Tomorrow Lab's PLUS Rides scooter wins 2025 GOOD Design Award

Tomorrow Lab and PLUS said PLUS Rides, a foldable electric scooter they developed together, received a 2025 GOOD Design Award recognizing design excellence and innovation.

Tomorrow Lab and PLUS announced that PLUS Rides, a foldable electric scooter they developed together, received a 2025 GOOD Design Award. The award recognizes products noted for design excellence, innovation, and positive impact. PLUS Rides centers on a patent-pending fold-flat hinge that collapses the scooter to an ultra-slim profile so it can be wheeled like luggage or stored vertically. The scooter includes USB-C charging, disassemblable major components for repairability, and a reported range of 8 to 10 miles with a top speed of 15 mph. The design was refined through real-world testing since 2019 and has received support from state grants and clean mobility partners. Notable details: - Patent-pending fold-flat hinge enables ultra-slim folding, integrated handles, and vertical storage with a stand. - Designed for everyday commuting: 8.5-inch air-filled tires, wooden deck on rubber springs, dual braking; top speed up to 15 mph and range of 8–10 miles. - Charges via standard USB-C and reportedly reaches a full charge in under two hours. - Major components can be disassembled in under 10 minutes with no exposed wires to support neighborhood repairability. - The company reported lower energy use and CO2 per mile compared with gas cars, and the modular design aims to reduce landfill waste. - PLUS Rides has undergone real-world testing since 2019 and has received support from California and New York state grants and partnerships with LACI and NYSERDA. Summary: The GOOD Design Award highlights the scooter's compact storage, repairability, and features intended for multi-modal urban use. Undetermined at this time.