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Extra.ie
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Extra.ie
World's fastest e-scooter can reach speeds of 160kmh - will it be available in Ireland?
A tech company have unveiled their new e-scooter, which can reach speeds of up to 100mph (160km/hr). Love them or hate them, e-scooters are still legal on Irish roads, but have come under intense scrutiny for the lack of licensing requirements surrounding them. While there are rules surrounding their top speeds — with scooters only being allowed to have top speeds of 20km/hr on public roads — one tech company in the UK have decided to take them to the next level, creating a scooter that can reach heights of 100mph. Pic: Bo UK company Bo, who make bespoke e-scooters, announced the unveiling of the 'Turbo' scooter, which they've called a 'monster.' 'As The Turbo development progressed, we realised that we were creating a monster,' Bo CEO Oscar Morgan said. 'E–scooters have been revolutionising how people move locally, but they are yet to enter the leagues of mainstream automotive culture. 'The Turbo is part of our mission to elevate these futuristic electric vehicles into the top tier of automotive performance.' Pic: Bo Right now, it appears that such a terrifying piece of machinery won't be available in Ireland due to the fact that it wouldn't be street legal. But even then, if it were to become legal on Irish roads, a lot of people may be put off by the price of the scooters, which are set to fetch a price tag of $29,500 (€25,310). As well as this, you can't just buy one — with the company saying that 'potential enthusiasts considering a build are invited to submit previous ride experience through an online portal on the Turbo site.' The scooters are made out of aerospace grade aluminium, and have a huge 1800Wh battery — powerful enough to fast charge 1,500 iPhones simultaneously. Yes, really. Pic: Bo They also have a massive range compared to the average charge of an e-scooter, being able to go 150 miles (240km) before needing to be charged. The scooters have since been tested out across 20 runs by a professional racer Tre Whyte, and reached speeds of 85mph (136km/h), but Bo aren't stopping there — and are hoping that the scooter's speed can reach triple digits. 'Having successfully completed the shakedown process on race tracks here in the UK, and with a high level of confidence in the stability and rideability of The Turbo, we are now initiating a process to increase the output and speed from the vehicle until we achieve our target,' Bo CTO Harry Willis said.
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
World's fastest electric scooter nicknamed ‘The Turbo' set to hit the streets - what could possibly go wrong?
The world's fastest e–scooter has been unveiled – and it can reach dizzying speeds of up to 100mph. The vehicle, dubbed The Turbo, is the brainchild of UK company, Bo. Oscar Morgan, CEO at Bo, said: 'As The Turbo development progressed, we realised that we were creating a monster. 'E–scooters have been revolutionising how people move locally, but they are yet to enter the leagues of mainstream automotive culture. 'The Turbo is part of our mission to elevate these futuristic electric vehicles into the top tier of automotive performance.' Thankfully, the hefty cost will likely put off most potential buyers – The Turbo has an base price of $29,500. Bo spent 18 months developing The Turbo, which is crafted out of aerospace grade aluminium. At the heart of the vehicle is a 'cutting–edge powertrain', featuring a 24,000W dual motor propulsion system. Meanwhile, the main battery is 1800Wh – large enough to supply fast–charging to 1,500 iPhones simultaneously. So, while most e–scooters you see on the roads today have a range of around 15–40 miles on a single charge, The Turbo can travel up to 150 miles before you need to plug it in, according to Bo. The company carried out its first test runs at the famous Goodwood Motor Circuit. Across 20 runs, piloted by professional racing rider, Tre Whyte, the vehicle clocked in a top speed of 85mph. For comparison, the speed limit for e–scooters in the UK is currently 15.5mph. However, Bo isn't stopping there. The company now hopes to break the 100mph under Guinness World Record Supervision. Harry Wills, CTO at Bo, said: 'Having successfully completed the shakedown process on race tracks here in the UK, and with a high level of confidence in the stability and rideability of The Turbo, we are now initiating a process to increase the output and speed from the vehicle until we achieve our target.' A 'limited run' of Turbo commissions is currently in development, with a base price of $29,500. However, not just anyone can buy one.
