The Greatest Electrical Kick Scooters (2024)

I’ve examined a ton of scooters. Not all of them deserve a spot above, however some are nonetheless value contemplating. These are a couple of different good scooters I like, simply not as a lot as those above.

MiniMotors USA Dualtron Mini Particular for $1,399: The directions to assemble this scooter are imprecise, and some steps aren’t even talked about within the instruction booklet. (I discovered the handlebar grip exhausting to placed on—rubbing alcohol is your pal.) That is additionally the primary time I attempted the MiniMotors Dualtron app, and truthfully, it isn’t beginner-friendly. Not one of the phrases and features are properly defined. It is not a scooter I might counsel for newcomers, however when you get the whole lot up and working, 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 possibly can count on nearer to 25 to 30 miles. It’s going to deal with slopes simply wonderful, however I do discover it bizarre that regardless of being pretty hefty (59 kilos), it has a max load capability of 200 kilos.

Segway P100S for $1,500: This Segway (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is 73 kilos however has a max velocity of 24 mph, so it is rather less intense than the Apollo or Dualtron Mini Particular. At that velocity, I used to be in a position to get 16 miles in with 35 p.c left within the tank. When you restrict the velocity to twenty through the app, it’s best to simply have the ability to get shut to twenty or 25 miles. I simply hate the loud flip sign.

Fluidfreeride Fluid Mosquito for $849: If the light-weight Unagi Mannequin One Voyager does not curiosity you however you continue to need an ultra-lightweight scooter, then try the Fluid Mosquito (7/10, WIRED Recommends). At simply 29 kilos, it is one of many lightest scooters on this information and has a comfortable, 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 burden 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 wonderful, however you may encounter some skidding should you make a sudden cease, and the vary is lackluster (round 9 miles in my testing, going over the Brooklyn Bridge). There’s additionally no straightforward approach to change velocity modes on the fly; you set it earlier than you journey.

Niu KQi Air for $1,399: 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 from being a prime choose. 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 alerts, a slick app, and dependable regenerative braking. The vary is a bit lackluster—I normally received slightly below 10 miles on a single cost, nevertheless it’s so light-weight that when it died on my manner dwelling as soon as, I strapped it to a Citi Bike’s entrance basket and cycled dwelling (do not do that!). The journey high quality is nice, however I had points with it refusing to connect 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, when you can completely flip off the alarm, the one approach to cease it from braking as you roll it’s to show the scooter on. My preliminary mannequin additionally stopped working fully and would not activate, so Niu needed to ship me a second mannequin. Oh, and typically, 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 concern inflicting this. Total, there’s a variety of promise, nevertheless it’s simply annoying.

TurboAnt M10 Lite for $290: This can be a completely wonderful finances scooter greatest for people below 200 kilos. (I wasn’t in a position to 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 in a position to get round 8 miles using it, however I like that the folding system is fast, the show is brilliant, and it is fairly mild at 31 kilos. Simply do not take it up any steep hills.

Gotrax Apex for $350: The Apex is 32 kilos and straightforward to fold up. It has an built-in bell and a digital show that reveals your velocity and battery life, and it could actually 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 isn’t the smoothest journey. The 250-watt motor struggles with any slight incline, and slopes drain the battery quick. The battery normally doled out round 9 miles for me. I am additionally tall, and I needed to consistently outstretch my arms to succeed in the handlebars. You will wish to tighten the rear disc brake; it really works wonderful, however I would not have minded extra stopping energy.

Gotrax GX2 for $1,499: The GX2 is akin to the Apollo Phantom and Segway P100S in that it is 76 kilos and packs a variety of energy and vary. This gunmetal scooter seems a bit like a Transformer and may 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. If you’re ready at a light-weight, the GX2 additionally switches to Parking mode after a couple of seconds, so that you consistently 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 somewhat 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 flippantly 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 would 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 $1,099: Navee is a comparatively new model rising its presence within the US, and I had an excellent time utilizing the S65 (7/10, WIRED Recommends). I used to be in a position to repeatedly full 16-mile spherical journeys at 20 mph, however that just about depleted the battery. It has nice acceleration, due to its geared hub motor, and it climbs slopes with ease, however this additionally makes it very loud. The motor’s sound disappears should you’re in a loud metropolis like New York, however it could actually make you self-conscious on quiet streets. It is 53 kilos, so it is heavier than our prime choose regardless of the same vary, and its customer support is up within the air since it is so new. Nonetheless, I had enjoyable using it.

Evolv Terra for $1,231: I loved my time with the Evolv Terra (7/10, WIRED Recommends). It is 53 kilos and because of 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 have interaction each 600-watt motors (test your native velocity legal guidelines first!). In any other case, you possibly can cruise alongside at 20 mph as I did on the second gear velocity setting (there are three in whole) with the one motor. Vary is fairly common, with round two bars left on the meter after 15 miles, so it could actually probably final greater than 20 miles, particularly should you’re conservative with its speeds. The suspension is OK however the strong 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 grime kicked up from the rear tire. The stem’s angle was additionally somewhat too near my physique, and the shortage of a thumb throttle meant my wrist damage after lengthy rides. You may tweak the angle of the throttle and brakes to enhance this although.

Radio Flyer S533 for $599: Truthfully, I am stunned at how properly this scooter did in my assessments. The folding mechanism is only a latch and a sleeve you pull all the way down to hold the latch from coming undone when you journey. It is tremendous straightforward 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 publish workplace, grocery retailer, or Cinnabon when my spouse asks for a cinnamon roll. Nonetheless, its worth does not match its energy and efficiency; it needs 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 never had issues since.

Apollo Air Professional (2022) for $899: I’ve not examined the brand new 2024 mannequin, however the Apollo Air Professional (2022) was a superbly wonderful scooter (6/10, WIRED Evaluate); I simply do not assume it is definitely worth the excessive worth. It goes as much as 21 mph, and I used to be in a position to journey it for about 13 to fifteen miles earlier than it died. You get all of the accouterments, like a entrance mild and bell, and there is app connectivity to tweak settings to your liking. Nonetheless, the app is required to unlock the Air Professional’s true velocity—in any other case, you are restricted to 12 mph. I am extra miffed on the folding mechanism, which is extra work than it needs to be. It additionally does not speed up too quick and, regardless of its 39-pound weight, is uncomfortable to hold as a result of its thick stem.