Eurobike winner 2019. Built specifically for road use. 20″ wheels and aluminium hydroformed frame offers a safe and tested solution
- British e-scooter brand AER welcomes breakthrough In e-scooter trials for UK cities
- The AER 557 – winner of Eurobike 2019 – has been heralded by international judges as a game changer in sustainable transportation’
- 20″ wheels, known brand bicycle components, serviceable, 20 mile range, silent 500W motor and designed to withstand bumps and knocks in the road
As the government approves trials of e-scooters in UK cities, commuters will be weighing up their options for the safest, sustainable and smartest e-scooter options to help ease the burden of congested cities and to offer a safer travel solution during Covid-19.
Introducing the AER 557 – the first e-scooter ever to win at the leading global micro-transportation show, Eurobike 2019
British designed and German engineered, the AER 557 won the Start-Up category at the event.
For commuters weighing up their options to jump onto the e-scooter micromobility trend, the 557 sits alone in its own category of e-scooter.
The vehicle grade product comes packed with features to ensure a safe, natural and comfortable ride.
Founder and CEO John Irving, speaking about AER said:
“We wanted to redesign and reform an e-scooter for the modern age, one that was designed specifically for the roads.
“Designed in collaboration with an award winning team around the proven geometric principles of a bicycle, we completed five prototypes resulting in a production ready, solid, stable and efficient vehicle, enabling the rider to feel in control and with real presence on the road.
“From our formation in 2017, we have raised more than £1m through EIS for the development of the product and we have seen our valuation rise 800%.”
In response to the UK test for future legislation, John Irving said:
“We whole-heartedly welcome the Government’s proposed changes in legislation.
“We established AER three years ago with an unwavering commitment to transform the future of transportation and bring greater sustainability, safety and ease of travel to urban life. We are seeing a seismic shift in demand towards e-scooters as the Government looks at how we as a nation can return to work safely folloing the COVID 19 pandemic.
“Whilst we knew there would be demand for a more energy-efficient mode of travel in the UK eventually, our customer base has been predominantly in the US and in many European countries where e-scooters are road-legal.”
The AER 557 has ann aluminium hydroformed frame and integrated removable high capacity 557 W/H battery, wide ergonomic handlebars and 20-inch Schwalbe tyres – delivering a perfect and sturdy ride.
Other notable features of the AER 557 are:
- A genuine 20 miles of range on a single charge at full power
- A silent 500W drive motor delivers 50NM of torque, offering unparalleled performance for an exhilarating and effortless ride
- An intelligent drive system features GPS, a built in immobiliser and four speed presets
- Pre-programmed key fobs that unlock the motor and restrict the top speed to the legal limit set by the government for the destination country. Unrestricted, the scooter will take the rider to a potential maximum speed of 27mph (where permitted)
- Wide ergonomic SQlab handlebars, award-winning grips and a wide non slip bamboo deck all contribute to riders’ comfort and stability
- Patent pending hinge system allows the scooter to fold in half for storage or transport
The AER 557 is made using premium European brand components that you would find on a high-end electric bicycle.
Every aspect of it is carefully handpicked, crafted and developed with unwavering attention to detail.
This has resulted in the perfect combination of technology and design, delivering a silent and natural ride across bumps and knocks to provide a safe and smooth riding experience
AER Electric Co. has specified the very best of bicycle components including SQlab ergonomic technology, Magura dual piston hydraulic brakes and Schwalbe e-bike tyres.
The AER 557 will retail from £2199 and is accepting registrations online. The company is preparing for customer delivery later in 2020.
