Best electric scooters for climbing hills

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  Kaabo Wolf King Pro GT

  

  $3195
  Best electric scooter for climbing hills overall

  official climb angle: 50 degrees
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  Dualtron X2

  

  $5495

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  Most comfortable electric scooter for climbing hills, largest tires

  official climb angle: 35
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  Apollo Pro

  

  $3599
  Best electric scooter for climbing hills under $2000

  official climb angle: 21.8
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  Apollo City

  

  $849

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  Best electric scooter for climbing hills under $1000

  official climb angle: 15
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  GoTrax G4

  

  $599

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  Best electric scooter for climbing hills under $500

  official climb angle: 15
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  GoTrax GXL V2 Commuter

  

  $349

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  Best electric scooter for climbing hills under $300

  official climb angle: 14
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  Dualtron Storm Limited

  

  $4195

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  Electric scooter for climbing hills with the longest range

  official climb angle: 37
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  Nami Burn-E 2 Max

  

  $3899

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  Best waterproof electric scooter for climbing hills

  official climb angle: 35
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  Kaabo Wolf Warrior X Pro

  

  $1695
  Best value electric scooter for climbing hills

  official climb angle: 19.29
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The ability to climb hills is one of the most important and sought-after features in an electric scooter. If you’ve never owned a scooter before, know that you will definitely want your scooter to climb well. If you’ve owned a scooter that’s poor at climbing, you already know how frustrating that experience can be, especially if you live somewhere with a lot of hills.

To figure out which scooters are the best climbers, we need to look at the climb angles specified by their manufacturers, but at the same time, we want to know that the climb angle has been confirmed in independent user tests (otherwise, manufacturers can claim whatever they want, right?).

We will go over the best electric scooters for climbing hills now, review their climbing angles and capabilities, and see what makes them great climbers.

Best electric scooter for climbing hills overall – Kaabo Wolf King GT Pro

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Kaabo Wolf King GT Pro really is “the king” when it comes to climbing scooters, and not only because of its name.

A climb angle of 50 degrees, reached through dual motors with a peak power of 7200 Watts, makes Kaabo Wolf King GT Pro the best climbing scooter on this list.

Costing around $3595, the Kaabo Wolf King GT Pro is almost two times cheaper than the second-best scooter for climbing listed here.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I know that is still a substantial amount. But for that sum, you get one of the best electric scooters in the world. Ever.

Now, in my opinion, I believe that the 50-degree climb angle is a sort of purposeful mistake on the brand’s behalf. 50 degrees is simply too steep for any vehicle, and it’s quite possible that what the brand has meant to state is a climb angle of 50 percent, which translates to about 27 degrees. That’s still an insanely good climb angle, and the scooter is definitely capable of climbing hills even steeper than that.

The Kaabo Wolf King GT Pro is not just made for casual hill rides on urban asphalt. It can withstand much, much tougher conditions than that. Made of fortified forged aluminum, coupled with dual hydraulic suspension, hydraulic brakes, huge 11-inch tires, and a waterproofing rating of IPX5, nothing can stop this scooter, no matter if there is a paved road ahead or not.

It is simply a vehicle that can be trusted.

Not only that, but the Kaabo Wolf King GT Pro also comes with a range of 75 mi / 120 km and reaches a top speed of 63 mph / 101 kmh on a flat road. All while handling up to 330 lbs / 150 kg of load on its deck, which also makes it the second-best scooter for heavy adults on this list, only behind another model from the Kaabo brand.

Getting all these features, for the listed price, deservedly makes the Kaabo Wolf King GT Pro our best electric scooter for climbing hills, overall.

Most comfortable electric scooter for climbing hills, largest tires – Dualtron X2

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Climbing hills is not always all about power. You also want to be standing comfortably and not get your legs torn apart from the ride.

That means a wide deck, large tires, and excellent suspension. And the one scooter that we can truly label as the most comfortable one for climbing is the Dualtron X2.

