Electric scooter shop with servicing

Commuters, students, delivery riders and households wanting a cheaper way to get around town.

Margin on each scooter sold, plus accessories, servicing and repair labour, and sometimes finance or insurance referral fees.

• Sales and customer service
• Basic mechanical or electrical knowledge
• Managing stock and supplier relationships
• Explaining road rules and registration to first-time riders

• Motor dealer licensing differs by state and territory, so check with your state's licensing or fair trading body
• Check that each model is compliant for road use and registration where you sell it, and whether it counts as an e-bike, moped or motorcycle
• Public liability, stock and product insurance, plus cover for test rides
• Lithium battery storage and charging risks in a shop, check fire safety requirements
• Australian Consumer Law warranty and refund obligations, and supplier warranty back-up
• Stock ties up a lot of cash, so avoid over-ordering slow models

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on your premises, fit-out and how much stock you buy. Stock ties up a lot of cash, so avoid over-ordering slow-selling models.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $15,000 to $70,000, depending on the models you sell, accessories, servicing and your location. Your stock, rent and other costs will come out of that revenue.

Check motor dealer licensing with your state or territory body, and whether each model is compliant and registrable for road use. Also check lithium battery storage and fire safety, insurance including test rides, and Australian Consumer Law warranty duties.