Ecolo ET4 Cruise mobility scooter 21 month update
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 พ.ย. 2022
- An update of the original review on the Ecolo mobility scooter that my mother purchased 21 months ago. Many people have asked for more info, I will try and answer questions in comments, please see the original review for some operation and functionality details.
Hi, I have the same scooter. Bought it in 2019 and have approx 2200 kms on it. If you cannot store it in an enclosed garage highly recommend using a very large motorcycle cover or similar. I use it year round to protect from heat extremes. I did not use the cover for about 1.5 yrs (I was lazy) and regret it. Batteries definitely impacted more then when it was covered. The interior faded a bit and the front and back light covers became “foggy”. The color “wrapping” was damaged from when I did not cover it and starting to peel off. I just had the original batteries replaced, the brakes fixed and more. The steering was very stiff but now works great again! This scooter gives me so much freedom to run errands, do groceries etc.
I was storing a motorcycle 🏍 under a common blue plastic tarp & realized on hot summer days of 97F+ in full sun. The tarp was acting like a solar oven cooker & it was getting over 350F underneath. My digital engine temp gauge was reading like 365F when I pulled the tarp off & it's accurate. So I'm gonna switch to a waterproof light colored tent fabric motorcycle cover & keep in full shade. Even full sun for a couple hours was enough to get 350F.
i actually remove my batteries in winter and charge them indoors. but if thats to much hassle then yes your advice is good. my batteries highly degraded here in the cold in the UK. it only got down to about -6 here but my ride time was very short no power in cold weather.
I watched your first vid and asked you a question and you were kind enough to reply. I went and looked at one and the first thing I did was push the mirror to see if it moved. I was going to send you a comment about that to let you know. I ended up putting a deposit on one and will be getting it in roughly a month. Thanks again.
Did you purchase one & if so how do you like it?
The voltage drop under acceleration on those lead batteries is what's killing them. I would strongly recommend looking at LFP batteries. They're safe, lighter and will deliver far more power per weight.
Great video, distance
Thanks 🙏 it’s good to know that because I was gonna buy a pod ride 😃
Wise choice of interior color that hides the typical transit dust particles that I expect to see in my black plastic interior of the Jinma J2 I recently had delivered without batteries installed. I might give the interior a removable vehicle wrap of another color or may hit it with some plastic based paint. Could easily wrap the interior panels in foam and put down a vinyl pleather material as a luxury sort of thing easily done on a budget, perhaps using recycled materials.
Glad to see you getting practical use of it for grocery runs or music breaks down the at the waterfront etc.
I want to convert mine into a decent sounding guitar amp for outdoor use in rural backyard or at parks.
Your earlier video inspired me to follow through and get one down here in sw ontario.
Rock on captain.
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An easy to extend range.....Woukd be to buy a small 1000w $300 inverter generator & put it in a small vented box. That attaches to back of scooter. The small inverter generators are super quiet. If you needed travel long distance like several errands all over town. You could turn on the generator before leaving. If this uses lead style batteries, keeping them always almost fully charged will make them last longer.
These would be pretty awesome if they were hybrid. Since a 212cc engine is with a cvt drive is only about $350.....Make it rwd with 212cc cvt engine like a gokart with smooth acceleration up to 35mph...Use a good muffler to keep engine quiet & a fwd electric assist for steep hills & more traction when needed.... Then use electric only mode in stores & places where you don't wanna use gas. Use a few less batteries & recharge them off wall 🔌 plug or make it so the engine alternator/generator can recharge them.
thanks for the hill test I was interested but I live on a steep hill . so that's a no for me. the busses have to deture around it with and heavy snow. Ontario also
Do the tires have air or are they solid rubber? Would you recommend purchasing one of these? Thanks
The tires are air, not solid.
Hi Rick I saw and commented on your first video of the scooter going to look at a gio golf tomorrow, we have bumpy roads here as well, how do you find the handling with the 4.00-10 car tires? and the shocks? also in your video I saw how you opend the rear seat to get at the batteries which was one of my questions I was going to ask tomorrow, lol great video keep up the great work, hows the seating in it is it comfortable?
It can be a bit rough on the bumpy roads, the suspension could be better, the seating is comfortable, tilts and moves as expected. On smooth roads it does handle fine David. Good luck with any purchase you may do. Regards.