The Dualtron X2 costs $6490, and while it’s a huge price, it is more than justified.

The scooter has an amazing climb angle of 35 degrees, which has been confirmed in tests by many owners.

Among other world records, the Dualtron X2 has the most powerful motors in the world, packing an astonishing 8300 Watts of power. With that kind of power, I believe that this scooter can climb even better than claimed, and the climb angle of 35 degrees may even be underreported a little.

But its best selling point is definitely the comfort features. The Dualtron X2 has 13-inch tubeless pneumatic tires, by far the biggest tires out of all climbing scooters, coupled with two large adjustable hydraulic suspension springs with 19 levels.

This is undoubtedly one of the best tires+suspension combos I’ve ever seen on an electric scooter. The ride comfort with this one is truly impeccable.

The Dualtron X2 weighs more than 143 lbs / 65 kg, and that may be one of the reasons why the manufacturer doesn’t claim angles higher than 40 degrees. Its great mass provides it with better stability and robustness, but hill climbing will suffer because of that.

Anyway, an angle of 35 degrees is still very impressive, and I believe this scooter is easily capable of more. You can see my complete Dualtron X2 review if you wish to find out more.

For many scooter lovers, the Dualtron X2 is the best electric scooter in the world in all categories. Even if you don’t agree fully with that statement, the Dualtron X2 must get recognition – it is a mighty machine, and hills will not be a challenge.

The Dualtron Thunder (full review here) also has a climbing angle of 35 degrees, and it costs almost half of what the Dualtron X2 costs.

Other Dualtron models, like the Dualtron Ultra 2, the Dualtron Raptor, and the Dualtron 2, have a climbing range of 30 degrees, while the Dualtron Compact, Dualtron Spider and the Dualtron 3 have climbing angles of 25 degrees.

Best electric scooter for climbing hills under $2000 – Apollo Pro

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Apollo is one of the most exciting relatively new electric scooter brands, and they are making huge splashes in the scooter world right now.

Their most powerful scooter, the Apollo Pro, comes in two different flavors, the regular and the Ludicrous version, and both versions have a climb angle of 40 degrees. This climb angle has been confirmed in a few user reports online.

The exact specs will vary based on the scooter version you choose, as there are both 52V and 60V versions, and you can also choose between regular and fully hydraulic brakes, plus the Ludicrous version as the truly ludicrously powerful choice. In any case, both the 60V and the Ludicrous versions will have the claimed great climb angle, and the 52V version will not be too far behind.

The 60V and the Ludicrous versions are powered by dual 1200-Watt motors, with a combined power of 2400 Watts (3600 Watts peak). This is a seriously powerful scooter that you can find for a pretty good price, $2299 for the regular version, and $3299 for the Ludicrous version.

If your budget is under $2000 and you want the best possible climbing scooter that you can get, simply get the Apollo Pro 52V version. It will have the same awesome climb angle as the other models with the bigger batteries, and it will cost around $1800.

Best electric scooter for climbing hills under $1000 – Apollo City

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The best electric scooter under $1000 that will take you across hills and valleys will be the Apollo City.

Priced at $999, it comes with a solid 800 Watt motor, and can handle slopes of up to 15 degrees. While there are a few other $1000 scooters that claim this climb angle, the Apollo City has user tests confirming this angle.

Apollo makes excellent climbers and has a few more entries in this list, like the Apollo Pro above. Since very few scooters under $1000 will handle slopes as well as the more powerful scooters, I suggest choosing one of the better performing scooters if hills are a big part of your commute, and the more powerful Apollo scooters are a great choice here. You may have to add a few extra hundreds to your budget, but I believe it will be a worthwhile investment.

Anyway, as with all Apollo scooters, the Apollo City is a solid climbing scooter, and probably the best one you can get for under $1000. The climb angle of 15 degrees, while formidable, is not that astonishing, but it is confirmed at least. You can check out my complete Apollo City review if you are curious about this scooter.

