The HiMo H1 is an ultra-compact, foldable electric scooter from Xiaomi-backed brand HiMo that folds down to the size of a backpack, weighs just 14.5 kg and travels up to 30 km on a charge. Designed as a private alternative to app-rental scooters, it answers the modern city dweller's need for personal, portable micro-mobility in the smallest possible package.
What is the HiMo H1 electric scooter?
Over the last few years, every major city has seen a surge of electric scooters, fuelled by easy on-the-go app rentals on almost every street corner. The HiMo H1 takes a different route, moving from rentals into private transportation in a remarkably small package. Technically a tiny electric scooter, this foldable little machine carries you for up to 30 km, then folds down to roughly the size of an A3 sheet so you can backpack it around. It weighs only 14.5 kg, which is not featherweight but stays manageable, and it ships with a dedicated carry backpack.
What are the HiMo H1 specs?
The H1 uses a 180W brushless DC motor in the rear and can hit speeds of up to 18 km/h, with airless 7-inch wheels and a 7,500 mAh battery behind that 30 km range. Despite its minuscule frame, HiMo says it can support riders up to 91 kg, and features include an integrated headlight and an LED display. According to Electrek, the backpack-sized folding ride launched worldwide from around USD 425, while autoevolution called it one of the tiniest, most portable EVs around.
Where can you buy a foldable electric scooter?
HiMo comfortably surpassed its USD 10,000 crowdfunding goal, raising more than USD 50,000 in the process, with early deliveries expected the following May. If a compact, foldable electric scooter that fits in a backpack appeals to you, explore TheArsenale's curated personal mobility, including the EV1000 electric scooter, the Moxie for TheArsenale Special Edition scooter and the all-terrain SKWHEEL-One, or browse the full e-bikes and electric mobility collection for more compact city EVs like the HiMo H1.
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