Overview
- ADAC subjected six scooters to simulated cobblestone vibration, cold and rain exposure, repeated full discharges and battery‑management tweaks, observing no deformations, overheating or fires.
- Citing the results, ADAC deems citywide carriage prohibitions in places such as Munich, Leipzig and Frankfurt disproportionate.
- The organization proposes banning charging on buses and trains and recommends optional battery‑protection bags to slow any potential fire spread.
- Tested models ranged from a low‑cost AliExpress no‑name to a premium VMAX, including NIU, Xiaomi, Segway‑Ninebot and Streetbooster, with all units rated at a high safety level.
- Local bans remain in effect for now, with regulatory upgrades under discussion to bring e‑scooter battery rules closer to e‑bike standards.