Electric Scooter Price Guide – Avoid Overpaying By Knowing The Price Categories

Last Updated on February 7, 2023 by Matt

I may have mentioned several times on this blog that I’m a value shopper primarily. I’ve always tried to be economical, and value per dollar plays a big role in my buying decisions.

This is especially true for electric scooters.

I love researching scooters’ quality levels and features, and see how they compare to their prices. I believe that’s a great way to find out which scooters are truly best, especially compared to similarly priced scooters.

Throughout all the research, I’ve come to several interesting answers and insights about the prices and price categories of scooters.

As with any other product, the higher price you pay, the better your odds are of getting a high-quality product. Still, there are a lot of great options in every price category.

We will go over every price category, show all the models with their prices, see what they have in common, and which are some great value picks.

Budget electric scooters (under $400)

Defining what price range is budget can be problematic.

I chose the $400 mark because it is a price high enough to include a lot of choices, while still being a very low price for an electric scooter.

There are 43 electric scooters for adults that cost under $400. As we already mentioned, their average price is $309.83.

Budget electric scooter	Price ($)
Swagtron Swagger 7	399
Hiboy Max	399
FFR City Rider	399
GoTrax XR Ultra	399
Kaabo Air	399
FLJ I11	399
Voyager Dash Charge Commuter	399
Macwheel MX1	379
Kugoo ES2	371
Tarsa T2	370
Macwheel MX3	350
Evo EvoLite Carbon	350
Swagtron Swagger 5 Elite	349
Kugoo S1 Pro	349
Skrt	349
SoFlow Air Aluminum	349
Phaewo	339
Kugoo S1	339
Kugoo Kirin S1	338
Megawheels S5	329
Kugoo Pro	324
UberScoot S300	323
Macwheel MX2	320
Swagtron Swagger Pro	317
Swagtron Swagger 5	299
GoTrax XR	299
Voyager Proton	299
Voyager Dash Charge	299
Kugoo Kirin S2	289
Swagtron Cali Drift	279
Evo 300 S	259
Swagtron Swagger Pro 3	249
Kugoo Kirin S2 Mini	249
GoTrax GXL Commuter	248
Swagtron Swagger	239
Razor e300	239
GoTrax G2	229
RND M1	228
Viro Rides	228
Swagtron Swagger 3	219
Megawheels S1	196
Voyager Ion	189
Swagtron Swagger 2	149
Average	$310

The scooters in the budget category typically have top speeds of around 15 mph / 25 kmh (the average is 15.89 mph / 25.58 kmh). The Kugoo ES2, Kaabo Air, and the RND M1 are the fastest budget scooters, with top speeds of 22 mph / 35 kmh.

Besides the ultra-budget scooters, you can get a lot of used electric scooters in this price range as well, which greatly increases your options.

Most scooters in this category will have motors with 250 Watts or 350 Watts.

They will usually be lightweight scooters, with climbing angles lower than 20 degrees.

Their average range is exactly 12 mi / 20 km. The EvoLite Carbon has the longest range out of the budget scooters, at 22 mi / 35 km on a single charge.

There are several good models here that may fill different needs.

What is the best budget electric scooter?

The GoTrax XR Ultra is the best budget scooter. It is usually at the maximum price point considered in the budget range, costing around $400. What makes it great is its proven track record. This scooter has been bought and loved by countless people. That should always be important to you when choosing a scooter. It has a 15 mph / 25 kmh top speed, and 16 km / 26 km of range. It also comes with an IP rating of IP54, and a weight of only 26 lbs / 12 kg.

You can find the GoTrax XR Ultra on Amazon, or read the full GoTrax XR Ultra review.

What is the most powerful budget electric scooter?

The Kaabo Air is the best performing, best value per dollar budget scooter today. For the price of $399, you will get a top speed of 22 mph / 35 kmh and a range of 18 mi / 30 km, which already makes it look like a scooter from a higher price category. It weighs only 24 lbs / 11 kg, and it can climb hills of up to 15 degrees.

What is the best budget electric scooter for commuting?

EvoLite Carbon is the best budget scooter for commuting right now. For the great price of $350, this baby will give you a range of 22 mi / 35 km. Weighing only 16.5 lbs / 7.5 kg and having very little space occupancy when folded, it is the perfect commuting scooter. You can easily take it into buses, trains, and through doors.

Cheap electric scooters (under $800)

$800 may not be exactly cheap for some people. But for an electric scooter, it’s still not expensive.

There are 47 electric scooters that cost between $400 and $800. Their average price is $617.

