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Most watt-hours per dollar

Battery is the most expensive thing in a scooter and the thing that decides how far it goes, so watt-hours per dollar is the closest this category has to a value metric. It is not the whole story — the scooters at the top of this list tend to be heavy, and several have a drum brake and no app — but it tells you where the money went.

55 qualify · Ordered by watt-hours per dollar, most first.

  1. 01

    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.

  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

    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.

  4. 04

    25.2 mi estimated · 45 mi claimed

    25.2 mi est · 630 Wh · 20 mph · 46 lb · ~$549

    Curb lift · Rear mechanical disc with regen

    A big battery per dollar, for flat commuting on a budget.

  5. 05

    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.

  6. 06

    28.8 mi estimated · 46.6 mi claimed

    28.8 mi est · 720 Wh · 22 mph · 51.6 lb · 20% grade · ~$657

    Curb lift · Front and rear drum with electronic braking

    A heavier rider who wants range and comfort for under $700.

  7. 07

    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.

  8. 08

    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.

  9. 09

    14.6 mi estimated · 24.9 mi claimed · 15.7 mi tested

    14.6 mi est · 365 Wh · 17.4 mph · 40.6 lb · 21% grade · ~$399

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    A short flat commute where reliability matters more than features.

  10. 10

    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.

  11. 11

    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.

  12. 12

    19.1 mi estimated · 37.3 mi claimed · 23.3 mi tested

    19.1 mi est · 477 Wh · 20 mph · 48.5 lb · 22% grade · ~$550

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    Maximum tested range per dollar in the commuter class.

  13. 13

    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.

  14. 14

    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.

  15. 15

    Gotrax

    Gotrax G4

    15 mi estimated · 25 mi claimed

    15 mi est · 374 Wh · 20 mph · 37 lb · ~$439

    Curb lift · Rear mechanical disc with regen

    A beater commuter you plan to replace rather than repair.

  16. 16

    14.4 mi estimated · 32 mi claimed · 15.4 mi tested

    14.4 mi est · 360 Wh · 19.6 mph · 34.2 lb · 15% grade · ~$430

    Carry up stairs · Rear mechanical disc with regen

    Charging indoors while the scooter stays locked outside.

  17. 17

    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.

  18. 18

    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.

  19. 19

    35.5 mi estimated · 60 mi claimed

    35.5 mi est · 1350 Wh · 38 mph · 94 lb · ~$1,649

    Rolls only · Dual mechanical disc

    The cheapest route to 38 mph with suspension that works.

  20. 20

    10.8 mi estimated · 17 mi claimed · 11.4 mi tested

    10.8 mi est · 270 Wh · 18.6 mph · 31.9 lb · ~$330

    Carry up stairs · Front mechanical disc with regen

    A short flat commute where punctures are the thing you refuse to deal with.

  21. 21

    9.7 mi estimated · 18 mi claimed · 11.4 mi tested

    9.7 mi est · 243 Wh · 17.4 mph · 38.1 lb · 15% grade · ~$299

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    A short commute for a heavier rider on a tight budget.

  22. 22

    14.6 mi estimated · 33.6 mi claimed · 18.5 mi tested

    14.6 mi est · 365 Wh · 20 mph · 44.1 lb · 20% grade · ~$449

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    Storing a scooter somewhere a normal one won't fit.

  23. 23

    19.4 mi estimated · 31 mi claimed · 23.5 mi tested

    19.4 mi est · 486 Wh · 20 mph · 44.8 lb · 20% grade · ~$599

    Curb lift · Dual mechanical disc with regen

    A smooth-surfaced commute where braking matters more than comfort.

  24. 24

    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.

  25. 25

    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.

  26. 26

    14.3 mi estimated · 31 mi claimed · 18.7 mi tested

    14.3 mi est · 358 Wh · 20 mph · 46.3 lb · 20% grade · ~$450

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    Wet-weather commuting on a budget.

  27. 27

    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.

  28. 28

    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.

  29. 29

    24.3 mi estimated · 40.4 mi claimed · 31.1 mi tested

    24.3 mi est · 608 Wh · 23.6 mph · 46.3 lb · 27% grade · ~$799

    Curb lift · Dual mechanical disc with regen

    The longest real commute you can get without adding weight.

  30. 30

    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.

  31. 31

    23.9 mi estimated · 46.6 mi claimed · 24.9 mi tested

    23.9 mi est · 597 Wh · 25 mph · 55 lb · 22% grade · ~$800

    Rolls only · Front drum plus rear mechanical disc with regen

    A comfortable 20-mile commute you charge overnight.

  32. 32

    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.

  33. 33

    Segway Ninebot

    Segway Ninebot E3 Pro

    14.7 mi estimated · 34 mi claimed · 16.9 mi tested

    14.7 mi est · 368 Wh · 20 mph · 40.1 lb · 18% grade · ~$500

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    A flat city commute on rough pavement, on a budget.

  34. 34

    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.

  35. 35

    18.9 mi estimated · 35 mi claimed

    18.9 mi est · 720 Wh · 30 mph · 76 lb · ~$999

    Rolls only · Dual mechanical disc

    Cheap dual-motor hill climbing for a heavier rider.

  36. 36

    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.

  37. 37

    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.

  38. 38

    Segway Ninebot

    Segway Ninebot Max G2

    22 mi estimated · 43 mi claimed · 29.8 mi tested

    22 mi est · 551 Wh · 22 mph · 53.5 lb · 20% grade · ~$799

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    A long daily commute where comfort matters more than speed.

  39. 39

    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.

  40. 40

    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.

  41. 41

    25.3 mi estimated · 38 mi claimed · 29.8 mi tested

    25.3 mi est · 960 Wh · 32 mph · 65 lb · ~$1,399

    Rolls only · Front mechanical disc with regen

    All-weather commuting at real road speeds.

  42. 42

    Segway Ninebot

    Segway Ninebot F3

    19.1 mi estimated · 44 mi claimed

    19.1 mi est · 477 Wh · 20 mph · 41 lb · 22% grade · ~$700

    Curb lift · Dual mechanical disc with regen

    Carrying up stairs without giving up brakes or suspension.

  43. 43

    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.

  44. 44

    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.

  45. 45

    7.5 mi estimated · 12.5 mi claimed

    7.5 mi est · 187 Wh · 15.5 mph · 27 lb · ~$299

    Carry up stairs · Rear mechanical disc with regen

    A half-mile hop to a station or a campus building.

  46. 46

    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.

  47. 47

    15 mi estimated · 22 mi claimed · 19.7 mi tested

    15 mi est · 374 Wh · 18 mph · 36.8 lb · 20% grade · ~$649

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    A rider who wants the range number on the box to be true.

  48. 48

    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.

  49. 49

    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.

  50. 50

    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.

  51. 51

    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.

  52. 52

    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 · 54.2 lb · 23% grade · ~$1,199

    Curb lift · Dual mechanical disc with regen

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

  53. 53

    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.

  54. 54

    14.2 mi estimated · 30 mi claimed · 19.8 mi tested

    14.2 mi est · 540 Wh · 28 mph · 46 lb · ~$1,199

    Curb lift · Rear drum with regenerative front

    Dual-motor acceleration in something you can still carry.

  55. 55

    14.4 mi estimated · 25 mi claimed

    14.4 mi est · 360 Wh · 20 mph · 29 lb · ~$1,190

    Carry up stairs · Front and rear electronic with mechanical assist

    Short, dry, flat trips where the design is the point.