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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.

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

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    25 mi estimated · 25 mi claimed

    25 mi est · 624 Wh · 25 mph · 55 lb · ~$759

    Rolls only · 120 mm disc brakes with electronic ABS

    A heavier rider or hillier route on a tight budget.

  4. 04

    75.8 mi estimated · 80 mi claimed

    75.8 mi est · 2880 Wh · 62 mph · 115 lb · ~$4,399

    Rolls only · 160 mm four-piston hydraulic discs with unified braking

    Riders who want the newest Dualtron flagship platform.

  5. 05

    47.4 mi estimated · 50 mi claimed

    47.4 mi est · 1800 Wh · 53 mph · 83 lb · ~$1,695

    Rolls only · Front and rear hydraulic discs

    Speed per dollar for riders who will fit their own safety gear.

  6. 06

    10.8 mi estimated · 12 mi claimed

    10.8 mi est · 270 Wh · 16 mph · 35 lb · ~$650

    Curb lift · Rear disc

    Short, flat rides with a heavier rider.

  7. 07

    30.7 mi estimated · 37 mi claimed · 29.5 mi tested

    30.7 mi est · 768 Wh · 24 mph · 45 lb · 28% grade · ~$999

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

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

  8. 08

    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.

  9. 09

    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.

  10. 10

    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.

  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

    55.3 mi estimated · 65 mi claimed

    55.3 mi est · 2100 Wh · 49 mph · 86 lb · ~$2,899

    Rolls only · Nutt hydraulic discs with ABS and electronic braking

    50 mph without the weight of the 72 V Dualtrons.

  13. 13

    42.6 mi estimated · 50 mi claimed

    42.6 mi est · 1620 Wh · 40 mph · 62 lb · ~$1,699

    Rolls only · Nutt dual-piston hydraulic discs with ABS and EBS

    A light 40 mph scooter on a $1,700 budget.

  14. 14

    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.

  15. 15

    24 mi estimated · 28 mi claimed

    24 mi est · 600 Wh · 25 mph · 42 lb · 20% grade · ~$1,049

    Curb lift · Front drum + rear disc + regen

    A single-motor commuter with hydraulic suspension.

  16. 16

    24 mi estimated · 28 mi claimed

    24 mi est · 600 Wh · 25 mph · 50.2 lb · 25% grade · ~$1,198

    Curb lift · EBS regen + double mechanical disc

    A hilly commute where traction and braking matter more than range.

  17. 17

    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.

  18. 18

    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.

  19. 19

    20 mi estimated · 25 mi claimed

    20 mi est · 499 Wh · 25 mph · 44 lb · ~$799

    Curb lift · 120 mm disc brakes with electronic ABS

    A rough-pavement commute that still ends in a flight of stairs.

  20. 20

    33.2 mi estimated · 44 mi claimed

    33.2 mi est · 1260 Wh · 44 mph · 83 lb · ~$1,599

    Rolls only · 140 mm hydraulic discs with electronic ABS

    A trail-leaning scooter under $1,700.

  21. 21

    28.7 mi estimated · 38 mi claimed

    28.7 mi est · 1092 Wh · 35 mph · 66 lb · ~$1,499

    Rolls only · Dual drum brakes with ABS and electronic braking

    A compact dual-motor scooter for transit and desk storage.

  22. 22

    39.5 mi estimated · 50 mi claimed

    39.5 mi est · 1500 Wh · 43 mph · 91 lb · ~$2,799

    Rolls only · 160 mm Nutt hydraulic discs with ABS

    Comfort on rough streets with a pack you can swap.

  23. 23

    39.5 mi estimated · 50 mi claimed

    39.5 mi est · 1500 Wh · 40 mph · 74 lb · ~$1,799

    Rolls only · Front and rear hydraulic discs

    A tunable 40 mph scooter that undercuts the Mantis King GT.

  24. 24

    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.

  25. 25

    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.

  26. 26

    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.

  27. 27

    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.

  28. 28

    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.

  29. 29

    47.4 mi estimated · 65 mi claimed

    47.4 mi est · 1800 Wh · 38 mph · 75 lb · ~$2,299

    Rolls only · Dual drum brakes with ABS

    Riders who want 38 mph and no puncture repairs.

  30. 30

    47.4 mi estimated · 65 mi claimed

    47.4 mi est · 1800 Wh · 43 mph · 69.5 lb · ~$2,399

    Rolls only · 140 mm Nutt hydraulic discs with electric brake assist

    A light, fast scooter with a big pack.

  31. 31

    35.6 mi estimated · 50 mi claimed

    35.6 mi est · 1352 Wh · 35 mph · 82 lb · ~$1,699

    Rolls only · Dual hydraulic discs with ABS

    A long-range 35 mph ride at the Eagle One Pro price.