Mobile electric scooter dealer

Commuters, delivery riders and households who prefer to buy without visiting a showroom.

A margin or commission on each scooter sold, plus accessory sales and delivery or setup fees.

• Sales and clear communication
• Social media and simple online listings
• Organising deliveries and handovers

• Check that each model is approved for UK road use and how it must be registered and insured. Privately owned e-scooters are generally not allowed on public roads, so check the current rules
• Motor trade insurance that covers demo rides, plus public liability insurance
• Distance selling and consumer rights rules for online sales. Check with Trading Standards or Citizens Advice guidance
• Storing and charging lithium batteries at home. Check with your insurer and landlord or mortgage lender
• Whether you need permission to run the business from home

Startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on your demo scooter, insurance and marketing. These are estimates, so work out your own costs before ordering stock or a demo model.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on the models you sell and how many customers you reach online. The estimates assume at least about 12 hours a week.

Check each model is approved for UK road use and how it must be registered and insured. Check motor trade and public liability insurance, distance selling rules, safe storage and charging of lithium batteries at home, and whether you need permission to run a business from home.