Preparing Your Electric Scooter for the First Ride

The courier just left, and there’s a massive box in front of you. It’s obvious you want to head out as soon as possible, but before you pull the throttle for the first time, you need to spend a few minutes on proper preparation. It’ll save you not only a headache but also potential technical issues.

The first step is clear – get the scooter out and carefully remove all packaging. We recommend lifting it out with two people. Do not throw the box or the packaging away. Ideally, put everything back inside and store it in your basement or garage. It will come in handy if you ever need to send the scooter in for service or a warranty claim. If you’re struggling with space, the box can be easily folded flat. The original styrofoam inserts make any future packing easier and safer, but if worst comes to worst, they can be replaced with other filling materials when shipping.

After unpacking, raise the steering stem and firmly lock the folding mechanism lever. Next is the handlebar assembly. The golden rule here is: always use a manual Allen key. Avoid power drills so you don’t strip the threads. Tighten the screws gradually in a cross pattern so the clamp seats evenly.

While assembling, adjust the handlebars right away to a position that suits you. Remember you’ll be standing while riding, so test the position standing up. You can also rotate and adjust the angle of the brake levers and other controls on the handlebars. Be extremely careful with the multiswitch, though. The screw here sits in plastic, so tighten it very gently. If you overdo it, the plastic will crack. Sometimes, connections like the display might disconnect during transport. Check that all connectors on the handlebars are fully plugged in. If needed, reconnect them – carefully aligning the arrows.

Once your handlebars are set, turn the scooter on and check the battery level. If you need to plug it into the charger, remember the correct sequence: plug the charger into the wall outlet first, and only then into the scooter. This prevents sparking and potential damage to the charging ports.

While the scooter is turned on, download the Teverun app to your phone (available on Google Play and the App Store). Register and pair the app with your scooter. Once connected, simply select your specific scooter model, and the customization options will open up. For starters, however, we recommend sticking to the default settings. Ride with the basic setup and only try making adjustments gradually as you get a feel for the machine. You’ll get the most out of the app and its features especially if your scooter has a Smart BMS or the new System 2.0. If you feel a bit lost in the app, check out our article on how to use it.

During transport, the scooter takes a lot of vibrations, so before your first ride, you need to check if any screws have loosened. Focus mainly on the crucial parts – the mounting of the motors and brakes.

Next, check the tires and inflate them. We usually recommend 3.5 bar, but you can also follow the manufacturer’s recommended pressure on the tire sidewall. Prop the scooter up so the wheels are in the air, spin them, and listen to hear if the brake rotors are rubbing against the pads. This is quite common right out of the box due to transport. If the brakes rub, sometimes just squeezing the brake levers a few times helps. If that doesn’t work, check out our article with a detailed guide on how to properly adjust the brakes.

The machine is checked and ready. But before you step onto the deck, don’t forget your helmet. Start riding gradually and don’t get carried away by the power right away. Slowly get used to the throttle sensitivity, the sharpness of the brakes, and how the scooter handles at higher speeds, so its power doesn’t catch you off guard and your first ride doesn’t end in an unnecessary accident.