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Nothing beats a ride on a sunny day. As electric scooters in NZ use cycle lanes more and more often we ask if it is ok for us to be there. The vast majority of us seem to think so. Safe, connected cycle lanes in Auckland enable e scooter riders a cheaper, easier alternative to taking the car.

Lithium Battery fires You may have seen the recent news pieces about E-scooter fires and like many people you may be wondering if you should be worried about your scooter battery. Hopefully this blog will give you some tips on battery care and some reassurance too. Lithium ion batteries are not new. Neither are battery fires. In 2016 Samsung issued a recall on their...

Bought your first e-scooter and keen to hit the road? Not so fast, my friend! Sussing the basics and knowing how to ride an electric scooter safely should be your first priority.  At Freed, we sell and service a wide range of brands and types of electric scooters, from urban commuter electric scooters like the Zero e-scooter to ultra-high-performance ones like the Blade Teverun Fighter Supreme+ e-scooter. So, if you’ve just invested...