Cheap electric scooter	Price ($)
Joyor LR8	799
NanRobot X8	799
Imax Q3	799
EcoReco M5	799
InMotion Lively	799
Ninebot Max	799
Voyager Rover	799
Joyor F5+	794
Joyor X1	794
Techlife X5	790
Techlife X2	785
Ninebot ES 4	769
Zero 8	749
Inokim Mini 2	748
Joyor F3	737
FFR Horizon	729
UberScoot 1600W	709
Levy Plus	699
Ninebot ES 3	699
Kugoo Kirin m4	659
Kaabo Skywalker 8H 13 Ah	649
NanRobot X4	599
Voyager Dash Charge Commuter Pro	599
UScooters Eco	589
Tarsa T9	580
Joyor A1	566
Ninebot ES 2	557
Xiaomi M365 Pro	550
Kaabo Skywalker 8H 10 Ah	549
Ninebot ES 1	524
Jetson Quest	519
Joyor H1	508
Swagtron EB5	499
Superteff	499
Kugoo M2 Pro	499
Levy	499
EcoReco XS	499
X-Treme City Rider	489
UberScoot 1000W	479
Evo 300 SX	453
SoFlow Air Carbon	449
Xiaomi M365	442
Turboant X7	439
Hiboy S2	429
Glion Dolly	429
Razor EcoSmart	429
Micro Sparrow X4	426
Average price	$617

The average top speed in this category is 18 mph / 30 kmh. The Joyor LR8 and the Techlife X5 are the fastest scooters, capable of reaching 28 mph / 45 kmh.

Many models here will still have motors of 250 Watts, but most will be over 500 Watts. The UberScoot 1600W will already have a peak power of 1600 Watts (hence the name).

These scooters will have an average range of 20 mi / 32 km. The Joyor LR8 really stands out in this category, with a range of 45 mi / 73 km!

Typically, these will be heavier scooters, almost all weighing above 26 lbs / 12 kg. Some of them will already have climbing angles of 30 degrees.

This is a great price category. You can find so much value here, probably even the most. That’s exactly why I chose my scooter from this price category (the Xiaomi M365 Pro).

Also, this price category is common for people looking to buy someone an electric scooter as a gift, as it’s not too expensive, but also the scooters here are not the kind of cheap products that will break down after a week.

Let’s check out some of the best scooters in the price category.

What is the best cheap electric scooter?

The Xiaomi M365 Pro is the best cheap scooter right now. For the price of $550, you will get one of the most popular electric scooter models ever made. Its usage numbers go in the millions, with both Lime and Bird heavily relying on it in their fleets.

The top speed of the Xiaomi M365 Pro is 15 mph / 25 kmh out of the box, so that it complies with most local laws. There is custom firmware available that can unlock speeds of 22 mph / 35 kmh.

The range of 28 mi / 45 km and the weight of 31 lbs / 14 kg make it perfect for commuting.

The Xiaomi M365 Pro is not the most performant scooter out there. But its social proof is simply unmatched. With that many people vouching for its quality and reliability, you can’t go wrong.

If you want to read a full review on the Xiaomi M365 Pro, you can do so here.

What is the best value cheap electric scooter?

The Joyor LR8 costs $799, which almost makes it a medium-priced scooter. But its stats are much better than most of the medium-priced scooters!

Joyor builds great value, great performing scooters. Getting 28 mph / 45 kmh top speed and an amazing range of 45 mi / 73 km for under $1000 is simply ridiculous.

This scooter has a climbing angle of 25 degrees and it can carry heavier adults, up to 265 lbs / 120 kg.

It may just as well be the best value scooter ever.

Medium-priced electric scooters (under $1500)

We can define the medium price range for scooters to be between $800 and $1500.

There are 61 models in this price range. Their average price is $1089.

