Compare & Find Your Best Electric Scooter

The Thunder sits firmly among the upper echelons of Dualtron’s premium electric scooters. Weighing far less than Dualtron X, but sporting almost all of the lightning-quick speed (sorry – couldn’t resist), the Thunder is a top contender in the extreme performance bracket. Like a bull ready to charge and a level of customization that is almost unparalleled, the Thunder is ready to tackle anything thrown its way. If this scooter was a weather pattern, it wouldn’t be thunder. It’d be a hurricane.

What if you could take the power, speed, range of the Dualtron Thunder, shave off several hundred dollars – and several pounds off the weight – and then equip it with chunky, knobby tires ideal for off-road riding? Well, you can, and it’s called the Dualtron Ultra. Retaining the pedigree and feel of the rest of MiniMotors’ extreme-performance scooter line, the Ultra keeps its ferocious demeanor alongside a durable aerospace-grade aluminum and steel frame. This one’s for scooter lovers, off-road enthusiasts, and thrill-seekers – but not for the faint-hearted. However, there’s no mistaking that there are better scooters for a fraction of the price.

Designed and distributed by MiniMotors USA, the Dualtron X is a monster. Crowned as the king of electric scooters, it has an incredible top speed of 55 mph, dishes out insane levels of acceleration and torque that will make the mouths of scooter lovers everywhere water, and an outrageous large, reinforced frame that is capable of tearing up both urban and off-road terrain. It’s very expensive and very heavy, but it leaves all other scooters quivering in its beastly wake.

The newest addition to GoTrax’s impressive line of scooters for adults, the Apex ticks all the boxes without breaking the bank. Ideal for commuters, casual riders, teenagers, or those just starting on their electric scooter journey, the Apex is a truly versatile scooter. A handy tail light, new and improved battery, and stunning, multifunctional LED dashboard all help the Apex stand out from previous models in the GoTrax line. Yet, in keeping the matte-black finish, pneumatic tires, and durable, waterproof frame of its predecessors, the Apex retains everything that makes GoTrax’s scooters great. I thought that the GoTrax GXL V2 was the best scooter on the market for less than $300. The Apex has forced me to rethink.

Looking for a scooter that ticks the boxes of beginner-friendly speed, range, and affordability, while also being nice to look at? The G4 is for you. Boasting the luxuries and specs of scooters well beyond its price tag – but without losing the focus on the basics that makes the GoTrax range so reliable – the G4 is a feature-rich, forward-thinking scooter that’s tailor-made for the modern rider. However, there are cheaper scooters that give it a run for its money.

Stylish, sturdy, and above all, safe. The GoTrax GKS is one of the best kid’s scooters on the market. Easy to assemble and a breeze to ride, the GKS is perfect for 6 to 8 year-olds – although, kids up to 12 years of age can enjoy it too. Parents, meanwhile, will have plenty of their own to enjoy – namely, the $99.99 price tag that just happens to make the GKS one of the cheapest scooters on the market.

The best budget electric scooter under $300. There’s a reason why the GoTrax GXL V2 is the best-selling cheap scooter - it has everything a beginner needs. With a sturdy build, decent top speed, and well-rounded rider comfort, the GXL V2 is built to take the stress out of the short journeys. It’s the perfect scooter if you want something no-nonsense to get you from A to B. Plus, it outperforms its cheap price tag.

Coming into the market at a cool $399.99, the XR Elite does exactly what it says on the tin: it’s a safe, reliable scooter and performs well despite its budget price tag. It’s not a scooter that will set your soul on fire but it will get you from A to B with a peak speed of 15.5 mph and can be ridden for 18.6 miles on a single charge. It’s a no-fuss scooter that’s ideal for urban exploration whilst benefiting from advanced features like the LED display, cruise control function, and impressive braking system - all of which are synonymous with more expensive scooters. The GoTrax XR Elite promises to make your life that bit easier and fun without putting a dent in your bank account.

The GoTrax XR Ultra is an enhanced version of the well-known GXL V2. What can it do better? Well, its extended mileage sees you on single-charge trips up to 16 miles and its superior LG battery prolongs the maximum performance of the battery cells. Plus, the folding mechanism is a lot slicker as it removes the need for a separate safety pin. Whilst it might have a mediocre acceleration curve, features like the dual braking system and pneumatic (air-filled) tires deliver surprisingly good ride quality. The XR Ultra is ideal for beginners. And a major plus? It’s cheap.

Getting top features without the price tag to match isn’t the easiest feat when it comes to electric scooters, but the Hiboy MAX tries to do just that. A reasonably solid performer with a top speed of 18.6 mph, range of 17 miles, 15% incline capability, and load-bearing capacity of 220 lbs, the MAX promises a lot. With premium features like the front shock absorber and mobile app, the MAX looks great on paper. However, it’s not all that it cracks up to be. There are similarly priced scooters that put the MAX to shame.

Reliability, affordability, and performance; some of the qualities you might look for in a scooter. On paper, the MAX V2 seems all that. Offering a top speed of 18.6 mph, a range of 17 miles, and load up to 265 lbs, it stands out as a strong contender among the budget scooter bracket. It also manages to flaunt high spec features including a water-resistance rating and a mobile app that make it a very exciting prospect. But, there’s a dark side to the MAX V2 lurking behind the makeup of a seemingly good scooter. While Hiboy made a conscious effort to deal with the ride quality that its predecessor – the Hiboy MAX – so dearly struggled with, by adding dual rear shock absorbers to accompany the front spring, the MAX V2, unfortunately, has a subpar ride quality when compared to similarly priced alternatives.

A cheap scooter with all the right features? The Hiboy S2 promises a lot, especially in its quest to compete with an already impressive list of budget scooters. With a top speed of 18.6 mph, range of 17 miles, weight of 31.9 lbs, and an IP54 water-resistance rating, the S2 makes a good go of it. Features such as cruise control, an integrated mobile app, and digital lock push the S2 into the “premium” bracket when it comes to the feature-set of budget scooters. But, despite its attempt to differentiate itself from its competitors with dual rear shock absorbers, the solid tires prevent smooth ride quality. The biggest asset of the S2, though, is the ability to add a seat whilst maintaining a budget price - the next best seated scooter is $894.