@@stonkthecat Hi Rick thank you for your kind words I did go see the GIo GOlf today whic is identical to yours other than it has back seat and it's a Gio Golf, it was awesome I loved it alot of excellent soild workman ship went into this, also thank you and much appreciated for your honest answer about the seatign and sespension and the handling, as you pointed out about the mirrors the same thing was the same issuse on the one I went to go see and I did what you did and the mirror was great but I do I agree with you the whole thing should be made adjustable, and another option you cxould try is the mirrors for the Daymak boomer buggy X their bigger and the glass adjusts a long with the whole entire mirror tho out of stock right now so check omgextras which is daymaks parts supplier in the search bar type bbx I hope that tip helps you have a safe one and thanks again.
@@Dave7160 There are even some very affordable video camera options to consider, and there are even some interior rearview mirrors that have the ability to be a video display for the exterior cameras.
We should research about the various suspension kits that easily adapt from other small vehicles, such as some can be fully adjusted for comfort.
Not sure exactly why, but I had a VW Rabbit that was amazingly good at not transferring bumps on the road throughout the car. For a small car, it felt like it weighed way more than it actually did, lol.
I am into music, so a entire redo of the mobile audio is on the list of mods to do to the J2 micro electric from Jinma that is now sitting in my garage waiting for its first battery to be installed at 60v. I want lithium and max the range and ability to run the air conditioner in summer and heating in winter plus music.
I opted for a proper full size factory installed tow hitch that can easily haul a few 4x8 sheets of plywood, or perhaps a micro camper designed like a origami folding box.
These are cool and practical and no issues with paying insurance due to its speed limitation tops out at 40km.
I contacted several towns to get a understanding of if it was legal to use in canada, and its fine as long as your not driving it like a maniac, and to allow for other faster vehicles to pass so not to create long lines of traffic. This is basically what tons of local farmers do zipping back and forth to their various located farm fields sometimes miles away on a regular basis.
I might add a disability type of sticker visible so other drivers might not expect me to go faster than I can. A orange triangle slow moving vehicle is also a good measure for visibility reasons. Maybe add a glowing LED lighting kit for the undercarriage. I found a bright one at walmart for 25 bux that can do color changes, and it becomes a groovy party lamp when you visit peoples
places, during lawn ornament mode.
Happy electric affordable motoring.
#TheRightToMobility
@@truetech4158 hi thank you for your recommendation I really appreciate it, I bought the Gio Golf, and it rides and handles better than the daymak Boomer buggy X I had previously, but I'm not sure if they make a suspension kit for these, mine has a back up camera with beeping sensors to let other people know when I'm backing up.
Hopefully you bypassed the Gio. Saw another person do an extensive review and it's a poor choice, imo.
Put it back on charge ready for your mum's next trip ( journey )just incase. Best to be safe than sorry with these things best to be fully charged up rather than i.e (estimated) 15% lower it could make all the difference on a ride out on it.
where did yall buy these?
What's needed is a mobility aide vehicle narrow enough to be driven on a footpath/pavement/sidewalk/walkway with cargo space for a decent lot of shopping or for other uses!!!!
I use mine on the sidewalks all the time.
Think using it on a sidewalk depends on how much "pedestrian conflict" there would be. Because of sidewalks being primarily for pedestrians, would opt to stop/slow and pull over, or ride on shoulder if sidewalks are particularly busy.
This would be largely great for wide paved trails, though.
How many inches wide is it??
Where you purchased?
I was wondering if you have manuel on this?
I have one but dont have manuel.
did you get a manual?
Where can I buy one is there a website
Oh I did have a couple other questions for you. How is the heater on cold days and the ac on hot days? Thanks again.
Not a great heater, just very slight warm air, will not heat the vehicle, just helps a little with air circulation, no ac just a fan Paul. Good luck wit h your purchase.
@@stonkthecat Thanks Rick.
@@stonkthecat Hi Rick I have another question for you I was wondering how in the world do you get at the headlights and tail lights of this scooter to change the light blubs? I went to see one and it's fantastic far exceeded my expections the gio golf, but yours is the same things as that but I don't know about the headlights and the washer fluid how to get into that, please let me know via pictures or a video thankyou.
