Once your new Carrera electric scooter arrives, you’ll be eager to head out for a test ride. Before you do, you’ll need to make sure the electric scooter is correctly assembled and understand how to operate it.
To help, we’ve pulled together this handy guide.
What you’ll need
Before starting, open up the box and make sure all the parts are present. There should be:
- The electric scooter
- A charger
- A user manual
- An inflation adapter
- Four bolts
- An allen key
Once you’ve checked that everything’s there, find somewhere with plenty of space as this will make the assembly process easier.
Assembly
Assembling your new electric scooter shouldn’t take long and all you’ll need to do is attach the handlebar and fit the brakes. Here’s how:
Fitting the handlebar
Start by removing the electric scooter from the box and unfold the handlebars. To fit the handlebar to the electric scooter, carefully position the collar and connect any electrical wires. Then, insert the handlebars making sure that the screw holes align – you can then fix it into place using the provided screws.
Fit the brakes
It’s now time to fit the brake cables. Each brake cable is labelled and should be easily identifiable.
Starting by pulling the brake lever – this will expose the hole that will hold the cable end. Insert the cable end and release the brake lever. You then need to pull the cable around the other side of the brake lever and insert it.
Once done, repeat this on the other brake. For more guidance, check out our ‘how to’ video at the top of this page.
Operating your electric scooter
Before going for a spin, make sure you’re familiar with the electric scooter’s controls.
Turning the electric scooter on
You can turn your electric scooter on using the power button on the handlebar.
The scooter is protected by an electronic pin lock. You can unlock this by entering the default code using the + button to select the digit, and the power button to move onto the next digit. Once all 3 digits have been entered, press the power button twice.
Once you’re done riding, it can be turned off by holding the power button down.
Choosing the speed level
Our Carrera e-scooters have four speed levels and will automatically start in level one. To change the speed level, use the +/- button - you will need to be in level 4 to reach the electric scooter’s maximum speed.
To help get used to the electric scooter, we recommend practising in the lower levels when using the electric scooter for the first time.
Charging your electric scooter
The charge level is shown on the display, and you should fully charge your electric scooter before first use.
To charge your Carrera electric scooter, lift the rubber cap and insert the charger (provided in the box). Once charged, remove the charger and make sure you replace the rubber cap.
Lights
The range of Carrera electric scooters also come with bright LED lights, brake lights and reflectors for enhanced visibility in low-light conditions.
To turn the lights on and off, press and hold the + button for two seconds. Pressing either brake lever will turn on the brake light.
Brakes
Brakes are critically important, and the Carrera electric scooters are fitted with powerful dual-disc brakes. Like when riding a bike, you need to engage the brakes gradually and always the rear one first. We recommend getting used to the brakes by riding in the lower speed levels first.
Riding the electric scooter
With everything set up, it’s time to go for your first ride.
Start by turning the electric scooter on, entering the pin and choosing your speed mode. When you’re ready to move, the speed can be controlled using the thumb throttle. It’s important to remember that you need to kick off a couple of times before engaging the throttle - so get moving before trying to accelerate.
Finally, to stop, simply pull the brake levers.
There you have it, everything you need to know about setting up your new electric scooter. If you don’t fancy getting your hands dirty, don’t worry! Simply bring your electric scooter to your nearest Halfords store and a member of the team will be happy to help.
You can also find lots of accessories for your electric scooter over at Halfords.com.