Best Electric Scooters For Kids [For Every Age]

Chances are, if you, a close friend, or a relative, are a parent of a younger child or a teenager, you have either been pestered by the kid for an electric scooter, or you soon will be.

When that time comes, you will want to be prepared, and know exactly which electric scooter to pick for a kid based on age, weight, height, and personality.

This guide will inform you on every possible aspect of choosing the best electric scooter for a kid.

Best electric scooter for kids ages 7 and younger – Ninebot Zing E8

There are not that many electric scooters for kids aged 7 or below. Most of the options are actually regular kick scooters, and a lot of the electric scooters are really not any good.

Ninebot saw an opportunity here, and they used their brand name and their unrivaled infrastructure to design and release an electric scooter meant for the youngest of riders. It seemed like children around the world were eagerly waiting for a model like this to come out, since the Ninebot Zing E8 became an almost instant hit.

Today, after a few years on the market, the Ninebot Zing is clearly the best electric scooter for kids aged between 6 and 12, it has sold possibly a few hundred thousand units worldwide, and it has thousands of starling reviews, both online and word of mouth. Given its recommended rider height (3’9” – 4’9” / 115 – 145 cm) and its weight limit (110 lbs / 50 kg), however, it is often bought for children that are younger and haven’t hit any of their major growth spurts yet.

Ninebot, or Segway Ninebot, is one of the best brands for electric scooters in the world ever, so you can rest assured that the build quality of the scooter will be excellent, and the child riding this scooter will have heaps of fun while staying safe at all times.

The scooter can reach top speeds of up to 8.6 mph / 14 kmh, which makes it a well-balanced scooter in terms of safety and performance. Younger kids should probably never be able to go faster than that, so this scooter will be pretty safe even for the youngest children while also being very exciting for them as well. Unlike most other children’s scooters, the Ninebot Zing E8 has 3 different speed modes, that make it possible to control the top speed further.

Interestingly, the rear hub BLDC motor of the scooter has 130 Watts of real power, and 200 Watts of peak power, which is quite a lot for a kid’s scooter. The scooter accelerates through a thumb throttle, but it also has cruise control and will gain speed if you kick off the ground as well. The top speed is limited to a pretty safe point, but the scooter is decently powered anyway, so it will climb milder inclines well.

The lithium-ion battery with a smart BMS gives the scooter a range of 6.2 mi / 10 km, or a ride time of about 40 to 50 minutes. That is the best ride time you can expect from a scooter for kids this age (most other scooters barely have half that much).

The Ninebot Zing E8 folds at the stem, which is a great feature (one that many children’s scooters lack), and when folded, the scooter is very compact and small in dimensions and space occupancy. It weighs only 17.6 lbs / 8 kg, so even smaller kids can carry it fairly easily.

As with almost every other electric scooter for kids, the scooter has solid rubber tires that will never go flat. The front tire is 7 inches in diameter, while the rear one is 6. The scooter has a hand-operated braking system that also employs regenerative braking, and features a rear foot brake on the fender as a redundancy brake. Furthermore, the scooter has a small but very useful spring suspension on the front, and comes with ambient lights and an IPX4 water protection standard, which means safety is more than covered.

All in all, the Ninebot Zing E8 is the best electric scooter for the youngest children. Again, its recommended rider age is between 6 and 12 years, but it is often bought for kids in the lower end of that age range because of its weight limit and rider height. It is the most popular scooter for younger kids, and its popularity is well deserved. The Ninebot Zing E8 is usually priced at around $229.

Safest electric scooter for kids ages 7 and younger – Swagtron SK1

Swagtron is another well-known brand that manufactures primarily budget-friendly electric scooters, and a key advantage they also have in the children’s scooter market is that they specialize in these models. There are a few budget brands out there, but Swagtron is the only one that sits right at the intersection of being both a budget brand and a children’s brand.

Priced at just $89, the Swagtron SK1 is the cheapest electric scooter for younger children. However, I don’t recommend it as the best budget option (see the GoTrax GKS above for that, it’s just a few bucks more and it’s better in many important aspects).

The Swagtron SK3 is the best choice if you’re looking for the safest possible electric scooter for children ages 7 or younger.

There are several reasons for that, the most important one being its top speed. The scooter is capable of only going 6.2 mph / 10 kmh, and at those kinds of speeds, serious injuries are not very likely even for younger children.

