This EMOVE Cruiser Review is an in-depth look at the updated 2019 EMOVE Cruiser — the Honda Accord or Toyota Corolla of electric scooters. It is the most well rounded, most complete electric scooter we have ever reviewed. Keep reading to learn why it achieved this admirable distinction.
EMOVE Cruiser Review Highlights
The EMOVE Cruiser is a high-quality very practical, long-range, electric scooter. In our judgement, this scooter or one like it, will eventually become the best-selling general purpose scooter. It well-balanced and practical — the Toyota or Honda of scooters. The EMOVE Cruiser is big enough, powerful enough, and comfortable enough to suit the widest variety of needs out there.
The updated 2019 version has:
- beefed-up semi-hydraulic disc brakes,
- 10″ tubeless pneumatic tires,
- high-quality LG batteries,
- IP67 (water resistance) rating,
- and a keyed ignition.
Together, these additions afford a remarkable 11.4 ft (15 to 0 mph) braking distance, improved flat resistance, and a massive 50 mile real-world range. The key-controlled battery cut-off gives extra security when parking in public places, though you should always use a lock.
This scooter is fun — though not like the WideWheel — yet it has the same top speed but more conservative acceleration and a single motor which prolongs battery life. The 10 x 2.75″ tubeless pneumatic tires and balanced suspension give it good stability and ride quality.
Finally, the EMOVE Cruiser is one of the few scooters with an official water resistance rating (ingress protection, IP) of IP67 throughout. In practice this means that it should be very tolerant to riding in wet conditions. As long as you aren’t riding submerged in water or the scooter has been damaged, it will be fine.
This is one of the best long-range, comfortable, practical scooters and possibly the most complete scooter out there.
The EMOVE Cruiser is currently available from VORO Motors with a 7% discount code: electric-scooter.guide.
Pros
- Incredible 50 mile real-world range
- Ride quality
- Safety features
- Build quality
Cons
- 54 lb weight (25 kg)
- Keyed battery cut-off switch somewhat cheap
Who It's For
If you are looking for a very complete, long-ranged scooter with a comfortable ride and good build quality, the EMOVE Cruiser is hard to beat. No scooter at this price point has a massive 50 mile real-world range. However, tipping the scales at 54 lbs, it is a hefty scooter and not the best one if you need to carry up stairs or lift frequently. If you are looking for something that is ultra-portable then the consider something that is under 45 lbs:
- Fluid FreeRide Horizon
- Segway Ninebot MAX
- Glion Dolly (King of portability, but an otherwise mediocre scooter)
EMOVE Cruiser Performance Tests
| Acceleration Test (0 to 15 MPH) | 3.4 s |
| Hill Climb Test (200 ft, 10% grade avg.) | 12.1 s @ 11.3 mph (18 kmh) |
| Braking Test (15 to 0 MPH) | 11.4 ft (3.5 m) |
| Top Speed Test (0% grade) | 26 mph (42 kmh) |
| Range Test (Fastest setting) | 50.3 mi (81 km) |
Read about our testing methodology or compare with other scooters on our electric scooter performance testing page.
Review: EMOVE Cruiser
Acceleration
Though the EMOVE has a fairly powerful 600 W (1600 W peak) motor, the controller is tuned to provide range more so than a thrilling experience. On the flat, acceleration is good but not overpowering.
During our acceleration tests, the Cruiser hit 15 mph in a brisk 3.4 seconds. This is much faster than a basic model like the M365 and better than the speedy Horizon and Zero 8. The Cruiser hit 20 mph in a respectable 5.8 seconds, and 25 mph in just under 11 seconds.
If you’re looking for something that is a bit more exciting to ride, check out:
- WideWheel Review (less expensive, but less range and other features)
- Zero 10X Review (slightly more expensive)
- Kaabo Mantis Pro Review (more expensive)
Hill Climbing
The single 600 watt rear motor is powerful enough to ascend all but the steepest hills in San Francisco. It is a very good hill climber.
We put the EMOVE through our (200 ft, 10% grade) hill climb test and it reached the peak in 12.1 seconds with an average speed of 11.3 mph (18 kmh).
For comparison, a run-of-the-mill 250 watt electric motor model like the Mi M365 takes 20.8 seconds to climb the same hill at an average speed of 6.6 mph.
Top Speed
The scooter hit a top speed of 26 mph on the flat (gps-tracked) with a ~165 lb rider.
Range
Like a well-designed economy car, the EMOVE Cruiser is very efficient and packs a large 1560 watt hour battery, giving this scooter its incredible range. The long range can also be attributed to the EMOVE Cruiser controller that is tuned to be very energy-conserving, making the battery seem to last forever.
