Vortex E-Vehicles: Affordable Electric Mobility Powering Urban Sustainability
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Products
Electric Scooters
E-SCOOTER MAX: This is classified as a moped (ciclomotor) and is priced at €1,750.
SCOOTER CITYFREE: A 4000W electric scooter priced at €3,830.
DEMOP series:
X-ONE series: Available in SLA (€1,050), LIT (€1,500), SUPER (€1,990), MEGA (€2,240), and UBER (€2,800) versions.
FOX series: Includes SLA (€1,130), LIT (€1,600), SUPER (€1,950), MEGA (€2,195), and UBER (€2,760) models.
CITY model: Priced at €1,580.
Electric Motorcycle
MOTO SPORTSMAN: A 2000W electric motorcycle available for €1,950.
Mobility Scooters
ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR-4WD: Lithium battery scooter for people with reduced mobility priced at €1,190.
WHEELCHAIR ELECTRIC MOTOR X - 4W: Available in red and white colours, priced at €1,825.
ELECTRIC MOTOR wheelchair-R3N: Powered with 0.5 Kw engine, priced at €1,590.
Competitors
Xiaomi - Known for affordable, high-quality electric scooters with a strong global presence.
Segway-Ninebot - Offers a range of electric scooters and personal transporters with advanced technology and features.
Bird and Lime - These companies are prominent in the electric scooter-sharing market but also sell consumer models.
Razor - Popular for its affordable electric scooters aimed at younger demographics and casual users.
What makes Vortex stand out?
DEMOP Classification
A DEMOP (Dispositivo Elétrico de Mobilidade Pessoal) is a type of electric personal mobility device that is classified as equivalent to a bicycle in Portugal (Article 112 in Portuguese Highway Code). The key characteristics of a DEMOP:
It is 100% electric-powered.
It is exempt from registration requirements.
No driver's license is required to operate a DEMOP on public roads.
Insurance is not mandatory, though it is recommended.
Helmet use is not required by law, but it is advised for safety.
DEMOPs typically have lower maintenance costs compared to combustion engine vehicles.
They are considered environmentally friendly due to their electric propulsion.
The operating cost is very low, with charging costs estimated between €0.38 and €0.60 per 100 kilometres.
Innovative Features
Some Vortex models come with unique and advanced features:
The E-SCOOTER MAX includes:
A powerful 2000W motor
Removable 72V - 20Ah lithium battery
Three-speed selector (25km/h, 35km/h, 45km/h)
Reverse function
Digital instrument panel
Exceptional Performance
Vortex claims to offer vehicles with superior performance:
The E-SCOOTER MAX is marketed as having the highest autonomy available in the European markets, with a claimed range of up to 200km with an additional battery.
Competitive Pricing
Vortex offers vehicles at various price points, making electric mobility accessible to a wider range of consumers:
Their electric scooters start from as low as €1,050 for the X-ONE SLA model
Higher-end models like the E-SCOOTER MAX are priced at €1,750, which is competitive for its features and performance.
