TL;DR
Don’t buy it. The scooter itself is great to ride, but the number of issues magnified with a poor service network resulted in far too much downtime.
If you live in an area where it’s commonplace, it may be worth considering but proceed with caution.
Background
I owned a Seat MÓ 125, also known as Silence 01, from Spring 2024 until Summer 2026, when it was subjected to an attempted theft and rendered inoperable.
I used it as a commuter vehicle to get around in Stockholm, Sweden.
Model year: 2022
Number of times towed: 4
The good
For me, electric is by far the best riding experience, and the Seat MÓ was fantastic when it worked. It was smooth, quiet and nimble, and it was easy to zig zag in traffic around cars.
I would often have my partner on the back and there was plenty of space for both of us. In terms of storage there was plenty of space between the legs and underneath the seat I could fit two full-sized integral helmets. We even took it to Arlanda once with our suitcases.
Having a reverse gear was very nice as well.
The bad
Wheel and tyre problems
From the start, one of the wheel rims was crooked. It took about two months of arguing with the dealership before they accepted responsibility, followed by four months before the problem was actually fixed.
Battery connector issues
I removed the battery to charge it indoors. Over time, the battery connector started becoming loose. At first, I could get the scooter working by wiggling the battery, but around Spring 2025 it stopped working altogether. That resulted in roughly another six months of downtime before it was repaired.
After that, I bought a charging connector from Metron and started using public EV charging stations instead of removing the battery. From that point onward the connection remained reliable.
More tyre, brake and workshop problems
The authorized workshops were very slow and in my experience they often lacked the knowledge needed to properly service it. By Spring 2026, I eventually gave up on the authorized workshops and took the scooter to an independent workshop to sort out the remaining tyre and brake issues.
I wonder how the coming years would’ve been with new problems arising and if they could’ve been resolved. I’m doubtful. Unluckily, or luckily, the insurance company deemed it irreparable after the thieves removed the ignition from the attempted theft. It seemed like a minor issue but they said they couldn’t find a workshop that could fix it and I was reimbursed instead.
Takeaways
After two years of owning an electric motorcycle, I’ve realized that one of the most important things to consider is the service network. Some vehicles are more reliable than others, but eventually something will need servicing and repairing. When that happens, having a good service network is key.
What’s next?
For my next two-wheeled vehicle, I’m definitely going electric again. I’m interested in motorcycles with fast charging, such as the Honda WN7 or one of Zero’s motorcycles.* But once again, I worry about the service network not being sufficient.
That’s why I’ll probably end up buying the 2026 model NIU NQiX 150. There seems to be a healthy service network in Stockholm so I hope any problem can be resolved and reasonably quick. It also has the advantage that my partner can ride it without needing a motorcycle license.
If I could dream, if a company offered a subscription service for a motorcycle or moped, I’d sign up in an instant.
* Zero announces DC fast-charging upgrades for existing motorcycles – Motorcycle News