https://electroheads.com/blogs/e-scooter-reviews.atom Electroheads Media Ltd - Electric scooter reviews 2025-07-28T09:00:00+01:00 Electroheads Media Ltd https://electroheads.com/blogs/e-scooter-reviews/best-adult-scooters 2025-05-15T15:00:00+01:00 2025-07-08T18:14:26+01:00 The best 9 adult electric scooters in the UK for Summer 2025 Richard Beech Our testers have reviewed many escooters throughout the years, and yes, they all have their particular benefits and drawbacks. So to make it easier for you to decide which one fits your needs better, we have curated a list of the best ones for different needs and uses.

Some of the aspects in which these escooters have been rated are: price, performance, comfort, build quality, safety, handling and practicality. The models we recommend are:

Electric scooters under £500

Electric scooters over £500

Please note that scooters are listed from cheapest to most expensive, and not in any particular ranked order.

Riceel R50: "Cheap but solid" £199

Best scooter under £200

Riceel r50 cheap electric scooter

There aren't a great deal of scooters available at a sub £200 price point, and generally - those that are, well... they tend to be unreliable and underpowered.

But the Riceel R50 really does seem to be a £300-standard scooter for the price of £199, it's cheap but solid.

Out of the box, it's just a simple case of securing the handlebars with a few screws and an Allen key, and you're up and running.

It's sturdy, well-built, and gets up to 15.5mph with no problems. The only downside is that, in our testing, with an 80kg rider, it achieved only around 12 miles of range per charge.

But overall, this is a steal for the price. Good brakes, good acceleration, and a fairly smooth ride, all for £199. Not bad!

 

Buy the Riceel R50 on Amazon for the best price

 

AOVOPRO AV01: "Reliable urban companion" £239

Best cheap electric scooter for urban commuting

AOVOPro ES80

The AOVOPRO AV01 has a lightweight design, ideal for navigating city streets with ease. It features a powerful 350W motor that propels you up to speeds of 15.5mph (25km/h), making it suitable for both short commutes and leisurely rides.

Its practical folding mechanism, allowing you to collapse it effortlessly into a compact size. This makes it convenient to store in small apartments or carry on public transport, akin to the ease of folding a high-end suitcase.

Weighing only 13.5kg, the AOVOPRO AV01 is easy to lift and maneuver. In terms of safety, the AOVOPRO AV01 is equipped with a bright LED headlight and rear brake lights, making it safe to ride at night.

A key feature of the AV01 is its 8.5” solid tyres that absorb shock and grip well on the go without fear of puncture. The scooter also includes a user-friendly app for tracking mileage, battery life, and enabling cruise control.

The AOVOPRO AV01 Electric Scooter is an excellent choice for those keeping an eye on their budget.

Buy the AOVOPRO on Amazon for the best price

 

iScooter i9: "Efficient mobility with style" £229.99

Best for budget riders

iScooter i9

The iScooter i9 combines a powerful 350W motor with a stylish design, perfect for navigating city streets with ease and flair. It reaches speeds of up to 15.5 mph for up to 18.6 miles, making it ideal for both commuting and relaxing rides.

This scooter is on the lightweight side at only 12 km, and takes only three seconds to fold, making it super easy to transport and store it away. The impressive headlight, taillights, and flashing taillights that accompany the brakes provide great visibility and safety at night.

The i9 is another scooter that won’t make a big dent on your wallet, while still being reliable and functional to commute or take a leisurely ride.

Buy the iScooter i9 on Amazon for the best price

Todimart iScooter G2: "Powerful, capable, affordable" £389

The best value overall package

iscooter g2

This is hands-down the best value for money scooter I've ever tested. iScooter could easily double the price and people would still buy it.

Let's talk about why that is:

  • With a 500w motor, it's double the power of most of the other scooters on this list
  • Its 10 inch tyres are larger than most scooters on this list
  • Front and rear suspension makes for a very comfy ride

All of these factors make it a great option for heavier or taller riders, or anyone that's going to be tackling hills.

I seemed to get a range of around 20 miles out of it, which is lower than the advertised range of 30 miles+, but still suitable for most people's needs.

