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50 machines, one yardstick. A high score does not mean a bike suits you — it means the bike does the job it signed up for well.

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1
Tern GSD Gen 3
The GSD Gen 3 is the only bicycle here that genuinely replaces a car in city life. A 210 kg gross vehicle weight, two passengers, and a length no greater than a normal bike. Not cheap, and it does not need to be.
Cargo & Familyask a Tern dealer8.9
2
Tern Vektron S10
The Vektron S10 is the only folding e-bike that behaves like a full-size one: a Bosch mid-drive with 65 Nm, a 27 kg rack that takes Thule child seats without adapters, and a 125 kg gross vehicle weight. It folds in ten seconds into 40 × 85.5 × 67.5 cm. At 22.1 kg it is heavy to carry — but it was never meant to be carried, only stored.
Folding & Urban$3,5498.8
3
Lectric XP4
The XP4 has the best ratio of what-you-get to what-you-pay of any bike in this series. 137 km, a 150 kg payload, a fold, $999. What you do not get is a shop to take it to when something breaks.
Folding & Urban$9998.7
4
TENWAYS AGO T
The AGO T pairs an 80 Nm mid-drive with an Enviolo stepless hub and a Gates belt, which together remove every mechanical decision from riding: no gear numbers, no chain, no oil, no hunting for the right ratio on a hill. At €2,399 it is twice the price of a basic hub-motor bike, and it feels like considerably more than twice the bike.
Electric Bikes€2,399 (regular €2,699)8.7
5
Rad Power RadRunner Max
The RadRunner Max is the most complete utility e-bike Rad Power has built: 28 mph, 90 Nm, hydraulic discs, a torque sensor, a 420 lb payload, and rear-facing radar that warns you about approaching cars. The Safe Shield battery is certified to UL 2271 and the bike to UL 2849. At $2,299 it is expensive for the brand and cheap for the equipment.
Mopeds & First Rides$2,2998.6
6
NIU RQi Sport
The RQi Sport is the first NIU that is unambiguously a motorcycle: 110 km/h, 450 Nm, 0–50 km/h in 2.9 seconds, dual-channel ABS and traction control. The clever part is that it keeps the scooter trick — two removable UL-certified batteries — so people without a garage socket can still own it. €7,499 is a lot, and the 95–105 km range is the reason to think twice.
Electric Motorbikesfrom €7,4998.6
7
NIU KQi Air
The KQi Air is the first scooter light enough that you genuinely carry it every day without thinking about it. 11.7 kg, 32 km/h, 50 km. If your journey involves stairs or a walking section, this is the most important machine in the series.
Kick Scootersvaries by market8.6
8
Lectric XPedition
The twin-battery XPedition carries 204 kg and claims up to 193 km of range — two figures that lead the cargo group. Lectric hits the price by selling direct, which means you assemble it and you maintain it.
Cargo & Familyask Lectric8.6
9
Aventon Level 4
The Level 4 is one of the best-balanced e-bikes at $2,000: a removable 733 Wh pack, 80 Nm of torque, and regenerative braking that returns real distance. The one serious mark against it is 31 kg — this is not a bike you carry to a third-floor flat.
Electric Bikes$1,9998.5
10
Zero DS
The DS is the most complete thing Zero currently builds below the flagship: 104 mph, 97 lb-ft and 144 miles of city range in a dual-sport chassis that does not flinch at a broken road surface. It is $4,000 more than the FXE, and every one of those dollars is visible in the numbers.
Electric Motorbikes$14,495 MSRP8.5
11
Segway Ninebot KickScooter F2 II
The F2 II is the most practical scooter in this series. Self-sealing tyres remove the number one reason a scooter sits at home, TCS deals with slippery surfaces, and 55 km in Eco is a real figure for a short commute.
Kick Scootersvaries by market8.5
12
Aventon Abound SR
The Abound SR is the cargo bike with the most serious braking in this group: a 203 mm rear rotor on Tektro hydraulics. Add a 733 Wh pack built on LG cells and 80 Nm of torque, and this is a very well-balanced product.
