Best Electric Scooters with Extended Range

Xiaomi's portfolio includes a lot of interesting electric scooter offers, both under the wing of the Ninebot sub-brand and under its own nameplate. One of the brand's most popular homegrown models is the Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2.

The key player in the scooter's design is a 300-watt brushless motor with torque transmission to the front wheel. The motor allows you to reach speeds of up to 25 km/h and overcome hills with an inclination angle of up to 20°. The power reserve is 45 km (in ideal conditions of movement at an average speed). Plus, you need to be prepared for a 9-hour charging process when the battery is completely discharged. To prevent the rider from slipping, the scooter's deck is covered with a silicone pad with a ribbed surface. Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 is designed for loads of up to 100 kg.

The model provides three driving modes: pedestrian at a speed of 5 km/h, standard (allows acceleration up to 20 km/h) and sports (provides high dynamics and speed up to 25 km/h). Switching between them is implemented by double-clicking on the power button. The selected mode is shown on the info panel, which also displays data on the speed of movement, battery charge level, lock status, etc.

The scooter has a perforated disc brake at the back, and the front wheel has an E-ABS anti-lock braking system with KERS recuperation technology. The efficiency of regenerative braking is adjusted via the Mi Home mobile application. Finally, the model will please you with a convenient frame folding mechanism. The only "stone in its garden" is shaking when riding on uneven surfaces, due to the lack of shock absorption.

In the 2024 Acer lineup, the ES Series 5 Advance electric scooter occupies an intermediate position between the base Series 3 model and the off-road-oriented Predator Extreme all-terrain vehicle. The vehicle is notable for its most capacious battery - 16 Ah, so it can travel up to 60 km without recharging. At the same time, the power cycle from 0 to 100% takes a reasonable 6 hours.

The scooter has a powerful 500-watt engine with the ability to increase to 833 W, including to go uphill with a 22-percent rise and reach a speed of 25 km/h. The model has a folding design, provides rear shock absorption, universal 10-inch wheels and decent IPX5 moisture protection.

The steering wheel houses a standard instrument panel with a small touch screen, a bell and a brake lever. In addition to reflective elements, regular headlights and brake lights, there are turn signals. Users have access to 4 speed modes, including a pedestrian mode of 6 km/h.

The recuperation and compatibility with the Acer eMobility mobile application (connected via Bluetooth) deserve special mention. From the smartphone, you can activate cruise control, monitor the battery status, block the vehicle, etc. However, the mobile application sometimes closes spontaneously and gives synchronization errors, which should be considered a shortcoming.

An important feature is the readiness for loads up to 120 kg, but at the same time the electric scooter's own weight is quite high - 18.5 kg. In any case, the Acer ES Series 5 Advance is a cool model with a capacious battery and a reasonable price tag.

Ninebot KickScooter Max G30 II is a long-distance electric scooter that can travel up to 40 miles on a full battery charge.

Such a long autonomous mileage is due to the capacious 15 Ah battery built into the scooter body. The powerful battery increased the weight of the model to 18.7 kg, however, it easily pulls moderately obese riders of the weight category "up to 120 kg". When moving, the device develops a maximum speed of 25 km / h and climbs road slopes with a steepness of up to 20 °.

The driving force of the electric scooter is a 350-watt engine with torque transmission to the rear drive. The rear brake of the model is electric, drum brakes are installed on the front wheel. The wheels of the scooter are shod with inflatable tires, which reduce shaking and vibration when riding on uneven surfaces.

The Ninebot KickScooter Max G30 II has a recuperation system that recharges the battery while coasting. Along with it, the model has acquired a bright LED headlight, a rear brake light, a bell on the steering wheel and a folding parking stand. The display on the scooter's steering column displays information about the current speed, distance, battery charge and the selected riding mode. Comfortable conquest of distant frontiers with such data is ensured in the best possible way.

The 2023 debutant from Ninebot is a representative of the brand's MAX line, which is positioned as the successor to the G30 II model. The vehicle has a more powerful 450 W brushless motor, and its peak performance can be doubled. The motor will "pull" up a hill with an incline of 22% and can withstand a rider weighing 120 kg.

The Ninebot KickScooter MAX G2 E is equipped with a 15.3 Ah battery. It takes 6 hours to fully charge, after which it should provide about 50 km of travel. In addition, it is stated that in ECO mode (speed 15 km / h), a rider weighing 75 kg on smooth asphalt can travel up to 70 km without recharging. And on descents, the recuperation function should extend autonomy, providing battery power.

The electric scooter supports 3 driving speeds (maximum - 25 km/h) and a walking mode (5 km/h). To switch between them, a laconic dashboard with a display and a button is offered. If necessary, you can interact with the transport from a smartphone (via Bluetooth), where, among other things, blocking and advanced statistics are available. And the Find My application for iOS will help you track the current location of the model.

The dual suspension is responsible for ride comfort and vibration absorption, with a hydraulic shock absorber at the front and a pair of springs at the rear. The practical 10-inch wheels with a special gel-like layer that should fill small punctures on its own deserve a special mention.

The model is equipped with a drum rear brake and supports the TCS anti-skid system for increased safety and control while riding. In addition, it has a loud horn and advanced lighting. The traditional front headlight, brake light and E-MARK certified reflectors are complemented by turn signals.

The downsides of the electric scooter include its really heavy weight (24.3 kg) and high price tag. But if you want a good range, comfort and safety of riding “in one bottle”, then the extra charge for the Ninebot KickScooter MAX G2 E seems justified.

The key feature of the Kaabo brand electric scooter is the presence of two 1000-watt motors at once - one for each wheel. The maximum power of the model can reach 3200 W, which is one of the best indicators on the market, providing both fast acceleration and readiness to ride uphill (30% climb is declared).

Thanks to its powerful electric drive, the Kaabo Mantis 10 Plus can travel at speeds of 60 km/h – on specialized race tracks or private areas. And the robust aluminum frame provides a load capacity of 120 kg.

In addition to the all-wheel drive, the model is equipped with spring shock absorbers on each wheel specifically for problematic road surfaces and free riding. The latter are large (10 ") and have inflatable tires, which also smooth out bumps quite well. Driving safety is ensured by a pair of disc brakes with an energy recovery function, as well as high-quality lighting, with the front headlight and brake light complemented by deck lighting and turn signals.

The scooter's strong points include a capacious (18.2 Ah) battery. Its full charge is enough to cover up to 75 km - in eco mode with one engine running. However, the battery takes a long time to charge (9 hours).

The price for power and impressive power reserve is also a high price tag and a large overall weight of the vehicle, reaching 31 kg (so even the practical folding design does not exclude labor-intensive carrying). But if you are interested in a cool combination of off-road properties, autonomy and speed, then the Kaabo Mantis 10 Plus is not worth ignoring.