Vectrix VX-1

The VX-1 is an electric three-wheeler scooter from the U.S. company Vectrix, a company originally from the U.S. and one of the first pioneers in electric scooters which was brought back to life in 2016 by an electric scooter factory in Poland.

The scooter is categorized as a 125cc scooter, has a top speed of 74.6 mph and accelerates from 0 to 49.7 mph in 6.25 seconds.

The Vectrix VX-1 is available with 4 battery options: 5.5kW, 8kW, 13kW and 16kW for a range up to 174 miles. Vectrix offers 3 Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty on the battery. Third party battery cycling tests indicate an expected battery life of 10 years (capacity above 80% of nominal).

The charge time of the batteries is 1 hour per 100km with a total time of 180 minutes for a full charge (280km range).

The scooter has a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) or regenerative braking in which energy from braking is returned to the battery. The VX-1 as every Vectrix has a revolutionary Multi-functional Throttle technology, which can increase the range by up to 12%. It is a unique innovation which slows the vehicle down by reversing the polarity of the motor to recharge the batteries. It also provides a slow-speed reverse gear, which enables ease-of-movement in parking and tight spaces.