Medium-priced electric scooter	Price ($)
Turbowheel Pacer	1499
Emove Cruiser	1499
Zero 8X	1485
Inokim Quick 3 Super +	1440
NanRobot V8	1399
Kaabo Skywalker 10S+	1399
NanRobot D5+	1380
NanRobot D4+	1380
Qiewa Q1 Hummer	1379
Turbowheel Hornet	1349
Zero 10	1349
Imax S1	1299
UScooters Booster GT	1299
Joyor Y5S	1272
Inokim Quick 3 Hero	1268
Inokim Light 2 Limited	1268
FLJ T113	1200
UScooters Booster V	1199
EVOLV Tour	1189
Inokim Light 2	1156
Speedway Mini 4 Pro	1150
Mercane Widewheel Pro	1149
Joyor X5S	1145
EcoReco S5	1099
Kugoo G-Booster 20Ah	1095
E-TWOW GT	1089
Techlife X6	1066
Speedway Leger	1055
Zero 9	1049
Techlife L5T	1045
Qiewa Qmini	1029
Micro Merlin X4	1017
Micro Colibri	1017
Inokim Light	1007
EcoReco L5	999
Unagi Model One 500 W	999
Kaabo Skywalker 10S	999
NanRobot D3	999
Imax T3	999
Tarsa T10 X	999
Mercane Widewheel Dual	999
Imax T3 +	999
Turbowheel Dart	998
Techlife L5	915
Emove Touring	899
UScooters Booster Plus S+	899
Dualped Cruiser	899
Kaabo Skywalker 10H	899
Mercane Widewheel Single	899
NanRobot X6	899
E-TWOW S2	899
Joyor F5S+	891
QiCycle Euni	884
Turbowheel Swift	875
Micro Falcon X3	875
Kaabo Skywalker 8S	849
Micro Condor X3	847
Unagi Model One 250 W	840
Unagi E450	840
Voltion SX2	822
EVOLV City	817
Average price	$1089

The scooters under $1500 already start to get very powerful.

Motors with power levels above 1000 or even 2000 Watts are common. The FLJ T113 has a peak power level of 3200 Watts!

We will already start to see some crazy top speeds here. While the average speed is 25 mph / 40 kmh, there are a few models that can go above 38 mph / 60 kmh. The FLJ T113 can go as fast as 50 mph / 80 kmh, and is the fastest scooter in this category.

The ranges will also start to get really big. The average range is 29 mi / 46 km, but the EMove Cruiser has a range of 62 mi / 100 km, and the Qiewa Q1 Hummer has it at 65 mi / 104 km.

Climbing angles are also much better, with some models claiming angles of more than 40 degrees. If you live in a hilly area, I suggest you pick a climbing scooter from this price range.

So, we’re starting to see the first scooters that are true performers. With many great scooters to choose from, let’s see what are some of the best models.

What is the best medium-priced electric scooter?

The best medium-priced scooter right now is the EMove Cruiser. Its stats are superb. Top speed of 28 mph / 45 kmh, a range of 62 mi / 100 km, a water resistance rating of IPX6, and a climbing angle of 20 degrees, all make the EMove Cruiser one of the best electric scooters of our day. It costs $1499.

What is the best value medium-priced electric scooter?

For the price of $999, you can get amazing value from the Kaabo Skywalker 10S. It has a top speed of 31 mph / 50 kmh and a range of 43 mi / 69 km. Its motor of 1500 Watts enables it to climb angles up to 30 degrees.

It’s hard to beat that kind of bang-for-buck.

What is the most powerful medium-priced electric scooter?

The most powerful performer in the middle price range is the FLJ T113. It has a top speed of 50 mph / 80 kmh, and a very strong range of 50 mi / 80 km. Its 3200 Watts peak power motor can pull up to 330 lbs / 150 kg. It costs $1200.

You can find this great-value scooter on AliExpress.

What is the best medium-priced electric scooter for heavy adults?

The best medium-priced scooter for heavy adults is the EMove Cruiser. It has the biggest load capacity of all medium-priced scooters. It can pull 353 lbs / 160 kg! Besides that, it has top speeds of 28 mph / 45 kmh, a climbing angle of 20 degrees, and an IP rating of IPX6, making it almost fully waterproof. Also, the EMove Cruiser has the longest range in this price category, providing 62 mi / 100 km on a single battery charge.

This excellent scooter costs around $1400. You can find the EMove Cruiser at Voromotors (and apply my special coupon code escooternerds for a discount!).

Expensive electric scooters (under $2500)

Every scooter with a price tag between $1500 and $2500 belongs in the expensive category.

This price range includes 27 models, with an average price of $1962.

Expensive electric scooter	Price ($)
Inokim OXO	2490
Dualped Speed Demon	2450
Dualtron Spider	2450
NanRobot RS6	2349
FFR Mantis	2299
Kaabo Mantis	2299
Speedway 5	2100
Qiewa Q Power	2099
Techlife X7S	2000
Ford Ojo	1999
Outstorm Maxx	1997
Dualtron 2	1990
Inokim OX 21Ah	1970
Dualtron Raptor	1950
EVOLV Pro	1932
NanRobot RS4	1900
Zero 10X	1900
Emobo Duotork	1899
SEEV-800	1839
Techlife X7	1785
Lehe K1	1699
Turbowheel Lightning	1690
Inokim OX 13Ah	1641
Speedway 4	1599
Boosted Rev	1599
Inokim Quick 3 Super Limited	1529
Joyor Y10	1526
Average price	$1962

There are already some models approaching the 62 mph / 100 kmh top speed, although none of them cross it. The fastest models here are the Dualped Speed Demon and the Outstorm Maxx / EMobo Duotork, capable of developing up to 56 mph / 90 kmh.

