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Scooters rated for the steepest hills

Rated grade is the manufacturer's own claim and is measured with a light rider on dry tarmac, so treat it as a ranking rather than a promise — a 200-pound rider on a wet hill will see much less. It is still the single most useful hill number published, and these are the scooters rated at 30% or better. Motor output is shown next to it, because grade without watts behind it means climbing at walking pace.

29 qualify · Ordered by manufacturer-rated grade, steepest first.

  1. 01

    56.8 mi estimated · 93 mi claimed

    56.8 mi est · 2160 Wh · 50 mph · 124 lb · 100% grade · ~$2,499

    Rolls only · Dual hydraulic disc with electronic ABS

    Serious off-road riding with suspension travel to match.

  2. 02

    75.8 mi estimated · 100 mi claimed · 53.6 mi tested

    75.8 mi est · 2880 Wh · 62 mph · 112 lb · 70% grade · ~$3,299

    Rolls only · Dual hydraulic disc

    Riders who value durability and parts availability over features.

  3. 03

    66.3 mi estimated · 90 mi claimed

    66.3 mi est · 2520 Wh · 55 mph · 122 lb · 70% grade · ~$3,899

    Rolls only · Dual hydraulic disc

    Dualtron durability with a battery that swaps out.

  4. 04

    42.6 mi estimated · 60 mi claimed

    42.6 mi est · 1620 Wh · 45 mph · 90 lb · 70% grade · ~$1,699

    Rolls only · Dual hydraulic disc with ABS

    The cheapest 45 mph with hydraulic brakes and 11-inch tires.

  5. 05

    37.9 mi estimated · 56 mi claimed

    37.9 mi est · 1440 Wh · 43 mph · 73 lb · 58% grade · ~$1,999

    Rolls only · Dual hydraulic disc with electronic ABS

    Performance riding with suspension you can actually tune.

  6. 06

    47.4 mi estimated · 62 mi claimed

    47.4 mi est · 1800 Wh · 50 mph · 102 lb · 50% grade · ~$1,899

    Rolls only · Dual hydraulic disc with electronic braking

    A heavy or fast rider who wants dual-motor power without the RS price.

  7. 07

    17 mi estimated · 38 mi claimed

    17 mi est · 646 Wh · 32 mph · 55 lb · 47% grade · ~$1,199

    Rolls only · Rear drum with regenerative braking

    Dual-motor pace and full sealing in a compact frame.

  8. 08

    29.9 mi estimated · 28 mi claimed

    29.9 mi est · 748 Wh · 27.8 mph · 66 lb · 47% grade · ~$899

    Rolls only · Dual mechanical disc with regen

    Dual-motor city riding on a sub-$900 budget.

  9. 09

    33.8 mi estimated · 74.6 mi claimed

    33.8 mi est · 1284 Wh · 43 mph · 90.4 lb · 46% grade · ~$2,500

    Rolls only · Dual hydraulic disc with electronic ABS

    High-speed stability without giving up wet-weather use.

  10. 10

    23.7 mi estimated · 55.9 mi claimed

    23.7 mi est · 899 Wh · 40 mph · 80.5 lb · 45% grade · ~$2,000

    Rolls only · Dual disc with electronic ABS

    Fast riding in weather that stops other performance scooters.

  11. 11

    49.7 mi estimated · 60 mi claimed

    49.7 mi est · 1890 Wh · 48 mph · 82 lb · 43% grade · ~$1,999

    Rolls only · 140 mm hydraulic discs with ABS and electronic braking

    A fast scooter on a ~$2,000 budget with room to stand.

  12. 12

    28.6 mi estimated · 62.1 mi claimed

    28.6 mi est · 716 Wh · 31.1 mph · 75 lb · 39% grade · ~$1,800

    Rolls only · Front disc + rear disc + EABS regen

    A heavy rider on hilly, broken pavement who does not need 40 mph.

  13. 13

    Segway Ninebot

    Segway GT3 Pro

    56.8 mi estimated · 86 mi claimed

    56.8 mi est · 2160 Wh · 50 mph · 117.1 lb · 38% grade · ~$2,699

    Rolls only · Dual hydraulic disc with regen

    Long high-speed rides from a brand with an actual support network.

  14. 14

    20.2 mi estimated · 24 mi claimed · 18.9 mi tested

    20.2 mi est · 504 Wh · 25.6 mph · 29.3 lb · 36% grade · ~$799

    Carry up stairs · Rear drum with regenerative front

    Multi-modal commutes where folded size decides everything.

