Product Description

I first covered the Sunra MIKU MAX electric scooter late last year. The article blew up and it seemed that people had some very strong views either for or against the weird little personal electric vehicle. So when I finally got the chance to test ride one recently at the Barcelona Motor Show, I of course jumped on it. And heres how it went.

This is by far one of the weirdest electric scooters Ive gotten a chance to try.

The MIKU MAX is technically a scooter, though one with an unconventional design. The frame is C-shaped, leaving a large hollow void under the seat. The idea is that you could use it for cargo storage, though Id probably add some cargo nets to either side to keep all of my junk in place.

The nice thing about the oddly shaped open area is that you can carry much larger objects than in a trunk. Things like cardboard boxes, laundry bags, step ladders… you name it! If it can fit in the void and not cause a danger to other vehicles around you, you can probably do it.

The MIKU MAX isnt what Id call the most technologically advanced scooter out there. It features fairly basic components and specs, though the inclusion of a Bosch motor is definitely a nod towards reliability.

• Motor: **0 W continuous Bosch hub motor in rear
• Battery: *0V *0Ah (1.2 kWh) removable Li-ion battery
• Top speed: *5 km/h (*8 mph)
• Climbing angle: *1º
• Range: *0 km (*7 miles)
• Weight: *9 kg (**4 lb)
• Load capacity: **0 lb (**0 kg)
• Brakes: front and rear hydraulic disc and rear motor regenerative braking
• Tires: 3.***0″
• Suspension: front suspension fork, rear swingarm dual shock suspension
• Charge time: 4 hours
    Riding experience

  The MIKU MAX electric scooter is fun to ride, but its not the sportiest little EV Id tried.

  The **0 W motor definitely feels more powerful than its sticker would imply. However, the acceleration on the top end isnt as good as the off-the-line launch. It takes around *0 seconds to reach the top speed of *5 km/h (*8 mph).
   

  The LED lighting is plenty bright though, so its got that going for it.

  Even though the C-shaped frame gives it such a distinctive (and weird) shape, I think its actually quite useful. I could definitely see myself shoving boxes and other things in there. My GenZe 2.0f electric scooter has been an amazing vehicle for grocery shopping and other cargo-intensive errands, but its large trunk still doesnt handle odd and bulky things well. The open cargo area of the MIKU MAX feels like I could carry many more weird-shaped things there that dont fit in normal scooter trunks. I could definitely see myself hauling a case of beer in there — though there is one other electric scooter I know of that is specifically designed to fit a case of beer in the cargo area.
  
   

  ts a pretty good little EV thing. If you dont mind the funny looks, I think many will find it incredibly utilitarian. And considering the divisiveness of its appearance, which seems to split people down the middle, perhaps that means youll have *0% fewer thieves trying to jack your ride!

  What do you think of the MIKU MAX from Sunra? Let us know in the comments below.