Every Major Electric Scooter Brand Ranked, Best To Worst

Electric scooters may not be to everyone's taste, but there is no denying their practical benefits and they are a lot of fun to zip around on. Whether you use one simply for enjoyment, as a convenient way to get around town, or to commute to work, scooters provide a compact, lightweight solution to travel shorter distances. They are also helpful for ferrying you to and from transport hubs, especially if you live near a traffic hotspot.

Unlike other mobility fads like the ill-fated Segway self-balancing personal transporter or tricky hoverboards, electric scooters combine portability, practicality, and functionality. They often incorporate modern features like app connectivity, LED lighting, and backlit displays, while some include chunky wheels, suspension systems, and advanced brakes for improved handling. Scooters also provide a more environmentally friendly and socially responsible means of getting from A to B as you glide silently through the urban landscape on your electric conveyance.

You can spend anything from a couple of hundred to several thousand dollars on an electric scooter, and there's a model to suit most requirements and applications. It is important to bear in mind that they accelerate quickly and can reach speeds of over 30 miles per hour, so it is essential that you have the necessary skills and wear protective gear before you take your scooter out on the road. These are the major electric scooter brands ranked from best to worst, considering their reputation, product quality, user reviews, and market presence.

Most electric scooter enthusiasts would recognize Dualtron as one of the most exclusive brands offering premium products. This Rolls-Royce of the micro-mobility industry is known for producing powerful electric scooters with impressive performance and durability. However, at $1,500 for the entry-level Mini model and almost $7,000 for the top-of-the-range X Limited, these represent the more expensive end of the market and are targeted at the serious rider.

What is at first striking when viewing the Dualtron range is its models' high ground clearance. You have little doubt when it describes its scooters as the most durable and capable, but it also claims that they have the best range (as in maximum possible distance on a single charge) in the market.

As anyone who has ever owned an electric vehicle will attest, range should be one of your chief considerations when making a purchase. Add to this some impressive features like sprung suspensions, optional seats, a companion app, and LED spot lamps, and it's easy to see why Dualtron places near the top of our ranking.

Like Nami, Kaabo has a limited range of three models focused on urban and off-road riding. These powerful, high-performance electric scooters are especially for enthusiasts and experienced riders. While Kaabo's two city-slicker models, the Mantis and Skywalker, are similar to other compact models — albeit built to a very high specification — its flagship Wolf model is a standout example that is quite unlike any other.

With a top speed of over 65 miles per hour, the Wolf is not for amateurs. It also features two motors with a combined 4,000 watts of power, a massive 112-mile range, and the highest ground clearance we've seen on a scooter. Add to this an adjustable front suspension, a fully digital dashboard, all-terrain tires, and multiple riding modes, and this is one impressive electric scooter.

Models like the Wolf showcase Kaabo's abilities as a creator of excellent scooters that break with convention and push the boundaries of the segment. It is, therefore, little wonder that this forward-thinking brand places so highly on this ranking.

It could be said that many electric scooters look similar to one another from a short distance. If you want to stand out in the crowd, you might consider one of the two models Unagi offers. These scooters are known for their sleek, lightweight design and portability, targeting urban commuters with a focus on aesthetics and functionality.

Unagi scooters' sculpted magnesium bodywork is aesthetically appealing and up to 33% lighter than aluminum. This form continues through the handlebars, which incorporate a full digital dashboard. They are easily portable with one-click folding, and the flagship Model One Voyager has a 25-mile range on a full charge, making it a good option for the daily commuter.

Performance aside, the two models are very similar, as the $1,190 Model One Voyager is only $200 more expensive than the Model One Classic. Each is compatible with a companion app, and you even have the option to rent Unagi scooters on a monthly basis if you don't want to commit to buying.

Zero is a brand known for producing electric scooters with a good balance of performance and range while appealing to riders looking for reliability. They are also one of the more portable premium brands, featuring telescopic stems, folding handlebars, and shorter wheelbases on some models, such as the two-wheel-drive Zero 8X.

While Zero scooters are certainly not cheap, the entry-level Zero 8 can be purchased for around $700, although you'll have to make do without some of the high-end features that make the more premium Zero models so desirable. These include digital displays, disc brakes with alluring red calipers, machined shocks, and bold lighting arrays.

Regarding performance, the flagship Zero 11X is among the best within its segment. It boasts a 100-mile range and a top speed of 60 miles per hour, but at around $3,000 more than the budget Zero 8, you will have to pay for this privilege. As far as value for money versus real-world performance is concerned, Zero is more of an elite prospect and ranks lower than some more affordable brands here.

Gotrax offers a comprehensive selection of quality, rugged electric scooters catering to the commuter, recreational, and performance segments. While the Gotrax range is among the more affordable in the global market, they offer excellent overall build quality, and the scooters that the company builds are consistently robust. Users may have to compromise on portability to meet these standards, but if this isn't a significant consideration, then Gotrax has plenty going for it.

Standard features include the Gotrax hook and latching folding mechanism that assists with portability, digital displays, disc brakes, and LED headlights across the adult scooter range. All scooters have steering locks to deter thieves, and, most notably, their tires are over 10 inches in diameter and are pneumatic to assist with shock absorbency. This makes Gotrax scooters among the most versatile in terms of the terrain they can handle, and they will serve you well within city limits.

Turboant is known for its affordable electric scooters, offering a balance between price, performance, and features across its limited range. It caters to the entry-level, commuter, and high-performance segments. While its selection may be small, it offers some of the best value scooters that are well-suited to casual use and incorporate some valuable features.

These features include LCD panels for essential data and battery levels, detachable stem-mounted batteries, oversized tires, dual battery options, as well as electronic and disc brake combinations. In addition, the company's scooters have a dust and water resistance of up to an IP54 rating.

While Turboant scooters should be fine when used casually, their performance is not on par with some premium brands, leaving them lower in our ranking. For example, even a flagship model like the X7 Pro achieves a maximum of 20 miles per hour, although this is reflected in its price of less than $600.

As a well-established brand in the industry, Razor offers a variety of models catering to different age groups and user needs. Those shopping for an electric scooter for a child or younger adult might consider Razor as their entry-level models come in various colors with fun lighting that improves their visibility to other road users. These are among the more affordable electric scooters on the market, and as such, they tick many boxes, but their performance could be better.

All Razor scooters feature steel frames, which, while strong, are not as lightweight as their premium aluminum or magnesium-alloy counterparts, affecting their performance and portability. Their folding mechanisms are higher up the stem to accommodate their larger front wheels, which go up to a reassuringly sizeable 12.5 inches on the C35 model. However, the range is a maximum of 18 miles for this scooter — which is among Razor's more expensive models — and the top speed is just 18 miles per hour.

Those looking to spend $400 to $600 on a scooter might consider testing a Razor model, but there are currently brands offering much wider selections with better features and performance for this price range. Hence, it ranks among our lowest options.