Line of Electric Powersports Vehicles Coming to Best Buy
We’ll take a copy of Mario Kart and a real kart, please.
Until now, you’ve probably associated your local Best Buy with consumer electronics and entertainment – but, according to a recent press release, pretty soon you’ll be able to pick up a new electric-powered bike, kart or scooter along with your TVs and video games.
Starting this October, a full line of electric transportation products will be available through both Best Buy’s website and select store locations.
The selection includes e-bikes, scooters, mopeds and accessories from manufacturers such as Unagi, Bird, Segway-Ninebot, SUPER73, SWFT and more.
“There’s been incredible innovation in the e-transportation space, and we know more customers are looking for ways to efficiently and sustainably commute,” said Frank Bedo, Senior Vice President at Best Buy in the announcement. “As we grow this selection, we look forward to helping customers find the right products to fit their needs and supporting them as they hit the road safely.”
For select e-bikes, Geek Squad can safely assemble and help customers fine-tune their bikes, at the convenience of the customer’s own home, for $99.99. Those services include adjusting brakes, seat height and handlebars.
The complete collection of e-transportation will include products from:
Unagi: Redefining urban, local travel with its uniquely designed lightweight and compact scooters, Unagi makes it easier, cheaper and more fun for people to get from point A to point B, while balancing weight, range, speed, and rideability. Their All-Access subscription and ownership models allow riders to always have a scooter when they need it, helping scale more sustainable local transportation options.
Bird: On a mission to bring eco-friendly mobility to everyone, Bird designs its products with performance and sustainability in mind. Its electric scooters and bikes turn everyday commutes into fun adventures while providing an alternative to carbon-heavy, short-distance gas-powered car trips.
Segway-Ninebot: Specializing in intelligent short-distance transportation and service bots, Segway-Ninebot strives to provide high-quality, safe and reliable products. Its lineup of e-transportation is bringing the industry to the future with mopeds, scooters, off-road bikes and more.
SUPER73: An American lifestyle brand that inspires and creates adventure by fusing motorcycle heritage with youth culture, SUPER73 emphasizes thoughtful design, responsible manufacturing techniques and local community engagement with its selection of electric motorbikes.
SWFT: With a passion for innovation, SWFT provides solutions for short-distance e-mobility through its e-bikes, e-moped and more. It handles every step of production to ensure quality and safety at every turn.
Customers can browse Best Buy physical locations in Austin, Texas; Los Angeles; Miami; New York; Orlando, Florida; Puerto Rico; San Francisco; Seattle; and Tampa, Florida, starting October. Everyone else will be able to access the line through the store’s official website.