The EMOVE Cruiser went 50.3 miles (81 km) during our range test. The test is designed to simulate a rigorous urban commute (max acceleration, fast riding, rough terrain, frequent hills). The scooter is ridden aggressively in the fastest mode till the battery is dead. We expect that more conservative riding would significantly extend its already remarkable range.
Braking
We give the EMOVE Cruiser high marks for providing an excellent, redundant braking system in the form of dual Xtech 140 mm semi-hydraulic disc brakes. The rear wheel also has built-in electronic motor braking.
The brakes work well and can easily lock up both wheels. Like a lot of scooters, the brakes may need some adjustment out of the box to make sure that they aren’t too lose or too tight, but this is an easy adjustment.
The EMOVE scored a 0 to 15 mph braking distance of just 11.4 ft — an excellent result. This is significantly better than the 15 to 20 feet that we see on a typical scooter.
Ride Quality
The dual suspension, 10″ pneumatic tires, and large deck make this a very comfortable ride. The 54 lb weight gives this scooter some heft and also contributes to damping vibrations from rough roads. Overall, you can cruise on this electric scooter for impressive distances without getting too fatigued, even if road conditions are poor.
Suspension
The EMOVE features a thick front coil-over-hydraulic suspension and a rear air suspension. The suspension is neither soft, like the Zero 10X, nor hard like WideWheel. It is well balanced, like other features of this model, but ultimately tuned for daily use and road commuting. The scooter will have no problem hopping off a curb.
EMOVE Cruiser Features
Portability
The EMOVE Cruiser can be folded up for storing but is a bit heavy for mixing with other forms of transportation that require frequent loading/unloading or lifting. Coming in at 54 lbs, the EMOVE Cruiser is just beyond the 45 lbs limit for what we consider easy to carry up a flight up stairs.
Due to folding handle bars, telescoping stem, and folding stem, the EMOVE Cruiser can be reduced to the exceedingly compact size of 49″ (L) x 10″ (W) x 14″ (H). For comparison, a typical 27 lb budget scooter is roughly 42″ (L) x 17″ (W) x 19″ (H) when folded — just a bit shorter in length, but wider due to lack of folding handlebars.
The stem locking mechanism is probably the best in the industry. It uses a single pin to lock into upright, and it locks again when folded down. And it doesn’t move! Also the frame structure allows for using many different types of locks to secure this scooter outside, something that will be needed more as time goes on.
One thing we don’t like is that the handlebar folding mechanisms require you to double-check. On our first ride with the older version of this scooter, it wasn’t locked into place and the left one folded one block into the ride. When riding this scooter –make sure the handlebars are locked in place
Handlebars / Cockpit
The EMOVE Cruiser has fairly wide 22.5″ handlebars with quality ergonomic rubber grips. The wide handlebars allow for a natural shoulder position which reduces fatigue and gives optimum control of the scooter.
On an older model of this scooter, the grips were a little loose and would spin around with use. However, this issue has been resolved in the new for 2019 Cruiser and the handlebars are rock solid. It’s good to know that VORO Motors listens to and takes feedback — on seemingly trivial problems — seriously.
The EMOVE Cruiser uses a common LCD display throttle that appears on many electric scooters.
The display shows speed, odometer, mode, and battery. There are power and mode buttons and the throttle is an index finger operated trigger style one. We aren’t huge fans of this ubiquitous throttle / display system for a few reasons. Namely, the index-finger controlled throttle isn’t super ergonomic. There have been reports of poor durability with the trigger throttle in particular.
If you use this scooter for a prolonged period of time, your index finger will get tired. The second thing about this position is that it doesn’t allow you to quickly switch to braking with the right hand. In the case of an emergency where you would want to maximally brake with both hands, this is not ideal. The final thing about this display/controller is that the interface is a little dated (reminiscent of programming a VCR if you even remember what those were).
On the left side of the handlebars are three controls. The large red push button controls the EMOVE’s lights. The next control, in the middle, activates the turn signals and is controlled by sliding the button to either side or returning to the middle neutral position to turn off. Finally, the green button at the bottom controls the surprisingly loud integrated electronic horn.
All buttons are easy to reach and control with your thumb, with the exception of the turn signal which is a little awkward to slide.
Lights
Overall, the EMOVE Cruiser has some of the better and safer lighting that we’ve seen on an electric scooter. The Cruiser features three front lights and three rear lights. The only thing that could be reconfigured is mounting the large headlight higher on the handlebars to provide the better visibility at greater distances.
