or 6,800 yuan or 1,000 dollars, Chinese company Extreme Core has introduced the AE3 LR Long Range electric scooter with a claimed range of up to 160 kilometers. Let's translate that into wallet language: for this money you get a machine that, on paper, is ready to carry you across the entire city for several days straight without recharging, and it still costs less than many tricked-out electric bikes.
The mechanics here are primitive: the manufacturer banks on a high-capacity battery, which forms the main value of the device. The new model is equipped with a 3.6 kWh battery, an electric motor with up to 2,450 W of power, and a color display with navigation. To break the numbers down, the main feature of the AE3 LR is a traction battery with a voltage of 72 V and a capacity of 50 Ah. To compare with familiar gadgets: that is a massive reserve of energy packed into the frame of a two-wheeled vehicle.
The main feature of the AE3 LR is a traction battery with a voltage of 72 V and a capacity of 50 Ah.
But here lies the exact catch that the creators prefer to whisper about. According to the manufacturer, on a single charge the scooter can travel up to 160 km, but in Sport mode the range drops to 116 km. Considering that the nominal power of the electric motor is 1,300 W and the peak is 2,450 W, under active riding the battery will melt faster than the advertising booklet promises. Meanwhile, the top speed is capped at 52 km/h, which is plenty for urban traffic, but forces you to watch the road more carefully.
What this means in real-world use
The scooter received disc brakes on both the front and rear, as well as a 5-inch color display. The screen supports full-screen navigation, theme switching, and sound notification settings, making the dashboard look modern rather than like cheap Chinese junk from the past decade. But hardware in the specs is one thing, and real rides over broken asphalt with your own weight factored in are quite another. Claimed mileage figures are always calculated in ideal laboratory conditions with a lightweight test rider.
According to the manufacturer, on a single charge the scooter can travel up to 160 km.
If you weigh more than the conditional test mannequin and it is not +20 degrees outside but damp autumn, the real mileage figure will inevitably drop. The counterargument is simple: a heavy battery makes the device massive, and the promised 160-kilometer range is the result of runs at minimum speed without sharp accelerations or hill climbs. Thanks, of course, but in real life nobody rides like that.
Is it worth risking your money
Buying a machine blind just because of pretty spec numbers is a questionable idea, especially when dealing with a second-tier brand shipped from China. The savings look tempting against the backdrop of urban e-bike prices, but servicing and spare parts will remain your personal headache. You should open the seller's website and carefully check the warranty terms for the battery and motor before placing an order.