@@Dave7160 Hi Dave, I have not taken a look at those details, but next time I go to her house I will see if I can determine and let you know.Regards
@@stonkthecat hi Rick thank you so much very much appreciated.
I wish I had one
How much do she wants for it and is it street legal like any other scooter
No doubt too with five batteries it probably cost a couple thousand dollars every time you got a replace all five batteries! Which is probably every couple of years hopefully at least that!
Some advice...
Check those batteries. One looks like a cheaper brand. Lead acid can overheat and bulge, but break open/explode? That is not normal. The electrical and mechanical components look to be on par with a very cheaply made scooter. If a person has a convenient environment... Smooth roads, low inclines, low traffic, easy charging, mild temperatures it could work. At 10K, it isn't competitive with other options.
Does she put chains on the wheels in the winter time? Does it come with a heater and defogger? Is there way to add solar to it to aid battery charge? Who rotates the tires?
She does not put chains on, but only goes out if roads sidewalks are clear, there is a defogger, but very minimal heat. Don't know about solar but I expect it could be done, Anyone can rotate tires if able, certainly any mechanic.
th-cam.com/video/Ul22hiJBMKU/w-d-xo.html here is the original review, I discuss the heat fan
@@stonkthecat thanks for the speedy reply. I appreciate your video. I just saw the Boomer X Pro and may think about this for my future.
Where are you buying the car this ?
Branford you said?? I’m in Kitchener. I really want one of these and they’re just so expensive, and they also seem to be hard to come by here. Every place I spoke to won’t finance, only layaway! Most of them want the whole 10 Grand up front!
did you end up getting one? I got one in August of 2023 and the place I got mine from has them in stock it seems all the time and I got good financing.
@@donnabell2284 No haven’t got one yet. Where did you get yours from and is it financing or layaway that you got??
I was going to buy one of those things. Lady in our building has one. Then watched them on the roads and got in the way of traffic. Alot of cars took unsafe chances to pass them.
Thankyou , but I will stay with my 3 wheel mobility scooter. Cars can get by me no prob and I can get on the sidewalk if needed. It gets up to 28kmph, so is par with the car. Put a big basket on back of seat for carrying. Range is same or more than the car. I can park and charge the scooter under my apt. window running a cord out my window. Which I can't with the car.
The only plus I can see with the car is rainy days and storage you can lock up inside it and a little more room. But that lady has to charge it at charging stations, or walk three blocks to her son's home to charge it. She told me on cold says she freezes and hot days fries. I'm in Ontario as well so summers can be hot and winter gets put in heated storage which costs me $130 for the winter.
A new scooter , top of the line is about $3500. The basic car is $8900 new. Also, I can take my scooter into stores to shop. Not so with that car. I still use my scooter from April to November. So use it seven months out of the year. I really can't condone paying an extra $5400 for one of those things.
Such an electric tricycle has very little space, and there is no place to install an air conditioner. In summer you can install a small fan, that will help.
The heater in winter doesn't work. . . (Because the heat is blowing on the front windshield)
The batteries in the video are 5 pieces of lead-acid batteries, the advantage of lead-acid batteries is that they are cheap. The disadvantage is that the service life is short, about 3 years.
The temperature is too low in winter, and the lead-acid battery cannot work well.
You can choose the lithium battery version. The advantage of the lithium battery is that it has a fast charging system, which can be fully charged in 2-3 hours; the lithium battery can also work in an environment of minus 20 degrees; the cruising range is 120KM, and the maximum speed is 45KM/H ; Battery life of 8-10 years (at least 3000 charges). The disadvantage is that it is expensive
It's not a car, it's an enclosed scooter. It gives more options than a local bus system has.
In rural areas you must call days ahead, and the hours are limited so this opens opportunities that a regular scooter lacks. You also avoid the hassle of coordinating with bus schedules and waiting at bus stops in nasty weather.
It does have heat and air.
You can transport a significant amount of cargo that a regular scooter lacks. Plus it's easier to bring along a pet, too. It has higher visibility than a regular scooter, so it has advantages. These are to be ridden on the sides of roads, paved trails, and sidewalks. These are vest for suburban use, and avoid using sidewalks when there is heavy foot traffic. These have better lights for use after dark. The ability to lock up contents is important unless you really like making multiple trips to town for each stop.
Your car looks identical to mine (except the color)
What is the price
How much will it cost too ship too davisboro ga.
