Startup Unagi has cancelled e-scooters with collision sensors
The company reveals the subscriptions would cost too much
To electric scooter enthusiasts who were hoping to one day test-drive one of the most exciting possible models: Unagi said they were abandoning the Indiegogo-funded Model Eleven scooter and will give full refunds or credit against other products.
When it comes to electric scooters, Unagi’s models stand out from the competition thanks to exceptional performance and range, as well as a stylish design.
The Unagi Model Eleven, launched a year ago, was a very obvious indication of the company’s commitment to raising the bar for e-scooters. They were the first electric scooters that appeared more like practical transportation instruments than playthings. The Model Eleven was anticipated to include some very cutting-edge technologies including front and rear shock absorbers, a Yves Behar design, and even AI-powered ADAS (advanced driver-assistance system) sensors that might warn riders of potential collision dangers.
Unagi CEO David Hyman announced the Model Eleven’s cancellation in an update. As a result, backers now have three options: a full refund, a 3 year all-access subscription to the Model One Voyager, which is the most recent e-scooter, or 2 Voyager scooters to own outright.
Unagi claims that the company’s recent switch to renting out its e-scooters via subscription models is the main reason for the Model Eleven’s cancellation. That would have cost significantly more – nearly three times as much – and the Model Eleven didn’t make much financial sense. The new Model One Voyager from the firm costs $67 per month.