Bear in mind that all this spec does add to the weight, so if you want something you can easily carry around when folded, this is not the best choice on this list.

Buy the Todimart iScooter G2 on Amazon for the best price 

 

Xiaomi Mi: "Power-packed performer" From £359.99

Best for extended range and performance

Xiaomi Pro 4

Powered by a 600W motor, it can reach speeds of up to 25km/h (15.5mph) and boasts an impressive range of 45km (28 miles) on a single charge.

Weighing 14.2kg, the Mi is still relatively portable and easy to fold, though you won’t want to be carrying it for long distances. The 8.5” pneumatic tyres offer a surprisingly smooth ride for such a small tyre, while the dual braking system (E-ABS and disc brake) ensures reliable stopping power.

The scooter features an intuitive LED display to monitor speed, battery level, and riding mode. Additionally, it supports the Xiaomi Home app for detailed ride statistics and remote locking. With an IP54 rating, it can withstand splashes and light rain, making it a robust option for daily use.

Buy the Xiaomi Mi on Amazon for the best price 

 

Engwe S6: "Like a tank" £649.99

Best all-round seated option


Engwe S6 escooter

With a range of 37 miles (60km) on a triple suspension system, – front, rear, and under the seat – the S6 is a very comfortable ride. It comes with a 500W motor and 15.6AH Lithium-ion battery, with an impressive top speed of 28mph.

It’s worth noting that you can fold down the seat or remove it entirely, giving you the option to use it as a seated scooter or a standing scooter.

Personally, we think it’s most fun as a standing scooter (the wide footplate makes it comfortable for standing riding) - and there aren’t many scooters on the market that have a top speed as high as this one for this sort of price point.

So what’s the drawback? Well this speed, power and size must come at a cost, and the cost here is in weight. At 31.7kg, this is a fairly heavy scooter, and we had some difficulty carrying it up stairs or lugging it into the back of the car.

This weight does make it feel like a bit of a tank though, and it feels especially safe when riding in a seated position.

And in terms of safety, its 8 light sources do a good job of keeping you safe and visible to all, and give you control so other road users know your next move.

If all this wasn’t enough, it has an IPX4 water resistance, allowing you to travel on rainy days or other wet road conditions.

Buy the S6 from Engwe UK

 

Pure Advance Flex: "Packed with useful features" £899

Best for cutting-edge technology and compact folding


Pure Advance Flex escooter
If Tesla made a scooter, it would probably resemble the Pure Advance Flex. This is a powerful, long-range scooter with an innovative and rather novel front-facing riding position. It also has Pure Control, Pure’s name for their signature new electronic steering stabilisation (a bit like torque vectoring in a sports car).

While many scooters are foldable, the Pure Advance Flex folds TWICE, into a super compact form - it’s a bit like the Brompton bike of the scooter world.

At 16.2kg, it’s relatively heavy, but we found that the double folding mechanism made it easy to carry short distances, or to transport in the back of a car. Most importantly though, the double folding mechanism meant it could fit into a fairly small cupboard space for storage at home.

So let’s talk about the ride - as mentioned, the Advance Flex has a forward facing ride position, unlike most scooters which have a narrow skateboard-like platform which the rider has to stand on at a slight angle.

The Advance Flex has two individual platforms (one for each foot). This takes some getting used to, but once you adjust to it, we found it was arguably easier to steer than a normal scooter, just by shifting your bodyweight from side to side. In this sense, you’re turning as though you were skiing, rather than if you were snowboarding.

In terms of safety and visibility, the amount of lights on the Pure Advance Flex can compete with a small Christmas tree. It features a 150 lumen front light, handlebar and footpad indicators, rear brake, and running lights - we definitely turned heads while out reviewing it.

The Pure Electric app allows you to digitally lock and unlock your scooter, monitor its stats and enable cruise control, which is a nice feature to have.

And the final trick up its sleeve? As well as a front mechanical brake combined, it has a regenerative rear electric brake, helping to give a riding range of 40km (24.8 miles), at a top speed of 25km/h (15.5mph).

