How to Get Electric Scooter Transported from Sydney to Hobart?

shaz0316 on 27/02/2022 - 22:26
Last edited 28/02/2022 - 00:38 by 1 other user

Hey people!

So while visiting Sydney I managed to snag 2 scooters from this deal: Segway Ninebot F20A Electric Scooter $299 @ ALDI

I was hoping to check it in at oversized luggage at Jetstar when I fly back to Hobart but unfortunately, due to the battery capacity, they will not allow it to be checked in.

I know nothing about getting it transported and was hoping somebody knows what would be the best (and economical) way of getting them to Hobart.

Thanks for the advice.

Electrical & Electronics Electric Scooter Segway

Comments

  • Clear on 27/02/2022 - 22:37

    You'll want to use a courier but it probably won't be cheap. I had mine delivered via Toll as they were the cheapest for the store to use.

    • shaz0316 on 27/02/2022 - 23:48

      Have requested a quote from toll, waiting game now.

    • HanaLF on 28/02/2022 - 23:10

      They are actually not the cheapest haha!

      • Clear on 28/02/2022 - 23:30

        Haha TNT was the cheapest right? ;)

        • HanaLF on 28/02/2022 - 23:33
          +1

          Right right

          • HanaLF on 28/02/2022 - 23:41

            @HanaLF: No, wrong. Just checked, Allied is the most cheapest….

  • thatonethere on 27/02/2022 - 22:50

    One option is to ditch the battery and buy a new one at the new location.

    • Clear on 27/02/2022 - 22:50
      +1

      There's no Aldi in Tas.

    • bdl on 27/02/2022 - 23:08
      +4

      Can you check the scooter without battery and courier the battery separately?

      • shaz0316 on 27/02/2022 - 23:49
        +1

        From what I understand, getting the battery out is not a simple task. But will consider this if a better option is not available.

        • bdl on 27/02/2022 - 23:54

          Should try and snag a third one at the discounted price and the the profit you make from selling it will help pay for the shipping of all three :)

  • Kangal on 27/02/2022 - 23:12
    +6

    You could ride it there?

    • shaz0316 on 27/02/2022 - 23:50
      +4

      Did consider this but do not have enough audiobooks for this ride.

  • dust on 27/02/2022 - 23:18

    What's the max capacity lithium battery you can have as carry on?

    • shaz0316 on 27/02/2022 - 23:51

      I'm not sure, but the escooter weighs over 14kg so will not meet weight restrictions.

  • pegaxs on 28/02/2022 - 07:30

    Stick them on land freight and have them shipped down instead?

  • [Deactivated] on 28/02/2022 - 08:29
    +1

    ask a friend with a ute / van if they can take them down on the spirit?

  • singlemalt72 on 28/02/2022 - 11:42

    Sendle 2000 to 7000
    15kg, 70l (rough estimate of folded size)
    $30 each

    Seems overly cheap to me.

    • shaz0316 on 28/02/2022 - 14:22

      I was excited when I first saw this as well but apparently it after talking to they said if I can transfer it to a smaller box that meets their standards than it's possible. But the lady wasn't sure about the battery as now than 160Wh is considered "dangerous" goods. She will get back to me but thinks it won't happen.

    • HanaLF on 28/02/2022 - 23:29

      It's oversized. 1.2m in length

  • onetwothreefour on 28/02/2022 - 11:54

    One way rental car?

    • WookieMonster on 28/02/2022 - 12:35

      Most rental car companies (e.g. Avis, Budget, Europcar) forbid you from taking rental cars into or out of Tasmania, so if OP was to go down this path, they would have very limited options. I assume it has something to do with the additional risks with taking a car on the Spirit of Tasmania, or CTP insurance (MAIB) or something like that…

      I think OP's only option out of the major rental car companies is Hertz, but I’m not sure if individual locations would actually allow a rental car to be taken to Tasmania, particularly since some Hertz locations are actually franchises.

  • cuteseal on 28/02/2022 - 12:08
    +1

    I can just picture hiring someone on airtasker, and they have one scooter on each leg, fanging it down the Hume Highway….

  • HanaLF on 28/02/2022 - 23:38
    -1

    Would suggest you check with TNT and don't declare DG goods. For local freight, scooter can be classified either DG or NDG, all depends on courier. Good luck

    • HanaLF on 28/02/2022 - 23:42

      Update: Allied is cheaper

      • shaz0316 on 01/03/2022 - 22:53

        The DG information is right on the box, it would be risky not declaring it.

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