The mudguard brake can stop you even quicker in the case of an emergency but, thankfully, I didn’t need to use it at any point. Whether you’re looking to impress in speed or hill climbing, we deliver in performance and build, for the best experience on the road. However, this allows the battery to be removed and replaced in seconds, and also means it’s better protected than on some other scooters, where the battery is located in the base plate. However, the law has yet to catch up with how electric scooters are being used, so there are still some technical limitations on where you can ride privately owned e-scooters. This review focuses on the more expensive Decent One Max, which shares many of the same features as its sister model but comes with double the range per charge.

Our adult electric scooters come in a wide variety of builds, whether you’re looking to stay economical for minimal use or looking to power up. Even though it has lower range, the Pure Air is a better option overall because of its app capability, more powerful motor and ability to carry heavier loads.LEGAL WARNING: Privately-owned e-scooters can not be used on public highways (roads/pavements/cycle lanes/bridleways). But despite their booming popularity, local laws have been slow to adapt to this emergent form of green transport.

For a long time the most widely mass produced e-scooter on the planet, the Xiaomi M365 (or some variant) was the workhorse of many e-scooter rental apps.The Decent One is fitted with huge 10-inch diameter pneumatic tyres that soak up bumps and take the fatigue out of longer rides. If you want to be out for long periods, it can be difficult having to plan your rides around recharging and constantly worrying whether you will have enough juice to get home. That means it struggles on steeper inclines and has a relatively limited range compared to more heavy-duty scooters in our list. I spent the majority of this time in Sports mode and had a fair few hills to climb, so that’s not bad. The lightweight alloy frame feels reassuringly sturdy too, and the pneumatic tyres provide some comfort on poorly maintained roads.

Our list of the best electric scooters includes models to suit most riders: scooters with impeccable all-round performance, affordable models that don’t cut corners when it comes to quality and safety, and long-range models for those who want to go on a scooting adventure. The flipside of this, of course, is that you get potentially more range if you purchase a second top-up battery and keep it charged up in your bag. This is a robust and high-performance ride built for reliability and comfort, with a hard-working motor that tackles steep inclines with aplomb. A headlight is located at the top of the stem, and there’s a brake light built into the rear mudguard. Smaller electric scooters can feel wobbly, but here the longer wheelbase allows for more balance and control, even when making tight turns at low speeds.Gone are the hard-wearing rubber wheels, replaced with air-filled tyres for a more comfortable ride. One-thumb acceleration and braking, plus an automatic cruise control which kicks in after a few seconds of constant throttle, makes it one of the easiest scooters to ride. With a drop-in fitting and two capacities available, your range is only limited to how many you can carry!