Best Fat Tire Electric Scooters

In this guide, we will check out the best fat tire electric scooters available on the market today for every need, use case, and budget you might have.

Best fat tire electric scooters

These are the best fat tire electric scooters available today.

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Best and fastest fat tire electric scooter overall – Say Yeah 2000W

The competition for the best fat tire electric scooter is almost brutal, given the wide variety of high-quality options.

However, one model stands out from the crowd, as it manages to achieve a great balance between performance, quality, and good value for money.

That model is the Say Yeah 2000W.

This scooter has it all.

The top speed of 25 mph / 40 kmh is one of the fastest top speeds found in fat tire scooters. Naturally, its 2000 Watt brushless hub motor is one of the most powerful motors in fat tire scooters as well, so the scooter will not only be very fast, but it will also accelerate quickly, climb really well, and be capable of carrying weights of up to 450 lbs / 204 kg (which, btw, makes it the best electric scooter for heavy adults, too).

The brand behind this scooter is still not very well known. However, with the rising popularity of this scooter, I wouldn’t be surprised if this brand became a more established name soon. The build quality of the scooter is somewhere around 8/10 in my estimate.

While the advertised range of this scooter is 60 mi / 96 km, that range has only been confirmed in a few owner tests, and some owners claim that the scooter can’t achieve that much range. Still, you will get somewhere close to the claimed range, and that’s still among the top ranges that fat tire electric scooters have right now, if not the top one.

The two batteries of the scooter have 60 Volts and 2160 Watt-hours. The batteries are removable.

The pneumatic tires of the scooter are one of the biggest in the game right now. The rides would be very smooth even without any additional suspension, but still, the Say Yeah comes with front hydraulic and rear spring suspension that makes the ride comfort out of this world.

The dual hydraulic brakes of the scooter are very good as well and provide a short stopping distance. Also, the scooter has an electronic ABS system.

Simply put, the Say Yeah 2000W has it all. I doubt you’ll be able to find a better fat tire scooter that checks all the boxes.

Fastest fat tire electric scooter – Zoomers

Usually, fat tire scooters are limited to top speeds of 25 mph / 40 kmh.

There’s one model that dares to cross that limit, and that’s the Zoomers fat tire scooter.

It can reach top speeds of up to 29 mph / 47 kmh, thanks to its 2000 Watt motor.

The range of the scooter is also not too shabby, with the 1200 Watt-hour 60 Volt lithium battery providing it with a range of 40 mi / 64 km.

The scooter comes from a relatively new brand, which can sometimes be a good thing as its price will remain competitive for some time. However, the quality levels of the scooter will remain not that well known for some time as well.

Still, the fact that the scooter comes with dual hydraulic brakes and suspension on both wheels sounds very appealing.

I recommend this scooter if you’re after a faster version of the fat tire scooter.

Best off-road fat tire electric scooter – Mototec Vulcan

On the surface, it may sound like fat tire scooters would all be great for off-roading. After all, they have those large fat tires, and those should be enough to handle every dirt trail and rough patch of land, right?

But the limiting factor almost all fat tire scooters have when it comes to off-road riding is their low deck clearance, coupled with their long base. While most fat tire scooters should be able to handle some rough terrain rides on flatter terrains with ease, things will quickly get tricky when we’re talking about true rough terrains with lots of bumps and holes.

That’s where the Mototec Vulcan comes in.

One look at this scooter is enough to realize what we’re talking about. Not only does it have a taller base, but it’s also built like a bulldozer, looks so strong it’s almost frightening, and, of course, the tires practically scream off-road.

There’s also the suspension system on the rear wheel that will make tackling rough terrains even easier, as well as the dual disk braking system that provides pretty good safety overall.

This bad boy is mostly made from steel, which makes it heavier than aluminum scooters, but also makes it a lot tougher and more reliable.

The 48 Volt battery gives this scooter a range of up to 20 mi / 32 km in optimal conditions. This is one of the scooters that still use the older lead-acid battery technology. Those batteries take longer to charge, and are heavier than lithium batteries. Still, the weight of the scooter is 143 lbs / 65 kg, which is within the normal range for fat tire scooters. Plus, unlike most fat tire scooters, the Mototec Vulcan is foldable, which definitely saves a few portability points.