Best electric scooter for climbing hills under $500 – GoTrax G4

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As we move down the price range, we are slowly exiting the category of amazing climbers. Also, the number of scooters that have their climb angles confirmed by owners becomes smaller. Luckily, we have the GoTrax G4 here.

For the price of $499, the GoTrax G4 can handle slopes of 15 degrees. That’s as good as it gets, pretty much every other scooter in this price range has less than that, and that already means that many hills can be troublesome.

GoTrax produces and sells a lot of good budget scooters, and the G4 is one of their latest models. Of course, you can’t expect performances as the top climbers, and a 350 Watt motor can only climb so much.

But 15 degrees is still something to be respected in this category. If you’re on a budget and you still need as much climbing power as you can get, the GoTrax G4 is your choice. If you want to find out more, see my complete GoTrax G4 review.

Best electric scooter for climbing hills under $300 – GoTrax GXL V2 Commuter

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The GoTrax GXL V2 Commuter can climb slopes of 14 degrees, and it costs just $269. And what’s even better, this scooter has established a great reputation so far and this climb angle has been confirmed in lots of user tests, so we can safely say it’s the best climbing scooter for under $300.

While only a budget scooter with a motor of 250 Watts, it’s still the best climber you can get for that amount. Every other scooter around or below $300 will have a hill climb angle of 10 degrees or less. Be aware that any scooter with 10 degrees or below will likely struggle on every type of hill.

So if you’re really really on a budget and you need all the climbing power you can get, go for the GoTrax GXL V2 Commuter. Given the price, you really get a great angle.

If you are curious to find out more about one of the best budget scooters of all time, check the full GoTrax GXL V2 Commuter review.

Electric scooter for climbing hills with the longest range – Dualtron Storm Limited

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As you can see from some of the models listed above, Dualtron is a premium-only brand, with some of the best, most powerful, and most expensive scooters in the game. Unsurprisingly, they also claim the title for the longest-range climbing scooter with the Dualtron Storm Limited.

This $5399 priced electric scooter packs an unbelievable range of up to 136 mi / 220 km, with an even more amazing charging time of 11 hours!

That is roughly double the range of the Kaabo Wolf King GT Pro, for the same charging time.

The Dualtron Storm Limited, while being a real range hero, is also an insanely quick scooter. With dual hub motors of 11500 Watts, the scooter has a top speed of 70 mph / 112 kmh. These extremely powerful motors can tackle hills of 37 degrees without any problems.

What more is there to say about this monster of a scooter?

A record-breaking range, insane speed, and a huge 330 lbs / 150 kg weight load will make sure the performances won’t suffer from a heavier rider.

If you loved everything about the above-mentioned models, but were always skeptical of their range, the Dualtron Storm Limited has got you covered. See my complete review of the Dualtron Storm Limited if you’re interested in this amazing model.

Best waterproof electric scooter for climbing hills – Nami Burn-E 2 Max

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Many of you who live in rainy areas (looking at you, UK readers) are rightly worried about protecting your scooters from water damage.

Luckily, most power scooters have some form of waterproofing in their designs, at least in theory. But if you plan to regularly ride in the rain, or use your scooter for off-road hill rides, you will need much more than the basic coverage.

In short, waterproof ratings show two numbers, labeled as “IPXX”. The first X is the scooter’s protection level from dust intake, while the second X is for water. What we are looking for is the second number, which has to be at least 5 or higher for sufficient protection. For a detailed explanation of IP ratings read my detailed guide on waterproof scooters.

So how does the Nami Burn-E 2 Max fare here?

This scooter takes things to a whole new level with its ingress protection rating of IP67 – the best of all scooters I’ve managed to find so far.

