Daedong Mobility Launches 220V Charging Scooter GS100 Lite Plug-in
Jun 09, 2025
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The domestic electric scooter market is divided into a ▲ battery exchange method that pays a certain fee at a battery exchange station (hereinafter referred to as BSS, Battery Swap System) depending on the charging method, and a ▲ plug-in method that uses charging accessories to charge 220V at home.
Since 22, Daedong Mobility has been focusing on battery exchange models targeting delivery riders who frequently need to replace batteries in BSS. As 60% of the 1,900 BSS units (24-year-old Ministry of Environment data) currently distributed are concentrated in Seoul/Gyeonggi, the plug-in model has been launched to target non-metropolitan markets and office workers and self-employed people who do not need BSS.
The GS100 Lite plug-in can be charged through a dedicated cradle (sold separately, up to two) after connecting a battery attached to the scooter with a 220V outlet for home use using a portable charging line. It takes four hours to fully charge, and the maximum driving distance is 60.6 kilometers.
In particular, because it is charged through home electricity rates, it can save up to 1.5 million won per year and 74.2% per year when comparing the fuel cost (electricity cost) with the internal combustion engine scooter based on 50,000 km per year in terms of economy. This product adopts electric motors, tires, suspensions, and brakes, which are key parts of electric scooters, as domestic parts, and has a localization rate of 92%, which is differentiated from Chinese electric scooters.
In addition, Daedong Mobility has also launched a Special Edition (SE) model to reflect various customer tastes for GS100 (general/shared type ), GS100 Lite driving convenience, and design. The SE model offers long windscreen, decal stickers, new colors such as Serena Blue (look) and metal chrome (wheel).
In particular, the 87cm long windscreen is 23cm and 47cm higher than the existing GS100 and GS100 Lite, respectively, which can protect users with wind, dust, and rain while driving and reduce fatigue when driving long distances.
To commemorate the launch of the GS100 Lite plug-in and SE models, Daedong Mobility will sell the price of cradle packages for purchasing customers at 1.6 million won, a 41 percent discount from the normal price, and a promotion to purchase the GS100 SE option price at 350,000 won, a 100,000 won discount. More detailed information such as product options and subsidies can be found on the Daedong Mobility website.
"We will launch GS100 Lite Plug-in to expand our market share to non-metropolitan areas and meet various customer needs outside of Seoul and Gyeonggi Province," said Moon Joon-ho, head of the mobility business division of Daedong Mobility. "We plan to expand our sales agencies from 70 to 110 by September to strengthen domestic customer contact points and market dominance."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
