We took 85 fully-charged scooters and rode them on our range-test course until they just stopped
going, so we could determine which ones are the world's best long-range scooters. We used
the same rider weight, same riding style and each scooter set to its highest performance mode. Then
we picked the best in 10 different categories. So we've got the perfect long range scooter for you,
whatever your situation. We rode them all on the same 1.6 mile test loop, in real-world
conditions the way a real rider would. In other words, we ride as fast as safely possible
with faster scooters hitting peak speeds of up to 35 miles per hour between stop signs.
And since the world isn't flat, our test loop includes 300 feet of elevation change per lap.
So in this video you're going to see some pretty different numbers than the maximum range numbers
quoted by most manufacturers which are often based on riding 15 miles per hour,
on flat ground, without any stop or go. Before we jump in, I should point out that we'll be
going in order of increasing price, to cover the best weight, price and use case for everybody.
Best long-range scooter for new riders. Apollo Air is not only light and long range, it's without
a doubt, the best handling scooter made for new riders. It's also got a great app which shows how
many miles of range are remaining while you ride, and a navigation feature that calculates whether
you have enough juice to get there before you even leave. Its 17.7 miles of tested range is good for
about an hour of spirited urban riding. While the Air Pro is easy to ride, it's still fun for
experienced riders and that's why it's one of the top three scooters I use in my last mile commute
every week. Best long-range value. The Horizon is like a small pickup truck: versatile, rugged
and just gets the job done. It punches above its class with a staggering 26 miles of range,
24 mile per hour top speed, and unstoppable hill-climbing power. It's also got surprisingly
good front and rear suspension, so you can cover the whole 26 miles without wearing yourself out.
Best long-range scooter for reliability. No range test list would be complete without
including the Segway Ninebot Max. Famous for reliability, long range and for being the number
one scooter for commuting in the rain; it's no wonder the Max is such a popular sharing
scooter. With a top speed of 17.8 miles per hour, it's the slowest scooter on this list,
and not the most exciting to ride, but on the other hand it's so practical that people tend to
keep them around as a second scooter long after upgrading to something faster. Best combination
of range and portability. Uscooters are the very definition of ultra-portable.
While the Uscooters GT SE has the shortest range on this list at 15.2 miles, it's also the lightest
and most compact by far, making it easy to switch modes of transit throughout the day.
Best long-range commuter. The E-MOVE Cruiser is the world's most-famous long-range scooter. The
enormous deck, flat-resistant tubeless tires and stratospheric ipx6 water resistance rating make it
the best for long-range commuting. For 2021 the Cruiser got more power and higher top speed but
still pulls off 47 miles of real-world range. That means most city commuters will only need to charge
it once a week. Big range, of course, means a heavier scooter but even at 59 pounds, the cruiser
has unbeatable range per pound and unbeatable range per dollar thanks to an unusual battery
choice. It uses larger power-dense LG 21700 cells. Best seated scooter. It's a good thing VORO's
E-MOVE RoadRunner has a seat because with one quick battery swap this scooter can cover an
ESG-certified 66 miles. That's three hours of non-stop urban riding. At 15 pounds the
RoadRunner's battery is just the right size to maximize range without being too heavy to carry.
It also means you can lock the scooter up outside and just bring the battery inside to charge.
The RoadRunner is super fun for cornering or fast cruising and anybody who can ride
a bicycle will have no trouble riding one. Best long-range scooter for sport riding.
The Apollo Phantom surprised us when it came out with an impressive combination of
31.4 miles of range and a top speed of nearly 40 miles per hour. The stiff no wobble stem, high
mounted headlight quad-suspension and 10 by 3 inch tires were the best we had ever seen and it was
the first scooter to show remaining miles of range right on the display. The V1 had its issues but
now the Phantom V2 and upcoming V3 have smoothed out the throttle, and introduced brighter displays
and there are upgrade packages to bring V1s up to V2s and soon they'll offer upgrades to V3.
Best long-range scooter for grand touring. If you want to get somewhere fast and feel like you own
the road the Wolf Warrior X is seriously the best: minimal effort, maximum speed. I think this is the
scooter James Bond would ride. With 40.9 miles of tested-range the Pro has amazing range-per-dollar
but if 32 miles is enough for you, the base model costs 600 less and we love its smoother sinewave
motor-controller. It's hard to get a feel for how much smaller these are than the big Wolf scooters
but this photo gives an idea of how much lighter the X is. Best for off-road. The Wolf Warrior 11
is the original beast scooter and the world's best-loved long-range scooter for off-roading.
It has all the power you'll ever need off-road and when it's covered in dirt,
you'll feel better knowing you saved 20 to 30 percent versus a Wolf King GT Pro.
You'll also appreciate that it's 20 pounds lighter as well. Fastest long-range scooter.
With an ESG-certified top speed of 61 miles per hour the Wolf King GT Pro is the fastest
and most stable scooter we have ever tested. If you've ridden a Warrior or Wolf King the
GT Pro's new display improved water resistance and ultra-smooth sinewave controllers are huge
upgrades. Keep in mind, range drops drastically for sustained speeds above 30 miles per hour, but
for urban rides you can expect nearly three hours of continuous sport riding from the Wolf King GT,
and as I found out, it can cover more miles than I can. We should point out that the
Wolf King GT Pro with 55 miles of range, beat the new Dualtron Thunder 2 in this category,
despite the Thunder II's amazing range of 59.5 miles. The Thunder II is a stunning performer,
but the King GT Pro's smoothness wins out when it comes to long-range riding.
Curious about how your scooter did in our range test? Check out electric-scooter.guide to see
how many miles we covered. Be sure to let us know in the comments how your range compares!
For more on the longest-range scooter we've ever tested: check out our review
of the Dualtron Thunder 2 or check out our choice for top-speed, the Wolf King GT Pro.