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PEV Riding Routes Around Atomic EV
Our Orakei shop is fortunate to be adjacent to some of the best riding routes in inner Auckland, suitable for all types of riders and PEVs.
Orakei Basin Boardwalk
Suitable for beginner riders.
Flat terrain, wide path.
1.6 km total.
Shared Path to St John
Suitable for beginner and intermediate riders.
Flat and rolling terrain, scenic, no roads.
7.2 km total.
Kohimarama Loop
Suitable for intermediate riders.
Varied terrain, very scenic, some road/footpath required.
10.9 km total.
Glendowie Loop
Suitable for intermediate riders, few optional more advanced patches.
Varied terrain, 200m change in elevation, very scenic.
23 km total.
City Loop
Suitable for intermediate riders, few optional more advanced patches.
Flat and then varied terrain around city.
18.5 km total.
Riverhead Forest Trails
Suitable for intermediate and advanced riders.
Riverhead Forest has a wide variety of off-road trails. Some are shared with motorcycles, have horses, or are reserved for unpowered mountain bikes, so please check before riding.
Local PEV Communities
Some of the local eFoil riders, particularly in the Auckland region, belong to the WhatsApp E foiling group, where they share pictures, advice, and join other riders on the water. Please just contact us if you’d like join that group and we’ll put you in touch with a group admin.
The Auckland EUC Riders group organise regular PEV group rides around central Auckland, trail riding in Riverhead, and have a Messenger and public Facebook group where they discuss EUC-related topics and rides.
Evolve organise regular Group Rides for electric skateboarders around Auckland, and are happy for other PEV riders to join their rides.
The Colin Dale Park International Raceway is a purpose-built track currently under construction near Auckland airport for kart and other PEV racing, including EUCs and electric skateboards.
Latest PEV Posts
Learn to Ride an Electric Unicycle
At Atomic EV we’ve introduced hundreds of people to EUC riding in our shop and summarise here how we get people started on their EUC experience safely and conveniently. This is a gentle and conservative approach – great for many people, whereas others might prefer to just “go for it” and learn from falling and...
Which is the Best EFoil Brand?
EFoiling is a unique and exhilarating experience, often considered the ultimate water activity. But eFoils are not cheap, they require a significant investment with new eFoils costing between $10,000 and $40,000 in New Zealand. So it is important to get good value for your money with a dependable product. EFoil Brands There have been many...
CE Protective Gear Standards
The Conformité Européene (CE) certifications are standards approved by the European Union to indicate a product meets EU safety, health, and environmental protection requirements. They are only enforced in the EU, but as many larger manufacturers sell into the EU they are default international standards for many products. EN 17092 Standard EN 17092:2020 is the...
Speed wobbles while riding
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...
How to properly care for the lithium-ion battery in your PEV
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,...
Financing a PEV Purchase in New Zealand
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 Hurricane 2-in-1 for $2999 and V13 for $6899. Some other PEV are much more, with e-foils from reputable brands ranging in prices between $19000 and...
What protective gear for riding PEVs?
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....
Why personal electric vehicles?
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...
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