Electric scooter weight limit [data + research]

Last Updated on May 16, 2023 by Matt

For some people, the weight limit of an electric scooter is almost irrelevant. A person weighing less than 150 lbs / 70 kg will probably never have to worry about the weight limit of its scooter.

But for the rest of us, the electric scooter weight limit will be an important factor in the choosing of the perfect scooter. Personally, I’m on the heavier side, and my body weight constantly fluctuates. If you’re on the heavier side too, you’re probably wondering the same things I am. Will my electric scooter support my weight? Will its performance degrade because of my weight?

To answer these questions and a lot of others, I went through all the data available for every electric scooter model. I gathered all the weight limits of all the scooters that provide that data point. This post answers every question about electric scooter weight limit.

As usual, we obtain these numbers through research and crunching some data. Let’s see what are the few must-know things about the weight limit.

What is the electric scooter weight limit?

The maximum number of pounds/kilograms that the electric scooter can carry on its deck while being ridden, without getting damaged or putting a dangerous amount of pressure on the systems, is called the weight limit of the electric scooter.

Every electric scooter will have a maximum load it can carry. Overloading the scooter will often result in reduced performance. It may even damage the scooter permanently.

Some manufacturers, for some reason, choose not to publish their scooter’s weight limit. This might mean they have a reason to omit that piece of data, like a small weight limit they believe is better not to advertise at all. It is possible that they’ve simply forgotten to include that data point, or that they haven’t done the necessary testing to obtain it in the first place. However, both I and most other scooter enthusiasts consider the lack of that data point a downside, as mostly the data point is lacking because the weight limit of the scooter is not very good.

Electric scooter weight limit

This is a list of all the weight limits for adult electric scooters.

Some manufacturers haven’t listed the weight limits for some of their scooters. So those models are not included in the list. The list starts from the highest values and goes in descending order.

