I don’t know about you but I would love to ride to work every day. It’s good for your health and good for the environment and I reckon I could probably ride to work almost a quick as driving since I would avoid most of the traffic. The problem is…

Now I compete in triathlons and adventure racing so I spend a lot of time on a bike so it’s not a lack of gear or fitness that stops me riding to work – the only thing stopping me from riding to work for my daily commute is really a lack of showers at the office. Personally I don’t think it is particularly cool turning up to a meeting with a client smelling like a pair of funky bike shorts.

This is where I think personal electric transport comes into its own for us urbanites wanting to live more sustainably but not wanting to turn up to the office drenched in sweat each day.

My daily commute is by electric bike. It’s great. I’m close enough that I’d just use a regular bike, if I didn’t live up an 850 ft climb. The electric bike makes it fast, easy but still great exercise. No parking issues, no traffic, no sick people coughing on me, fresh air, don’t need to kill time at a gym. Even with the hills, it’s about 62 miles per kWh. Charge at my desk at work for free. by speed_rabbit via reddit 6 February 2016

Electric bikes, electric scooters, and electric skateboards have come a long way in recent years with improvements in battery technology and are a real solution to urban commuting.

With some personal electric transport you can cruise to work on electric power without breaking a sweat and if it is fitness you are after then you can just ride home unassisted.

Here are some personal electric transport options you could consider depending on how far you need to commute each day.

Up to 10 miles (16km)

Eco Reco M3 Electric Scooter

Are you looking for a compact folding electric scooter that will quickly bring you from one destination to the other? The EcoReco is exactly what you need. With a 20mph top speed and a 10 mile range…and 2.5 hours to charge to 85%, the EcoReco is one of our favorite best electric scooters.

The Eco Reco M3 is more than a scaled up version of the popular Razor kids scooter, with its all black stylubg, sturdy construction and 250lb weight passenger capacity this is an electric scooter for adults or teenagers wanting more of a personal electric transport for commuting or getting around rather than a toy.

Key features of the EcoReco

Fast electric scooter – Up to 20mph top speed, (configurable to 7.5 and 12.5 limits for safety)

250 watt DC brushless motor provides virtually no resistance when coasting

Up to a 10 mile range, and a 2.5 hour charge time to 85%

Weighs just 34 lbs!

Folds in just 5 seconds!

Boasting twice the range and half the weight of most other adult-sized electric scooters it is ranked as one of the best electric scooter and it is well worth considering if you have a short daily commute. Available from Amazon.

See our full review here.

Up to 18 miles (30km)

Yuneec E-Go Cruiser Electric Skateboard

With an amazing range of 30km (18.6mi – which is almost double the range of most electric skateboards) or the equivalent of 3 hours of riding (3-5 hour charging time) the E-GO Electric Cruiser becomes your personal electric transporter with enough range to cruise to work and back with plenty of charge.

It comes with a wireless remote but the Yuneec E-GO electric skateboard also offers an all-in-one control package in the form of an iPhone app that allows you to connect to your electric skateboard via Bluetooth. You can then operate your E-GO as you travel along the street. Additionally, the app offers great features such as a speedometer, travel distance tracker and battery status indicator. Everything you need is in your hand.

With a price point around the $700 mark it is extremely good value given the superior range making this a favourite commuter longboard. Available from Amazon.

Check out our full review here.

Up to 25miles (40km)

Prodeco V3 Phantom X3 8 Speed Folding Electric Bicycle

If you need to travel a bit further then you will need to move up to an electric bike. As far as cycling to works tips go to avoid sweating, getting yourself a good electric bike is at the top of the list and the Prodeco V3 Phantom is one of our favourites.

The Prodeco V3 Phantom X2 folding electric bike comes with a powerful 500 watt motor to match its strong looks. The highly efficient and lightweight 38 volt 6 amp hour advanced lithium ion battery (LiFePO4) delivers a maximum 25 miles per charge.

Just give a half-twist to the throttle and away you go, experiencing the ease of “power-on-demand” propulsion. Expect speeds up to 20 miles per hour. The Phantom X Lite provides a smooth, easy and comfortable electric ride whether you are commuting to work, school, running local errands or just taking a cruise through town. Great for taking on the bus, train, or subway for longer commutes.

Check out our full review here.

Available from Prodeco.

No more excuses

We have chosen each of the above to also be suitable for taking on the bus, train, or subway for longer commutes. It really comes down to how far you need to travel.

With an electric bike, electric skateboard, or electric scooter you can now ride to work without the fear of sharing your funky gym workout scent with everyone!

There’s also just something about travelling to work on your own emission free personal electric transport that screams understated cool.

So – no more excuses. Grab your own personal electric ride today. What are you waiting for?

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