Cargo & Familyask Aventon8.5
13
TENWAYS CGO600 Pro
The CGO600 Pro gets the two things right that decide how an e-bike feels: a torque sensor instead of a cadence sensor, so the assistance arrives with your legs rather than after them, and a Gates carbon belt instead of a chain, so it does not need oiling. 16 kg net and 100 km of claimed range for €1,699 is a genuinely strong package.
Electric Bikes€1,6998.5
14
NIU MQi GT 100
The MQi GT 100 is a straight replacement for a 125cc commuter scooter and it beats one on almost every number that matters day to day: 100 km/h, 100 km of range, 128 kg, 180 mm of ground clearance and a customisable TFT dash. €4,990 is roughly twice what a petrol 125 costs, which is the whole argument in one line.
Electric Motorbikesfrom €4,9908.4
15
NIU KQi 300
The KQi 300 spends its money on the thing that decides whether you are still riding in six months: the suspension. Twin hydraulic forks are premium-machine hardware, and here they come with 38 km/h and 60 km of range.
Kick Scootersvaries by market8.4
16
Tern Quick Haul
The Quick Haul is the cheapest way into Tern's cargo range, and for many families it is the better choice over the GSD. Small, unobtrusive, perfectly pleasant to ride empty — which is exactly why you will actually use it.
Cargo & Familyask a Tern dealer8.4
17
Velotric Discover 3
The Discover 3 is the rare e-bike that publishes both water-resistance ratings and two UL certifications in full. Add 128 km of range and a step-through frame and this is a very sensible choice for a rainy climate — if you can buy one where you live.
Electric Bikesask Velotric8.4
18
Ryvid Anthem
The Anthem solves the two problems that quietly stop people buying electric motorcycles: where to charge one, and whether you can get your feet down. A removable 4.3 kWh pack with an on-board Level 2 charger answers the first; a powered seat adjuster answers the second. 75+ mph and 57 combined miles make it a city bike, and it is honest about that.
Electric Motorbikessee Ryvid for current pricing8.4
19
Ariel Rider Kepler 2026
The Kepler is the sensible bike in Ariel Rider's range: 750 W nominal, up to 75 miles, a 400 lb payload and — the part that matters — certification to UL 2849 and UL 2271. It has a torque and cadence sensor rather than cadence alone, and at $1,699 it undercuts most bikes with half its numbers.
Mopeds & First Rides$1,699 (regular $2,099)8.4
20
Brompton Electric G Line
The G Line keeps the thing that makes a Brompton a Brompton — the smallest fold in the business — and patches the company's oldest weakness, the ride. A seven-year frame warranty says a great deal about how they build that frame.
Folding & Urbanask a Brompton dealer8.4
21
Aventon Soltera 3
The Soltera 3 is the answer for anyone who wants an electric bike without becoming a mechanic. 17 kg, a carbon belt that never needs oil, Tektro hydraulic discs. The price is a single gear and only 250 W — it does not like hills.
Electric Bikesask Aventon8.3
22
Inokim OX
The OX picks an unfashionable set of numbers and gets them right: 60 miles of range, a 265 lb load rating and an SGS certificate against UL 2272. Top speed is a modest 27.9 mph and it weighs 62 lb, so this is not a carry-it-upstairs scooter. For a long, loaded daily commute it is one of the most sensible things Inokim builds.
Performance & Long Rangefinance from $229.16/month8.3
23
Zero FXE
The FXE is a real motorcycle at the bottom of a real motorcycle line-up. 85 mph and 78 lb-ft mean it is never out of its depth on an urban road; 105 miles of city range means you charge it about as often as you fill a scooter. The catch is the price: $10,495 buys a lot of petrol motorcycle, and Zero asks you to pay it up front to save later.
Electric Motorbikes$10,495 MSRP8.3
24
Segway Ninebot KickScooter ZT3 Pro
The ZT3 Pro is the only scooter here designed for genuinely bad surfaces: tubeless 11-inch tyres, suspension front and rear, 152 mm of clearance. If your route includes cobbles or unsurfaced roads, this is the only one that fits.
