The Air 3 is one of Pure Electric’s most affordable rides and evidently, one of their top-selling models.
While riders love its range, the maximum speed of 25km/h is frowned upon by many.
So, is it possible to remove the speed limiter on the Pure Air 3 electric scooter? Let’s see.
Can I Remove The Speed Limiter On Pure Air 3 Electric Scooter?
These here are critical factors you need to consider as we address the issue of Pure Air 3 maximum speed:
The Pure Air 3 Has Low-power Components
Factors that make an electric scooter go faster are high-powered components such as powerful motors, a high-capacity battery, high-power controllers, and a perfect Battery Management System.
Coming to the Pure Air 3 e-scooter, it comes with a 550W peak power motor output and a 37V 7.2Ah.
Looking at that peak output and the battery capacity, hitting a maximum speed of 25km/h is just about right. Those components can’t produce the needed power to make that scooter faster than that.
Internal Speed Limit Regulation
The Pure Air 3, just like any other Pure electric scooter comes with a software-regulated speed limitation.
This means that the ride won’t go past the rated maximum speed limit of 15.5 MPH even when riding downhill.
The primary reason why Pure Electric uses a maximum speed of 25km/h in all their rides is to comply with the maximum speed laws imposed on scooters in the UK.
Upgrading The Components Can Have You Going Faster
Since Pure Electric uses low-powered components that can’t provide the Air 3 with the needed power output to make it any faster, you can swap out those components and use more powerful ones.
However, that depends on the size of those components to fit perfectly under the deck. It is also worth mentioning that that will be a costly affair and you are better off selling that ride and upgrading to a faster one. (If you will be using it on private land).
Dangers Of Modding The Pure Air 3 To Make It Faster
When you cut off cables or decide to swap out the components of your Pure Air 3 electric scooter, these here are the dangers you need to consider:
- It is possible to cause an electric scooter fire if you aren’t electrically inclined. Connecting the cables wrongly might lead to frying the components; thus, increasing the risk of a fire
- You will void your warranty after opening under the deck without Pure Electric’s knowledge.