Electric scooterWeight (lbs)Weight (kg)
Qiewa Q Power660300
Kaabo Wolf King398181
NanRobot RS7396180
NanRobot RS6396180
Tarsa T9396180
Outstorm Maxx385175
Emobo Duotork385175
Emove Cruiser352160
Bronco Xtreme330150
Dualtron X2330150
Wolf King GT Pro330150
Zero 11X330150
Dualtron Ultra 2330150
Nami Burn-E 2 Max330150
NanRobot RS11330150
NanRobot LS7330150
Dualtron Storm330150
VSETT 11+330150
Kaabo Wolf Warrior 11330150
Turbowheel Lightning+330150
Zero 10X330150
Creator V60330150
Turbowheel Lightning330150
EVOLV Pro330150
NanRobot D5+330150
Kaabo Mantis Pro SE330150
EverCross HB24 / H5330150
Kugoo M4 Pro330150
Emove Touring330150
Swagtron Swagger 5 Elite319145
Swagtron Swagger 5 Boost319145
Speedway 5308140
Inmotion L9308140
Apollo Phantom 52V Mechanical299136
Apollo Ghost299136
Turbowheel Hornet299136
Speedway 4 Pro299136
Hiboy Titan Pro286130
Kugoo G2 Pro286130
Hiboy Titan286130
VSETT 10+284129.27
Hollyburn P5279127
Turbowheel Pacer279127
UScooters Booster V279127
EcoReco L5+279127
Unagi Model One 500 W275125
Turboant X7 Pro275125
Unagi Model One 250 W275125
Techlife X9264120
Dualtron Thunder 2264120
Dualtron City264120
Dualtron Thunder264120
Dualtron Achilleus264120
Dualtron Victor264120
Wolf Warrior X264120
Techlife X7264120
Currus NF264120
Wolf Warrior X Pro264120
Zero 10264120
Techlife X7S264120
Inokim OXO264120
Dualtron Spider264120
Dualtron 3264120
Dualtron Compact264120
FFR Mantis Pro264120
Dualtron Eagle Pro264120
Kaabo Mantis 8264120
Zero 8X264120
NanRobot V8264120
Kugoo M5264120
Kugoo G-Booster 20Ah264120
VSETT 9+264120
Kaabo Skywalker 10S264120
Apollo Explore264120
VSETT 9264120
Techlife X5264120
Speedway Mini 4 Pro264120
Speedway Leger264120
NanRobot D3264120
Inokim OX 21Ah264120
Inokim OX 13Ah264120
EVOLV Tour 2.0264120
Chaos GT1600264120
VSETT 8264120
VSETT 8+264120
Techlife X6264120
NanRobot X4264120
Kugoo Kirin M3 (G1)264120
FFR Horizon 264120
Chaos Sport264120
Apollo City264120
Techlife L5T264120
Joyor Y5S264120
Joyor Y10264120
Joyor X5S264120
Joyor X1264120
Joyor F5S+264120
Joyor F5+264120
Joyor F3264120
Imax T3264120
EVOLV City264120
Imax S1+264120
Aovo Pro264120
Hiboy Nex5264120
Ninebot F40264120
Kugoo S1 Pro264120
Kugoo S1 Plus264120
Kugoo S1264120
Inokim Quick 4264120
Hiboy S2264120
Swagtron Swagger 7T264120
Hover 1 Alpha264120
Swagtron Swagger 7264120
Swagtron Cali Drift264120
Pure Air Pro264120
Phaewo264120
Ninebot F30264120
Megawheels S5264120
Megawheels S10BK264120
Lehe K1264120
Kugoo M2 Pro264120
Kugoo Kirin S2264120
Hiboy S2 Pro260118
Glion Dolly253115
EcoReco S5249113
EcoReco M5249113
UScooters Eco249113
Swagtron Swagger v1249113
Levy229104
Swagtron Swagger 2229104
WePed GT220100
Dualtron Raptor 2220100
Dualtron Mini220100
Kugoo Kirin G3220100
Zero 9220100
Zero 8220100
Turbowheel Dart220100
Kugoo Kirin M4220100
Mercane Widewheel Pro220100
UScooters GT Smart220100
Turbowheel Swift220100
NanRobot X6220100
E-TWOW GT220100
Apollo Air220100
RND M1220100
Kugoo G-Max220100
Inokim Light 2220100
Turboant M10220100
GoTrax GMax Ultra220100
GoTrax G4220100
Hiboy S2R220100
Hiboy S2 Max220100
Smartkick X7 Pro220100
Razor EcoSmart Metro220100
Ninebot Max220100
Ninebot ES 4220100
Hiboy Max 3220100
Skrt220100
Levy Plus220100
FFR City Rider220100
Xiaomi Pro 2220100
Xiaomi M365 Pro220100
Xiaomi M365220100
Xiaomi 1S220100
Voyager Proton220100
Swagtron Swagger Pro 3220100
Swagtron Swagger 3220100
Ninebot F25220100
Ninebot ES 3220100
Ninebot ES 2220100
Ninebot E45/E45E220100
Ninebot E25E220100
Macwheel MX Pro220100
Kugoo Kirin S2 Mini220100
Kugoo Kirin S1220100
Kugoo ES2220100
Jetson Quest220100
InMotion Lively220100
GoTrax XR Ultra220100
GoTrax XR Elite220100
GoTrax XR220100
GoTrax GXL V2 Commuter220100
GoTrax G2220100
GoTrax Apex220100
Razor E300220100
Voyager Rover220100
Xiaomi Essential220100
QiCycle Euni220100
Ninebot ES1LD220100
Ninebot ES 1220100
Ninebot E22E220100
Ninebot Air T15220100
Ninebot S Max18785
Inokim Mini 216575
Average264.9120.4

With this data available, we can now answer the questions about electric scooter weight limit.

What is the weight limit of electric scooters?

Electric scooters for adults have a weight limit of 265 lbs / 120 kg on average. The weight limits for scooters can range from 165 lbs / 75 kg all the way up to 660 lbs / 300 kg. The vast majority of electric scooters either have a weight limit of 220 lbs / 100 kilograms (55 models), or 265 lbs / 120 kilograms (70 models).

What scooter has the biggest weight limit?

The Qiewa Q Power has a weight limit of 660 lbs / 300 kg, the biggest weight limit that an electric scooter supports today. This scooter is the only choice for anyone weighing 660 lbs / 300 kilograms or more, and probably the best choice for anyone close to or above 330 lbs / 150 kg.

front diagonal view of a black Qiewa Q Power with a red deck leaning on its stand

What scooter has the smallest weight limit?

The minimum weight limit that a scooter has (one that is not designed for kids primarily) is 165 lbs / 75 kilograms, and it belongs to the Inokim Mini 2.

Weight limit categories

As we can see, most of the scooters either have 220-265 lbs / 100-120 kg of capacity. Also, there is a big chunk of scooters with 330 lbs / 150 kg.

Only a handful have less than 220 lbs / 100 kg.

pie chart of distribution of weight limits of electric scooters in several weight limit categories
Distribution of weight limits in electric scooters

Best electric scooters for heavy adults

Naturally, heavier adults will want to get scooters that are equipped to handle larger loads and can carry more.

As we can see, the best scooter for heavy adults is the Qiewa Q Power.

Qiewa also holds second place in this list. Their Qiewa Q Hummer model can carry up to 550 lbs / 250 kilograms on its deck.

We can safely say that Qiewa are the best brand for heavy adults.

