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:
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.