7 Best E-Scooters For Environment-Friendly Commutes

There’s much to like about this TurboAnt. At first glance, you notice the detachable battery fixed along the stem. 

This allows you to have an extra battery in your backpack in case the one in use loses charge. 

This might sound like overkill, as 30 miles of range is enough for most urban commutes. However, I’m talking about leisure use when you pack the scooter on a road trip. The last thing you want is for your battery to die in the midst of sightseeing. 

The deck is spacious and grippy — this is how it’s done.

Like any cruiser, this e-scooter looks and feels sturdy. Two 10” pneumatic wheels guarantee a smooth ride as you speed up to 20 mph. 

With the range of 45 miles, you’d expect that this puppy takes forever to charge. In reality, it takes less than 5 hours. Not the best, not the worst. 

As security is considered, you’re pretty much covered. This scooter comes with a built-in cable lock and digital lock. 

However, all those cool features and great range come at the expense of weight. This is hands down the heaviest e-scooter on the list. 

In the world of e-scooters, the UNAGI Model One 500 is what car enthusiasts would call a "sleeper." An unassuming little commuter with serious power under the hood. 

Definitely the lightest in its class, the UNAGI reaches 20 mph while airless tires give you unmatched surface response and handling. 

The scooter owes its light weight to the magnesium used for the frame instead of standard aluminum. 

Like a small Japanese sports car, this e-scooter is so fun to ride. At the same time, it handles wet surfaces like a boss, thanks to motors on both wheels.

More and more delivery businesses depend on e-scooters as a fast and clean way of taking out orders and delivering packages. 

This is the role where I believe Segway MAX G30P would excel. It has plenty of range and decent speed. 

It’s among the heaviest in the class, but that doesn't matter for business users. It’s not that you’d carry one around a lot. 

The scooter has a minimalist design with a matte gray finish. Even managers in suits and ties can ride them and still look smart.

There is always a pool of customers who are not looking for the best performances but rather for a well-rounded product that gets a solid B in all categories. 

AnyHill UM-1 is an electric scooter that just gets the job done. 

Built from aviation-grade aluminum alloy, it’s light enough for anyone to take it inside or lift it into a car trunk. 

The speed is nothing to write home about —16 mph, which is more than enough for most traffic laws anyway. 

However, people underestimate UM-1 at their own risk. 

The front-hub motor has a peak power of 650 watts — enough to accelerate you up any slope you can find in a city.

Now that’s a thing of the past. The Hiboy S2 Max has plenty of power to pull you up even at 20-degree slopes. 

As if that’s not enough, it has a range of 40 miles and then some, while 10” pneumatics provide a smooth ride on various urban surfaces.  

In the braking department, there’s a regenerative and drum brake working together to get you to a safe stop in any riding regime. 

On the other hand, just as with all high-performers, there’s a price to pay. The weight is almost 42 lbs. Also, cruise control is only available through the mobile app.

The company that became globally famous for its gyro-stabilized personal transports has established itself as a manufacturer of premium electric scooters for adults. 

The Ninebot ES2 is a lightweight e-scooter that is ideal for short commutes and recreational riding. 

Its range and speed are not among the best in class, but the Segway makes it up with the shortest charging time of only 3.5 hours.

That means you can charge it in your office before even the first coffee break.

However, Segway has another ace up the sleeve — an additional battery you can attach so you can get an extended range of 28 miles.