Online electric scooter dealer with demo rides

Commuters, students and households in your area who want local advice and after-sales support instead of ordering from an anonymous overseas seller.

Margin on each scooter sold, plus accessories such as helmets, locks and chargers, and delivery or set-up fees.

• Online selling and customer messaging
• Product knowledge and honest advice
• Organizing orders, delivery and warranty claims

• Rules vary by province: check what counts as an e-bike, moped or motorcycle, and whether you need dealer registration
• Check that models meet Transport Canada requirements and are legal to ride in your province
• Commercial general liability insurance that covers test rides, delivery and stored stock
• Lithium batteries stored at home are a fire risk, so check safe storage and your home insurance
• Collect GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold
• Winter slows sales in many areas, so consider off-season promotions

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many demo scooters and how much stock you buy, and what you spend on your website. Treat this as a rough estimate.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the models you sell, your pricing and your local reach. Winter slows sales in many areas. These are revenue estimates, not profit.

Check what counts as an e-bike, moped or motorcycle in your province, and whether you need dealer registration. Also check Transport Canada requirements, liability insurance covering test rides and stock, safe lithium battery storage at home, and GST/HST.