The following scooters have a maximum weight limit higher than 330 lbs / 150 kilograms:

  • EMove Cruiser
  • Dulped Speed Demon
  • Tarsa T9
  • NanRobot RS7
  • NanRobot RS6
  • NanRobot RS4
  • Outstorm Maxx
  • Emobo Duotork

If you are around the 330 lbs / 150 kg mark, you will probably want one of these scooters. The Qiewa models would be even a safer approach. Everything else will give you a mediocre performance.

There are 16 electric scooter models that have a weight limit of exactly 330 lbs / 150 kg. While still scooters geared towards heavier adults, I would recommend them to people around 290 – 310 lbs / 130-140 kilograms. A person closer to 330 lbs / 150 kilograms will want to leave a little extra room.

In general, always go with a weight limit of at least 20 lbs / 10 kg above your body weight.

There are a few other models and other things to consider here. Check out our full guide for the best way to pick an electric scooter for heavy adults.

Frequently asked questions about electric scooter weight limit

These are answers to other critical questions people often have about the weight limit of electric scooters.

What determines an electric scooter’s weight limit?

Generally, the weight limit depends on the overall strength and quality of the build, and especially the frame. Scooters that need to support heavier adults must be well-made, stable, and tough. Also, the ergonomics, the quality of the wheels and the tires, the overall mass of the scooter and its center of gravity, and the suspension all play important roles in increasing a scooter’s weight limit.

Do heavier scooters have bigger weight limits?

There is a very weak correlation between the weight of the scooter, and the weight it can support. Obviously, very small scooters will not be suitable for big adults, and lighter scooters will bend and get damaged more easily under pressure.

However, there are quite a few exceptions to this, as there are many pretty heavy scooters that don’t really support a lot of weight on their decks.

Are weight limits reported by manufacturers accurate?

Usually, brands and manufacturers provide accurate weight limits for their scooters. If anything, they usually under-report the weight limits, as they don’t want people abusing the scooters too much.

I’ve heard a lot of reports of two adults riding a scooter with 220 lbs / 100 kg weight limit without an issue, or a 310 lbs / 140 kg guy riding a scooter limited at 265 lbs / 120 kg, and not even noticing a glitch in the performance.

There have been some reports of the opposite as well, where people weighing under the weight limit report reduced performance from their scooter, although these have not been as common. Plus, it’s hard to know if the reduced performance is really because of the person’s weight, or because of something else.

What is the weight limit of the Xiaomi M365 and Xiaomi M365 Pro?

The official weight limit for both the Xiaomi M365 and the Xiaomi M365 Pro version is 220 lbs / 100 kg. There are frequent reports of users heavier than that riding them without a noticeable drop in performance. Still, that’s only anecdotal evidence, and the official limit should be considered the correct number.

Can I increase the weight limit of my electric scooter?

There are some things you can try for a small effect. Making sure the tires are inflated is a good thing to try, though it will probably not double the limit. Also, trying to raise the center of gravity of the scooter may yield some results, like adjusting the suspension arms so that the deck is higher from the ground. This is possible only on scooters with adjustable suspensions of course.

While I haven’t heard of anyone putting bigger wheels to increase the weight limit, it may also be an interesting idea to explore, as it will also raise the center of gravity and make the scooter bigger overall.

Electric scooter weight vs electric scooter weight limit

The weight limit of the scooter is not the same as its weight. The weight limit is simply the number of pounds/kilograms that the scooter can safely carry, and the weight is the scooter’s own weight.

I know this is obvious for most of you, but I’ve seen the terms get confused, so I had to mention it.

How much does the average electric scooter weigh?

Somewhat related to the maximum load of the electric scooter, is the weight of the scooter itself. More powerful scooters tend to be bigger and weigh more, though this is not always the case.

The average weight of an electric scooter is 46.8 lbs / 21.3 kilograms.

The lightest electric scooter for adults weighs only 16 lbs / 7.25 kilograms, and that is the Swagtron Swagger Pro model.

Where to buy the Swagtron Swagger Pro from?

Worldwide
The Swagtron Swagger Pro can be found on Amazon.

The heaviest electric scooter today is the Dualtron X, weighing at astonishing 70 kilograms!

Where to buy the Dualtron X2 from?

Worldwide
You will probably want to buy the Dualtron X2 from Voromotors, as you will get the best possible deal and customer support. Also, by adding the 1-year Extend product protection and then using my coupon code FreeExtend, you will get a whole extra year of warranty for free, for a total of 2 years of free warranty.

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Matt standing next to his Xiaomi M365 Pro electric scooter and holding an electric scooter helmet
My name is Matt Trajkovski. I love electric scooters, and electric vehicles in general. I like doing a lot of testing, reviewing, and research on various electric scooter models and brands, 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.

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