Fastest
- Rion Thrust
Smoothest Ride
- Razor EcoSmart Metro
Budget Choice
- Segway Ninebot MAX
E-Scooters are a comfortable and fun intersection between everyone’s favourite childhood method of travel and the convenience of a motorbike, all the while maintaining the small size of scooters. It’s a pretty big market now, with rental services and cheap models everywhere, so it can be hard to keep track of quality scooters.
We’re here to help – we decided to scoot into this niche and figure out the best of the best when it comes to e-scooters! Whether you’re looking for a commute scooter or one to speed down the sidewalk on, this list has you covered!
Key Features
- Foldable
- Available in: black, blue, red and “salt”
- Max rider weight of 125kg
Specifications
- Range: 25km
- Max Speed: 32kmh
- Weight: 12kg
The Unagi Model One is probably the best all-around scooter money can buy you. It’s easily foldable, relatively light, has a decent range and speed, plus it also looks pretty good compared to some competitors with a sleek futuristic design.
Made of aluminium and carbon fibre, you’ve got a sturdy scooter that’s both suitable for commuting and for joyriding – as long as it’s on proper roads. The small wheels don’t lend themselves to any kind of off-roading, but other than that, you’d struggle to find a better all-rounder on the market.
- High build quality
- Sleek design
- Nice colour variety
- Small wheels prevent off-roading
- Looks might not be everyone’s cup of tea
Key Features
- Foldable
- Aircraft aluminium frame
- Self-standing feature
Specifications
- Range: 24km
- Max Speed: 24kmh
- Weight: 12.7kg
The Glion Dolly is a prime choice for scooter commuters – it has decent speed and range, with a lightweight build. It also offers a quick self-stand feature that makes it easy to stop, grab coffee, and then continue.
Featuring a simple design that won’t stand out among other scooters, the Dolly is a great scooter, especially for office workers. When folded up, it’s easy to transport and roll, meaning you won’t need to lift its full weight to store it away – and it’ll even fit into decently sized lockers if you don’t want to leave it out!
- Great commuter scooter
- Great folding mechanism with wheels
- Not exactly a standout design
- Neither range nor speed are particularly exceptional
Key Features
- Foldable
- Particularly long-range ride
- Bluetooth connectivity
Specifications
- Range: 65km
- Max Speed: 30kmh
- Weight: 19.1kg
This Segway scooter is a great option for several reasons – not only is it one of the most high-capacity scooters out there, suitable for heavier riders or those who need to transport reasonable amounts of weights such as backpacks or shopping bags.
Remarkably, it also has some extra features such as Bluetooth connectivity and an LED display. Add to that cruise control and its unusually long range and you’ve got a solid scooter for longer trips on your hands – and from the pioneer of scooter brands no less!
- Great range on one charge
- Suitable for slightly higher carry weights than most
- The scooter itself is somewhat heavier than most, as well as bigger
- Extra features like cruise control may not be useful to most users
Key Features
- All-steel frame
- Sized for teens or shorter adults
- Suitable for beginners
Specifications
- Range: 16km
- Max Speed: 24kmh
- Weight: 19kg
This smaller-sized scooter is ideally suited for smaller riders such as teenagers or shorter adults – it’s however a bit too big for kids. It’s a great choice for those who want to get their kids a gift they can occasionally borrow on the side.
Another great thing about this scooter is that it assembles and disassembles extremely quickly, meaning it’s not only ready to ride in minutes, but you can pack it up again pretty easily as well.
- Quick and simple assembly
- Great for smaller adults and teens
- Fast-charging
- Not suited for taller adults
- Lower range than most
- No particularly exceptional features
Key Features
- Seat and basket fixtures
- Large wheels
- Wide bamboo deck
Specifications
- Range: 19km
- Max Speed: 28kmh
- Weight: 29 kg
This scooter is particularly great for the movement impaired. Since it has a seat, you don’t have to stand on it while you ride, meaning if you have joint pain or can’t stand for long, you can still scoot on this model! That said, this scooter is heavy – you won’t be able to just lift it like others!
It’s also ideal for small shopping trips as it has a small basket behind the seat for a shopping bag or handbag. Between these convenience features and the wide foot deck, the EcoSmart Metro is an ideal choice for anyone who is looking for a comfy trip or who has mobility issues!
- One of a few models with a seat
- Wide foot deck
- Basket
- Not as compact as other models
- Awkward for standing
- Extremely heavy
Key Features
- Custom built on demand
- Slick racing tires
- Lots of carbon fibre used
Specifications
- Range: 70km
- Max Speed: 129kmh
- Weight: 31.3kg
This unique-looking scooter isn’t just an eye-catcher, it’s also incredibly fast with a huge range. It markets itself as a ‘hyper scooter’ for good reason. It is one of the fastest models on the market at the moment. It has a superpowered motor compared to just about every other model out there.
Combine that with the high-quality build and you’ve got a recipe for success. While the speed this scooter has is overkill for most commutes, it’s the ideal companion for thrill-seekers and racers or those who just want to leave their coworkers in the dust when it’s time to go home!
- Speed
- Range
- Cool design on top of quality
- Speed is unnecessary for most users
- Extremely expensive
- 150+ day production time
That was our roundup of the best high-end e-scooters in 2021. Have you recently bought a high-end e-scooter? What’s your experience with it be? Let us know down below.
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