How Fast Are E-Scooters?

If you’re considering whether or not to purchase an electric scooter, then you’re probably wondering how fast it can actually go.

To save you countless hours of searching the web, the following guide will tell you exactly how fast electric scooters go and what affects their speed.

How fast can an electric scooter go?

The short answer is quite fast. E-scooters have an average top speed of between 24 to 48 kilometres per hour, but this largely depends on the make and model, as some can go even faster than that.

Our children’s e-scooters have a top speed of 12 kilometres per hour. It’s not recommended to let anyone under the age of 16 operate an adult electric scooter.

Take a look at our age range guide for kids electric scooters for more information

What affects the speed of an electric scooter?

Beyond the model and the advertised top speed, 5 main factors impact how fast electric scooters can go:

Battery life

Electric scooters have rechargeable batteries, but once the charge on the battery starts to get low, an electric scooter’s speed can be greatly affected.

If the battery is low, even the most powerful motor won’t be able to take a scooter to its max speed. To counteract this, users must ensure that the battery is fully charged before going for a ride.

Motors

Motor power is one of the most important factors when it comes to determining the riding speed of an e-scooter. You’ll generally find electric scooters with small motors and moderate top speeds, or e-scooters with powerful motors with quicker speeds.

Rider’s weight

An electric scooter’s speed can greatly vary depending on how heavy or light the rider is. If a rider is on the heavier side, they’ll require a more robust motor to propel them forward at a decent speed. Heavier riders may also notice an e-scooter takes longer to reach its top speed.

Most e-scooter manufacturers know and specify a model’s load capacity, so be sure to select an e-scooter that is appropriate for your weight category.

Tires

Tall and wide tires help an electric scooter go faster by ensuring it glides smoothly over the ground while providing the grip and traction needed to effectively propel the vehicle forward. In addition to the type of tire, tire pressure can also influence the top speed of an e-scooter.

Terrain

Most manufacturers design electric scooters to be used on standard flat surfaces. However, if you plan on taking your electric scooter off-road to explore steep hills and rough gravel roads, your ability to reach top speeds will be noticeably stifled, even if you have the fastest electric scooter on the market.

Always remember that electric scooters go their fastest on well-paved roads. If you enjoy going off-road, a kids electric quad bike or kids dirt bike might be better for your little one.

Can you make an electric scooter faster?

E scooters are designed carefully with safety in mind, and each will have a safe top speed limit. Attempting to make your electric scooter faster may void your warranty or leave your scooter damaged and unusable

What increases the speed of an electric scooter?

The battery/system voltage is responsible for the speed of an e-scooter. The more voltage a scooter has, the faster it can go.

Find an e-scooter today with Electric Ride On Cars

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