Dayoo.com/New – April 2026, Guangzhou – The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) is in full swing. Widely regarded as a barometer for green mobility, this session has seen electric scooters and e-mopeds emerge as the undisputed stars. Against the backdrop of the global shift from fuel to electricity and fluctuating energy prices, Chinese enterprises are leveraging sharp market insights to transform scooters from simple commuting tools into a new "Intelligent Manufacturing in China"名片, characterized by high performance and smart technology.
Bidding Farewell to the "Last Mile": Scooters Enter the "100km Range Era"
At this year's Canton Fair, electric scooters are no longer just simple tools for solving the "last mile" problem. Instead, they are evolving toward high performance, long range, and appealing design to meet the diverse demands of overseas markets.
Driven by the new energy vehicle industry, battery technology for two-wheelers has achieved a qualitative leap. Reporters on-site observed numerous new scooters equipped with high-performance motors capturing the attention of buyers. For example, a concept electric scooter, the Kukirin T5 from SHENZHEN KUKIRIN CO., LTD., drew many eyes with its robot-like design. The product not only features a telescopic folding structure for easy storage but also achieves a breakthrough in core performance, making it suitable for long-distance urban commuting and even short suburban trips .
This technological upgrade is directly reflected in orders. Within just three days of the fair's opening, some companies have already secured major deals. Mona- Sales Director at KUKIRIN, told reporters that they had just finalized an order worth over one million US dollars with a Romanian customer, totaling 3-4 high-cube containers.
Beyond product iteration, another notable feature of this year's mobility sector is the profound shift in the customer structure.
Companies generally report that while Europe and America remain key players, the number of buyers from Belt and Road partner countries, as well as South American and Middle Eastern regions, is growing rapidly. This trend aligns well with Chinese scooter companies' market expansion strategies.
"Since last year, we've noticed our customer base gradually expanding from developed countries in Europe and the US to emerging markets like South America and Latin America," analyzed He Jian during an interview. With global oil prices remaining high, consumers in these emerging markets have a surging demand for electric scooters that offer high cost-performance and very low operating costs .
The transformation in the Middle East market is particularly dramatic. The case of Jiangmen Zhenghao Motorcycle Co., Ltd. is quite representative: when the company promoted e-mopeds and scooters in the Middle East in February this year, clients declined due to low local fuel prices. However, following recent changes in the Middle East situation and the advancement of environmental policies, those same clients who previously refused have now proactively sought cooperation at this Canton Fair. This case demonstrates that the global concept of green mobility is accelerating. As a convenient and economical solution, the "acceptability" of electric scooters has crossed a critical threshold.
The rapid iteration and adaptation of scooters and electric mobility tools to diverse market demands rely heavily on a robust supply chain system.
Leading companies like KUKIRIN, appearing at the Canton Fair for the 34th time, have brought a full range of products including electric scooters, e-mopeds, and three-wheeled vehicles, showcasing the R&D strength of Chinese brands in performance-oriented products. This competitiveness of complete vehicles is rooted in Guangdong's deep industrial foundation.
Multiple exhibitors noted in interviews that Guangdong's industrial clusters excel in supply chain efficiency, enabling "next-day delivery" of core components and extremely fast response times. In particular, the electronics and advanced materials supply chains in cities like Dongguan and Shenzhen provide strong support for the intelligentization and lightweighting of scooters. One company executive pointed out that Guangdong's advantages in advanced materials have greatly contributed to improving overall vehicle performance.
The 139th Canton Fair sends a clear signal: China's short-distance mobility industry, represented by electric scooters, is firmly grasping global supply chain influence through technological innovation. With the gradual commercialization of new technologies like sodium-ion batteries and the continued surge in overseas demand for green logistics and personal micro-mobility tools, this "new business on wheels" is becoming a vital force in stabilizing and optimizing China's foreign trade structure.
This artical is from kukirin factory sales director Mona-86-13417534901