In the front, there is a large headlight and two deck lights. The large low-mounted, headlight has good optics and is surprisingly powerful. However, the low mounting position is not optimal for being seen from a distance.
In the rear is a fairly bright central taillight that is mounted to the fender and two red deck lights. The two deck lights actually wrap around the sides of the deck. This helps to maximize visibility from all angles and we hope that this configuration becomes the standard for all electric scooters to improve safety.
Tires
The EMOVE Cruiser has 10″ x 2.75″ front and rear pneumatic tubeless tires. The tires are largely hidden by huge front and rear fenders which keep road debris from being thrown onto you.
Updated on the 2019 EMOVE Cruiser are the introduction of tubeless pneumatic tires. Tubeless tires, like those of an automobile, seal against the rim of the scooter. They tend to be stronger, thicker, and more flat resistant. If you do end up getting a flat, it should be fairly easy to repair it with tire slime.
We’ve noted the importance of pneumatic tires before and the important safety benefits they lend in terms of performance and safety.
Deck
The deck (part where you stand on and ride) is not as massive as a Dualtron 3, but it is bigger than most and comfortable even for someone with large feet.
The deck is also rounded, which helps with damage of walls, your own legs or any object you might bump this thing into. Every edge has a protective hard plastic that acts as a bumper.
Build Quality
We’ve tested this scooter with an up to 280 rider and it carried him no problem…this is well built. As we rode this scooter we have come to appreciate the attention to detail. Even the front cables are all wrapped into a nylon sheath, which protects them from damage. All cables and electronic components are sealed up, giving the Cruiser significant water resistance and an official IP67 rating. Many scooters have “unofficial” IP ratings, but the Cruiser is one of the few with this designation backed by the manufacturer.
The only build quality issues we’ve noted are the keyed ignition and loose screws. The keyed ignition, which is used to cut the scooter off from battery power, is identical to the one used on the 10X and is somewhat cheap. Ours popped apart during testing, but we were able to get it back together.
Aside from these somewhat nagging features, the new for 2019 EMOVE Cruiser has stepped up build quality. Even the spinning handlebar grips have been resolved in this model. Though we had no problems with the batteries in the previous model, the upgraded name-brand LG battery pack should provide more peace-of-mind.
Warranty / Support / Service
VORO Motors offers a 6 month warranty on the EMOVE Cruiser.
They have physical service centers/dealers located in Chicago IL, Clearwater Beach Florida, Washington DC, Jacksonville NC, and Hoboken NJ.
Internationally they have dealers in Europe, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
Additional Safety Features
The EMOVE Cruiser has two additional safety features that don’t often pop up in electric scooter reviews:
- Turn signals
- Loud electronic horn
The integrated turn signals, are a nice safety feature that addresses a critical issue — it is difficult to signal with your arms while riding an electric scooter unless you have exceptional balance. The turn signals are easily to activate with your left thumb, though they aren’t especially bright.
The electronic horn is loud enough to be heard from within a car and certainly loud enough for pedestrians. This beats the cute mechanical bells that we’ve seen in on a many electric scooters that barely make any noise.
EMOVE Cruiser Review Conclusions
If you’re looking for an very well rounded, complete, long range scooter for daily use, then the EMOVE Cruiser just might be your scooter. The Cruiser is the Honda or Toyota of scooters — very practical and built to last.
It is the longest-ranged scooter in its price range, packs loads of features (horn, turn signals, keyed ignition, semi-hydraulic disc brakes) and can tolerate rain and rough roads. The Cruiser is easy to ride and its electron-sipping 600W motor (1600 W peak power) can conquer all the but the most insane hills. Finally, though it has some zip it you don’t have to worry about being thrown off the scooter when you aggressively modulate the throttle.
The EMOVE Cruiser is currently available from VORO Motors with a 7% discount code: electric-scooter.guide.
EMOVE Cruiser Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | EMOVE | |
| Weight | 54lb | 25 kg |
| Folded dimensions | 49 x 10 x 14 in | 124 x 25 x 35 cm |
| Motor power, continuous | 600 watts (1600 watts peak) | |
| Top speed | 26 mph | 43 kmh |
| Range | 62 mi | 100 km |
| Battery capacity | 1560 Wh LG Battery Pack | |
| Battery recharge time | 6 to 8 hours | |
| Max rider weight | 330 lb | 150 kg |
| Brake type (front / rear) | Dual semi-hydraulic 140 mm disc | |
| Tire type (front / rear) | 10″ x 2.75″ pneumatic tubeless | |
| Built-in lights (front / rear) | Yes | Yes |
| Water resistant | IP67 | |
| Warranty | — |