How to Choose the Perfect Helmet for Your Electric Vehicle
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Whether you ride an e-bike, e-scooter, or electric skateboard, choosing the right helmet for your electric vehicle starts with a secure fit, appropriate safety certification, and features that suit your everyday rides.
Here’s what to look for.
What to Look for in a Helmet for Your Electric Vehicle
Quality Materials
Look for a durable outer shell and an impact-absorbing liner. Check the helmet’s certifications rather than judging protection by appearance alone.
Good Fit
Your helmet should sit level and stay stable without uncomfortable pressure. Use the manufacturer’s size chart, then adjust the retention system and straps.
Use our helmet sizing guide before choosing a model or size.
Comfort Is Key
Not every helmet advertised for e-bikes has NTA 8776 certification. Start with the official NTA 8776 certified helmet register, which includes models, sizes, certificate numbers, and validity dates.
The selection below brings together UNIT 1’s certified models and examples from the register.
Comfort Is Key
Padding, ventilation, and weight all affect comfort. Choose a helmet you can comfortably wear throughout your commute.
Visibility
Reflective details and integrated lights can help other road users notice you. Helmet lights should complement your bicycle’s lighting.
Mips Technology
Mips is designed to help reduce rotational forces in certain angled impacts. Check the specific model’s features, as not every helmet includes it. See helmets equipped with MIPS.
Crash Detection
The UNIT 1 AURA supports Crash Alert through the UNIT 1 app. After a detected impact, it can notify an emergency contact if you do not respond. Set up the feature before riding; an alert does not guarantee emergency assistance.
Why Choose a Smart Helmet?
A smart helmet combines impact protection with useful features for everyday riding. UNIT 1 AURA and NEON both offer NTA 8776 certification, Mips, and integrated lighting, making them options to consider for your e-bike commute.
The UNIT 1 AURA has integrated front and rear lights, while the UNIT 1 NEON features an integrated rear light. Both support turn signals and automatic brake lights when paired with the compatible UNIT 1 Remote, helping you communicate your movements while keeping your hands on the handlebars.
AURA and NEON also support Crash Alert through the UNIT 1 app, which can notify an emergency contact after a detected impact if you do not respond.
When choosing a helmet for your electric vehicle, start with appropriate safety certification and a secure fit. Then compare comfort, lighting, and connected features to find the helmet that suits your daily rides.
Choosing a Helmet for Your Electric Vehicle: Three Everyday Checks
A helmet might look right on a product page, but how will it fit into your routine? Before choosing a helmet for your electric vehicle, think about the journeys you actually make.
Think about your ride home, too. You might leave in daylight and return after dark. Consider how integrated helmet lights could complement your bicycle lights and help other road users notice you.
Check comfort beyond the first few minutes. Pressure around your forehead, slipping straps, or a helmet that moves when you turn your head can become distracting. Take time to adjust the fit before riding.
Make the smart features part of your routine. If you choose a connected helmet, remember to charge its lights, set up any app features, and familiarize yourself with the controls before your first commute.
Start with construction and fit. Look for an impact-absorbing liner and an adjustable fit that keeps your helmet securely positioned.
Choose everyday comfort. Padding and ventilation help make longer rides more comfortable.
Consider visibility. Reflective details and integrated lights can help other road users notice you.
Understand the added features. Mips and crash detection serve different purposes, so check what your chosen helmet includes and how it works.
By UNIT1 Team