The average top speed is 36.9 mph / 59.4 kmh.

Most motors in this price range are at least a few thousand Watts. The EMobo Duotork is the record holder, with 5000 Watts of peak power.

On average, the scooters in this category have a range of 46 mi / 74 km.

Pretty much all of the scooters here will be heavy scooters, often weighing 66+ lbs / 30+ kg. The climb angles and maximum loads will also be excellent.

Let’s check out some of the best models in this category.

What is the best expensive electric scooter?

The best expensive scooter today is the Qiewa Q Power. With a top speed of 88 km/h and a range of 80 km, there’s not much more you can ask from an electric scooter. With an IP rating of IPX5, it provides excellent protection from water. It is the best scooter for heavy adults ever made, with an unmatched weight capacity of 660 lbs / 300 kg.

This is a hard choice to make, since there are a lot of great candidates in this category.

Still, I believe the Qiewa Q Power has an edge here.

For a price of around $2100, the Qiewa Q Power deserves the title of the best expensive electric scooter.

What is the best value expensive electric scooter?

The value that the Techlife X7 offers in the expensive price range is hard to beat. For a price of $1785, you will get a top speed of 43 mph / 70 kmh and a range of 50 mi / 80 km. It is one of the cheapest scooters in this category, and yet it has performance stats as some scooters that cost double its price.

What is the best long-range expensive electric scooter?

Out of all the expensive electric scooters, the Inokim OXO has the longest range. It can go 68 mi / 110 km on a single charge, which is brilliant.

This is the most expensive electric scooter in this price range, with a price of $2490. It can go with top speeds of 40 mph / 65 kmh.

What this scooter lacks is climbing power. It can only climb angles of 15 degrees.

Super-expensive electric scooters (over $2500)

If people consider spending at least $2500 on an electric scooter, then they would probably spend $4000, $6000, or maybe even more than $7000.

That’s why the super-expensive category will include every scooter above $2500.

It will be kind of the most unfair, uneven category, since the most expensive models will be double, or even triple the price of the cheapest ones.

But we have to draw the line somewhere. And we can’t have too many categories and still provide useful grouping.

With 20 models in this category, the average price is $3738.

Super-expensive electric scooter	Price ($)
Rion2 RE90	7400
Dualtron X2	6490
Rion2 RE80	5700
Rion2 RE60	4500
Stator	3995
Dualtron Thunder	3699
Techlife X9	3550
Zero 11X	3499
WePed GT	3499
Scrooser	3233
NanRobot RS11	3199
Kaabo Wolf Warrior	3199
NanRobot LS7	3199
Dualped Scorpion+	3150
Dualtron Ultra	3098
Dualtron 3	2960
NanRobot RS7	2799
Currus NF	2799
Dualped Scorpion	2650
Dualtron Compact	2649
Average price	$3738

Simply put, all the scooters on this final list are crazy.

Their motors are well into the thousands of Watts.

Of course, that will result in the fastest scooters ever, the longest ranges, the best climbing angles (but weirdly enough, not the biggest weight capacities).

The average speed here is 54 mph / 87 kmh, and the Rion2 RE90 is the world champion, with a top speed of an unbelievable 100 mph / 160 kmh!

The best possible ranges in the game average 66 mi / 106 km, and the Dualtron X2 holds the record with 93 mi / 150 km!

Naturally, all of the “most” scooters will be in this category.

What is the fastest super-expensive electric scooter?

The fastest electric scooter in the world right now is the Rion2 RE90. Its top speed of 100 mph / 160 kmh is far beyond what any other scooter can achieve.

This is also the most expensive scooter in the world today. In the US, it will cost you $7100, and in any other place it will cost $7400.

Wow.

Wow.

Not even sure what else needs to be said here. If you absolutely love fast scooters and money is not an issue for you, you should probably get the Rion2 RE90.

What is the best super-expensive electric scooter?

It’s kind of exciting thinking about the best electric scooter in the world. Even if money is not an issue, the competition is still tight.

Still, there is one model that stands out.

The Dualtron X2 is the best electric scooter in the world right now.

Capable of reaching speeds above 65 mph / 105 kmh, and the world record holder for the longest range with 93 mi / 150 km, this scooter is simply undisputed.

It costs $6490.

If you don’t have to worry about money and just want the best electric scooter you can get, then get the Dualtron X2.

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