Additionally, the scooter doesn’t have a hand-operated acceleration system, and the only way to engage the motor is to ride it by kicking off the ground and developing a speed of 3 mph / 4.8 kmh, after which the automatic acceleration system kicks in and boosts the speed to the maximum top speed available.

The scooter uses the typical rear-fender foot brake found in many children’s scooters, and while a hand-operated brake would be great, I don’t think there’s a need for it when the scooter can only go as fast as it can.

The scooter is meant for kids between ages 5 and 9, and it’s actually the electric scooter with the youngest recommended rider age in the world. It has a weight limit of 143 lbs / 65 kg, and the maximum handlebar height is just 33 in / 84 cm. The handlebar height is adjustable as well, making this scooter ideal for the youngest riders out there.

One surprising thing about this scooter is its build quality. While Swagtron produces good scooters for the prices they charge, many of their models, especially the models for adults, are not known for the best engineering and execution, and build quality is infamously low even for some of their most popular models. Luckily, the Swagtron SK1 is an exception here, and the simple design of the scooter doesn’t seem to cause any problems down the road. The scooter sells really well, its owners are very satisfied, and while there’s not too much complexity in this scooter for a lot to go wrong, it’s truly great that almost always nothing actually goes wrong.

While the low top speed can be seen as a feature rather than a bug, it’s harder to find a positive thing about the range being low. Sure, the weight of the scooter will be lower, but with a range of just 4.35 mi / 7 km, and a ride time of around 45 minutes, the scooter isn’t terribly fun. It will be good enough for the youngest of children, but they may quickly get bored of it because of its mediocre performance.

Now, the weight of the scooter is just 8 lbs / 3.6 kg, which makes it one of the lightest electric scooters for children in the world. The dimensions are also very small, and while the scooter doesn’t fold, it’s still pretty portable nonetheless.

The tires are from solid rubber, and have a diameter of 4 inches, which makes this scooter unsuitable for almost anything but the smoothest surfaces.

But, again, if you’re buying an electric scooter for a younger child that may be prone to getting into accidents or suffering injuries, then a safe scooter is the way to go, and the low speed and acceleration features of the Swagtron SK1 make it the safest scooter for children ages 7 or younger.

Best electric scooter for kids ages 8 to 11 – Razor E100

Razor is arguably the best brand for electric scooters for children, and the Razor E100 is their flagship scooter. It is possible this scooter has sold several million units at this point, it has been battle-tested by millions of children worldwide, the ratings and the reviews are nothing short of spectacular, and it feels like there’s nothing else left to prove – the Razor E100 is the best electric scooter for kids ages 8 and up.

This model has been around for almost two decades now, and it has seen a lot of iterations, upgrades, and improvements over those years. Today, the result is a strong, durable electric scooter for pre-teens with an unmatched build quality and a very long lifespan. Unlike most other electric scooters which are primarily made from aluminum, the Razor E100 is made from steel alloy, which gives it a lot of strength, toughness, and reliability.

The recommended rider age for this scooter is 8+. With a weight limit of 120 lbs / 54 kg, and a handlebar height of just 55 cm, the scooter will be suitable for pretty much all pre-teens.

With a top speed of 10 mph / 16 kmh, the Razor E100 is a level above the scooters meant for the youngest kids and will be a lot more fun than those. Even though these speeds are still far from dangerous, it is strongly recommended for the children riding this scooter to wear helmets at all times.

Razor is one of the few remaining brands that still produce chain-drive scooters, which opens up the possibility for enthusiastic tinkerers to play around with the chains and sprockets and optimize performance a bit more if needed. The motor of the Razor E100 has 100 Watts of power, which is how the scooter gets the 100 part in the name.

Another feature that’s not very common today and is mostly found in Razor scooters is using a sealed lead acid battery instead of a lithium-ion one. This is probably just a case of Razor not changing a winning team – lithium batteries are superior in almost every aspect, but the Razor E100 still works perfectly with a sealed lead acid battery, so why risk and try to change a tried-and-tested configuration?

The 24 V battery provides the scooter with a range of 6.5 mi / 10.4 km, and riding the scooter at full speed results in a ride time of around 40 minutes. The charging time of the Razor E100 is 12 hours, which is the weakest point of this scooter in my opinion.

