9 Best Electric Scooters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Different Scooters to Think about

I’ve examined many scooters. Not all deserve a spot above, however some are nonetheless value contemplating.

Niu KQi 100P

{Photograph}: Julian Chokkattu

Niu KQi 100P for $379: The KQi 100P is barely lighter, cheaper, and quicker than the Segway E2 Professional, my prime funds suggestion, however I eked out barely much less vary (below 5 miles). Granted, most individuals will be capable to go a bit of additional because you’re most likely not 6’4″ and 250 kilos, however the Niu simply has a smaller battery than the Segway. I additionally want having flip indicators, that are absent on the Niu, and Segway’s app is nicer. The KQi 100P’s 300-watt motor has barely much less energy, which implies slower begins, however this scooter has carried out very properly for its incessantly discounted value of $379. If you wish to spend as little as doable and want a transport possibility for close by grocery shops or toting round your school campus, this one will do the job.

Punk Electrical Punk Rider Professional for $1,299: The Punk Rider Professional has a number of highs and a few very odd lows. This comparatively new model gives top-end options at an inexpensive value, equivalent to 1,200-watt twin motors, a beefy battery, and a prime velocity of 32 mph. Meeting was a bit of extra annoying than different scooters—it’s important to set up the screws by two plates and line them up whereas holding the handlebar in place, which looks like an pointless additional step over different scooters. Then, once I tried to scan the QR code to put in the app, it tried to avoid the Google Play Retailer and set up an app known as Vicont by Chrome (that is a safety threat). I did not do that, and located the app by the Google Play Retailer; it paired, but it surely’s a bit of glitchy. Fortunately, you do not want it to journey the scooter, and the journey expertise is stable, if a bit stiff. Suspension is lackluster, and I discovered myself gripping the handlebars tightly in order that my arms did not slip off whereas using over the horrible roads in Brooklyn. You may drive in dual-motor or single-motor mode, every with three ranges (1, 2, 3), with corresponding speeds. I used to be principally nice using in single-motor mode on stage three, which incessantly took me to 23 mph, however I’d allow the twin motor on slopes—climbing the Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn was kid’s play. I’ve seen that the stem likes to wobble at excessive speeds, which is one thing to maintain a watch out for. However one of the best a part of the scooter is the vary. After 17 miles, I had 61 p.c left within the tank. That is unbelievable. The draw back is the scooter’s 69-pound weight. The corporate additionally says its web site is being revamped to deal with enterprise prospects, whereas customers can purchase and get servicing choices from Epic eRides, a distributor primarily based in Florida. This latter half is a little bit of a purple flag, particularly in relation to aftermarket care. I believe it is simply safer to stay with a extra established firm till Punk Electrical types these kinks out.

Segway ZT3 Professional for $850: The ZT3 Professional is an off-road scooter, so it is excellent for all of the horrible roads right here in Brooklyn. I used to be delivering Christmas cookies to some mates and used the ZT3 Professional to trek from Mattress-Stuy, Brooklyn, to decrease Manhattan, then again into Brooklyn to cease by Greenpoint, and eventually head again residence (that is two bridges!). It was roughly 16 miles—within the final mile or two, the ZT3 Professional started decreasing its velocity and was on its last battery bar, however I nonetheless made it into my home. No must do the useless scooter stroll of disgrace! I rode it on the second velocity mode, which restricted it to fifteen miles per hour, however the 650-watt motor can go as much as 25 mph. It folds up simply, although I want the stem had a safer latch when it is down. You get flip indicators, a shiny headlamp, and a bell. However what’s most spectacular is the suspension. I went over some small potholes and didn’t really feel the vibrations as deeply in my bones as on different scooters I’ve examined. That is additionally doubtless because of the massive 11-inch tubeless tires. The one predominant downside I had with it was its weight. At practically 66 kilos, it is manageable for a flight of stairs or two, but it surely will get tiring rapidly. I additionally discover the newer Max G3 matches the ZT3 Professional in some ways and outpaces it in others, making the ZT3 Professional really feel redundant.

MiniMotors USA Dualtron Togo for $850: If you should purchase this scooter on the discounted value I’ve seen it drop to—$499—I believe it is phenomenal worth. At $850, not a lot (it is also offered out proper now). I went from Mattress-Stuy, Brooklyn, over the Brooklyn Bridge into decrease Manhattan and again residence on a single cost, a roughly 13-mile trek, and it was out of battery. The journey feels stiff, and this scooter should be designed for shorter individuals, as my arms needed to be absolutely outstretched to succeed in the handlebars. A security characteristic locks the throttle after a couple of seconds (you’ll be able to flip this off within the app), and it’s essential to press each brakes to unlock it. I initially discovered it annoying, however now I do not thoughts it—an unintentional press of the throttle will not ship this factor flying. I rode it at 15 mph, however it may possibly hit 25. Nevertheless, my trek again residence wasn’t that enjoyable. The scooter, regardless of saying I had 30 p.c left, started slowing down once I was nonetheless a couple of miles away, so I needed to journey residence at an agonizingly sluggish 8 mph sooner than I anticipated. The battery gauge may be very ineffective; it might say I had 78 p.c at one level, then minutes later it might say 40 p.c. The max load is barely 220 kilos, so shorter and lighter individuals than me will get higher vary, but it surely’s a stable little scooter, particularly for below $500 on sale. It weighs 54 kilos.

