Best Electric Kick Scooters of 2024 Tested and Reviewed.

I have tested numerous scooters. Not all of them deserve a spot above, but some are still worth considering.

Niu KQi3 Pro $599: After several rides, I’ve grown quite fond of the KQi3 Pro, and it’s been my top pick in this guide for quite some time. It offers great range for the money. Despite riding the steep bridges around New York City, I often rode around 15 miles, but you can probably expect 18 to 20 miles (unless you’re a tall giant like me). It can go up to 20 miles per hour, 9.5-inch tubeless tires provide a comfortable ride, and disc brakes ensure a reliable, quick stop. Benefits include a bell, lights, and space to attach a cell phone mount to the handlebars. It’s very easy to fold, but it weighs 45 pounds, so you can’t call it light. I also wish the handlebars were collapsible as they can get caught on stair railings. They are now slightly older and have been replaced by the Niu KQi 300X and 300P, so be sure to grab them when they go on sale.

MiniMotors USA Dualtron Mini Special Price: $1,699: The instructions for assembling this scooter are vague and the instruction booklet does not even mention several steps. (I found the handlebar grips difficult to put on. Rubbing alcohol is your friend.) This was also my first time using the MiniMotors Dualtron app, and frankly, it’s not beginner-friendly. Terms or features are not well explained. It’s not a scooter I’d suggest to a beginner, but once you get everything up and running, the riding experience is pretty good. Top speed is 35 mph and the company claims a 40 mile range, but you can expect it to be closer to 25 to 30 miles. It handles slopes well, but it’s pretty heavy (59 pounds), which is odd because it has a maximum payload capacity of 200 pounds.

Segway P100S: $1,297: This Segway (8/10, recommended by WIRED) weighs 73 pounds, but has a top speed of 24 mph, so it’s slightly less powerful than the Apollo or Dualtron Mini Special. At that speed I could cover 16 miles with 35% left in the tank. If you limit your speed to 20 via the app, you can easily get closer to 20 to 25 mph. I hate noisy turn signals.

Fluidfreeride Fluid Mosquito ($899): If you’re not interested in the lightweight Unagi Model One Voyager but still want an ultralight scooter, check out the Fluid Mosquito (7/10, recommended by WIRED). Weighing just 29 pounds, this scooter is one of the lightest scooters in this guide and comes with a comfortable built-in handle for easy transport. It’s fast and powerful when folded, and has a top speed of 24 mph. But reducing the weight of this nimble scooter comes with a downside. Suspension is ok. You can feel most impacts and the wheels are narrow. The brake system works well, but sudden stops can cause a bit of skidding and range is poor (about 9 miles in my test, crossing the Brooklyn Bridge). There’s also no easy way to change speed modes on the fly. Just set it up before riding.

Niu KQi Air Price: $1,249: I was very excited to test this scooter, but after using it for several months, my experience was mixed. I still like it, but a few shortcomings keep it from being my top choice. that KQi Air It has a carbon fiber frame and weighs only 26 pounds with a top speed of 20 mph. It is the lightest scooter I have tested. It’s easy to fold and features turn signals, a slick app, and reliable regenerative braking. The scope is a bit blurry. You can usually get less than 10 miles on a charge, but it’s so light that once the battery died on the way home. I tied it to the front basket of my Citi Bike. And then I rode my bike home (don’t do this!). The ride quality is great, but I had an issue with my phone refusing to connect until I disconnected the internal power cable on the stem. There is an anti-theft feature that sounds an alarm and reduces the speed of the scooter if someone tries to roll it, but strangely enough you can turn the alarm off permanently, but the only way to stop it from braking when rolling the scooter is to turn it. to. My initial model also completely stopped working and wouldn’t turn on, so Niu had to send me a second model. Oh, and sometimes the scooter slows down while riding and it takes a few minutes before it can reach top speed. I think it’s due to a heating issue. Overall, it has a lot of promise, but it’s just annoying.

TurboAnt M10 Lite: $300: This is the perfect budget scooter that is best suited for people under 200 pounds. (I couldn’t reach the top speed of 16 mph.) Assembly requires a few extra steps (there are more items to screw, such as the rear mudguard). I’ve only been able to ride it for about 8 miles, but I like that the folding system is quick, the display is bright, and it’s pretty light at 31 pounds. Do not climb up steep hills.