The scooter doesn’t fold, and weighs 26 lbs / 11.8 kg, which doesn’t make it the most portable children’s scooter out there. Luckily, the scooter is comfortably big but not huge, and it will still be not too difficult to carry around and fit.

With an 8-inch pneumatic tire in the front, and a smaller solid polyurethane tire in the rear, the Razor E100 achieves a balance between ride comfort and immunity to flats. The scooter has one caliper brake on the front wheel, activated by a lever on the left handlebar.

If you’re buying an electric scooter for a child between the ages of 8 and 11, the choice is really simple – the Razor E100 is the best scooter for that age bracket overall. This almost legendary model is the go-to choice that has proven time and time again there’s a very good reason why it has kept its dominant position for so many years now. You can see my complete Razor E100 review if you want to find out more about this scooter.

Safest electric scooter for kids ages 8 to 11 – Ninebot Zing E10

As part of the initiative to capture the children’s scooter market, Ninebot released several models in their Zing line. The Ninebot Zing E8, described above, is arguably the best electric scooter for children ages 7 and below, but the Zing line features a few other excellent scooters meant for different age ranges as well.

The Ninebot Zing E10 is a scooter from the same line meant for children ages 8 to 14, at least according to the official specs. Personally, I find that age bracket to be pretty wide, and while I do think that the Zing E10 is great for the first half of that age range, I believe there are some better options for the second one (described below).

Still, when it comes to children between the ages of 8 and 11 years, the Ninebot Zing E10 is one of the best options out there, and certainly the safest one. The recommended rider height is between 51 and 63 in / 130 and 160 cm, and the weight limit is 132 lbs / 60 kg.

The triple braking system, comprised of a regenerative electronic brake, a hand-operated one, and a redundant rear fender brake engaged with the foot, are the main features that make this scooter super-safe.

Additionally, the superb engineering and the masterful execution result in a great build quality, that further enhances the safety of this scooter. The scooter has a slick, robust design, with no unnecessary features, made with a special type of aluminum that is both tough and light. The scooter has an IPX4 ingress protection rating as icing on the cake.

The scooter can go as fast as 10 mph / 16 kmh, and the scooter has 3 speed modes to further limit the top speed to an even safer one. The rear hub motor has a real power level of 150 Watts, and a peak power level of 200 Watts.

I believe that the only weak point of this scooter is its range. With just 6.2 mi / 10 km of range on a single battery charge, and less than 40 minutes of ride time, the scooter doesn’t have as much range as most of its owners would like. Also, I believe that this is the main factor that makes the scooter not suitable for children ages 12 or more. The battery itself is quite good, 21.6 Volts, a smart battery management system, a modern setup overall, but still it seems that it’s too small in capacity, so the range is poor as a result.

The scooter folds at the stem, and doesn’t really take up much space when folded. Also, the scooter weighs just 17.8 lbs / 8.1 kg (at least the small battery doesn’t add too much weight). All of that means that the scooter is very portable and easily fits everywhere.

One interesting and unique feature of this scooter is its tire setup. Both the tires are from solid rubber, which is nothing unusual, but the tires come in different sizes, with the front one being 7 inches in diameter while the rear one is just 6 inches. The scooter also features a spring shock absorber above the front wheel.

Same as the Zing E8, the Zing 10 is massively popular and it has already proven its worth thousands upon thousands of times. With one of the best braking setups found in children’s scooters, a fairly low top speed, and an excellent build quality, the Ninebot Zing E10 is easily the safest electric scooter for children between the ages of 8 and 11.

Best electric scooter for kids ages 12 to 15 – Razor E200

Razor is one of the best brands of electric scooters for kids in the world (if not the best), and it’s no wonder that they will have more than one model on this list.

The Razor E200 is their offering for children ages 13 and up, and while maybe not as good as the Hiboy S2 Lite, it’s still excellent value for money, and probably the best budget choice for younger teenagers.

Same as with the other models from the Razor E series, the E200 is very popular and is owned by either hundreds of thousands, or maybe even millions of children.

The scooter has been around for a long period, and it has improved quite a lot over the years, which is evident from the spectacular ratings on its online listings, and the chatter of parents of young scooterists in online scooter communities. Its build quality has been steadily improving, and it should come as no surprise that today, the scooter has ironed out almost every issue that has been found in the previous versions, resulting in build quality that far exceeds what most expect based on the scooter’s price.

