9 Best Long Range Electric Scooters (Based on Real Data)

We spent 136 hours testing and reviewing the best long-range electric scooters from a field of 55 models. Our extensive tests reveal that the best electric scooters (ordered by price) are:

1. NIU KQi3 Pro – 31 miles ($799)
2. NIU KQi3 Max – 40 miles ($799)
3. SPLACH Titan – 44 miles ($1,249)
4. EMOVE Cruiser – 62 miles ($1,399)
5. Apollo Ghost – 39 miles ($1,649)
6. Mantis King GT – 56 miles ($2,195)
7. Apollo Phantom – 40 miles ($2,199)
8. NAMI Klima Max – 60 miles ($2,899)
9. NAMI Burn-e 2 – 90 miles ($3,299)

The Dualtron Storm Limited has the longest range of all the electric scooters in our 140+ model database. However, while it has a maximum range of 137 miles, it is uncomfortable to ride for prolonged periods. 

As a result, we crown the NAMI Burn-e 2 as having the longest range (90 miles) since its sublime ride quality makes it a pleasure to ride non-stop. 

This depends on the type of battery. There are two areas of a battery that determine the maximum distance that you can travel, and these include:

• Power (Voltage)
• Size (Amp-hours)

Multiplying power (Voltage) by size (Amp-hours) provides a Watt-hour (Wh) figure. Watt-hours is a way to measure the capacity of the battery and therefore gain insight into the amount of energy it holds. The higher the Wh figure, the greater the maximum range.

For instance, an entry-level scooter like the NIU KQi3 Pro has a 48V 10.1Ah battery that holds 486Wh of energy and 31 miles of maximum range.

On the other hand, a high-performance scooter like the NAMI Burn-e 2 has a 72V 28Ah battery that holds 2016Wh of energy and 90 miles of maximum range.

It's also important to note that controllers (the devices that control the flow of energy from the battery to the motors) and other factors like the payload, terrain, and speed that you travel all affect battery performance.

Plus, the maximum ranges quoted by manufacturers are based on a best-case riding scenario that often includes a 165 lb rider, flat terrain, and keeping the scooter in its slowest speed setting. Under realistic conditions, you should expect less mileage. As a rule of thumb, if you ride aggressively (i.e. at top speeds), you will see a 35-45% drop in range.

There are a couple of things you can do to make your battery last longer and improve the mileage of your electric scooter, but it mostly comes down to your riding style.

If you like to hit top speeds as often as you can, this will use more power and drastically reduce how long your battery will last. Moderating your speed and slowing down will prolong battery life, letting you ride further. For example, on most high-performance scooters you can choose the riding mode and select if you want both motors or just one engaged. Putting the scooter into the lowest speed setting with just a single motor will significantly improve range. Alternatively, if you have a need for speed, turn both motors on but keep the scooter in the slowest riding mode for more rapid acceleration curves whilst prolonging battery life.

As with all battery-driven electronics, electric scooters are at risk of overcharging if they’re plugged in for longer than the stated charging time. This means that in the long run, your battery won’t hold its power for as long and you’ll likely have to replace it.

Many scooters come with battery management systems to help prevent this from happening. However, it’s still important to only charge the battery when you need to and only as long as the manual states.

This depends on the scooter you choose and the battery it’s fitted with. Each battery has a different cell type.

Cell type plays an important role in how many times a battery can be recharged before its peak performance declines.

Chinese FST batteries are often used by manufacturers to bring the cost of the scooter down, however, this comes at the cost of the battery not holding its peak performance for as long as higher quality LG, Samsung, Panasonic, and Dynavolt batteries.

Good quality batteries, like those mentioned, typically deliver 500-600 charge cycles without compromising performance. Based on this data, if you were to charge two times a week, your battery would remain at full capacity for around 5-6 years. On the other hand, cheaper Chinese FST batteries deteriorate faster giving you around 1-2 years less performance compared to their higher-quality counterparts.

Those with battery management systems will also last longer. These systems are designed to optimize battery performance by protecting against short-circuiting, overcurrent, overcharging, and over-discharging. 

There could be a few reasons for this, the first being that there’s a problem with the battery itself. This could be because it’s old, damaged, or needs replacing. It could also occur as a result of overcharging, which can cause the battery to lose power more quickly. On the other hand, leaving long periods between charges (3 months or more) can cause battery damage.

The problem may also lay with your charger. If it isn’t charging your scooter correctly, you aren’t getting the fresh surge of power you think you are when you connect your scooter to the mains.

In both instances, it’s best to seek professional help to diagnose the issue and take the correct steps to fix it.

The amount of time varies from model to model, but the exact time for each is usually specified in the scooter’s manual.

It’s important to make sure that you don’t exceed the number of hours stated as this can lead to overcharging, resulting in battery damage.

Similarly, make sure you don’t leave it too long between charges either. Even if you aren’t using your scooter, it’s important to keep the battery level topped up. Letting it drain and leaving it that way can cause just as much harm as overcharging it can.

The cost of a battery depends on the type of battery you’re buying. Several factors affect price, including power (Voltage), size (Amp-hours), and cell type (Chinese FST, LG, Samsung, etc).

Smaller batteries, like those found in budget scooters like the NIU KQi3 Pro (48V 10.1Ah FST), can cost as little as $220, whereas large high-quality batteries found in performance scooters, like the Mantis King GT (60V 24Ah Samsung), can cost upwards of $600.

High-quality scooter batteries (including LG, Samsung, Panasonic, and Dynavolt) will hold their peak performance for 5-6 years (if you were to charge them twice a week). Cheap Chinese FST batteries last for 3-4 years at the same rate of usage.

Based on the data above, if you want to continue to enjoy the maximum performance your electric scooter has to offer, then it's best to replace them once the battery has begun to deteriorate. Alternatively, swap out the battery once it no longer performs beyond 70% of its peak.

Lithium-ion batteries are the preferred battery for electric scooters. They deliver a superior performance thanks to their increased power and longer lifespan. You’ll find them on the majority of scooter models. The best brands available are usually those provided by big tech companies like LG or Samsung. Apollo is particularly fond of using Dynavolt batteries, which are often found on motorcycles.