What does the “IP” environmental rating mean?

IP ratings have two components: the first digit is for dust a debris ingress and the second is for water/moisture ingress. The “IP” in the rating stands for “Ingress Protection”.

IP54

With an IP54 rating, which is what 90% of all electric scooters have, the electric scooter is sealed against dust and water-resistant to infrequent light water splashes. It is nowhere close to being waterproof and not recommended to be used in wet conditions. Technically:

Protection against dust ingress sufficient to prevent the product from operating normally but not dust tight. Fully protected against solid objects and splashing of water from any angle.

Liquid damage is not covered under warranty. Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear.

To prevent liquid damage, avoid:

• Riding your electric scooter in the rain or very wet conditions.
• Exposing your electric scooter to pressurized water or high-velocity water, such as using a hose to clean your electric scooter.
• Intentionally submerging your electric scooter in water, such as riding in puddles.
• Dropping your electric scooter or subjecting it to other impacts, which could compromise its IP54 rating.