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Best of the Best

Comparative guides that rank and evaluate multiple scooters within specific categories.

Award Winners 2024

See my top picks for this year

See my top picks for this year

Best Low Budget

Turboant M10 Lite

Best Overall Budget

VMAX VX5 Pro GT

Best Under $1,000

VMAX VX2 Pro GT

Best Portable Commuter

Horizon 10.4 V2

Best Extendable Range

Turboant V8

Best Lightweight

Mosquito

Best Solid Tire

SPLACH Mukuta

Best Long-Range & Heavy Rider

EMOVE Cruiser S

Best Entry Dual Motor & Reliable

Apollo Go

Best Affordable All-Terrain

Varla Eagle One V2

Best Dual-Motor Commuter

Apollo City Pro

Best Dual-Motor & Hill Climber

Mantis V2 (18.2 Ah)

Best Off-Roader

Mantis King GT

Best Road Racer

Apollo Phantom

Best Explosive Power

NAMI Klima Max

Best Seated

EMOVE RoadRunner Pro

Best Ride Quality

NAMI Burn-e 2

Best Tech Integration

Apollo Pro

Best Extreme Speed

Wolf King GTR

Best Overall

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I Tested Over $100K Worth of Electric Scooters: Here Are My Top Picks

From basic budget and feature-packed commuters to all-terrain trailblazers and ultra-performance behemoths, I've tested every type of electric scooter.

Using the data gathered from my hands-on tests, I was able to shortlist, select, and award the best models.

You'll see some of these awards on the websites and boxes of the award-winning scooters so keep your eyes peeled.

See the Best Electric Scooters

Best By Type

See the scooters that I recommend for different use cases

Fastest

Most powerful electric scooters that can reach speeds of up to 65 mph.

Dual Motors

Electric scooters that have dual motors categorized by performance level.

Long Range

Electric scooters that can be ridden for 30+ miles, and have good ride and build quality.

Off-Road

Versatile electric scooters that can be ridden over dirt paths, forest trails, and rocky tracks.

Hill Climbers

Electric scooters that can scale moderate, steep, and extremely steep inclines.

Suspension

From springs to hydraulics, these are the best scooters categorized by shock absorption.

Commuting

Electric scooters that have the perfect mix of speed, range, weight, and portability.

Portable

Smallest and most compact scooters based on weight, dimensions, and foldability.

Lightweight

The lightest electric scooters categorized by weight (20-50 lbs).

Waterproof

Best scooters based on IP ratings, grip, handling, and splashback protection.

With Lights

Electric scooters with the brightest lights categorized by budget.

Seated

A mixture of scooters that have either detachable or built-in seats.

Big Wheels

Electric scooters that have tires measuring 11 inches and above.

Solid Tire

Electric scooters that have solid tires categorized by budget.

Best By Rider

See the scooters that I recommend for different riders

Heavy Riders

Electric scooters that can support riders between 250 and 350 lbs.

Tall Riders

Electric scooters that are suitable for riders up to 6’6″.

Adults

Best electric scooters for adults categorized by experience level.

Students

Affordable scooters that have the perfect speed and range to get around campus.

Teenagers

Best electric scooters for teenagers categorized by age (13-18 years old).

Kids

Best electric scooters for kids categorized by age (6-14 years old).

Best By Price

See the scooters that I recommend for different budgets

Cheap

Best electric scooters that provide the most value for money.

Under $500

Best electric scooters under $500 categorized by price.

Under $1,000

Best electric scooters under $1,000 categorized by use case.

Expertly Selected

Why you can trust my recommendations

Award-Winning Testing & Review Process

Electric Scooter Insider recently won the “Best Scooter Reviews” category in the Rider’s Choice Awards 2024.

This award was voted for by the micro-mobility industry as a whole, including consumers and industry experts.