Archos Citee Connect, World's First Android-Powered Electric Scooter, to Be Previewed at MWC 2018 451539

French electronics company Mobile World Congress 2018. Only the Citee Connect comes with Android functionality.

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The Citee Connect sports a 5-inch touch that runs Gorilla Glass protection. With Wi-Fi, GPS, and 3G connectivity, drivers can access services like speed tracking, distance travelled, and battery level on the go.

Talking about the scooter itself, the Citee Connect weighs 13kg and comes with 8.5-inch puncture-proof wheels and rubberised handles for better handling. The scooter has a 250W motor and a 6000mAh (36V) Lithium battery allowing for a claimed range of over 25km in urban areas. Additionally, battery life can be increased by up to 15 percent via the custom braking mechanism that recharges it. s can also charge it through a proprietary docking station. A reel lock is linked to an onboard application that allows drivers to control access to the scooter with a dedicated app on their smartphones.

Archos claims that the Citee Connect Android-powered scooter has been developed keeping in mind the current traffic regulations in Europe, and can be customised to meet requirements in other global cities.

The company is also announcing two new non-Android electric scooters in its lineup. The Archos Citee is made of aluminium, comes equipped with large wheels, has a maximum speed of up to 25kmph, and is lightweight at just 11.5kg. It borrows the 250W motor from the Citee Connect, and has a 5000mAh battery that offers a range of 10-12km with a charging time of 4-5 hours.

On the other hand, the Archos Citee Power is slightly heavier at 13kg, and features a 6000mAh battery much like the Citee Connect. The Archos Citee and Archos Citee Power will be available starting April 2018 at a starting price of EUR 399.99 (roughly Rs. 32,000).

All three scooters have a maximum load capacity of 100 kilograms.

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