DATAPOINT
481,000 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Scooters expected to be produced in North America during 2025.
Scooters/Minibikes/Mopeds are motorized 2-wheeled vehicles used primarily for recreational.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers.
Market Share. Mexico facilities dominate the scooter market with rounding to 100% of total units produced. Italika leads with 81.5%, followed by Honda with 18.5%. US based Go-Ped is third with 339 units.
Trends. In 2024 production of Scooters in North America increased nearly 16%. Expect production to remain flat with a nominal ½% gain in 2025. But expect production of scooters to increase 15% by 2030.
Scooters are a popular mode of transportation that has seen saturation in the marketplace and weakened demand for scooters.
The demand for efficient and eco-friendly models will boost the electric scooter market along with the threat of rising gas prices. Not only are scooters convenient and offer independence, but they also make for faster commutes as opposed to using other modes of transportation; electric models are also extremely popular.
New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers. Under the White House action, tariffs on EVs from China will quadruple, from 25% to 100% this year (2024). PSR
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations for Power Systems Research
