What is it with scooters right now? Whatever it is, I’m here for it. Look at this thing!
If you ever looked at the Honda Ruckus scooter and thought “that’s rad”, then this is probably the new electric scooter for you.
Haven’t heard of Teenage Engineering? They’re best known for a retro-cool ‘analog’ design style and products absolutely soaked in physical buttons and dials.
They’ve released a number of cool niche gadgets over the years, but they’ve also collaborated on external projects like the GameBoy-inspired and crank-powered Playdate, the incredible Mayku Multiplier, and the unfortunate but stylish Rabbit R1 AI device.
Now, Teenage Engineering has partnered with Swedish brand Vässla on its first electric moped, the epa-1. The name is an acronym for the Swedish phrase “En Passar Alla,” meaning “one fits all”.
Performance is directly tied to the battery choice: a 30Ah battery provides up to 60km of electric range, while the larger 50Ah battery boosts this to over 100 kilometres.
Depending on the chosen form, the epa-1 can reach a top speed of 45km/h on the road or 25km/h on bike paths. A small onboard screen displays key ride information, and an all-black special edition is scheduled to launch in the summer of 2025.
The extensive list of optional add-ons includes a front rack, a passenger seat, a helmet box, a cargo basket, and even custom floor decals.
The design team focused heavily on durability, equipping the epa-1 with a robust frame and through-coloured covers instead of painted ones, ensuring scratches and scuffs are less visible.
The aesthetic is deliberately minimal, with only sparing use of bright colours on certain components.
In Europe, the epa-1 is priced from €1900 to €2380 (A$3370 to A$4200).
LEARN MORE: vassla.de
Will we see the epa-1 in Australia?
Look, probably not.
Love it or hate it, Australia’s road rules don’t have much tolerance for this type of vehicle. It’s too slow for the road, and without pedals (to make it an ‘electric assisted’ bicycle), you won’t be rolling in the bike lane either.
But, if you dig the look of this, the pedal-equipped Super73 is available through Ben Buckler Boards from about $4700.
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