The main build material is steel, which is heavier than the aluminum that’s typically used for electric scooters, but it also gives the scooter a lot more stability and better balance.

The weight limit of the Razor E200 is 154 lbs / 70 kg, while the height of the scooter is 41 in / 104 cm. The scooter’s handlebar height is not adjustable, but that’s because it is usually ideal for the intended rider age.

The top speed of the scooter is 11.8 mph / 19 kmh, which is exactly the right speed for young teenagers to have a bit of fun on this scooter while not being in danger of a serious injury. As the model name suggests, the scooter’s motor has 200 Watts of power, and as usual for Razor scooters, this is a chain-drive scooter, with the motor being situated in the deck and moving the rear wheel through the motion of the chains.

Another feature typical of most Razor scooters is that they don’t rely on lithium-ion batteries, and use sealed lead acid batteries instead. That’s the case for the Razor E200 as well, and its 24 Volt battery will provide riders with a range of 8 mi / 12.8 km, or an uninterrupted ride time of around 40 minutes.

Also, as with other Razor scooters, the E200 doesn’t fold. Weighing in at 38 lbs / 17 kg, and with its dimensions not being exactly small, the scooter’s portability is minimal, and probably its weakest point.

The scooter comes with pneumatic 8-inch tires, which are a breath of fresh air when compared to the typical solid 6-inch wheels found in most children’s scooters, and the rides with the Razor E200 will be more comfortable. The scooter has a single brake on the rear wheel, but the brake is strong and does its job well.

This scooter is usually priced a bit above $200. For that price, and considering all of its features and reputation, it is clearly the best budget choice for children between the ages of 12 and 15. See my full Razor E200 review to find out more.

Safest electric scooter for kids ages 12 to 15 – RND F14

Kids between the ages of 12 and 15 are not really small children, but they’re far from responsible adults. If the kid in question is a bit on the lively side and you expect her or him to push the limits of the scooter, it is probably a good idea to get them a safer scooter.

And for children between 12 and 15 years of age, the RND F14 is the safest scooter out there.

RND is not a very well-known brand, but they do have a few models that are solid value for money. The RND F14 is one of their most popular scooters. This is a budget scooter without a doubt, but its quality level is not terrible. Its aerospace-grade aluminum build and decent finishing will provide a generally good experience and safe rides.

The scooter is meant for riders over 12 years of age. Some adults may find it suitable as well, but since its weight limit is 150 lbs / 68 kg, it’s not exactly an adult scooter. The scooter is 39 in / 99 cm tall.

What makes this scooter safe is its limited top speed. The 150 Watt hub motor is integrated into the rear wheel and provides a top speed of 10 mph / 16 kmh, which is pretty safe for younger teenagers yet not too boring. Instead of the typical thumb-throttle accelerator, the scooter has a pedal on the rear of the deck that is used to accelerate. The scooter can climb inclines of up to 11°.

One of the stronger sides of the scooter is its range. The 21.6 Volt battery with a capacity of 87 Watt-hours provides riders with a range of 10 mi / 16 km, which is pretty good for scooters meant for this age range.

Overall, the scooter is fairly portable. It weighs just 19.6 lbs / 8.9 kg, and folds down to a manageable little package that even smaller children can carry easily. The folded scooter will fit pretty much everywhere.

The scooter comes with a mixed tire setup. The front tire is solid and 8 inches in diameter, while the rear one is from rubber and is only 6.5 inches in diameter.

Besides the limited top speed, the scooter’s brake configuration is another feature that makes it a very safe choice. The scooter has an electronic brake that is engaged through the thumb button on the left handlebar, and a rear fender foot brake as a redundancy. This is one of the few children’s scooters with more than just one brake, and together with the average overall performance, it is the safest scooter for children ages 12 through 15.

Best electric scooter for teens ages 16+ – Hiboy Max3

Many teenagers in their late teens will already have reached their full adult height. The ones that haven’t, will be well on their way, and will probably get there very soon. I simply don’t see the point in buying children’s scooters for teenagers in their late teens – a far better option is to get them an adult scooter with an average handlebar height.

Now, I do recommend getting teenagers aged 16 and up an adult scooter, but not just any scooter. Besides an average or adjustable handlebar height, I recommend buying a scooter that’s also very tough and reliable, as teenagers are not known to care too much for their items most of the time and may easily break them. For that same reason, I also don’t recommend buying a super-expensive scooter.