That must have the old style motors because it’s loud iv had a ride in a 2024 model and that’s one thing I noticed you can’t hear nothing.
It is about 5 years old now
I want to buy this vehicle in Pakistan plz guide me I will be thankful to you
Another massive problem will be getting any kind of parts for it when it does break down
Can u this model scooty give india west Bengal kolkata by koriyar and total price Cass on dalivery
Where can you purchase one of these from?
I got mine this past August 2023 from Ride the Wind E-bikes in Mount Albert. Great customer service and is willing to answer any and all questions I had or have had since purchasing
I beautiful smart my feet doesn’t move I wish you could display at the mall and I wish SMD see these smart mobility car scooters wow amazing ideas I would like to try it.
How can I buy one
Nice wünsche ich könnte so einer Leisten , Hab der Nova Bendi aber im Freien macht es kein spass bei so na scheiss wetter
I need one of these i have MS. I need one with AC
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This would be amazing if it could just go a little faster. If it could go 40km it would be perfect to use on the residential streets around where I live. Thanks for the video.
Are these allowed on sidewalks
Mobility scooters have to go slow to be legal on the footpaths. Otherwise they will have to be driven on the road and they'll need a license.
@Beanbag OK thank you
If use lithium battery 60V 105A ,the max speed is 45KM/H. The range is 120km.But the lithium battery is much expensive.
@@haegeum3040 Genuine mobility scooters are mobility aide vehicles for the disabled! They do not belong on the road!!!!
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We’re can find a map
How can I get one
How much are they
Portage place mall in Winnipeg Manitoba
Rick thats my question were can i buy it and what is the price .
Do you need a license to drive that?
No, not in Canada
@@stonkthecat And no insurance costs either. I have a license already, though not a regular driver and wanted a vehicle that can still get the groceries 10 miles away from home, for longevity reasons. My perspective changed and income level affordability very much changed in accordance to aquiring a disability that is like a mix of parkinsons and MS.
I would like to help others that have disabilities and even healthy people who have low income levels be able to have as much of a quality of life as is humanly possible. Education about The Right To Mobility is vital to share with other people who are seeking solutions via advice.
I want to create a proper map showing exact routes for all slow moving vehicles too. This will make sure people dont end up stranded with not enough battery charge to make it to point B destinations.
The govt needs our input to help direct them to provide this to citizens. Make it super easy for people, the govt should and can remove all the guesswork, or we can vote for those with required humanitarian skillsets enough that they rapidly want to provide the information like a proper kiosk.
#TheRightToMobility
Hi do you have the website for the dealership or the number
I would love to check that out
We purchased at Derand Motorsports in Ottawa, you can probably find on google
@@stonkthecat thank you I'm from the Caribbean 💕 love your mom the ride
Can’t keep it in an apartment can’t drive it into an apartment building have to have a house and keep it in a car garage! When it gets to be 30 below outside, it will totally screw the batteries which means you gotta take all of them out sticking a little heater underneath it is going to be useless in 20 or 30 below Celsius weather! I’d like I said anything breaks on this thing you’re gonna have major headaches trying to get it fixed. I guarantee it parts and people that’ll repair. It will probably be almost nonexistent or you’ll wait months for that to happen!
It Sounds very loud inside the car
That was quite an accomplishment, getting those mirrors adjusted. How about a little more preparation before creating such a complex video? Sure would be nice to watch before the reaper gets here.😂
you don’t like the video, shit so upsetting.
Range should be 200 km to ladt one day driving without worry
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One more thing, too, if it ever tips over on its side, it’s gonna cost you a few thousand dollars to replace that busted up body, which is surely break if it ever flips on its side! And there’s a good chance that it could because the thing is so light in comparison to a car! No thank you I will stick with a regular mobility scooter for six months of the year at half the price for a really good one that goes to hell of a lot faster than this thing! Not to mention it’s a car you got a wash it all the damn time too This thing is so many negative do it it’s ridiculous!
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How much was it ? How i buy one
They are around 9 to 10 K in Canada, you can look for dealers, my mother purchased hers in Ottawa Canada
I just purchased the same scooter in Vaughan, ON at Kanis Powersports. $8,500.00 CAD was the deal I got.
For anyone local Alex is a great salesman.
