An electric scooter is a confusing name. Technically speaking, a scooter is a small internal combustion engine powered motor vehicle that often gets confused with a moped. However, in modern usage, a scooter can also refer to a small mode of transport which consists of a board suspended between two wheels, controlled by an upright handlebar. A manual scooter is propelled by leg power, with a rider kicking along to provide momentum. An electric scooter does away with the manual labor and instead relies on electric motors to provide drive. These modern electric scooters can hit impressive top speeds and thanks to their compact nature, they’re becoming a huge hit.