And when it comes to adult scooters with average handlebar heights that are also very tough and don’t break the band, the Hiboy Max3 is the best option.

The Hiboy Max3 is one of the most popular electric scooters, coming from one of the fastest-growing, most innovative electric scooter brands ever. It is difficult to estimate how many units the scooter has sold, all we know is that it’s certainly a number in the thousands, and the scooter has gathered some of the most amazing, most overwhelmingly positive reviews out there.

Officially, there is no recommended rider age for the Hiboy Max3, but we do know that it is a scooter mostly meant for adults. The scooter has a weight limit of 220 lbs / 100 kg, and a handlebar height of around 38 in / 96 cm which will be very useful if the child is still growing. The scooter will be still very useful even if the child has stopped growing, as it can suit riders of most heights.

The Hiboy Max3 is a durable, versatile scooter that can wear many hats, and comes with some very interesting and unique features. Owners frequently report riding the scooter for years without a single issue. It is made from aluminum alloy, ABS, and PC.

It is a direct successor of the Hiboy Max, which was also a massively popular scooter in its time.

The scooter can reach top speeds of up to 18.6 mph / 30 kmh, which are already serious speeds suitable for late teens and adults alike. Furthermore, the motor has 350 Watts of power, which gives the scooter some serious torque and acceleration, and making it a very fun ride in general.

With a 36 Volt and 270 Watt-hour battery, the Hiboy Max3 provides a range of 16.7 mi / 27 km, which is a great range for most teenagers and young adults.

The scooter folds only at the stem, it weighs 34 lbs / 15.4 kg, and has a low space occupancy when folded.

The Hiboy Max3 comes with solid honeycomb 8.5-inch tires that will never, ever go flat. To make the rides more comfortable, the scooter has a front spring suspension. With dual brakes, a strong front LED light, and rear brake lights, the scooter is also feature-complete in terms of safety.

Simply put, with a proven track record, great quality, height suitable for most people, and a weight limit to support pretty much everyone, the Hiboy Max3 is the best electric scooter for teenagers in their late teens.

Safest electric scooter for teens ages 16+ – Inokim Mini 2

When it comes to electric scooters for older teenagers and young adults, the Inokim Mini 2 is the best choice in terms of safety.

Its most important safety feature is its unrivaled build quality. Inokim is known as an almost luxury brand, always releasing premium scooters that use only the highest-quality materials and proprietary components made in-house, and then undergo a very thorough quality assurance and testing processes. Their scooters are engineered to perfection, and almost never disappoint their users even after years of heavy use.

While the Inokim Mini 2 is not the most popular scooter from this line, it is still made following the same strict quality guidelines and practices. The scooter doesn’t specify an intended age range, but given its weight limit of 165 lbs / 75 kg, and its adjustable handlebars which can be set up to be as high as 41.7 in / 106 cm, we can safely assume that the scooter’s main target audience are older teenagers and young adults on the lighter side.

The top speed of the scooter is limited to 15.5 mph / 25 kmh, which is in line with the top speed of most electric scooters for young adults. The 250 Watt motor is also not too powerful either.

Besides the strong build quality and standard top speed, what makes this scooter very safe is its short braking distance, made possible by the dual braking system – an electronic brake in the front, and a rear fender brake activated by pressing the foot on the fender. The tire diameter is 6 inches, with a mixed tire setup of a pneumatic front and a solid rear tire providing a great balance between ride comfort and durability.

The range of the scooter is 10 mi / 16 km, but it’s very likely that the brand is playing it safe and advertises the most pessimistic real-world range, as the battery of the scooter has 36 Volts and 281 Watt-hours, which should provide a lot more range in theory.

As the name suggests, the scooter is fairly small and lightweight. It weighs just 23 lbs / 10.4 kg, and folds down to a very small package that doesn’t take up too much space. The scooter is easy and convenient to carry, and fits pretty much everywhere you have to fit it.

In summary, the Inokim Mini 2 is a very high-quality scooter that doesn’t focus too much on performance, but over-delivers on longevity and excellent user experience. There are quite a lot of scooter choices for kids ages 16 and up, as they can easily use adult scooters most of the time, but the Inokim Mini 2 is one of the true teenage scooters, and out of all of those, it is the safest.

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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.