Electric Scooters for Sale: Interview with Andy Reich of Falcon EV
Andy: 4 years. I have two scooter factories in Taiwan and two also in China. Me: You said you've noticed the gas scooters ruin the air quality in those countries. Sounds like there are a LOT more scooters there than in the US, where cars ruin our air quality! Andy: The buzzing noise gets to be very irritating and small gas engines pollute more per gallon than a car. Me: A lot of people don't think of that. Andy: I went there to personally inspect the scooter factory, get to know the workers and the owner and make sure we were all on the same page about quality. Really excellent quality is extremely important to me! While I was there, I decided that I want to start a dealership in the Phillipines where they have a terrible pollution problem from 2 stroke tricycles. Andy's electric scooters
Me: I see you've got fairly high-end scooters. How do you manage to get excellent quality scooters that are made in China and Taiwan?Andy: I personally go to the factories to check. There are many scooter factories, but only 2 or 3 can make a good scooter to my high standards with a good controller and motor, and give a warranty and factory support. Me: What features and materials make your scooters high quality? Andy: I tell the factory owner not to skimp and use only the more expensive parts. I maintain quality control by threatening to buy from someone else if he screws up. 
Me: So they do a good job. Can you give me a clear idea of which features go to which scooters, with the differences in price?Andy: The size of the motor, size of controller and scooter size and speed determines the price. The Matrix is the biggest and fastest scooter I sell. The Proton and Vista are just different body styles with same motor, controller. Battery size affects price also. Me: Do you have a showroom where someone can come test-drive one of your scooters? Andy: No, this keeps the price down. I do have a dealer in Miami, and he asks for a $1000 deposit to test ride. Me: ?? Andy: Hey, it's not a joyriding service; ) We don't want a new scooter turning into a used scooter, and after some bad experiences, we had to make a rule. Andy: It's just like a bicycle. If you are uncoordinated, I recommend starting on an electric bicycle instead (which I also have). Me: Do you have helmets and such people can borrow for a test drive? Andy: Of course! Colors and Accessories
Me: How long would it take to order it if I just HAD to have pink (or whatever) and you didn't have it in stock?Andy: Custom orders not a problem, it just takes a little more time for a paint job. Me: Do you have accessories for the scooters? Andy: Not really, the only accessories are a cargo box, covers and ding ding bells can be purchased anywhere.The ding ding bells are to let people know you are near without blowing the horn. Shipping
Me: Do you have a truck for local delivery of your scooters?Andy: Yes, we do. I deliver within 400 miles of North Florida, or I can ship it anywhere else in the US for no more than $350. It's more for international shipping, of course. Battery replacement
Me: You've got LiFePO4 replacement batteries for most all kinds of electric scooters, right? Will I need a new charger, too, since my old battery was lead-acid? Andy: Yes to the LiFePO4 replacement batteries, and the new charger is included. Me: Thank you, Andy. He's got electric bicycle conversion kits, too...we'll talk about those another day.
Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time.
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