Hands-On Electric Scooter Reviews
Updated for 2021 and based on 2,777 owner ratings, thousands of miles, rigorous performance tests of more than 60 scooters.
Leaderboard of the fastest electric scooters in the world — Updated April 2021.
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Budget Commuter Reviews ($300 to $600)
Glion Dolly ReviewUltra-portable electric scooter that shines on public transit, but lacks performance.
Gotrax GXL V2 Review: The Perfect, Affordable Scooter for BeginnersOne of the best cheapest scooter you can buy.
Hiboy S2 Review: Keeping Pace with the Xiaomi Mi M365?Budget scooter with excellent top speed, flat-free tires, but a rough ride
Segway Ninebot ES2 Review: The Popular Scooter That Just Isn’t Worth ItA popular scooter with limited range and features.
Swagtron Swagger 5 Elite ReviewClone of the popular Xiaomi M365, but with higher 320 lb / 145 kg rider capacity
TurboAnt X7 Pro Review: TurboAnt or TurboAin’t?Inexpensive swappable-battery scooter with surprising build quality and speed
Xiaomi M365 Pro Review: Now Better Than the Original?A longer-ranged, quicker version of the classic Xiaomi M365.
Xiaomi Mi M365 Review: And Still the Reigning 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.
Segway Ninebot ES4 Review: With Dual Suspension, Is It Better Than the Ninebot Max?Punchy new dual-motor scooter that challenges predecessors around the $1600 price point
Segway Ninebot Max G30LP Review: Better than the Original?Smaller, lighter version of the beloved Ninebot Max
Segway Ninebot Max Review: The Best, Most Reliable Scooter Under $1000Beefy, long range scooter with good design and finish.
UScooters Booster Sport Review: Affordable Ultra-Portable E-ScooterAn affordable, fast, ultra-portable scooter.
Premium Commuter Reviews ($900 to $1200)
Fiido Q1S Review: The Scooter Utility Vehicle (SUV)Super practical and stable seated electric scooter
Performance Scooter Reviews ($1200 to $2500)
Apollo Explore Review: Game Changing New ScooterA fast, long-range commuter with game-changing warranty.
Apollo Ghost Review: An Out of This World 38 MPH Scooter That’s Actually AffordablePunchy new dual-motor scooter that challenges predecessors around the $1600 price point
E-TWOW GT 2020 Review: Boss of UltraportablesThe 2020 GT is the BOSS of ultra-portables -- lightweight, fast, and durable. E-TWOW GT 2020 SE Review: the Ultraportable, Smart Edition with Added SecurityThe BOSS of ultraportables gets smarter with Bluetooth connectivity
EMOVE Cruiser Review: Does This 50 Mi Range Scooter Have It All?Our 2021 updated take on the Cruiser -- one of the longest-ranged, most well-balanced scooters with great ride quality.
Inokim OXO Review: Why This Record-Breaking Scooter Is So Close to PerfectExotic scooter that is heartbreakingly close to perfection
Inokim Quick 4 Super: The Best All Around Commuter?Premium commuter with ultra-quick folding and comfortable ride
Kaabo Mantis 8 Review: The Mini MantisA nimble single-motor scooter with solid range and ride quality.
Kaabo Mantis Review: Bomb Proof Build and Quick Like a RocketA powerhouse scooter with great suspension.
Extreme Performance Scooter Reviews ($2500+)
Apollo Phantom Review: Most Innovative Electric Scooter of the YearAn in-depth look at the most anticipated scooter of 2021.
Apollo Pro Ludicrous ReviewThe fastest scooter we’ve ever tested featuring the high-tech Stormcore controller.
Currus Panther Review: Is This Wildcat Too Feral for City Life?Insanely powerful yet somewhat unstable beast scooter is very much "experts only"
Kaabo Mantis 8 Pro Review: Nimble Ride, 35 MPH Speed and Plenty of PowerPunchy new dual-motor scooter that challenges predecessors around the $1600 price point
Kaabo Wolf King Review: Quarantine Isn’t Stopping This 60 MPH Beast Scooter60 MPH Kaabo scooter is king of the road.
Kaabo Wolf Warrior 11 ReviewAn incredible beast scooter with massive hydraulic suspension and earth-thrashing motors.
Head-to-Head Comparisons
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Electric Scooter Performance Tests: Range, Acceleration, Hill ClimbESG certified, laboratory grade testing of electric scooter performance.
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.