Electric Scooter Range

Manufacturer (claimed) range

Manufacturers test maximum range under standardised conditions so models can be compared like for like: ECO mode, 15 km/h, a rider of about 60–70 kg, 25 °C, indoors on a rolling road with no hills or wind.

Why real-world range is lower

Riders are often heavier, ride faster than 15 km/h, use a higher mode than ECO, and face cold, wind and hills. Lithium batteries are less efficient in the cold.

LOCO's real-world range

From our experience, the range you can achieve on any electric scooter is about 50% of the manufacturer's advertised maximum. We do not test this figure; we simply divide the maximum by two. It is not guaranteed, because we do not know your weight, speed, riding style or terrain. Some riders will get more and some less.

Tips

• Keep tyres fully inflated and ride a little slower to get more range.
• When buying, choose a scooter whose real-world range comfortably exceeds your travel needs.

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