Dethrottling e-scooters - these are the options you have

Normally, e-scooters can only go up to a speed of 20 km/h. This is precisely because this is the only way to participate in traffic with the scooter. This is precisely because this is the only way you are allowed to participate in traffic with the scooter. However, by unthrottling, the scooter can reach much higher speeds. However, this procedure is not permitted in Germany.

This is what you need to know about dethrottling an e-scooter

If you want to buy an e-scooter, then you also need to pay attention to the regulation for very small electric vehicles. This is especially important if you want to participate in road traffic with the scooter. In this case, the scooters are throttled to a maximum speed of 20 km / h. This means that you do not need a driving license for the vehicle. If this speed is too low for you, you can use a model with a higher speed. However, other provisions and licensing rules then apply.

1. If a vehicle is throttled and subsequently receives a general operating permit, then you may not simply unthrottle the e-scooter.
2. The unthrottling subsequently has the consequence that the approval is no longer valid.
3. With a suitable guide and materials, it is nevertheless possible to throttle your e-scooter.
4. If you want to drive at a higher speed, it offers to pay attention already when buying the scooter and buy one with already existing approval.
5. But keep in mind that you will subsequently need a driver's license for the vehicle, as other rules apply. What other rules apply depends on the maximum speed that your vehicle can subsequently reach.