Niu KQi3 Professional for $469: Over many rides, I turned fairly keen on the KQi3 Professional, and it was our prime decide on this information for fairly a while. It gives nice vary for the cash. Regardless of using over steep bridges round New York Metropolis, I incessantly acquired round 15 miles out of it, however you’ll be able to most likely count on 18 to twenty miles (until you are additionally a tall large like me). It goes 20 miles per hour, the 9.5-inch tubeless tires provide a snug journey, and the disc brakes reliably deliver it to a fast cease. You get perks like a bell, lights, and area on the handlebar for attaching a cellphone mount. It is tremendous simple to fold, but it surely weighs 45 kilos, so it is not what I might name light-weight. I additionally want the handlebars might fold down since they will snag on stair railings. It is barely older now and has been changed by the Niu KQi 300X and 300P, so ensure you catch it on sale.

MiniMotors USA Dualtron Mini Particular for $1,499: The directions to assemble this scooter are obscure, and some steps aren’t even talked about within the instruction booklet. (I discovered the handlebar grip arduous to placed on—rubbing alcohol is your pal.) That is additionally the primary time I attempted the MiniMotors Dualtron app, and truthfully, it is not beginner-friendly. Not one of the phrases and features are well-explained. It is not a scooter I might counsel for newcomers, however when you get every thing up and operating, the using expertise is sort of good. It has a prime velocity of 35 mph, and whereas the corporate claims a 40-mile vary, you’ll be able to count on nearer to 25 to 30 miles. It’s going to deal with slopes simply nice, however I do discover it bizarre that regardless of being pretty hefty (59 kilos), it has a max load capability of 200 kilos (most scooters can assist as much as 265 kilos).

Fluidfreeride Fluid Mosquito for $899: If the light-weight Unagi Mannequin One Voyager does not curiosity you however you continue to need an ultra-lightweight scooter, then take a look at the Fluid Mosquito (7/10, WIRED Recommends). At simply 29 kilos, it is one of many lightest scooters on this information and has a snug, built-in seize deal with for simple toting. It is quick to fold and is highly effective, with a prime velocity of 24 mph. However shaving down the load on this nimble scooter does have drawbacks. The suspension is simply OK—you may really feel most of these bumps—and the wheels are slender. The braking system works nice, however you may encounter some skidding if you happen to make a sudden cease, and the vary is lackluster (round 9 miles in my testing, going over the Brooklyn Bridge). There’s additionally no simple approach to change velocity modes on the fly; you set it earlier than you journey.

TurboAnt M10 Lite for $280: It is a completely nice funds scooter finest for folk below 200 kilos. (I wasn’t capable of hit its prime velocity of 16 mph.) The meeting requires a couple of additional steps (extra issues to screw in, just like the rear mudguard). I used to be solely capable of get round 8 miles using it, however I like that the folding system is fast, the show is shiny, and it is fairly mild at 31 kilos. Simply do not take it up any steep hills.

Gotrax Apex for $243: The Apex is 32 kilos and simple to fold up. It has an built-in bell and a digital show that reveals your velocity and battery life, and it may possibly go as much as 15 mph. The Apex is dependable—I’ve gone to espresso retailers, distant video shoots with a backpack filled with digital camera gear, and the grocery retailer, although it is not the smoothest journey. The 250-watt motor struggles with any slight incline, and slopes drain the battery quick. The battery normally lasted round 9 miles for me. I am additionally tall, and I needed to continuously outstretch my arms to succeed in the handlebars. You may need to tighten the rear disc brake; it really works nice, however I would not have minded extra stopping energy.