The motor of this scooter is not its strongest point, in my opinion. While the motor has quite a large power output of 1600 Watts, it can be prone to defects. The scooter will still have quite a lot of torque, however, and both climbing and weight capacity will not be an issue.

The scooter’s recommended age is 13+, and it is frequently bought for children, but with a weight capacity of 310 lbs / 140 kg, it can support most adults as well.

The scooter comes from the Wisconsin-based brand Mototec. They have a wide variety of other vehicles, including gas-powered ones, and large toy vehicles for children, and also, a few other fat tire electric scooters as well. Still, when it comes to off-road rides, the Mototec Vulcan is their best option by far, and one of the best options on the market in general.

Best lightweight, most modern fat tire electric scooter – Toxozers Fatboy 800W

Most fat tire electric scooters are far from lightweight and portable. Pretty much every single one of them weighs well over 100 lbs / 45 kg.

The Toxozers Fatboy is the only exception to this rule. With 100 lbs / 45 kg of weight, it’s far from a lightweight option as well when compared to regular commuter electric scooters, but in the fat tire world, it is a featherweight.

It will come with a 800 Watt motor in the rear wheel that will enable the scooter to move as fast as 20 mph / 32 kmh.

The scooter will have a range of 15 mi / 22 km on a single charge, powered by a 48 Volt sealed lead acid battery that needs 8 hours to charge.

In my opinion, the battery and range are the weakest points of this scooter. Still, we can’t have both light weight and big range, and the Toxozers Fatboy is the lightweight option in the world of fat tire scooters, so obviously range will have to be somewhat limited.

Besides its light weight, what makes the Fatboy stand out is its beautiful design. The scooter is one of the very few models in the entire scooter world that successfully pulls off the smooth, curved, elegant look, and with almost no sharp edges, the scooter emanates a very elegant, refined vibe.

Front and rear brakes, 15×6 inch pneumatic tires, and a bright headlight are some of the cool features this scooter offers.

Most popular fat tire electric scooter – Mototec Fat Boy 500W

Sometimes it pays off to go with the crowd, and that’s especially true with a technology that’s relatively new but still tried and tested by a lot of people, which is the case for electric scooters.

When it comes to fat tire electric scooters, Mototec is one of the most popular brands, which is also evident by the presence of another one of their models on this list. Also, the Mototec Fat Boy is one of the most well-received fat tire electric scooters overall, and this model strikes that delicate balance between a great price, solid quality, and good performance, which is almost a prerequisite for a scooter achieving great popularity.

There are several variants of the Mototec Fat Boy 500 Watt motor one is the most commercially successful one. A 500 Watt motor usually provides the exact type of performance that regular scooterists expect, and that’s the case with this scooter as well – up to 25 mph / 40 kmh top speed, 250 lbs / 113 kg of weight limit, 10 degrees of climb angle, good torque, good acceleration, the complete package.

The range might vary with this scooter, as users report all types of different ranges anywhere from 12 mi / 19 km all the way up to 25 mi / 40 km on a single battery charge. The 48 Volt battery may take up to 8 hours to get charged fully.

This may come as a surprise to some, but the build quality of this scooter is actually very good, much better than what its price might suggest! The positive ratings and reviews of this scooter very often confirm this.

The tire diameter is 15 inches, while the width is 6 inches. The tires are air-filled and provide a comfortable ride, so the scooter doesn’t really need any additional suspension. The scooter also has two disk brakes, one on each wheel, a strong LED headlight, a pretty comfortable seat, and a solid steel frame, all of which make the scooter very safe and reliable.

All in all, the Mototec Fat Boy is a feature-complete fat tire electric scooter that usually costs around $650, but comes with the performance and the quality level of scooters twice its price.

Best budget fat tire electric scooter – Say Yeah

When it comes to fat tire scooters, there are quite a few options available in the budget price category. The competition is not exactly as stiff as it is in the regular electric scooter category, but it’s still serious.

The best budget fat tire scooter currently is Say Yeah.

Before we go on, you should be aware that this scooter is primarily advertised as a children’s scooter, but it has a large weight limit, fairly standard handlebar height, and so many adults use it, that we can easily say it’s almost a regular scooter for adults.

Priced at just $799, this is one of the cheapest fat tire scooters available in North America. For that sum, you will get a pretty solid scooter, obviously not the best one out there but still a fairly good option considering the price you pay.