Engadget
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Engadget
This is the daftest e-scooter in the world
The minds behind Bo's sublime e-scooter met each other while working for the advanced engineering arm at (F1 team) Williams. Their mission was to take their knowledge of designing and building some of the world's fastest cars to build a better e-scooter. But while they no longer work for a Formula One team, they can't quite shake that desire to build vehicles that travel at preposterously daft speed. Which is why the company has today unveiled The Turbo, a souped-up version of the standard Bo e-scooter with a potential top speed of more than 100 miles per hour and a range of up to 150 miles. The Turbo (surely, the Tur…Bo, non? ) is equipped with a 24,000W dual-motor engine, and a 1,800Wh battery. Naturally, given Bo's focus on safety and balance, the scooter has F1-style air intakes to keep both the electronics and brakes nicely cool. Given the scooter's light weight, Bo claims it has a higher power to weight ratio than a hypercar like the Bugatti Veyron. It's already been tested by former professional BMX rider Tre Whyte. Although he hasn't quite yet been able to breach the 100mph barrier the company thinks that isn't far off. Of course, the Turbo is one way to pull the world's eyeballs to a product, especially as it's announcing the US availability of its scooters. Customers in the US can now order a Bo M, with vehicles available at some point in August 2025. If you want the standard Bo M, with a range of 25 miles, will set you back $1,990 while the M2, with a range pushing 40 miles, will cost $2,490. And, if you're the sort of person who thinks that owning a scooter that can go at road car speeds is a good idea, you'll actually be able to buy a Turbo: It'll cost you at least $29,500, with the first delivery going to a collector in Madrid next year ahead of that city's inaugural grand prix.
Newsweek
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
New 100-mph Electric Scooter Billed as a 'Tesla Killer'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. It can accelerate faster than a Tesla, travel further on a single charge than a BMW i3 and has a higher power-to-weight ratio than a Bugatti Veyron. Bo's new high-performance electric scooter pushes the limits of the possible and is being marketed as a "Tesla killer" by the company. Built on the base of the Bo M, a road-going scooter, the Bo Turbo is a step further. It took 18 months to develop and test. "We were designing cars - riding e-scooters for fun - and could not believe how insanely badly engineered they were. So we upgraded to Segway - at the time one of the best brands available - and were again disappointed. We imagined powerfully carving down the road, like on a magic carpet. Instead it felt more like riding down a hill in the front of a shopping trolley," Bo co-founder and CEO, Oscar Morgan, told Newsweek. "The only option seemed to be high-speed sports scooters, which are fine for enthusiasts but total overkill if you just want a great ride. We wanted an 'SUV' scooter, not a Baja truck. So it was a classic Goldilocks problem: we could have cheap, weak and crappy or expensive, fast and crappy, but what we wanted was in the middle; power, quality and style. We were lucky enough to have the skills to create it, and naive enough to think it would be easy," he said. A professional driver pilots the Bo Turbo around the Goodwood circuit. A professional driver pilots the Bo Turbo around the Goodwood circuit. Bo The company first tested the Turbo at Goodwood Motor Circuit, where it was driven at 85 mph while piloted by professional driver Tre Whyte. Now, the company has reached 100 mph with the model. It can out-accelerate a Tesla Model 3, the company claims, and it can go up to 150 miles on a single charge. The scooter runs on an 88-volt battery that can push the same amount of power to its wheels as it takes to fast charge 1,500 Apple iPhones simultaneously. "The mission of the company is to Enjoy Every Journey, and the Bo Model-M is the personification of that. What that means is we care about every moment - not just how far or fast you go, but how you feel walking towards Bo, turning it on, hanging your bag on it. We care about the way the power is delivered and the ultra stable ride dynamics. We even care about your sense of pride when a friend sees you riding past," Morgan said. The CEO sees there being two types of consumers in the market for such a scooter: "Firstly, anyone who has had a mid-range scooter like a Segway and is looking for an upgrade, Bo is a superb choice. Every feature of their current scooter, made tougher - more powerful - and more fun. So far I'm glad to say everyone who has come to Bo from Segway-level brands has been completely delighted. "Secondly in 'non-scooter riders' - the Bo Model-M inevitably appeals to mavericks and innovators. Most of our riders are noticeably successful in their field and willing to trial a new mode of transport before it has widespread acceptance. That said, I have actually been surprised by the proportion of consultant surgeons, company directors and lawyers placing an order." Above all, Bo's scooters are designed to appeal to people who are searching to "optimize their life," Morgan said. A man rides a Bo M electric scooter. A man rides a Bo M electric scooter. Bo The base model Bo M scooter is on sale now and starts at $2,249.
