T3 - UK (2021-07)

78 T 3 JULY 2021

Tested

PureAir Go

£349

pureelectric.com

hink of PureElectrics’ Pure Air Go as

the startof yourelectric journey.It is

designed to be affordable, yet still

offer everything the brandis known

for: solid design, water resistance, local support.

We’re big fans of the original designof the

PureAir Go.It’s utilitarian and industrial,almost

bicycle-like withflowing steel tubes. Whereas

some electric scooters are just clones of the

Xiaomi M365, this is more original.

Being designed and createdby a British brand,

it certainlyfeelslikea sturdy, well-built piece of

kit.It’s constructed to safely carry a large 120kg

maximum load. at’s more than most scooters,

and means it shouldn’t have any troubles

carryingyou, and a heavy bag, aroundtown.

As wepreviously mentioned, it hasan IP65

water resistance rating.is is achieved byfully

sealingthe electronics inside the footplate and

means it canbe ridden in wet weather, which is

essential if you’re using it inthe UK ornorthern

Europe inthe winter.

Of course, this extra engineering involved

with waterproofing does come at a slight

disadvantage,and that’s weight. It weighs 16kg,

which is slightly heavier than many of its rivals,

but slightlyless than the existingPure entry

level model.

e Pure Air Go also features a stem hingethat

locks into place with a U-shaped bracket and

screw-downcap. It’ssimple enough touse,but

not the quickest solution out there. Weprefer the

faster click-lock system of the PureAir Pro.

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The Pure Air Go is an entry-

level model designed by a

British brand – it’sthe

perfect starter scooter

Pure

Air Go

PURE & SIMPLE

WE’RE IMPRESSED Great price;

water-resistant, rugged design;

large maximum load; large wheel

size; easyto maintain.

WE’D IMPROVE Heavier than

rivals; not the slickest folding

mechanism.

THE LAST WORD The Pure Air

Go is ideal: it’s quick enough,

sturdy,and very affordable.

Water resistanceand larger

tyres set it apart, but if youwant

a longer range, look elsewhere.

VERDICT

Find the best deals on the Pure

Air Go at: bit.ly/t3purgo

We found it picks upspeed well, and didn’t

feel breathless when it reached full speed –

which is legallylimited to 15.5mph and feels

plenty fast enough. However,the small 350W

motor canfeel very slightly underpowered

when going up steephills compared to the new

500Wmotor inthe Air Pro.

e Air Go features large 10-inch air-filled

tyres. is is a major advantageoverthe Xiaomi

range, which is fitted with 8.5-inch tyres. We’ve

found the larger tyresprovide a safer,more

comfortable ride;they can handle the larger

bumpson uneven surfaces better.

e main drawback to getting the Air Go

rather than the Air or Air Pro isrange. Itwill

carry you for around 12.4 miles, whereasthe Air

will takeyou 18.6 miles and the Proa whopping

31 miles.But overallwe were impressed with

how the PureAir Goperformed – especially

considering its low price.

Just likethe rest of the Pure Airrange, it has

been designed so it’seasy to maintainat home.

Home mechanics should find the larger tyres are

easier tochange and Pure has made surethe

tyre valveis easilyaccessible, making them

simple to inflate.

e Pure Air Go is certainlyone of the top

electricscooters ifyou’rejust starting out. It’s not

perfect: it’s heavier than its rivals, it’s not the

fastest, and itdoesn’t have the longest range. But

if you’re after an affordable, reliable e-scooter

with decent performanceand great build quality,

then it may well be for you.