Oh, and sprinkle a little water resistance of IP65 on top. Heh, see what we did there? That means it’s resistant to heavy rain and splashes.

Buy the Pure Advance Flex from Amazon

Bo M: "The ride of the near future" £1995

Best for stability and minimalist design

Bo M electric scooter

This sleek and futuristic electric scooter was in development for four years by the Formula One Advanced Engineering and automotive design team, and it shows!

The Bo M electric scooter is the first (and for now, only!) of its kind with its aluminium unibody that will never corrode and is backed by a lifetime chassis warranty.

Besides its 400W motor that will push up to 31 miles at 21.7mph, it delivers a reassuring and intuitive rider experience, thanks to its stiffness rating being the highest of any vehicle in this category.

Its unique, patented technology dynamically stabilises your ride with up to 300% restorative forces.

Riding the Bo M almost feels like gliding, thanks to the 11mm anti-vibration EVA foam Airdeck, that, combined with soft-foam grips, 10" pneumatic tyres, Safesteer™ and their Lock and Load system, removes up to 70% of high-frequency vibration. The lighting system has 10x the brightness of a standard electric scooter light, ensuring that everyone around you can spot you at night.

If there is one downside to the Bo M, it is that it does not fold, but seeing that you can carry a day bag or even the groceries securely on its twin hooks that minimise swinging and can carry an extra 10kg, you might not even need to!

Get the best price on the BO M from BO

 

Apollo Phantom V4: "High-performance beast" £1,482.68

Best for power and speed

Apollo Phantom V4

The Apollo Phantom is a high-performance electric scooter designed for thrill-seekers and serious commuters. With dual 1200W motors, it can achieve an exhilarating top speed of 41mph (65km/h) and offers a range of up to 50 miles (80km) on a single charge.

It features 10” pneumatic tyres and a quadruple suspension system for an incredibly smooth and comfortable ride, even on rough terrain.

Safety is paramount with the Apollo Phantom, featuring hydraulic disc brakes and a regenerative braking system. It also has a comprehensive lighting system with front, rear, and side LED lights, ensuring high visibility.

The scooter includes a smart display for monitoring speed, battery level, and riding modes. Its IP54 rating makes it suitable for riding in light rain, making it a versatile and reliable choice for various conditions.

Best escooters - the specs


 

How we test

Our expert testers have ridden hundreds of electric scooters (and a similar amount of electric bikes), and we assess them against a of criteria on road, off-road and in our testing rooms.

For more escooters, see our full list of these type of vehicle. Please make sure to review the UK scooter law, as some of them may only be used in private property, with permission from the owner.

Fact check: Price, specs and availability checked on Jan 10th, 2025.

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https://electroheads.com/blogs/e-scooter-reviews/best-kids-electric-scooters 2024-02-09T11:00:00+00:00 2025-03-31T17:15:31+01:00 Best kids' electric scooters in early 2025 Richard Beech We've tried and tested kids' electric scooters from three well known brands - Razor, Zinc and Windgoo - to work out the best model for kids aged 4 to 7, 8 to 12 and 13+. Safety was even higher on our agenda than when we review a scooter for adults - is it reliable, are the brakes good enough?  These are motorised vehicles after all, and the three best scooters for children from all the ones we tested are, first and foremost, ones that we feel comfortable recommending from a safety standpoint.

Jump to the right review for your child:

    We’ve assessed each scooter for components and build quality, safety and security, performance and handling, comfort and practicality, and value for money.

    And as well as our expert assessment, we made use of Gabes (who is 10), an existing electroheads fan and electric scooter rider - you'll see his verdict in each scooter review below. And please make sure you read the safety and legal information at the end before buying.

    Windgoo M1, best for kids aged 4-7:

    See all ratings for the Windgoo M1 plus all the specs and the full review.

     

    Windgoo M1

    The Windgoo M1 is our recommended scooter for primary school kids aged four to seven and under 40kg. It's not as high performance as the other models here, aimed at heavier riders. But its spec is perfect for younger riders, with a top speed of around 5mph. And it's lightweight so it works well as a kick scooter if the battery runs out (range is claimed as 5 miles but in our testing it was closer to three).