Gotrax Apex for $350: The Apex weighs 32 pounds and is easy to fold. It has an integrated bell and digital display that shows speed and battery life, and can go up to 15 mph. that Apex is trustworthy—I’ve been to coffee shops, remote video shooting with a backpack full of camera gear, and grocery stores. But it wasn’t the smoothest trip. The 250-watt motor struggles with even the slightest incline, and the battery drains quickly on inclines. The battery usually got me about 9 miles. I’m also tall, so I had to constantly stretch my arms to reach the handlebars. It is recommended to tighten the rear disc brake. Works well, but I wouldn’t have minded more stopping power.

Gotrax GX2 for $1,399: The GX2 is similar to the Apollo Phantom and Segway P100S in that it weighs 76 pounds and offers plenty of power and range. This gunmetal scooter looks like a Transformer and its dual 800-watt motors allow it to reach a top speed of 35 mph, but I usually ride it at 20 mph. We made our way to Midtown and back to Brooklyn (18.4 miles total) with some juice left over. They don’t like going up and down stairs because the stems are so thick they are hard to hold. While waiting at a traffic light, you’ll need to remember to keep pressing the mode button to switch into drive gear, as the GX2 will also switch into park mode after a few seconds. This is very annoying and Gotrax says there is no way to disable it. I’m a little worried about the build quality. There is a sound as if something is hitting the motor, but if I lightly press the left brake lever while riding, this sound disappears. Despite the sliding lock that keeps the stem in place, the latch that keeps the stem upright goes down too easily. Gotrax says it may have been because it was installed too tightly. If you notice any of these issues, we recommend contacting Gotrax and taking it to your local scooter shop to have it looked at.

Navee S65: $960: Navee is a relatively new brand that is growing its presence in the United States. I had a great time using the S65 (7/10, recommended by WIRED). I could regularly complete a 16-mile round trip at 20 mph, but the battery was nearly depleted. Thanks to the geared hub motor, acceleration is excellent and you can easily climb slopes. very loudly. In a noisy city like New York, the sound of a motor is drowned out, but on a quiet street it can be alarming. At 53 pounds, it’s heavier than our pick despite a similar range, and since it’s new, customer service is up in the air. Still, I had fun riding it.

Evolv Terra for $1,212: I had a great time with the Evolv Terra (7/10, WIRED recommended). It weighs 53 pounds and has a thin stem, so it’s not difficult to carry around. With its full 600-watt motor, it’s powerful enough to travel at speeds of 31 miles per hour (check your local speed laws first!). Otherwise, you can use the single motor to cruise at 20 mph like you did in the second gear speed setting (3 total). Range is pretty average, with about 2 bars left on the meter after 15 miles. So it could potentially last 20 miles or more, especially if you’re being conservative with your speed. The suspension is decent, but the solid tires can feel quite bumpy on rough roads. The fenders also seemed pretty useless to me after a wet ride after the rain and my back was covered in specks of dust sticking out of the rear tire. The angle of the stem was too close to my body, and the lack of a thumb throttle made my wrists sore after long rides. However, you can adjust the angles of the throttle and brakes to improve this.

Radio Flyer S533 for $599: Honestly, I was surprised at how well this scooter did in my testing. The folding mechanism is a latch and a sleeve that pulls down to prevent the latch from coming loose while riding. It’s very easy to fold and unfold and is light at just 30 pounds. It is by no means a commuter scooter. The range on a single charge was less than 8 miles. Despite exceeding the 220-pound payload capacity, top speed averaged 14 mph out of 16 mph. This is a great little scooter to use when going to the post office, grocery store, or Cinnamon when your wife asks for cinnamon rolls. However, the price does not match the performance and performance. It should be cheaper. It’s also worth noting that the first model the company sent me didn’t turn on and the second model had deflated front tires. Inflating it was a quick job and I haven’t had any problems since.

Apollo Air Pro (2022) Price: $949: I haven’t tested the new 2024 model, but the Apollo Air Pro (2022) is a perfectly fine scooter (6/10, WIRED Review). I just don’t think it’s worth the high price. It could get up to 21 mph and ride about 13 to 15 mph before it died. All accessories such as front lights and bell are provided and there is also app connectivity to adjust the settings to your liking. But the app essential To unlock the Air Pro’s real-world speed, it’s limited to 12 mph. I’m more frustrated with the folding mechanism, which does more work than it needs to. It also doesn’t accelerate too quickly, and despite its 39-pound weight, the thick stem makes it unwieldy to carry.