New Lavoie Series 1 is a bold e-scooter packed with McLaren Applied road and race tech
Order books for the new Lavoie Series 1 e-scooter have opened, with the new two-wheeled machine becoming the first machine to come out of McLaren Applied’s new e-mobility spin-off, Lavoie.
A bit of background
McLaren Applied focuses on using tech from Formula 1 and McLaren’s automotive division and applies them to new areas. The firm has now expanded its operations into the e-mobility segment with its Lavoie subsidiary, which was founded by Eliott Wertheimer and Albert Nassar, who formerly headed e-bike and e-scooter manufacturer Furosystems.
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Lavoie currently has a small team, but with plans to scale rapidly as it ramps up its operations. The Series 1 will be the halo model of a planned range of electric mobility machines, although Lavoie says every model will be designed with a focus on advanced technology, premium design and performance.
The new Lavoie Series 1 e-scooter
Two versions of the Series 1 are available and are defined by their battery size. The standard model has a capacity of 468Wh, offering a range of up to 25 miles.
The Series 1 Max meanwhile has a 702Wh capacity and a range of up to 38 miles. Both are restricted to 15mph in relevant regions.
Lavoie says its new e-scooter can be charged from 0-100% in less than three hours, with three power modes – eco, cruise and sport – restricting the Series 1 to certain speeds depending on riding conditions.
Callum design house brings unique features
The first 469 buyers will have the opportunity to pre-order an exclusive Founders Edition of the Series 1. It features a number plaque designed by engineering house Callum, founded by ex-JLR design head Ian Callum.
The new Lavoie e-scooter
While it might not look like the papaya F1 car that Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri hustle around a race track, the Series 1 does share several links with it. Take the Series 1’s innovative Flowfold folding system which was ‘inspired’ by Formula 1 suspension.
Lavoie says Flowfold allowed its engineers to develop a longer, wider deck for the Series 1, allowing it to fold into a more compact form when carrying.
Lavoie’s first machine majors on safety, with the Series 1 gaining a number of features to protect both the rider and other road users. The machine gets a sleek light halo on the handlebars, LEDs to highlight the user's position on the road and indicators for turning.
Commenting on the launch of the Series 1, Lavoie CEO, Eliott Wertheimer said: “ After years of development and significant innovation, we are confident our e-scooter will lead towards improving micro mobility to automotive standards.
“The 469 units of the Founders Edition will be produced to thank them through a beautiful, uniquely numbered, vehicle. They will also benefit from early access to our upcoming launches, news and events.”
A word on e-scooter legality
In the UK it is illegal to ride privately owned e-scooters in public which means you can only use the Lavoie on private land.
Work is ongoing within the government to legalise the machines for use on public roads, but with delays and more research into the current trials led by firms such as Dott, Tier and Lim needed, it will be some time before we see private devices used on public roads.
All models can be pre-ordered now, with the standard model costing from £1890, while the Max version comes with a £2190 price tag. Four will be available: Silent White, Racing Green, Electric Blue and Sunset Orange.
