Discover the secrets of Evo-Spirit electric skateboards and dive into the innovative world of electric urban mobility with Evo-Spirit founder, Greg Nicholls.
Greg Nicholls
interviewed by E-Rolling
E-Rolling magazine, specializing in electric urban mobility, met with Evo-Spirit founder Greg Nicholls. Here's a look back at the brand's history, products, and philosophy.
A brand born in 2008
Evo-Spirit is one of the oldest electric urban mobility brands. A pioneer in electric skateboards, the brand continues to develop 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 electric skateboard prototypes and created Evo-Skate. In 2015, leveraging our experience, we expanded our range and renamed the company Evo-Spirit. Today, we offer electric skateboards, scooters, and electric motorcycles.
What are your flagship products?
We are historically 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 the diversification?
In 2008, electric skateboards primarily appealed to riders. Scooters and gyroroues didn't exist. With over 10 years of experience, we've expanded our offerings to reach a wider audience, while keeping the joy of riding at the heart of every product.
What are the EvoChopper's strengths?
An electric motorcycle inspired by the American chopper. 2.000W, speed limited to 45 km/h, L1E approved with registration. Comfortable riding position, easy and stable to ride. Plus, the pleasure of riding silently and without CO2 emissions.
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 over 10 years of expertise allow us to enhance details that make all the difference in use. Our main concern is reliability. We use only 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 handle 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. A phone call, a technician diagnoses the issue, and 48 hours later, the problem is resolved.
The Evo-Spirit team
Freddy Foray
Endurance motorcycle racer, multiple world champion. Uses our electric scooters to get around the paddocks.
Baptiste Boirie
Pole vaulter for the French national team. 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 isn't suitable for kiting.
Laura Poitevin
An iconic downhill freeride longboard rider, who no longer needs hills thanks to our electric longboard.
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