  15. 15

    34.6 mi estimated · 40 mi claimed

    34.6 mi est · 864 Wh · 32 mph · 72 lb · 36% grade · ~$1,399

    Rolls only · Dual drum with regenerative braking

    All-weather commuting at real road speeds.

  16. 16

    62.4 mi estimated · 62 mi claimed · 46.3 mi tested

    62.4 mi est · 1560 Wh · 33 mph · 74 lb · 36% grade · ~$1,199

    Rolls only · Dual hydraulic disc with regen

    The longest single-motor range, especially for a heavier rider.

  17. 17

    21.3 mi estimated · 35 mi claimed · 24.7 mi tested

    21.3 mi est · 533 Wh · 23.6 mph · 45.8 lb · 36% grade · ~$599

    Curb lift · Rear disc with electronic braking front and rear

    A hilly city commute on a budget.

  18. 18

    23.9 mi estimated · 46.6 mi claimed

    23.9 mi est · 597 Wh · 31 mph · 76.7 lb · 36% grade · ~$1,500

    Rolls only · Front disc + rear disc + EABS regen

    Gravel and packed-dirt riding on a single-motor budget.

  19. 19

    32 mi estimated · 71 mi claimed

    32 mi est · 1217 Wh · 42 mph · 73.9 lb · 36% grade · ~$1,199

    Rolls only · Front and rear hydraulic discs + E-ABS regen

    A big-pack, hydraulic-brake dual motor under $1,200.

  20. 20

    25 mi estimated · 44 mi claimed · 25.4 mi tested

    25 mi est · 624 Wh · 34 mph · 54.9 lb · 35% grade · ~$1,079

    Curb lift · Front drum and rear disc, with regen

    A rider who wants 30+ mph without paying dual-motor money.

  21. 21

    45.5 mi estimated · 80 mi claimed

    45.5 mi est · 1728 Wh · 33 mph · 103.6 lb · 35% grade · ~$1,300

    Rolls only · Dual hydraulic disc

    A heavy rider who needs real range and does not carry the scooter.

  22. 22

    23.9 mi estimated · 51.6 mi claimed

    23.9 mi est · 597 Wh · 31 mph · 72.1 lb · 32% grade · ~$1,400

    Rolls only · Dual disc + EABS regen

    Riders who want 30 mph and IPX6 without paying for dual motors.

  23. 23

    Segway Ninebot

    Segway Ninebot Max G3

    23.9 mi estimated · 50 mi claimed · 24.9 mi tested

    23.9 mi est · 597 Wh · 28 mph · 53.6 lb · 30% grade · ~$999

    Curb lift · Dual mechanical disc with regen

    A hilly commute where 28 mph and real brakes are worth the weight.

  24. 24

    Segway Ninebot

    Segway GT3

    36 mi estimated · 45 mi claimed · 33.5 mi tested

    36 mi est · 899 Wh · 31 mph · 87.1 lb · 30% grade · ~$1,699

    Rolls only · Front and rear disc

    A fast road commute you never have to carry.

  25. 25

    Inmotion

    Inmotion S1F

    27 mi estimated · 59 mi claimed

    27 mi est · 675 Wh · 25 mph · 52.8 lb · 30% grade · ~$649

    Curb lift · Drum with electronic braking

    Heavier riders and 15 to 25 mile commutes on a budget.

  26. 26

    Inmotion

    Inmotion C10

    15 mi estimated · 24.8 mi claimed

    15 mi est · 374 Wh · 21.8 mph · 62 lb · 30% grade · ~$499

    Rolls only · Dual disc with electronic braking

    Short, steep commutes.

  27. 27

    28.7 mi estimated · 56 mi claimed

    28.7 mi est · 717 Wh · 28 mph · 56 lb · 30% grade · ~$1,200

    Rolls only · Front and rear 140 mm double-piston mechanical discs, with electronic brake

    A long, hilly commute for a heavier rider.

  28. 28

    47.4 mi estimated · 56 mi claimed

    47.4 mi est · 1800 Wh · 53 mph · 107 lb · 30% grade · ~$2,699

    Rolls only · 4-piston hydraulic discs + regen

    A heavy rider who wants 50 mph and the biggest pack Apollo sells.

  29. 29

    33.2 mi estimated · 50 mi claimed

    33.2 mi est · 1260 Wh · 31 mph · 76 lb · 30% grade · ~$1,699

    Rolls only · Dual hydraulic discs + EBS regen

    A 30 mph commuter that has to ride in heavy rain.