Gotrax GX2 for $1,299: The GX2 is 76 kilos and packs a number of energy and vary. This gunmetal scooter appears a bit like one thing out of Transformers and might hit a max velocity of 35 mph through the twin 800-watt motors, however I normally rode it at 20 mph. It took me to midtown and again to Brooklyn (a complete of 18.4 miles) with some juice left over. I hate carrying it up and down the steps as a result of the stem is tremendous thick, making it troublesome to know. Whenever you’re ready at a light-weight, the GX2 additionally switches to Parking mode after a couple of seconds, so that you continuously have to recollect to press the mode button to change it to the driving gear. It is tremendous annoying, and Gotrax says there is no approach to disable it. I’m a bit of involved about construct high quality—the motor makes a noise as if one thing is brushing in opposition to it, and this sound disappears if I frivolously press the left brake lever whereas using. The latch to maintain the stem upright comes down too simply, regardless of a sliding lock mechanism to maintain it in place; Gotrax says it’d simply be that it is put in too tightly. When you see any of those points, I like to recommend reaching out to Gotrax and going to a neighborhood scooter store to have them have a look.

Navee S65 for $960: Navee is a comparatively new model rising its presence within the US, and I had a good time utilizing the S65 (7/10, WIRED Recommends). I used to be capable of full 16-mile spherical journeys at 20 mph usually, however that just about depleted the battery. It has nice acceleration, because of its geared hub motor, and it climbs slopes with ease, however this additionally makes it very loud. The motor’s sound disappears if you happen to’re in a loud metropolis like New York, however it may possibly make you self-conscious on quiet streets. It is 53 kilos, so it is heavier than our prime decide regardless of an identical vary, and its customer support is up within the air since it is so new. Nonetheless, I had enjoyable using it.

Evolv Terra for $1,228: I loved my time with the Evolv Terra (7/10, WIRED Recommends). It is 53 kilos and due to the skinny stem, not too annoying to hold. It is highly effective, with the potential to go as quick as 31 miles per hour once you interact each 600-watt motors (verify your native velocity legal guidelines first!). In any other case, you’ll be able to cruise alongside at 20 mph as I did on the second gear velocity setting (there are three in whole) with the only motor. Vary is fairly common, with round two bars left on the meter after 15 miles, so it may possibly probably final greater than 20 miles, particularly if you happen to’re conservative with its speeds. The suspension is OK, however the stable tires on rougher roads can really feel fairly bumpy. The fenders additionally appeared fairly ineffective to me as, after a moist journey post-rain, my again was coated in specks of dust kicked up from the rear tire. The stem’s angle was additionally a bit of too near my physique, and the dearth of a thumb throttle meant my wrist harm after lengthy rides. You may tweak the angle of the throttle and brakes to enhance this, although.

Radio Flyer S533 for $599: Actually, I am stunned at how properly this scooter did in my exams. The folding mechanism is only a latch and a sleeve you pull all the way down to hold the latch from coming undone whilst you journey. It is tremendous simple to fold and unfold, and light-weight at 30 kilos. It is not a commuter scooter by any means—my vary hovered below 8 miles on a single cost—and regardless of exceeding its 220-pound load capability, I averaged round 14 mph of its 16 mph prime velocity. It is a good little scooter for going to the put up workplace, grocery retailer, or Cinnabon when my spouse asks for a cinnamon roll. Nevertheless, its value does not match its energy and efficiency; it ought to be cheaper. It is also value noting that the primary mannequin the corporate despatched me did not activate and the second mannequin had a deflated entrance tire. Inflating it was a fast affair and I have not had issues since.

Scooter Equipment

The Beam Virgo Helmet

{Photograph}: Julian Chokkattu

The Beam Virgo Helmet for $299: When you’re using quicker than 15 miles per hour, I strongly counsel you get a full-face helmet, which covers extra than simply the highest of your noggin. I have been utilizing The Beam’s Virgo for a number of weeks and am fairly happy with it. It appears cool as heck, and I really like the flip-down visor—it started raining once I was using as soon as, and it was good not having water splatter into my eyes. Placing it on is a little bit of a squeeze (I’ve the large-size helmet), and I’ve to take off my glasses. However I put them again on as soon as the helmet is on my head, and there are holes on the facet to place earbuds in. It is very comfortable, although the padding generally falls misplaced, and it’s important to readjust it when donning the helmet. It is a MIPS helmet, which implies it reduces rotational movement to the mind in an accident to cut back the chance of mind harm.

Thousand Heritage 2.0 Helmet for $99: Anybody going slower speeds can be completely nice with a Thousand helmet. A number of WIRED reviewers, together with yours actually, have examined and used Thousand’s Heritage helmets. They’re engaging and comfortable, and you’ll clasp the helmet one-handed.

Giro Ethos Mips Helmet for $200: When you do not just like the look of the Thousand Heritage (how dare you), I’m keen on the Giro Ethos Mips. It is supremely comfortable to put on, and there is a distant accent you’ll be able to connect to the handlebars to allow flip indicators on the helmet itself. (Annoyingly, the helmet recharges through microUSB.)

