E-Mobility: Scooters, E-Bikes & Boards for ASU's Huge Campus

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MobilityTypically $300 to $600

Electric scooter (commuter model)

Turns 20 minutes into 7

No single purchase shrinks ASU's distances more per dollar. It turns the longest, hottest walks on campus into a few minutes of riding.

Why it matters at ASU

An e-scooter turns a long 20-minute walk in 105°F heat into a 7-minute ride, making it near-essential gear across ASU's sprawling campus.

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Mobility

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MobilityTypically $600 to $1,000 and up

Electric bike (commuter/folding)

Covers ground without the sweat

Why it matters at ASU

An e-bike covers more ground with less effort, helping your student arrive to class sweat-free on Tempe's flat, bike-friendly terrain.

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MobilityTypically $200 to $500

Electric skateboard

Speed without the bulky storage

Why it matters at ASU

Compact enough to carry into class, an e-board cuts travel time across ASU's long distances and fits right in on a campus recognized as one of the nation's Gold-level bike-friendly universities.

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Safety

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SafetyUsually $30 to $60

DOT-certified helmet

The one item not to skip

Why it matters at ASU

With so many students riding scooters and bikes through busy intersections, a proper vented helmet is essential safety gear.

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SafetyUsually $25 to $50

Heavy-duty chain lock

Protects a costly investment

Why it matters at ASU

E-scooters and e-bikes are valuable, visible targets on a busy campus, so a serious lock protects a sizeable transportation investment.

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Maintenance

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MaintenanceUsually $30 to $50

Portable tire inflator / charger kit

Backup for when things fail

Why it matters at ASU

A dead battery or flat tire can leave your student walking the rest of the way in the heat, so a backup kit avoids that hassle.

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Just as important

What we’d skip

A curator who never says “don’t buy” isn’t curating. These are the things ASU makes unnecessary.

High-performance racing scooter

Campus speeds and crowded bike lanes mean a mid-range commuter model does everything a $1,500 machine does here.

Bargain no-name e-ride

Battery quality is a genuine safety issue in extreme heat. This is the one category where certification and reviews matter more than price.

Spare battery pack on day one

Campus distances rarely outrun a single charge. See how far a full battery actually goes before doubling the spend.

How we chose these 6

Every pick starts from ASU’s housing policies, residence halls, and climate. If we can’t explain an item in one sentence, it doesn’t make the list. No filler, no padding.

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