With the intensification of global aging and the increasing demand for environmentally friendly travel, the market for electric scooters for the elderly is experiencing rapid development. This article will explore the current status and future development trends of the electric scooter market for the elderly.
Market status
1. Market size growth
According to data from China Economic Information Network, the global electric scooter market is in a stage of rapid development, and the global electric scooter industry market size is about 735 million yuan in 2023
. In China, the market size of electric scooters is also gradually expanding, reaching 524 million yuan in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 7.82%
2. Demand growth
The intensification of domestic aging has driven the market demand for electric vehicles for the elderly. In 2023, the demand for electric vehicles for the elderly in China increased by 4% year-on-year, and it is expected that the demand will increase by 4.6% year-on-year in 2024
3. Product type diversification
The scooters on the market are mainly divided into three categories: foldable wheelchair-type scooters, foldable seat-type scooters and car-type scooters
These products meet the needs of different user groups, from middle-aged and elderly people to people with disabilities, as well as ordinary people who travel short distances
4. Industry competition pattern
The competition pattern of China’s electric scooter industry is taking shape. As the market expands, more and more companies are joining this field.
Future development trends
1. Intelligent development
In the future, electric scooters will develop in a smarter and safer direction. Intelligent electric scooters with integrated GPS positioning, collision warning and health monitoring functions will provide users with a full range of services.
2. Personalized customization
As consumer needs diversify, electric scooters will pay more attention to personalization. Users will be able to customize the body color, configuration and functions according to their personal preferences and needs.
3. Environmental protection and energy saving
As a representative of green travel, the environmental protection and energy-saving characteristics of electric scooters will continue to drive the growth of market demand. With the advancement of lithium battery technology and the improvement of charging infrastructure, the endurance and charging convenience of electric scooters will be greatly improved.
4. Policy support
China’s series of energy-saving and emission-saving green travel policies, such as the “Green Travel Creation Action Plan”, have provided policy support for the electric scooter industry.
5. Market size continues to grow
It is expected that the market size of China’s elderly electric vehicle industry will continue to grow, and the market size is expected to increase by 3.5% year-on-year in 2024
6. Safety and supervision
With the development of the market, the safety standards and regulatory requirements for elderly electric scooters will also be improved to ensure user safety and road traffic order
In summary, the elderly electric scooter market will maintain a growth trend at present and in the future. The increase in market size and demand, as well as the development of intelligent and personalized trends, indicate the huge potential and development space of this industry. With the advancement of technology and the support of policies, elderly electric scooters will become the preferred means of travel for more and more elderly people and people with limited mobility.
Post time: Nov-20-2024