FAQs

You can ride for approximately 10 miles, at 10 miles per hour, and the lithium-ion battery can be fully recharged in 1 hour. As with hybrid cars, the battery recaptures energy when going downhill or slowing down.

LiFePO4 (lithium-ion), 122 watt hours. Developed at MIT.

We strongly recommend that children under the age of 15 do not use the Solowheel. Children 15 and up should use the Solowheel only with adult supervision.

The maximum capacity is 250 lbs.

We encourage all consumers to check the rules and regulations of transportation devices of their country. For more detailed information please check with your local government transportation department.

As with any transportation device, riders must use proper safety precautions. All riders should wear sneakers and approved helmet and other safety gear such as knee pads when operating the Solowheel. Always ride under control at a speed that is safe for you and those around you. Please consult the manual for additional safety information.

The Solowheel is highly maneuverable and allows you to easily navigate over rough pavement and around obstacles. However, to prevent the loss of traction, you must always be careful when riding and learn to identify and avoid slippery, wet surfaces, steep slopes and loose materials or objects.

Solowheel enthusiasts all over the world are enjoying riding to work, around campus, tourist destinations, golf courses, malls, airports and skateparks.

The Solowheel battery lasts for over 1000 cycles.

The Solowheel has a one-year warranty.

The Solowheel was developed by inventor Shane Chen in Washington state, USA. It is manufactured in China.