Buying an electric scooter online in South Africa: marketplace or specialist?

Many South Africans start looking for an electric scooter on Takealot or other online marketplaces. That's a good place to compare prices — but a scooter is a vehicle, not a phone case. Here's what to check before you buy, wherever you shop.

1. Who fixes it if something goes wrong?

Ask who handles the warranty and where repairs are done. Every Inokim scooter from us has a 12-month local warranty, with repairs done in South Africa.

2. Can you try it first?

Weight, folding and ride feel are hard to judge from photos. We offer free test rides at our showroom at 51 Bradfield Drive, Fairmount Ext 2, Johannesburg.

3. Is it the real thing?

Check that the seller supplies genuine stock with a serial number. All our scooters are official Inokim stock.

4. Delivery and returns

Check delivery costs and the returns policy. We deliver free nationwide and offer 7-day returns.

Ask us anything

Not sure which scooter is right? WhatsApp us on +27 73 442 1130 — we'll help you pick, whether you buy from us or not.