Audi shows off an E-Tron scooter, because it can

BMW has an electric scooter, so why shouldn’t Audi have one too? Therefore, we get this: The Audi E-Tron scooter. Yes, Audi has borrowed the same terminology as its electric vehicles, naming the scooter “E-Tron.”

The most interesting aspect of this scooter is that Audi says it may offer it as an option to folks who buy one of its future E-Tron models. Audi packaged it so you can fold it up, pop it in the trunk and then charge it through a dedicated socket. What’s your benefit here? Well, you won’t be forced to use a Bird or any of the other peasant scooter-mobiles, because you’ll be riding an Audi. Or you could walk. In fact, that would be the most environmentally-friendly option of all. Your fellow pedestrians will thank you when you don’t come whizzing by inches away from them.

You will be able to buy the scooter by the end of 2020, Audi says. Sales will be to private customers at the beginning for a hefty 2,000 euros. On a full charge, the E-Tron scooter will take you approximately 12.5 miles and has a top speed of 12.5 mph. Perhaps an RS variant is on the way that gets you all the way up to 14.5 mph. The sky is the limit, folks. It’s able to recuperate energy from braking, but also features a hydraulic foot brake for those emergency stops.

Due to the scooter’s design, you’ll have a hand hanging out with zero purpose at all times. Use this power as you please. Audi says you could give hand signals, but it didn’t mention what kind. Just be creative.