Top 10 Fastest Electric Scooters in the World

As far as editor’s choice awards go, curating a list of the fastest electric scooters for adults has been the most fun. The criteria was simple: the scooters had to go faster than anything else we’ve tested.

To zero in on the 10 fastest electric scooters, most people would assume that we go straight for power specs or manufacturer claims for top speed. Not to say that they don’t inform part of the selection process, but there’s more to it.

A scooter’s power specs, such as motor wattage and voltage, are essential in determining its speed capabilities. Scooters with high power outputs deliver the necessary torque for impressive acceleration and top speeds. For instance, all our competitors are rated at either 72 V or 84 V, with peak power outputs of over 8000 W. That said, there’s no standard for rating power output; different manufacturers use different methods to rate power output.

We also looked at the manufacturer’s claimed top speeds. Most manufacturer specs for performance are stated in ideal settings, and that’s even without even considering that scooter speedometers tend to be a little enthusiastic. The Rider Guide testing method relies on using pro-grade tools and doing two-directional speed runs to cancel out the effect of headwinds and tailwinds, which is how professional races are conducted.

Using our speed testing procedure, we measured each scooter’s top speed with great accuracy and dependability. Additionally, because they can affect the actual top speed that riders experience in real-world situations, our method maintains constants for additional elements like rider weight, terrain, riding technique, and performance settings. That way, by testing all of our scooters in the same way, we can standardize various manufacturer specifications and testing procedures.

Now, what’s it like to ride the fastest scooter? What is the fastest electric scooter? How much does the fastest electric scooter cost? Our article will provide insight into these and other questions you may have. We’ve also included data for standing 1/16th mile time, 330 ft as well as 0 to 30 mph time where data is available.So read along–and watch out for a twist in ranking (hint: number 10 isn’t actually number 10, but it still is).