DIM: Xiaomi eScooter
Hi guys, need your honest opinions, please deinfluence me if this is a bad idea.
I’ve been really tempted to buy a Xiaomi electric scooter like the Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 – Black or even cheaper ones like the Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Lite.
Context:
I’m a graphic designer working from home + I run a Shopee store selling NBA cards. I’m usually alone at home kasi pumapasok sa work yung kasama ko sa bahay.
Problem is:
• If I need to buy something sa Dali or nearby store → I have to walk (so minsan tinatamad na lang ako lumabas 😅)
• If may orders ako for drop-off → nadedelay shipment kasi next day ko pa nadadala (isinasabay ko pa sa pasok ng kasama ko)
So iniisip ko… baka scooter solves both problems?
BUT here’s where I need help / deinfluencing:
• Worth it ba siya long-term or magiging “phase” lang?
• Safe ba gamitin sa main road dito sa PH? (wala kasing bike lanes sa ibang areas 😬)
• Pwede ba siya ipasok sa malls like SM? If not… paano niyo pinapark??
• Maintenance / battery issues—sakit ba sa ulo?
• Practical ba siya for short errands or mas hassle pa?
I don’t have budget for a motorcycle and di rin ako marunong mag-bike, so this feels like my only “mobility upgrade” option right now.
Would really appreciate real-life experiences—especially if you’re from PH 🙏
Convince me NOT to buy if you think it’s a bad idea 😂