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Your Guide to Buying an Electric Scooter

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For getting around town and even commuting longer distances, the electric scooter stands out in its friendliness to the environment. Your commute will be about as clean as it gets, eliminating harmful carbon emissions.

Besides this, electric scooters make getting around affordable. Unlike with gas scooters or cars, the cost for commuting on a scooter is nearly negligible.

Buying an electric scooter requires some knowledge about scooter manufacturers and which vehicles will suit your situation the best.

Budget Electric Scooters

Buyers looking to get an electric scooter for budget prices can generally get one for between $300 and $700. These scooters are not suitable for all users, especially those with long commutes and who, therefore, may need higher speed electric scooter.

What a budget scooter excels at is portability and casual use over small distances. Such a scooter will have a lower power rating, with commute range of anywhere from 10 miles to 15 miles on a single charge. This scooter might suit you if you are commuting around a work campus or school area.

Commuter Electric Scooters

The next level up in feature set and power also tends to be the segment of the market with the most variety. Prices range from around $700 to $1200. This type of electric scooter is designed for enhanced comfort when commuting.

Typical commuter electric scooters have a range of 20 miles to 30 miles, with some capable of going even further.

A commuter scooter's higher power and speed makes traveling longer distances a breeze. You still need to charge the battery between commutes so make sure there is a place to recharge if you are traveling long distances.

High Performance Electric Scooters

High performance scooters like the Minimotors Dualtron ULTRA tend to have the most power and capabilities. The Dualtron ULTRA, for example, boasts 5,400W of peak power. This dwarfs the 250W to 1000W power typical of budget and commuter electric scooters, respectively.

Cruising distance is also highest with this kind of scooter. You can expect to be able to commute over 50 miles on a single charge, or even further.

The only downside is the high cost of high performance electric scooters. Models cost $1,500 and up, with the Dualtron ULTRA, for instance, going for between $3,000 and $3,500.

Pay Attention to Safety Features

While your budget level will help you select the electric scooter suitable for you, you should also consider safety features. The lowest cost electric scooters, for example, tend to have the weakest types of electric brakes.

Higher end models feature more effective braking systems such as disc brakes. If you are commuting in a place with busy traffic, then a higher end vehicle with powerful brakes can make your commute safer.

Consider Your Commute Range and Usage Patterns

Another factor that you should weigh when making your selection is the commute range for which you intend to use the electric scooter.

If you are commuting from the suburbs and have a 30-mile commute, for example, then a budget scooter might be out of the question.

To be able to reliably commute without running out of power, you'd need a scooter that can go at least 30 miles on a single charge. If you want the most flexibility and budget is not an issue, then a high performance scooter would work best.

Leading Electric Scooter Brands

Brands like Glion Dolly, Razor, and EcoReco have made a name for themselves as reliable electric scooter manufacturers. If you've assessed your commute needs and have decided what you need, they are good places to begin looking. Other brands to be aware of include Inmotion and Segway-Ninebot, which have lineups of beginner-friendly electric scooters.