    We love the visibility from its bright LED lights, the lightweight frame and the comfy handles.

    We did find found the plastic wheels can mean a bit of a rough ride.

    Gabe's verdict: "This scooter is very light and it's got cool colour changing lights. It's not too bad on cobblestones but it is smoother on tarmac." 

     

    Razor Power Core S85, best for 8 to 12 year olds:

     

    See all ratings for the Razor Power Core S85 plus all the specs and the full review.

    This is the best and safest for children aged 8 to 12. It's not the fastest but the speed of 10mph is right for this age range. Safety and build quality are on a different level to most rivals. It's got chunky, pneuumatic tyres making for easy riding on bumpy ground. We gave it the highest score of any kids scooter we tested.  

    Things we liked include the comfy grip, the effective brakes and just the overall quality.

    Its main drawbacks in our tests are that it's a bit noisy (although you could argue that means people will notice it coming) and the 35-minute range might just leave your child wanting more. 

    Gabe's verdict: "Very, very fast. Also very fun. I really like the big pneumatic tire at the front which makes rough ground feel way more comfortable."

    Windgoo T10, best for teenagers:

     

    See all ratings for the Windgoo T10 plus all the specs and the full review.

    The zippy Windgoo 10 is the best scooter for teenagers (but too quick for kids any younger). It accelerates fast up to 15mph with a claimed a range of 15km.

    We like the great puncture-proof, 8-inch tyres and good ground clearance so you can ride over all sorts of terrain. Charge time is only 3.5 hours. 

    The main drawback we found is the braking system which is only an electronic brake and footbrake (no lever brake) - so it's not as fast a stopper as some other models we've tested. And our testing found this will struggle uphill with riders over 80kg

    Gabe's verdict: "Comfortable and nice ... and very fast. Very, very, very fast. It's also very fun."

    How we tested

    • We’ve assessed each scooter for components and build quality, safety and security, performance and handling, comfort and practicality, and value for money.
    • And as well as our expert assessment from our experienced adult scoter reviewers, we made use of Gabes (who is 10), an existing electroheads fan and electric scooter rider - his verdict is based on a lengthy ride on various surfaces
    Gabes with our kids scooter group test
    Expert tester with kids scootersGabes testing the smaller windgoo
    Child tested on the razor
    Child reviewer on the larger Windgoo
    Score
    (max 5)
    Windgoo
    M1
    Windgoo
    T10
    Razor
    Power Core
    S85
    Build 4 4 4
    Safety 4 4 5
    Handling 3 5 5
    Comfort 5 4 5
    Value 5 5 5
    Overall 4 4 5

    Important legal and safety information

    • It is essential to wear a helmet when using an electric scooter. These are motorised vehicles and you should also consider knee and elbow protectors. Make sure your child understands how to stop and start safely.
    • Kids scooters aren't waterproof unless stated - these ones are not. Do not use in the wet as you can damage the battery, which can become dangerous.
    • Currently privately-owned electric scooters are legal on private property with the owner's permission. They are not to be used on roads, cycle lanes or footpaths in the UK, although the government has said it will legislate on this before the spring. It is your responsibility to drive your escooter lawfully. You accept all risk and liability for using scooter products. 

    Can a 10 or 11 year old ride an electric scooter?

    Almost certainly. It doesn't take long to get used to the riding stance or the controls. You need to make sure they are confident with the brakes and acceleration method. But kids as young as four can ride electric scooters safely - just make sure the specs (motor power and max speed) are suitable for the age of your child. 

    Is an electric scooter safe for a 10 or 11 year old?

    As long as the specs are appropriate, it's safe for a young person to ride a scooter - but you also need to make sure the child is a safe rider. Helmets should be mandatory and we strongly recommend elbow and knee pads. Make sure they've practiced the brakes, especially if they are a type they haven't used before.     

     

    How do I choose a scooter for my child?

    Above all else - safety. These are motorised vehicles and can cause injury to the rider and others. So make sure speed and power specification are suitable for the age (and maturity) of your child. After that, it's down to ride comfort, features - and probably which design your kids will like. 


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