Acer Bounces Back on Banned Scooters

The tech giant wants to establish a foothold in the sun in a Paris deprived of its shareable scooters.

Founded in 1976, Acer is now one of the leading companies worldwide in the information and communication technologies sector. Keeping in mind that developing a computer is significantly more complex than building a scooter, it makes sense that the Taiwanese giant is attempting an incursion into the mobility field. The Paris city hall is opening its doors to him, so he is eagerly rushing in!

Acer’s marketing teams did not delay in highlighting its two flagship products, positioning themselves as an immediate alternative to the effective ban starting September 1st. The initiative is commendable, but first, they need to prove they can compete with the many small players already present on the market! So, what are these two models Scooter Series 3 and Series 5 offered by Acer worth?

The Acer Series 5 scooter weighs 18.5 kg and measures 118 x 49 x 125 cm when unfolded. A high-end product, its powerful 36 V/350W – 470W Max motor located at the front allows it to climb hills with a 16% incline without difficulty. It offers 3 speed levels (0-6 km/h – 0-10 km/h – 0-25 km/h) to be chosen according to preference, along with a speed regulator. With its 15Ah lithium-ion battery, Acer claims a range of 65 km on a single charge and full recharge in 8 hours. While the charging time seems credible, the autonomy still needs to be validated under normal use, that is, beyond the initial 6 km/h driving mode!

The Acer Series 3 model targets a broader audience looking for a flexible, lightweight scooter that recharges quickly and comes at a more affordable price. This scooter is shorter than its big sister, measuring 107 x 49 x 120 cm when unfolded and weighs 16 kg. It features a 36 V/250 W motor at the front and is equipped with 8.5-inch (21.59 cm) wheels. Made with an aluminum chassis, the Series 3 may appeal with its look and size. Equipped with a 7.8Ah lithium-ion battery, it claims a full recharge in 4 hours. As for range, a more realistic figure is 20 km. A model suitable for short trips… like the former shareable scooters.

Launched a few weeks ago, both models are available in all good stores but not on Acer’s online shop. Naturally, selling a scooter and a laptop isn’t the same business, so it’s better to leave it to the professionals.

At Darty, the Acer Series 3 is offered at 399.99 Euros and the Acer Series 5 at 499.99 Euros. Always annoying how marketing adds a 9 to prices… so we’ll say 400 and 500 Euros!

Since these models are not revolutionary, one might question their interest at such high prices. Clearly, Acer offers technological credibility, and the finishes seem impeccable, but it faces competition that is now well established. Purchases are often driven by visual appeal, and here it’s quite standard, sober,… very sober,… perhaps too sober? Everything exudes seriousness but, honestly, not much fun.

If you really like the model and want to fill the void left by the ban on shareable scooters, we’re sharing today’s good deal on the same Darty site, offering a Refurbished Series 3 for 240 Euros.