6 Best Electric Scooters 2025, Reviewed By Gear Editors

NIU’s 300P isn’t the “best” in any one of the categories we tested. It’s not the lightest or the fastest; it doesn’t have the longest range, and it’s not the most affordable. But it does offer a perfectly balanced blend of everything we look for in a foldable electric scooter at an approachable midrange price.

Straight out of the box, our team loved the build quality. For a midrange model, it feels solid, sturdy, and well-built, yet still plenty portable at 45 pounds. We found the 900-watt motor delivers punchy, predictable power on flat grades and even moderate inclines. The front suspension helps smooth out lightly roughed-up terrain, providing a comfy ride on uneven city sidewalks. We also love the oversized headlight, brake light, and working turn signals that make riding in low-light and around traffic feel a bit safer.

Like most of the e-scooters we tested, the setup was relatively painless. Just unbox the 300P, secure the handlebars with a few screws (and the included hex tool), and charge the battery. Our only minor gripe is that NIU requires downloading its proprietary app and registering the scooter before your first ride. It’s a small price to pay, and you never need to open the app again if you don’t want to (though to be honest, it is easy to use and offers a good variety of customization options). Still, it seems like an unnecessary obligation in our opinion.

For first-time buyers or seasoned commuters looking for reliable personal transport around town, the 300P was an easy pick for our team as the best electric scooter overall.

Navee proves you don’t have to spend more than $700 to land a decent foldable electric scooter. Its V50 ticks all our must-have boxes at a more approachable price point than most. It’s compact and lightweight, making it more portable, nimble, and easier to maneuver than its beefier (albeit more powerful) competitors. Nice-to-haves include a fast-charging battery, a bright display, and a solid companion app that allows for things like automatic locking and light feature-tweaking to customize your ride experience.

We found the 700-watt motor decently powerful, although it struggled on moderate inclines. It also lacks a front brake and any kind of suspension, so the ride quality is noticeably lackluster compared to most others we tested. Still, our team agreed the budget-friendly sticker price made this a solid recommendation for anyone shopping for a basic electric scooter with most of the essential features. (Budget tip: Navee’s V40 offers many of the same great features, including a 700-watt motor, for less!)

Big, beefy, and overbuilt in every way, Segway’s all-new ZT3 Pro is a premium model for electric scooter “enthusiasts” looking to splurge. The specs trounce every other scooter our team tested over the past year—indeed making the competition feel like toys in comparison. With a 43-plus-mile range, a nearly 25 mph top speed, dual disc brakes, and a whopping 1,600-watt motor, it’s more than capable of long commutes to and from work with plenty of time between charges. But that’s not all the ZT3 Pro is built for.

What truly sets it apart is its off-road capability. Thanks to a dual (front/rear) suspension, chunky, 11-inch tubeless tires, and a rock-steady stance, it’s equally at home on smooth city streets, climbing steep gravelly inclines (up to 25%!), or cruising moderately rough dirt trails. After putting more than a hundred miles on the odometer, our team found it to be the smoothest riding model we tested both on-road and off-.

Of course, all this scooter tech comes at a price. It’s the most expensive in this guide and probably overkill for 90% of electric scooter buyers. But, as they say, “If only the best will do …“

Where most e-scooters are designed to get you from A to B, Gotrax’s Flex Ultra can transport you and your stuff. The integrated cargo basket makes grocery-getting and other ’round-town errands a breeze, while the included seat and oversized, 14-inch tires make for a more comfy ride over longer distances. While we didn’t have the opportunity to test this model personally, we like it for these reasons. Plus, it checks most of our essential boxes: An adequate, 500-watt motor good for up to 20 mph and a decent (though not great) 20-mile range.

Due to its design and weight, it’s not as portable as our other recommendations. But we think the affordable price tag and unique versatility make up for it. (Gotrax also offers similarly equipped 350-watt and 400-watt alternatives for less.)

Another in Segway’s line-up of solid foldable electric scooters, the Ninebot E22 is a great, entry-level model. While we didn’t have the opportunity to take this one for a spin, the 300-watt motor, 12.4-mph top speed, and 13.7-mile max range are all at the lower end of the model specs we tested but still worthy of recommendation.

What truly sets the E22 apart though is the removable seat. Clamp it on for afternoon errand runs where you’re more focused on long-range comfort, or remove it for a sportier, more nimble ride. It’s a bit pricey, given its specs, but we’re happy to recommend it here due to the premium Segway name and rock-solid build quality.

Although we weren’t able to personally test-ride Razor’s C45, we love the specs and features of the model. With oversized, airless tires (12 inches in the front and 10 inches at the rear) and built-in cruise control, this model is purpose-built for long urban rides where comfort is key. The included 450-watt motor takes the C45 up to almost 20 miles per hour and the battery is good for roughly 23 miles of riding on a single charge—all decent specs for budget-conscious scooter shoppers. The LED headlight, rear disc brake, and easy-to-control thumb throttle round out our list of must-have features making this another easy recommendation.