It should come as no surprise that the Say Yeah scooter is not exactly the strongest performing scooter out there, although it’s far from disappointing.

While the motor itself is actually quite powerful with 800 Watts of peak power, the scooter’s top speed is limited to 22 mph / 35.4 kmh. The scooter’s official climb angle is 10 degrees, which is actually not too bad, and several independent owner tests have confirmed this climb angle. The weight limit of 250 lbs / 113 kg is also better than the average, but it may fail to cater to some heavier adults.

The range of the scooter is also ok but nothing to write home about. With 18 mi / 29 km of total range, the scooter will easily get you anywhere you need to go, but it will be far from a long-range option. The battery has 48 Volts and takes about 6 hours to get fully charged.

As with most other aspects of the Say Yeah, the build quality is pretty decent, but also not excellent. The scooter’s defect rates are generally low, but there have been a few reports of potential defects even less than a month after the purchase. The scooter doesn’t have an official IP rating against water protection.

The pneumatic tires of the scooter, with a 15-inch diameter, are probably one of the strongest sides of this scooter. On top of that, the scooter has a dual suspension system on both the front and the rear wheel, as well as dual brakes disk brakes with large rotors, and these parts are what gives this scooter a lot of its value.

If you’re on a limited budget (under $1000), this scooter will definitely end up on your shortlist.

Best budget fat tire alternative – Citycoco

If, for some reason, you’ve gone through this entire list and you still haven’t found the right scooter, you may want to take one final look at the Citycoco.

Citycoco is originally a Turkish brand, which is somewhat interesting to see, as I can’t recall any other Turkish scooter brand, and also there are not that many brands outside of the US and China anyway. There are several Citycoco models available, but the 48 V 500 W model is the most popular.

The original models are somewhat harder to get as they are often out of stock, the delivery will take a lot of time, and, somewhat embarrassingly, the official website happens to be down quite often. That’s why the version on Amazon will be a much more viable option for most people.

The Citycoco falls into the category of jack-of-all-trades models, as it doesn’t exactly shine in one particular area per se, but it’s a well-balanced and affordable model that performs decently and has a good quality level, so it can serve as a catch-all choice for budget shoppers that could be hesitant about the other models.

This scooter will also be great on a budget, and in fact, it could challenge the Say Yeah as the best budget model overall.

The tires of the scooter are quite wide, although, at 10 inches in diameter, they are not that big. That’s the main reason why the scooter comes with dual spring shock absorbers on the rear wheel, which help make the ride much more comfortable.

The performance of the Citycoco 48V is good, but not great. The scooter has 500 Watts of power which give it a top speed of 20 mph / 32 kmh, a weight limit of 220 lbs / 100 kg, and a climb angle of 15 degrees (probably the strongest performance point of the scooter).

In terms of range, the scooter’s output is also average, and the maximum range is 16 mi / 25.8 km. As the model name suggests, the scooter’s battery has 48 Volts, around 500 Watt-hours of capacity, and takes around 8 hours to fully charge, which is also kind of ok but not too great.

The scooter does earn some points for its build quality. Again, we can’t expect any miracles here, as this will still be a budget scooter, but the overall quality will be pretty good for the price, the steel alloy will give you a lot of stability, the dual disk brakes will provide a lot of safety, and so owning this scooter might prove to be a pleasant experience.

What is considered a fat tire scooter?

The exact tire width when an electric scooter stops being a regular one and starts being a fat tire electric scooter is not exactly known, but it’s somewhere around 6 inches. Scooters with tire widths of up to 4 inches are clearly regular tire electric scooters, while scooters with tire widths of 6 inches and above are already considered fat tire scooters.

Fat tire vs regular tire electric scooters

The main tradeoffs with fat tire electric scooters involve balance, control, cornering, traction, and efficiency.

In general, fat tire scooters will always have much better balance and better control overall thanks to the wider wheels. Also, they will usually have better traction because of that.

However, the wider wheels will also not make the best use of the battery power, and that’s why fat tire scooters often have smaller ranges. Also, the wide tires make turning and cornering more difficult as well.

Summary

Those were all the best fat tire electric scooters available today. The table below summarizes them one more time for reference.

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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.