The Nami Burn-E 2 Max is an endurance power scooter. Its frame is made of heat-treated aviation-grade aluminum, while the steering wheel hides the electrics, and the wires are made of carbon fiber. This high-grade material combo gives the scooter incredible protection from all kinds of environmental damage, ideal for extreme tests in rough conditions.

There are tons of reviews and reports on this scooter labeling it as the “king of the hills”, due to its great climbing abilities. Many owners have tested and proven the 35-degree angle.

The scooter packs a huge 2304 Wh battery with a range of up to 90 mi / 145 km, while two adjustable coil-shock suspensions will take care of the bumps on the road.

I could go on and on about the beauty of this scooter. Nami really hit the nail on the head with this one. It just sells itself. If you need the best waterproof climbing power scooter at the moment, the Nami Burn-E 2 Max, priced at around $4800, is the best thing you can get.

Best value electric scooter for climbing hills – Kaabo Wolf Warrior X Pro

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The third scooter from the Kaabo brand on this list comes in as the best value-for-money climbing model – the Kaabo Wolf Warrior X Pro.

As you can see from all the other premium scooters above, to get a sufficiently powerful scooter, you have to pay the big bucks. That is, except for this model right here.

The Kaabo Wolf Warrior X Pro is the perfect choice for value shoppers who want to get the greatest deals at half the price. Costing around $1895, it is much cheaper than the Kaabo Wolf King GT Pro, while still delivering great performance.

Thanks to the two hub motors with a peak power of 2200 Watts, the Kaabo Wolf Warrior X Pro provides a tested and confirmed climb angle of 35 degrees.

So, that is a premium-level climbing angle for a mid-range price. Quite a decent deal, if you ask me.

Of course, you will have to make some sacrifices if you decide to go for this value scooter. The Kaabo Wolf Warrior X Pro doesn’t have a reported waterproof rating, and its suspension system is not the best in the world.

But those downsides will have to come with any scooter that is trying to break through at a cheaper price. And if you do decide to go for one like that, there is hardly a better choice than the Kaabo Wolf Warrior X Pro.

Summary

Those were all the best electric scooters for climbing and hilly areas. The following table summarizes the best climbing scooters.

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  OUR TOP PICK

  Kaabo Wolf King Pro GT

  

  $3195
  Best electric scooter for climbing hills overall

  official climb angle: 50 degrees
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  Dualtron X2

  

  $5495

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  Most comfortable electric scooter for climbing hills, largest tires

  official climb angle: 35
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  Apollo Pro

  

  $3599
  Best electric scooter for climbing hills under $2000

  official climb angle: 21.8
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  Apollo City

  

  $849

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  Best electric scooter for climbing hills under $1000

  official climb angle: 15
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  GoTrax G4

  

  $599

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  Best electric scooter for climbing hills under $500

  official climb angle: 15
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  GoTrax GXL V2 Commuter

  

  $349

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  Best electric scooter for climbing hills under $300

  official climb angle: 14
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  Dualtron Storm Limited

  

  $4195

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  Electric scooter for climbing hills with the longest range

  official climb angle: 37
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  Nami Burn-E 2 Max

  

  $3899

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  Best waterproof electric scooter for climbing hills

  official climb angle: 35
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  Kaabo Wolf Warrior X Pro

  

  $1695
  Best value electric scooter for climbing hills

  official climb angle: 19.29
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Matt Trajkovski

I am Matt Trajkovski, the owner and main editor of EScooterNerds. I love electric scooters, and electric vehicles in general, and I’ve been involved in the industry for more than 10 years. I enjoy testing, reviewing, and research on various electric scooter models and brands, following our proprietary rigorous editorial and testing process developed here at EScooterNerds, looking for great value and performance, both through data and experience. All of the content published on this blog goes through a rigorous review and editorial process, and our product reviews not only include the hands-on experience of our own team members, but the experience of our audience members as well. My goal is to provide you with the best information about electric scooters possible. You can see all of my posts in my articles archive.