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Scooters whose range claim survives the arithmetic

Divide a scooter's watt-hours by its real consumption and you get an estimate of how far it goes. Divide the manufacturer's claim by that estimate and you get a number that says how much the marketing department added. These are the scooters where that number is lowest — the ones whose claim is closest to what the battery can actually do.

20 qualify · Ordered by claim-to-estimate ratio, most honest first.

  1. 01

    63.7 mi estimated · 55 mi claimed · 48.2 mi tested

    63.7 mi est · 2419 Wh · 65 mph · 137 lb · ~$3,099

    Rolls only · Dual hydraulic disc with regen

    The fastest thing here, for riders in full protective gear.

  2. 02

    29.9 mi estimated · 28 mi claimed · 18.3 mi tested

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

    Rolls only · Dual mechanical disc with regen

    City riding where a puncture would ruin your day.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    Segway Ninebot

    Segway Ninebot F2 Pro

    18.4 mi estimated · 22 mi claimed

    18.4 mi est · 460 Wh · 20 mph · 40.8 lb · 22% grade · ~$850

    Curb lift · Front disc with rear electronic ABS

    A campus or city rider who parks in public and wants the scooter still there.

  5. 05

    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.

  6. 06

    Gotrax

    Gotrax G6

    28.8 mi estimated · 35 mi claimed

    28.8 mi est · 720 Wh · 20 mph · 45 lb · ~$619

    Curb lift · Dual mechanical disc

    The most battery and brakes Gotrax offers without going dual motor.

  7. 07

    Fluid Freeride

    Fluid Mosquito

    18.4 mi estimated · 22 mi claimed · 19 mi tested

    18.4 mi est · 461 Wh · 25 mph · 29 lb · ~$999

    Carry up stairs · Rear drum with regenerative front

    A scooter that has to live in a boot or go up stairs daily.

  8. 08

    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.

  9. 09

    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.

  10. 10

    39.5 mi estimated · 50 mi claimed

    39.5 mi est · 1500 Wh · 42 mph · 79 lb · ~$1,999

    Rolls only · Dual hydraulic disc with regen

    A performance scooter you intend to maintain yourself.

  11. 11

    34.6 mi estimated · 46 mi claimed

    34.6 mi est · 864 Wh · 28 mph · 77.1 lb · 25% grade · ~$899

    Rolls only · Front and rear hydraulic disc

    Maximum hardware per dollar, if you can live with the parts risk.

  12. 12

    20 mi estimated · 25 mi claimed

    20 mi est · 499 Wh · 22 mph · 50 lb · 19% grade · ~$599

    Curb lift · Dual mechanical disc

    A short commute you need to top up quickly between trips.

  13. 13

    Fluid Freeride

    Fluid Vista

    34.3 mi estimated · 45 mi claimed

    34.3 mi est · 858 Wh · 31 mph · 60 lb · ~$1,199

    Rolls only · Front drum plus rear mechanical disc

    A long commute with zero tire maintenance.

  14. 14

    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.

  15. 15

    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.

  16. 16

    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.

  17. 17

    25.9 mi estimated · 37 mi claimed

    25.9 mi est · 648 Wh · 25 mph · 60 lb · 27% grade · ~$799

    Rolls only · Front drum with regenerative rear

    Rough roads and kerbs on a single-motor budget.

  18. 18

    36.8 mi estimated · 50 mi claimed

    36.8 mi est · 1400 Wh · 44 mph · 102 lb · 25% grade · ~$2,199

    Rolls only · Dual mechanical disc with regen

    Performance riding in weather, with turn signals fitted from the factory.

  19. 19

    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.

  20. 20

    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.