Modern Vespa

Costs $2 (150 rupees) to swap 3 batteries for 50 miles of range with MetroRide. (source)

My average over the last 2.5 years is 17mi per dollar. Although I have beaten MetroRide's 25mi per dollar on the occasional fillup, over time it would have saved 33% (if my riding style gets the same range as the delivery people in the article).

I expect the cost structure in San Francisco would be very different than in Bangalore. Still, interesting to know this tech that has been rumored for years is actually deployed somewhere in the world.

I still can't imagine giving up my gas-powered one unless batteries were as reliable and ubiquitous as gas stations. I don't want to be stuck in the city, or stranded on the coast.

(skip the first 30s)

That is badass!

I thought it was badass until I watched again and realized it was Kmph not Mph but still that is pretty cool. When they make an electric scoot that will do freeway speeds (70 Mph) that you can swap batteries out like that it is over. Especially if you can charge them at home and have an extra set.

Not to mention when the technology and infrastructure is there to charge while you ride.

Imagine being an Ironbutt competitor and not having to stop for fuel?