Hands-On Electric Scooter Reviews
Our electric scooter reviews are based on rigorous hands-on experience and extensive performance testing.
After riding thousands of miles and testing more than 40 scooters, we present our list of the best electric kick scooters from $300 to more than $3,000.
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Budget Commuter Reviews ($300 to $600)
Glion Dolly ReviewUltra-portable electric scooter that shines on public transit, but lacks performance.
Swagtron Swagger 5 Elite ReviewClone of the popular Xiaomi M365, but with higher 320 lb / 145 kg rider capacity
Xiaomi M365 Pro Review: Worth the Upgrade?A longer-ranged, quicker version of the classic Xiaomi M365.
Xiaomi Mi M365 Review: King of Electric ScootersThe world’s most popular electric scooter is one of the most well-balancedMidrange Commuter Reviews ($600 to $900)
Fluid FreeRide Horizon ReviewStealth-black scooter that is compact, yet has excellent range and speed.
UScooters Booster Sport Review: Affordable Ultra-Portable E-ScooterAn affordable, fast, ultra-portable scooter.
Premium Commuter Reviews ($900 to $1200)
Performance Scooter Reviews ($1200 to $2500)
Apollo Explore Review: Game Changing New ScooterA fast, long-range commuter with game-changing warranty.
E-TWOW GT 2020 Review: Boss of UltraportablesThe 2020 GT is the BOSS of ultra-portables -- lightweight, fast, and durable.
EMOVE Cruiser 2019 ReviewOne of the longest-ranged, most well-balanced scooters with great ride quality.
Kaabo Mantis 8 Review: The Mini MantisA nimble single-motor scooter with solid range and ride quality.
Qiewa QPower Review: Cheap Monster ScooterInsane power in compact package with low price tag for quality trade-off.
Zero 10X Review: Updated For 2020One of the longest-ranged, most well-balanced scooters with great ride quality.
Extreme Performance Scooter Reviews ($2500+)
Apollo Pro Ludicrous ReviewThe fastest scooter we’ve ever tested featuring the high-tech Stormcore controller.
Kaabo Wolf Warrior 11 ReviewAn incredible beast scooter with massive hydraulic suspension and earth-thrashing motors.
Head-to-Head Comparisons
- Xiaomi Mi M365 vs.
- EMOVE Cruiser
- Xiaomi Mi M365 Pro
- Kaabo Mantis
- E-TWOW GT 2020
- Segway Ninebot Max
Electric Scooter Review Process
Our review process, which we use for every scooter, has multiple parts and typically takes 2-3 weeks to complete.
1. Unboxing and assembly. The review starts the moment we receive the scooter. We answer questions such as: How well was it packaged? Was anything damaged during shipping? Was it easy to assemble? Did the scooter require any adjustments in order to get working properly.
2. Initial riding. Two of our team members will ride the electric scooter for one week each and typically putting at least 100 miles on the scooter and putting it through numerous charging/discharging cycles. Each team member will maintain copious notes during their ride testing
3. Performance testing. We perform extensive performance testing using a professional Racelogic GPS-logging unit. Our tests include: acceleration, braking distance, range, and hill climb tests.
4. Review. Our team members get together and share riding notes, look over performance data and make comparisons to other scooters we’ve reviewed. The written and video reviews are the impressions of multiple experts and are better at telling the whole story than a single reviewer alone.
5. Long-term testing. Even after the review is written, we will continue putting miles on the scooter and making updates to the reviews if our impressions change. The purpose of this type of testing is to make sure the scooter holds up in time. We typically do this until we have to return the test scooter.