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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.

20 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 · 115 mi claimed · 59.8 mi tested

    75.8 mi est · 2880 Wh · 60 mph · 103 lb · 84% grade · ~$2,599

    Rolls only · Dual hydraulic disc with regen

    The longest verified real-world range in the category.

  3. 03

    75.8 mi estimated · 100 mi claimed · 53.6 mi tested

    75.8 mi est · 2880 Wh · 62 mph · 112.9 lb · 70% grade · ~$3,299

    Rolls only · Dual hydraulic disc

    Riders who value durability and parts availability over features.

  4. 04

    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

    A heavier rider who wants Dualtron durability.

  5. 05

    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.

  6. 06

    31.7 mi estimated · 43 mi claimed

    31.7 mi est · 792 Wh · 25 mph · 47 lb · 65% grade · ~$999

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    A heavier rider who needs hill pace without buying a dual motor.

  7. 07

    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.

  8. 08

    33.8 mi estimated · 74.6 mi claimed

    33.8 mi est · 1284 Wh · 43 mph · 90.4 lb · 46% grade · ~$2,100

    Rolls only · Dual hydraulic disc with electronic ABS

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

  9. 09

    23.7 mi estimated · 55.9 mi claimed

    23.7 mi est · 899 Wh · 40 mph · 80.5 lb · 45% grade · ~$1,300

    Rolls only · Dual disc with electronic ABS

    Fast riding in weather that stops other performance scooters.

  10. 10

    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.

  11. 11

    19.4 mi estimated · 30 mi claimed · 21.4 mi tested

    19.4 mi est · 486 Wh · 20 mph · 46 lb · 36% grade · ~$699

    Curb lift · Dual mechanical disc with regen

    Rough city pavement where the KQi3 chassis runs out of comfort.

  12. 12

    24.3 mi estimated · 37.3 mi claimed · 26.8 mi tested

    24.3 mi est · 608 Wh · 23.7 mph · 48.7 lb · 36% grade · ~$799

    Curb lift · Dual mechanical disc with regen

    The most complete NIU commuter, if weight isn't a constraint.

  13. 13

    30.7 mi estimated · 37 mi claimed · 29.5 mi tested

    30.7 mi est · 768 Wh · 24 mph · 45.6 lb · 36% grade · ~$850

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    A big commuter pack in a scooter you can still lift.

  14. 14

    20.2 mi estimated · 28 mi claimed · 18.9 mi tested

    20.2 mi est · 504 Wh · 25.6 mph · 29.6 lb · 36% grade · ~$950

    Carry up stairs · Rear drum with regenerative front

    Multi-modal commutes where folded size decides everything.

  15. 15

    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.

  16. 16

    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 · Front drum with regenerative rear

    A hilly city commute on a budget.

  17. 17

    22.7 mi estimated · 56 mi claimed · 24.6 mi tested

    22.7 mi est · 864 Wh · 35.5 mph · 70.5 lb · 33% grade · ~$549

    Rolls only · Dual mechanical disc

    The cheapest way into dual-motor performance.

  18. 18

    23.9 mi estimated · 43.5 mi claimed · 22.7 mi tested

    23.9 mi est · 597 Wh · 24.9 mph · 65.5 lb · 31% grade · ~$869

    Rolls only · Dual mechanical disc with regen

    Gravel paths and broken kerbs on a commute that doesn't involve stairs.

  19. 19

    18 mi estimated · 25 mi claimed · 24.2 mi tested

    18 mi est · 451 Wh · 20 mph · 26.4 lb · 31% grade · ~$849

    Carry up stairs · Front mechanical disc with regen

    A commute with stairs or a train in the middle of it.

  20. 20

    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 · Dual hydraulic disc

    A fast road commute you never have to carry.