Finnish inventor Pasi Kauppinen has designed an electric snow scooter, called eLyly, which features a unique wooden design. The eLyly takes its name from the lyly, a long wooden ski used by Finns in the past to glide across the snow. While the lyly fell out of common use, Kauppinen has used its wooden design to create a sustainable electric scooter.
Design and Features
The eLyly electric snow scooter is unlike any other standing version of an electric scooter. It has a wooden construction in the main body, handlebar mast, and steerable front ski. Unlike the original lyly, which required a second shorter ski to be used on the other foot for kicking, the eLyly houses all of its propulsion in a single unit. A 1,000-watt electric motor turns a snowmobile-like rear track, propelling the scooter to a top speed of 25 km/h (16 mph). The lithium battery requires a 2.5-hour charge and provides a range of 20 to 30 km (12 to 19 miles) depending on factors such as rider weight, snow conditions, and ambient temperature.
The eLyly is relatively lightweight compared to a snowmobile, weighing in at 55 kg (121 lb). The folding handlebars make it easy to store in the trunk of a car, while its maximum rider weight of 100 kg (220 lb) makes it accessible to most riders. When the handlebar is upright, the eLyly measures 180 cm tall by 120 cm long by 30 cm wide (70.9 by 47.2 by 11.8 in). The electric snow scooter also includes a built-in headlight to see the trail at night and a tail light to ensure other riders can see them.
Availability and Price
While the company hasn’t yet begun selling the eLyly, the sustainable electric snow scooter has already piqued interest. The eLyly is a unique offering in the micromobility market, providing a new form of winter transport that is both eco-friendly and practical. Pricing information has yet to be released by the company, but it is assumed that the eLyly will be priced higher than most electric scooters.
Overall, the eLyly is an innovative approach to electric snow scooters. The eLyly will offer riders a chance to enjoy the outdoors without damaging the environment.
