Category ceiling
6.5 HIP
This is the best score a product in this category can reach when the maker shares full data about
its materials, supply chain, repairs, and end-of-life. It is a target, not a product on sale today.
HIP Score
6.5/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.5)
Category ceiling: 6.5 HIP
Regenerative Index
-2.0
Extractive
At category average (-2.0)
Category ceiling RI: -2.0
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
5.2
Why this score ▸
The product contains functional EU Critical Raw Materials including lithium (4%), cobalt (2%), and neodymium (3%), which disqualifies it from the low scarcity bands despite high recycled content. While the supply chain shows diversity across Australia, Chile, and the EU, the presence of these specific CRMs at non-trace weights anchors the score in the moderate range.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The supply chain scores 6.0 due to the presence of DRC (a high-risk jurisdiction for cobalt) within the sourcing list, which is a critical raw material for electric scooters. However, the score is elevated to the moderate range because the manufacturer cites adherence to OECD Due Diligence Guidance, has a diversified sourcing base including low-risk countries like Australia and Germany, and has documented an alternative supplier.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The electric scooter features a verified take-back scheme, compliant recycling labelling, and design for disassembly using standard tools, enabling high material recovery. With 88% of the product weight entering verified recycling streams, it meets the criteria for the 'Well-Designed for Recovery' category (7-8), approaching the circular benchmark.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The product features all standard screws and has a verified iFixit score of 8, indicating a design explicitly focused on repairability. Key spare parts are available for 10 years, and a public service manual is provided, meeting the criteria for a product designed for repair.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer demonstrates verified good practice with an RBA audit completed and ISO 14001 certification, supported by assembly in Germany, a low-risk jurisdiction. While the ASI certification adds environmental credibility, the score reflects the absence of published audit results or B Corp status required for the highest tier.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The product achieves a high score due to a 5-year warranty and a stated design life of 12 years, exceeding the 10-year threshold for 'Designed for Life'. The IP55 rating provides robust protection against dust and water jets, and the modular design ensures key components are user-replaceable. Software support is committed for 10 years, well above the 7-year requirement for connected products.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-2.0
Why this score ▸
The product qualifies for the Extractive band (-5 to -1) due to 72% recycled content and a verified take-back scheme, explicitly avoiding the Depleting floor (-7) as required by Rule 1. While the closed-loop programme and FSC-certified rubber are positive factors, the reliance on mined lithium, cobalt, and neodymium prevents a shift to the Renewable or Restorative bands.
MSI 20% · SCR 18% · RC 18% · R 13% · SEI 8% · PL 8% · RI 15% = 100%
About the HIP Methodology ▸
Starting scores are low on purpose. We only count what we can confirm from public data,
so most products sit between 2 and 4 out of 10 before a maker shares their own evidence.
That gap between the starting score and what a product could reach is the whole point.
When a maker proves what their product is really made of, the score goes up.
The HIP Mark shows it has been checked.
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Consumer Summary
This electric scooter earns a HIP Score of 6.5 out of 10, reflecting a solid balance of durability and repairability. It also carries a Regenerative Index of -2.0, indicating that while it uses significant recycled materials, it remains in the extractive phase of its lifecycle rather than fully regenerative.
What This Means For You
When shopping for an electric scooter, prioritize models with long warranties and high repairability scores to ensure the product lasts for years. Look for brands that offer verified take-back schemes and use recycled content, as these features help reduce the environmental impact of your purchase.
Material Watch Points
- Lithium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Cobalt — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Neodymium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Cobalt sourcing from DRC (OECD risk category 7) identified in primary materials
- Due diligence programme referenced (OECD) but not independently audited
Improvement Opportunities
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How this score was calculated
The HIP Score is a weighted average of seven dimensions measuring material
resilience, supply chain integrity, and end-of-life characteristics.
| Code |
Dimension |
Weight |
Score |
| MSI |
Material Scarcity Index |
0.20 |
5.2 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
8.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
8.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
7.5 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.0 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-2.0 (raw) |
Regenerative Index note: RI scores on a unique scale of -10 to +10.
Before weighting, the raw score is normalised: RI normalised = (RI raw + 10) / 2.
This product's RI band is Extractive.
Weighted HIP Score: 6.5 / 10
· Methodology v1.5
Base weights shown. Some product types use category-specific weight profiles —
see full methodology for details.
Read the full methodology →
Data Sources
This rating draws on the following public sources:
USGS Mineral Resources Program (public domain) · EU Critical Raw Materials List 2023 (CC BY 4.0) · World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (CC BY 4.0)
All sources are public domain or published under open data licences.
Full source list →
About this rating:
HIP scores are based on public data and information the maker sent us at the date shown.
They show how well a product holds up over time — not a promise about safety or future supply.
Resourcehip is not liable for choices made based on these ratings.
Scope:
This is a verified product rating for Category Ceiling, assessed using manufacturer-submitted data and public category data.
Produced under Resourcehip Scoring Methodology 1.5 (CC BY-NC 4.0).
AI disclosure:
An AI model scored this rating on our own hardware — no data was sent to the cloud.
A human reviewer checked and approved it before it went live.
Model: qwen3.5:35b.
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Assessed: 2026-04-26 · Next review: 2027-04-26 · Methodology 1.5
