rotors/discs "wobble." When that happens, the rotor rubs against both disc pads, which will cause them to wear prematurely. A standard bicycle caliper style brake would have worked better and been easier to service.

The second design problem is the motor. Instead of using a chain to drive and external sprockets for gearing, Currie hooked the motor directly to the rear wheel using a sealed gearbox. This presents several problems. First, without a chain, there is no ability to freewheel (i.e., to coast without continuing to spin the motor). This means that the motor is constantly being worn, even when you are merely coasting and it slows you down as well. Second, the sealed gearbox is much harder to fix than a chain, which is open and easily serviced. Finally, if you are going downhill and you exceed some maximum speed set by Currie, the electronic system shuts down and when you come to stop, you have to turn the scooter off and then back on before you can continue.

Third, as of late 2007, Currie removed the adjustable seat post in favor of a fixed seat post. This means that you can no longer adjust the height of the seat. If the height Currie picked isn't right for you, well too bad.

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