SEAT Mo review
SEAT has introduced a second electric vehicle, but this time, it has two wheels rather than four. We went to check out the new Mo to gauge how this quirky, futuristic and nippy electric moped fairs in the real world. It's safe to say it’s a (silent) little pocket rocket. Read our SEAT Mo review below.
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Pros
- Perfect for city life
- Looks cool
- Nifty battery removal
Cons
- Expensive
- Harsh ride
Interior
Our rating: 4/10
Well, this is awks. There is no interior. Obviously.
But the SEAT Mo's dash is at least good enough for a few words.
Tech and features
A digital screen clearly displays your remaining battery in percentages, while your speed is illustrated just as well.
You can also see whether energy is being used or recuperated by the regenerative tech, which is fun.
On the outside, the Mo looks modern thanks to its covered rear-wheel and subtle bodywork.
It's simple but quirky, with a battery-pack sporting a red circle that's mirrored on the other side.
The Mo turns heads, and it's for good reason.
Performance
Our rating: 7/10
When you switch on the Mo (with a press of the Mode button as you squeeze the left brake), you can choose to ride in three modes: Eco, City and Sport.
Eco restricts the speed to 45mph, which is plenty for urban driving and is the most efficient option.
While City gives you a bit of extra oomph and has a max speed of 55mph.
Sport, on the other hand, takes off the shackles and is noticeably quicker from a standing start, and ups the top speed to 59mph.
Plus, a really handy feature is the reverse gear, which saves you wasting time and energy pushing your scooter backwards.
Also, because the scooter is almost silent, the Mo makes a light beeping sound when you indicate and reverse to notify anybody passing by.
Practicality
Our rating: 5/10
As well as having a sleek design, the Mo is brilliantly practical despite being a normal-sized moped.
Storage solutions
There’s loads of under-seat storage (39-litres) which is enough to fit two helmets – saving you lugging them around when you’re out and about.
Plus, there’s a mobile phone holder and USB charging port which is super convenient.
Running costs
Our rating: 6/10
While it's too early to talk about reliability with this brand-new moped, we can talk about range.
Range
The 7kW battery delivers an impressive claimed 85 miles of range, which is plenty considering the Mo is intended for urban transport.
A cool feature and our favourite quirk of the MO is its removable battery pack, which you can wheel away like a suitcase.
It does weigh about 40kg, so just keep that in mind, but it's a handy way to charge the battery.
Whether you charge the battery in or out of the moped, you can only do it using a traditional three-pin plug – it should take 6-8 hours to go from flat to 100%.
The verdict
Interior
4/10
Performance
7/10
Practicality
5/10
Running costs
6/10
We love the sleek design and unassuming nature of the Mo.
SEAT did a great job with details like the removable battery and reverse gear, but it's the off-the-line performance that has us smitten with the Mo.
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