{Photograph}: Julian Chokkattu

Peak Design Common Bar Mount for $50: To make use of this mount, it’s essential to use the Peak Design case on your iPhone, Samsung, or Google Pixel, however it’s by far my favourite mounting answer. It makes use of Apple’s MagSafe system paired with Peak Design’s SlimLink mechanism, which makes the magnetic attachment much more safe. After years of use, I’ve by no means had a cellphone fly off this mount. It is easy to wrap across the handlebar, too, although it might not work on scooters with thick handles.

Beam Corky Bike Mirror for $32: I’ve had these facet mirrors connected to the handlebars of some scooters for a while now. They’re simple to put in, if a bit low-cost in high quality, however they provide a barely higher using expertise as a result of you do not have to twist your head as a lot each time you are about to make a flip. You may alter the angle a good bit.

Kryptonite Keeper 785 Chain Lock for $48: This may be a ineffective suggestion as a result of it is so arduous to discover a good bike lock as of late that does not deter decided thieves. I purchased the Keeper 785 in 2019, and it has saved all of my scooters and bikes protected and safe since then, however I’m additionally paranoid and by no means go away my automobile out of sight for greater than an hour or two. Utilizing this lock doesn’t assure security, however no less than Kryptonite gives as much as $500 in protection for registered locks. I want a series lock for scooters as a result of it is simply simpler to throw it by the correct spots to rapidly safe it.

Keep away from These Scooters

Niu KQi Air Scooter

{Photograph}: Julian Chokkattu

We attempt to take a look at electrical scooters for 2 to a few months, oftentimes even longer. Not all of them are winners. That is what you may discover beneath—escooters which might be OK however inferior to our picks above.

Niu KQi Air: I used to be so excited to check this scooter, however my expertise with it over a number of months is combined. I nonetheless prefer it, however a couple of quirks maintain it again. The KQi Air has a carbon fiber body, permitting it to be a mere 26 kilos with a 20-mph prime velocity. That makes it the lightest scooter I’ve ever examined. It is easy to fold and has flip indicators, a slick app, and dependable regenerative braking. The vary is a bit lackluster—I normally acquired slightly below 10 miles on a single cost, but it surely’s so light-weight that when it died on my approach residence as soon as, I strapped it to a Citi Bike’s entrance basket and cycled residence (do not do that!). The journey high quality is nice, however I had points with it refusing to hook up with my cellphone till I disconnected the inner energy cable within the stem. There is a theft safety that sounds an alarm and slows down the scooter if somebody tries to roll it away, however bizarrely, whilst you can completely flip off the alarm, the one approach to cease it from auto-braking as you roll it’s to show the scooter on. My preliminary mannequin stopped working fully and would not activate, so Niu needed to ship me a second mannequin. Oh, and generally, throughout rides, the scooter slows down and does not hit its prime velocity till a couple of minutes later. I think there’s some thermal situation inflicting this. Total, there’s a number of promise, but it surely’s simply annoying.

Veo Cosmo X: This isn’t a kick scooter, however a sit-down scooter. I used it for a couple of months and loved the journey, however the vary is horrible—I barely acquired 10 miles out of this 94-pound behemoth at its prime velocity of 17 mph. Veo has its roots within the rideshare market, and that is its first entry into the buyer phase, however the specs on this scooter don’t match up with the exorbitant value.

Gotrax G6 and Eclipse: These scooters have respectable vary and are comfortable to journey. Nevertheless, each of them have an overheating downside. On an 80-degree-Fahrenheit summer season day, the G6 gave me the overheating error after 20 minutes of using. It particularly struggled going up a bridge. I saved having to show it off, wait a couple of minutes, and begin using once more, however the situation saved repeating. This similar downside occurred with the Eclipse, too. They’re rated to hold as much as 265 kilos, so there shouldn’t have been any points.

Atomi Alpha: This is among the most engaging scooters on this information (5/10, WIRED Evaluation), but it surely has the worst kickstand of all of them. It’s so small and vertically angled {that a} mild wind can knock it over. The scooter gives a reasonably comfortable journey, with some enjoyable visibility lights, and the entire thing is straightforward to fold up and carry. It simply struggles to hit its prime velocity regardless of being below its weight restrict. My first unit additionally died after a couple of months.

Levy Plus: My fellow WIRED reviewer Adrienne So examined a prototype of the Levy Plus in 2020. She appreciated its replaceable battery and dependable disc brakes, however discovered the entire thing “agonizingly sluggish on hilly terrain.” It goes as much as 18 mph and is rated for five to 10 p.c inclines, so it is best for flat roads. It is one of many lighter escooters on the market, at simply 30 kilos.

Unagi Mannequin One Traditional: Unagi allows you to hire a refurbished model of its older Traditional for $59 monthly. I believe it is best to stick to the brand new Mannequin One Voyager as an alternative. The specs on the Mannequin One Traditional are simply too outdated.

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