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Electric Scooter Interior and Exterior Design

The electric scooter needed an integrated redesign to improve rider usability, battery protection, thermal management, and brand consistency across its interior and exterior.

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Electric Scooter Interior and Exterior Design

This case study covers iMAC Design and Engineering Services' product design work on an electric scooter, covering both interior and exterior components from dashboard layout to battery enclosure engineering.

The project required a full interior and exterior redesign: dashboard component layout, charging port geometry, battery ventilation, mudguard form, seat ergonomics, and a battery enclosure engineered to IP69 standards within the footrest cavity. iMAC handled the end-to-end design scope across all these subsystems.

Electric scooter design overview

Project Snapshot

Product Electric Scooter – Interior & Exterior Redesign
Industry Automotive / EV
Services Product Design & Development, CAD Engineering
Key Requirement Battery enclosure designed to meet IP69 standards, brand-integrated charging port
Design Scope Dashboard, mudguard, seat, charging port, battery ventilation

Objectives

The brief required a fully integrated design for an electric scooter covering both interior and exterior components to improve functionality, user experience, and brand identity. Key requirements included:

  • Dashboard layout: House a USB charging port for mobile devices, an ignition switch on the right side for intuitive driver access, and vents positioned for effective battery cooling.
  • Mudguard redesign: Improve aerodynamics and durability to handle varied driving conditions while maintaining visual cohesion with the rest of the body.
  • Seat design: Develop an ergonomically sound seat configuration that accommodates different body types and improves ride comfort.
  • Charging port and logo integration: Incorporate the brand’s triangular logo directly into the charging port design to create a cohesive, branded hardware element.
  • Battery ventilation system: Implement a dedicated venting system to regulate battery temperature during operation.
EV scooter objectives

Engineering Challenges

The project presented three distinct design problems, each requiring solutions that worked for function and brand identity simultaneously.

Charging Port Cutout - Geometry vs. Brand Identity :

The fast-charging port was physically larger than a standard charger, requiring a square cutout to accommodate it. The problem: the brand's logo is triangular. Designing a cutout that fits the charger's square profile while visually referencing a triangular logo - without compromising port accessibility - required precise proportioning and placement. Getting it wrong would mean either a dysfunctional port or a brand element that looked like an afterthought.

Dashboard Screen Selection and Integration :

Multiple screen sizes and orientations were available, and the choice had functional and aesthetic implications. The screen needed to fit cleanly within the dashboard's allocated area, provide clear visibility from a rider's sightline, and sit cohesively within the overall dashboard layout. Selecting the wrong size or orientation would affect both usability and the visual balance of the cockpit.

Battery Enclosure - IP69 Compliance Within the Footrest :

The battery enclosure had to be integrated into the footrest cavity, which introduced two simultaneous constraints. First, the enclosure needed to meet IP69 standards for water and dust resistance - requiring appropriate materials and sealing techniques to prevent ingress. Second, it had to withstand compression forces under 3 bar given the structural loads the footrest bears during normal use. Meeting both requirements inside the tight footrest geometry required careful material selection and robust structural design.

EV scooter engineering challenges

Design Solutions

Charging Port – Square Cutout with Triangular Brand Integration

The team designed a square cutout that fully exposes the fast-charging port and incorporates a triangular frame accent aligned with the brand’s logo. This keeps the port fully accessible while making the brand identity legible directly on the hardware.

Dashboard Screen – Layout-First Selection

The team evaluated screen options against the dashboard’s spatial constraints, rider sightline geometry, and the overall visual hierarchy of the cockpit. The selected screen size and orientation fits cleanly within the dashboard area and integrates without visual conflict with the ignition switch and USB port placement.

Mudguard – Form Following Function

The mudguard geometry was designed to protect against road debris under varied driving conditions while matching the scooter’s body lines. Shape, material, and finish were considered to align with the vehicle’s overall aesthetic.

Battery Enclosure – IP69-Rated Footrest Integration

The enclosure was designed with appropriate materials and sealing techniques to meet IP69 standards – preventing water and dust ingress. The structural design accounts for compression forces under 3 bar from footrest use. The final enclosure fits within the footrest cavity without affecting the exterior profile.

EV scooter design solutions

Design Decisions at a Glance

Design Area Challenge Solution
Charging port Square charger, triangular brand logo Square cutout + triangular frame accent
Dashboard screen Multiple options, constrained area Evaluated and selected for sightline and layout fit
Mudguard Functional + aesthetic requirements Geometry and finish matched to body design
Battery IP69 + 3 bar compression, footrest cavity Sealed construction, appropriate material selection
Ignition switch Driver accessibility Positioned right-side for intuitive reach
Battery cooling Thermal management during operation Dedicated venting system within dashboard
EV scooter design decisions at a glance

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Battery Enclosure Rating Designed to meet IP69 standards (water and dust resistance)
Compression Resistance Up to 3 bar
Charging Port Fast-charge compatible, square cutout with triangular brand accent
Ignition Switch Position Right-side dashboard
Dashboard Components USB charging port, ignition switch, cooling vents, display screen
Mudguard Aerodynamic redesign
Seat Ergonomic, accommodates varied body types

Outcome

The project reached 100% design development completion, with each challenge resolved through decisions that balanced engineering requirements with brand and aesthetic intent.

The charging port design accommodates the fast-charge hardware within a square cutout while incorporating the brand’s triangular identity directly into the hardware. The dashboard screen selection delivers clear visibility and integrates cohesively within the cockpit layout. The mudguard protects against debris without disrupting the scooter’s visual language. The battery enclosure is designed to meet IP69 standards and withstand 3 bar compression – integrated into the footrest without affecting the exterior geometry.

The result is a complete electric scooter design where functional requirements and brand identity are addressed together across every component.

EV scooter outcome

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