How I wish we can register those electric vehicles [EV] especially WULING as mobility scooters for the Disabled. I like Wuling EV.
1 lead acid battery for 240$ wtf?
Noise should be zero
I like it but, unlike the STUPID UK rules & regulations on ALL mobility vehicles they are not allowed to exceed 8mph for road use & MAX of 4mph on paved or pedestrain areas. ( i think is STUPID!!!!) But, i do understand why as many still drive them here in the UK at full speed even on paved areas & a bit slower inside major superstores. Some superstores have thought about banning them unless they slow right down inside the shop So, they still continue to drive like they own the place & this can be extremely DANGEROUS for others ( those who can walk including some elderly & even other disabled & even very young children. This 😠😠😡😡😡😡 me very much. I drive a mobility scooter & i have tried as much as possible to as careful & respectful as possible of others. & i slow right down to barely a snails pace ( as they say ) if i need to or even stop & wait. I have found others to bully their way through others including i have had some verbal from a person in their mobility scooter giving me some verbal. & i just told him can't you see it is that busy others are trying to do the same thing & stop thinking you are not the only one with one & should be prioritised by it. & he gave me more abuse. & i said if you knew what it was going to be like then with your STUPID , SELFISH , ARROGANT attitude you should have stayed away then shouldn't you. & the dirty look he kept giving me was rather angering me & i wanted to give him a bloody good hiding. But, chose to try keep away from such a IMBECILE!!! & i still get some with this SELFISH!!! attitude quite regular more so their speed is the main point Like they should be treated like BLOODY royalty 😠😠😠😡😡😡👎👎👎👎 But, would like something like this due to the miserable weather we get here. But, batteries are not relaible when cold even if you try to keep the vehicle warm until you take it out the batteries become quite week i know it happens every time with mine. Anyway i think i have said too much for now Just one thing that uses 5 batteries mine uses just two & i would hate to imagine the cost in the UK of getting 5 not 2 batteries replaced when they are needed to be replaced. 😟🙄🙄🙄🤔🤔🤔🤔 ( at a minimum of £350 / £430 a for of basic 78amps ) not even Lithium types would be that low to buy & replace ( almost double for a pair ) so 5 would a huge expense to anyone in the UK. Enough said now. 😁😉
What a piece of crap! You can hear it struggling like crazy. It sounds like it’s gonna burn itself out trying to go up the hill! I also have no doubt that this thing would be roasting inside in the summertime and you’d be freezing in it in the winter time and it probably doesn’t work with a shit in the cold cold winter!
works just find in Ontario in the winter. It just needs to be charged more often.
You should have bought her a Citroen Ami a much better vehicle
This thing is classified as an electric mobility scooter and doesn't require a license, or insurance. Think of the scooters some elderly people ride and put an enclosure on it.
Another thing, riding it on the road is going to piss off a lot of normal car drivers riding behind you! This thing is 38 inches wide a lot of drivers gonna be pissed off having to go around you on the road with this! Not to mention people walking on sidewalks would be pissed off that they have to walk around you on the boulevard all the time! Makes much more sense just to buy a regular mobility scooter for a lot less money and use it only six months out of the year when the weather is nice like in Canada!
In Canada these are to be driven on the sidewalk as you are classified a pedestrian. I have one and I just make sure to pull off the sidewalk into a driveway or boulevard to let people pass. I also pull over and let the cars pass by me so they are not having to go out as far. It's all about being observant with traffic.
Dude, you should really read the manual
before you make the video.
He doesn't need to. He's been using it for a while.
JUNK!!
Easy dude!!! It's your mother's scooter, you need to be much more gentle, you're going to break something! I couldn't continue to watch, because you pissed me off 🤬
Next time I will post a warning at the intro so those who can’t handle 30 kilometres can tune out.
This is the best invention ever ! Very useful for disabled people. ❤💕😍🫶
Rick i dont no what your part is in the et4 are you a sales man or what i am trying to buy one and all i get is your name Why please contact me .
I am not a salesman Bob, just did a review for people can see the pros and cons of these, I have another review more detailed on youtube as well, you may want to check it out, It was on the initial purchase. I can only tell you we purchased in Ottawa Canada from Derand motorsports. Here is a link to my first review th-cam.com/video/Ul22hiJBMKU/w-d-xo.html