Discover the secrets of Evo-Spirit electric skateboards and dive into the innovative world of electric urban mobility with Greg Nicholls, founder of Evo-Spirit.
Greg Nicholls
interviewed by E-Rolling
E-Rolling magazine, specialising in electric urban mobility, met with Greg Nicholls, founder of Evo-Spirit. A look back at the brand's history, its products, and its philosophy.
A brand born in 2008
Evo-Spirit is one of the oldest electric urban mobility brands. A pioneer with its electric skateboards, the brand continues to develop to offer new products, while preserving the joy of riding.
Questions for Greg Nicholls
Could you briefly introduce Evo-Spirit and its history?
Evo-Spirit is a great story that began in 2008. Originally, Benoît Liot and I, both passionate about skateboarding and riding, discovered the first prototypes of electric skateboards, and we created Evo-Skate. In 2015, building on our experience, we expanded our range and renamed the company Evo-Spirit. Today, we offer electric skateboards, scooters, and electric motorbikes.
What are your flagship products?
Historically, we are the leading French brand for electric skateboards. Our skateboards remain our flagship products, but our range of Fatscoot and EvoChopper scooters is rapidly developing.
Why this diversification?
In 2008, electric skateboards primarily appealed to riders. Electric scooters and electric unicycles didn't exist. With over 10 years of experience, we've expanded our offering to reach a wider audience, while keeping the joy of riding at the heart of every product.
What are the advantages of the EvoChopper?
An electric motorbike inspired by the American chopper. 2.000W, top speed limited to 45 km/h, L1E approved with registration. A comfortable riding position, easy and stable riding. Plus the pleasure of riding silently and without CO2.
How do you develop your products?
It all depends on the equipment. For some, we handle the entire design, from 3D drawing to production. For others, we take a generic base and improve it. Our 10+ years of expertise allows us to enhance aspects that make all the difference to the user experience. Our main concern is reliability. We only use Samsung and LG batteries, most of which are assembled in France. We are the only brand to offer a 2-year warranty on batteries.
How do you manage after-sales support?
After-sales support is truly Evo-Spirit's strong point. We have a dedicated person in the workshop, and all spare parts are available even years after a model is discontinued. All our equipment is designed to be repairable by users. One phone call, a technician diagnoses the issue, and 48 hours later, the problem is resolved.
The Evo-Spirit team
Freddy Foray
Endurance motorcycle rider, multiple world champion. Uses our electric scooters to get around the paddocks.
Baptiste Boirie
French national pole vaulter. Broke the absolute world record in pole vaulting propelled by our electric skateboards.
Antonin Rangin
One of the best French kitesurfers. Rides our all-terrain skateboards when the wind doesn't allow him to kite.
Laura Lepoittevin
Iconic freeride downhill longboard rider, who no longer needs hills thanks to our electric longboard.
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