Romanian online retailer evoMag sets up e-scooter repair shop

Online retailer evoMag has invested EUR 15,000 in an e-scooter repair shop. The shop is located in the same venue as the company’s showroom in Bucharest.

Its opening comes against an increase in e-scooter sales in Romania and in the demand for e-scooter repair services.

Most of the investment went into purchasing specific equipment.

“We have seen an increase in the sales of e-scooters since the start of last year; over the past months, with the introduction of social distancing rules, the interest in this category of products has been even greater. As it is an intuitive means of transportation, owners use their e-scooter right after purchasing it, without minimum research on appropriate use. As a result, the number of malfunctions is significant, and the demand for fast repair services accordingly,” Mihai Pătraşcu, CEO of evoMag, said, quoted by Start-up.ro.

The shop repairs, on average, 500 e-scooters a month, the company said. An intervention lasts between two and 40 hours, depending on the complexity of the issue.

evoMAG retails more than 170,000 products in its online shop, from areas such as IT&C, appliances, auto, personal care, sport & fitness, insurances, and products for newborns.

(Photo: evoMag Facebook Page)