Black Selana Alpha at Fatbikeskopen.nl

The black Selana Alpha is the understated version of the same RDW-approved e-scooter. While white makes the scooter look light and eye-catching, black blends more into the streetscape and shows road dirt less quickly. Otherwise, nothing changes: the same 250W motor, the same dual drum brakes, the same 10-inch pneumatic tires, and the same approval that allows you to ride it on public roads. That approval is what matters when it comes to electric scooters, so we’ll start there.

Which e-scooters are legal in the Netherlands

Only e-scooters approved by the RDW and displaying a license plate may be used on public roads. By far the majority of e-scooters you find online do not meet these requirements and are limited to private property. The Selana Alpha falls into the approved category. That is the whole reason this model is sought after: you are not buying a device for use in the garden, but a vehicle you can simply ride to work or the station. If you ride an unapproved model, you risk a fine and confiscation of the scooter.

Speed and range of the black Selana Alpha

With a 250W motor, the scooter reaches up to 25 kilometers per hour, and it is speed-limited because anything faster would not comply with its approval. The range is around 40 kilometers per charge, measured with an average rider on flat terrain. If you ride in the city with frequent stops and acceleration, or live in a hilly area, you will get somewhat less. For the daily trip to the office or station, that is more than enough. Charging is done via a regular wall outlet, so no separate installation is needed.

Brakes, tires, and turn signals

There are drum brakes at the front and rear. They require less maintenance than disc brakes and also work well in the rain, which matters more with small wheels than with a bicycle. The 10-inch tires are pneumatic, not solid rubber, so you feel less of cobblestone streets and speed bumps. A telescopic fork at the front absorbs the rest. Turn signals come standard on this version, and among cars that is no unnecessary luxury. Lighting is permanently mounted at the front and rear of the scooter and runs on the main battery, so you do not have to keep track of separate batteries.

What you need to arrange before riding

An approved e-scooter counts as a vehicle, and that brings obligations you do not have with an ordinary scooter: license plate registration and insurance are required. That is not a problem, but you want to know beforehand rather than find out when the scooter is already at your door. We will walk you through this when you place your order. If you would rather skip the paperwork entirely, you would be better off looking at a regular electric bicycle.

Who is the Selana Alpha black for?

For commuters who want to bridge the last stretch from the station and for people who have no room for a bicycle in the city. The scooter is intended for one person and is easy to take indoors. Two points to note: on small wheels, you always feel poor road surfaces more than on a bicycle, and in the rain you are exposed to the wind. For groceries or long daily trips, a bicycle remains more practical. For a few kilometres of commuting per day, this is one of the few scooters you can legally use without question.

Ordering from Fatbikeskopen.nl

You can view the Alpha and take it for a spin at ten showrooms. For maintenance and repairs, there are more than 450 locations throughout the Netherlands, which is a welcome benefit for a vehicle with a license plate. If you order online, the scooter will be delivered to your home ready to ride. You arrange insurance directly with your order, and it is genuinely required here. Three-year warranty on the frame, one year on parts and battery.

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