When it comes to electrification, one often thinks of vehicles like Tesla and Polestar. It is thus easy to forget another important trend in electrified passenger transport: All the new small vehicles that electrification entails.
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Electric mopeds are suitable when it is too far to cycle. (Photo: Marcus Berggren) Electrification for the masses
There are plenty of electric vehicles around, in the form of scooters, skateboards, and unicycles – vehicles that are mostly bicycle substitutes. Having said that, there is a space between these and cars – that’s exactly where you find the moped.
The idea is that they should cover slightly longer distances than the average person can handle on a bicycle. One of the options is spelled Skand Tigonjust one that we have tested.
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There is a bit of a retro feel about Skand Tigon. (Photo: Marcus Berggren) With chirping birds for company
In the introduction, I insinuated that one of the biggest weaknesses of regular mopeds is the noise they make. You get rid of that with an electric moped like the Skand Tigon.
When the traffic is light, it’s a joy to whiz along on the noiseless Mackapper. Hearing the chirping of the birds as you steer the boat towards your destination is worth its weight in gold.
You are met with a lot of junk, but that is something you have to live with in this price range.
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You are one with nature with Skand. (Photo: Marcus Berggren)Driving characteristics: A wash-proof two-wheeler
When it comes to the Skand Tigon’s driving dynamics, it is difficult to say more than that it is a moped.
The gas is a little difficult to modulate from a standstill. At first you are met by nothing, and then it comes like a tsunami. The acceleration that follows is of course pleasant and the experience can be judged as confident.
Otherwise, it is easy to maneuver and park. It is recommended that you reverse to the intended parking space.
Skand boasts that the Tigon has three different driving modes to choose from. There is a maximum range that really only limits the top speed. The best thing is to just drive as usual and use your common sense to maximize the range if the situation calls for it.
You go the furthest by avoiding unnecessary gas strokes, not least on uphills, while the range is reduced if you drive two.
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Storage available. (Photo: Marcus Berggren) Skand Tigon is a freedom machine, sort of
This whole experience behind, uh, the handlebars of the Skand Tigon is about finding out whether mopeds should run on electricity. The answer is a definite yes. Tigon is not perfect, but the disadvantages are marginal in relation to the advantages where the parade branch is spelled silence.
Skand Tigon shows that all mopeds should run on electricity. Without the horrible engine noise of regular mopeds, even ordinary people can enjoy the type of vehicle. Skand Tigon is not without its flaws, but all of them are, on the whole, easy to forgive. The class-leading range can be seen as a big feather in the hat for the model.
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There is much that attracts with Tigon. (Photo: Marcus Berggren) Overall impression of Skand Tigon 4/5
Skand Tigon
Engine: Electric motor, 2.72 horsepower
Transmission: Direct drive on the rear wheel
Scope: 80–160 km (one/two batteries)
Top speed: 45 km/h
Weight (incl. 2 batteries): 97 kg
Dimensions (length/width/height): 1880/770/1220 mm
Award: from SEK 33,800 (test copy SEK 46,790)