"How did you become interested in an electric moped? And why did you choose a Vässla?"
"I wanted to make my commute more efficient both for my body and in terms of time. I saw more and more electric scooters on the roads and thought it would be a perfect alternative, as I still wanted my commute to remain environmentally friendly and driving a car in central Stockholm is something to avoid. It often takes longer. When I started looking at the different options available, I saw that Vässla was presented as the best option if you want to commute with an electric scooter. I had also seen several on the road and liked that they still looked like scooters; the other variants looked almost like bike/scooter hybrids. Plus, the fact that Vässlan has a long range on a single charge, along with the ability to ride with two batteries, made the choice easier. I ride a lot, so I wanted a scooter that could handle many kilometers."
Has Vässlan replaced or supplemented any other means of transport that you previously used?
"I used to ride an electric bike, and still do sometimes if I need to quickly go to the store or something similar. However, I have discovered that Vässlan is very convenient, so I am using my bike less and less. I found it annoying not to have a basket at first, like you have on a bike. But I have now noticed that I can load just as much, if not more, on Vässla. It's reassuring that you can attach the handle to the hook that is available. So now I usually do my weekly shopping with Vässlan, it works perfectly. Especially if you have a backpack as well."
Would you say that Vässlan helped you save time in your everyday life? If YES, approximately how much per week?
Really! On a Saturday morning I can go from me (Gärdet) to Eriksdalsbadet in 14 minutes. It's door to door. Previously, when I rode the subway, the journey time on the subway was only 14 minutes, exclusive of the time to and from and the waiting time. So it probably saves me 10-15 minutes every time I drive, which I do 9 times a week. So there will be a total of 3 hours per week if I counted correctly. When I cycled to the bath, it still took at least 20 minutes.
What would you say are the 3 main reasons you chose a Vässla?
1. Time
2. Flexibility/Freedom
3. Environment
