Minimotors
| Formation | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Products | Electric Scooters |
| Website | http://www.minimotors.co.kr/ |
Minimotors is an international brand of electrically powered off-road products with technology and designed from South Korea and manufactured in a Minimotors China factory.
The company was founded in 1999 in Busan, South Korea. Initially focused on selling and manufacturing motor boards and senior-style electric scooters, Minimotors has evolved to designing and selling off-road electric scooters.[1]
In 2015, Minimotors launched the world first dual motor all wheel drive, all terrain e-scooter, Dualtron. It has two BLDC HUB motors, two controllers, dual suspension for off-road driving comfort, two disk brakes for stable and smooth braking, LED headlights and taillights and selection to operation in Single and Dual motor mode.[2]
History[edit]
1999 - 2014: Early years[edit]
In 1999, Minimotors was established in Busan, South Korea.[3] It took them a year (2000) to achieve number 1 in selling motor boards in the Korean domestic market. In 2006, Minimotors made a contract to be the Korean exclusive distributor for USA brand 'Goped'. At the same time, their electric scooter for seniors 'Silverwing' was launched. With the company growing quickly, in 2009, the first Minimotor Chinese office was established and the electric ATV 'Quad' was launched. A year later, Minimotors was changed to a corporation and their headquarter office was moved to Ilsan, Gyounggi-do. 2010, Minimotors became the Korean exclusive distributor for Japanese brand 'Fukiplanning' and Germany brand 'Puma moto'. Finally, in 2011, the first ever made in Korea eScooter 'Fireball' was launched. Subsequently, Minimotors became the Korean exclusive distributor for French brand 'Shark Helmet'. Taiwanese brand 'Patgear' was launched in South Korea. Made in Korea eScooter 'Fireball2' was launched and their official Naver cafe 'Minimotors club' was opened in 2013.
2015: Speedway & Dualtron[edit]
In 2014, 'Speedway' was launched in Korea. Minimotors first manufacturing factory was established in Taizhou, China. With their first Chinese branch established in China, Guangzhou. Minimotors became the Korean exclusive distributor of Chinese brand 'Uberscoot' and French brand "Kleefer'. With 'DTV Shredder' launched in South Korea.18 service network were built in the same year. 2015 was a big year for Minimotors as they launched the world first dual motor all wheel drive, all terrain eScooter 'Dualtron'.[4] At the same time, Minimotors made an export contract for 'Dualtron' with Australia and Singapore.[5] Dualtron quickly won over the market for being the most progressive electric scooter with over 10,000 units sales a year.[6]
2016 - 2018: Expansion[edit]
Minimotors made an export contract for 'Dualtron' with America and Europe as Dualtron II was launched. Also in 2016, DoubleTen 1000i, Jeontadae, Dualtron Man, Kaabo air, Fastwheel BringMe, Eva Super New 340, Speedway Mini 3, Kleefer e-Pure and Speedway 3 were launched. Minimotors expanded their service networks in South Korea (21 branches). In 2017, plans of establishing a manufacturing factory in South Korea were made and they once again expanded their service network (32 branches). In the same year, Dualtron Ultra, Speedway Nano, Speedway Mini 4 and Speedway 4 were launched.[6]
2019: Dualtron Spider[edit]
In 2019, there was an increase in the number of electric scooter accidents. Thus, more electric scooter regulations were set in place in different countries. July 9, 2019, a Singaporean rider took a video of himself going at 150km/h on his Dualtron Ultra along Tanah Merah Coast Road.[7] At that time, scooters sold in Singapore have to comply with a strict set of regulations; maximum speed of 25 km/h, must not exceed 70 cm in width & must not weigh more than 20 kg.[8] That video was shared all over Facebook in Singapore and now most Dualtron scooters cannot be sold in Singapore. Minimotors created Dualtron Spider, a smaller electric scooter that can meet the regulations set by most countries.[9]
Products[edit]
Dualtron[edit]
The Dualtron off-road electric scooter is a flagship model of Minimotors Co.,Ltd. launched on February 2016. It is manufactured in Minimotors China factory with technology and design from South Korea. Dualtron has the distinguish features of having two BLDC HUB motors, two controllers, dual suspension for off-road driving, two disk brakes, LED headlights and taillights and selection to operation in Single and Dual motor mode.[10]
The development of Dualtron started in Spring 2014 with a goal in mind to develop the world's first all wheel drive off-road scooter. Shortly after, a task force was created to select the materials (strong and light) to construct the eScooter. Many different materials were tested to ensure maximum stability and driving comfort, especially when driving in extreme conditions. Development of the first Dualtron lasted 1 year and 6 months.
At the end of September 2015, the first Dualtron was launched carrying different Li-Ion battery capacity. Dualtron has also formed distributor partnerships in countries such as France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the United States of America.[2] Though majority of the reviews for Dualtron have been positive, many users have commented on the high prices and high maintenance cost.[11]
Official Distributors[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "How to choose a Dualtron that suits you best". USA Minimotors. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Minimotors introduction site THE BRAND". Minimotors introduction site. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
- ↑ "미니모터스 회사소개". www.minimotors.co.kr. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ↑ "Ultimate Dualtron Scooter Review » Electric Scooter Guide". Electric Scooter Guide. 2019-04-17. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ↑ "Powerful Dualtron Electric Scooters". Ride Two Wheels. 2018-09-18. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Minimotors introduction site HISTORY". Minimotors introduction site. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
- ↑ "E-scooter allegedly does 150kmh along Tanah Merah East Coast Road". mothership.sg. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ↑ "LTA | Getting Around | Active Mobility | Rules & Public Education | Rules & Code of Conduct". www.lta.gov.sg. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ↑ MadCharge (2018-12-04). "Dualtron Spider Review – The First In-Depth English Review". MadCharge. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ↑ "Ultimate Dualtron Scooter Review » Electric Scooter Guide". Electric Scooter Guide. 2019-04-17. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ↑ "Dualtron Thunder 50MPH Electric Scooter Review - Worth It?". ERideHero. 2019-11-26. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
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