Skateboards first became popular in the 1950s, particularly with Californian surfers who wanted something akin to surfing when conditions were not suitable for surfing. A skateboard consists of a deck connected to wheels via trucks. The trucks are designed so that when a board is tilted to one side by riders shifting their weight the trucks rotate the wheels…
With fossil fuel costs soaring in 2026, unstable supply lines, and environmental concerns around extracting and burning fossil fuels, many people are looking for ways to reduce their weekly costs. There are many reasons people choose to ride a personal electric vehicle (PEV): the sheer joy of having more freedom riding, a chance to de-stress and escape traffic, adrenaline…
Speed wobbles or shimmy are an involuntary wobble of the steering of a vehicle at around 5-10 oscillations per second. The front of the vehicle oscillates left-right (yaw rotation) and if not countered can grow in amplitude until there may be loss of control (and a crash). They can occur on any vehicle that has a single steering pivot,…
Lithium-ion batteries are very widely used in many consumer electronics. Compared to most other rechargeable battery technologies, lithium-ion batteries have high energy densities, low self-discharge, and allow recharging between 300-15000 full cycles. This makes them particularly suited for powering personal electric vehicles. However, they do reduce their capacity and/or increase their resistance through repeated usage, so its good to…
At Atomic EV we provide PEV options to cater for a wide range of budgets, from quality electric skateboards for under $1000 and electric unicycles under $1200 to the premium Renegade Diablo for $3699 and P6 for $8599. Some other PEV are much more, with e-foils from reputable brands ranging in prices between $14000 and $28000. Although great value…
The range of PEVs at Atomic EV include the fastest electric skateboards and EUC available in New Zealand, with several having very high top speeds (boards over 60 km/h and EUCs over 95 km/h). So we take safety of our riders seriously, and offer the largest range of gear in NZ specifically for PEV riders. Which is the best…
A personal electric vehicle (PEV), personal mobility device, portable electric vehicle, or electric ridable, is any battery-powered form of transportation. They include motorised e-scooters and trikkes, electric skateboards, self-balancing scooters or hoverboards, electric unicycles, and onewheel self-balancing boards. Why have a PEV? Convenience PEVs are very convenient for getting around, either locally or in combination with public transport. Many…
At Atomic EV we are passionate about providing people smarter ways to move. Ways that are more convenient, more enjoyable, safer, more economical and better for the environment. We aim to make last mile transport easier and more fun by supporting very efficient personal electric vehicles (PEV), not only their sale but also servicing, advice, testing and building a…
Skateboards first became popular…
The popularity of personal…