Performance & Long Rangevaries by market8.3
25
Segway Xyber
The Xyber is the most motorcycle-like thing in this category: 175 Nm, 2.7 seconds to 20 mph, and up to 112 miles with both batteries fitted. It is an off-road machine first — Segway's own page carries a New York shipping restriction because its top speed exceeds 20 mph — and that framing should decide whether you buy it.
Mopeds & First Rides$2,299.99 (MSRP $3,299.99)8.3
26
NIU XQi 400
At 164 lb the XQi 400 is light enough to pick up when you drop it and light enough to feel agile on a trail, and the 72 V platform gives it 14.4 kW of peak power when you unlock it. The two-speed-limit arrangement is the point: 28 mph to stay street-legal, 62 mph where the law allows. Just be certain which of those your local rules permit before you buy.
Electric Motorbikesvaries by market8.2
27
NIU UQi GT
The UQi GT does exactly what a 50cc moped does — 45 km/h, AM licence class, two seats — with none of the noise or servicing. 60 km of range and 227 kg of load capacity make it a genuine two-person machine rather than a token one, and €1,999 is close to petrol-moped money.
Mopeds & First Ridesfrom €1,9998.2
28
Ryvid Outset
The Outset takes the Anthem's genuinely clever powertrain — removable 4.3 kWh pack, on-board Level 2 charger — and fits the suspension and tyres that a bad road surface demands. If your route includes potholes, tram lines or a gravel drive, this is the version to buy.
Electric Motorbikessee Ryvid for current pricing8.2
29
Segway Ninebot KickScooter E2 Pro
The E2 Pro publishes range at three different speeds with the test conditions attached — an approach the whole industry should copy. Add an IPX6-rated battery, a 120 kg payload and traction control, and this is a mass-market scooter put together with real care.
Folding & Urbanvaries by market8.2
30
Apollo Go
The Apollo Go has twin motors and air suspension for under $1,000 — a specification that three years ago belonged to $2,000 machines. But 22 kg puts it firmly in the category of scooters you do not carry anywhere.
Kick Scooters$9398.2
31
Dualtron Thunder 3
The Thunder 3 is the only machine here with a braking system that matches its power: four-piston Nutt hydraulics. Add IPX5 and 130 km of range and this is a complete product — for a very small group of people, in very specific places.
Performance & Long Range$3,2998.2
32
Zero XB
The XB is the most interesting thing Zero has done in years: a 139 lb motorcycle with 275 lb-ft at the rear wheel for $4,395. It tops out at 50 mph, so it is a town bike and nothing else — but as a town bike it undercuts everything else Zero sells by six thousand dollars.
Electric Motorbikes$4,395 MSRP8.1
33
SUPER73-Z Miami
The Z Miami takes the S2's drivetrain and battery, shrinks the frame to a 28-inch seat and a 4'6"–5'11" height range, and comes out 8 lb lighter at 59 lb — while keeping the 325 lb rider limit. For a smaller rider who still wants the moped shape, this is the right Super73.
Mopeds & First Rides$2,195 (regular $2,445)8.1
34
ENGWE P275 Pro
The P275 Pro puts a Bafang 250 W mid-drive, 65 Nm, a Gates carbon belt and a 19.2 Ah Samsung pack on one bike, and ENGWE is currently selling it at half list. The 260 km headline is a lowest-assist figure; the 150 km at full assist is the one to plan around, and it is still a very long way for the money.
Electric Bikes€1,099 (list €2,199)8.1
35
Apollo Phantom 2.0
The Phantom 2.0 does everything a performance scooter should: twin motors, a 52 V system, 80 km of range. But at 71 km/h on 25 cm wheels, this is a machine that demands full protective gear and a legal place to ride.
Performance & Long Range$2,1998.1
36
Kaabo King GT Pro
The King GT Pro is an off-road machine that happens to be a scooter: 2000 W in each wheel, 62 mph and a claimed 112 miles. At $3,149 it is not cheap, and the 62 mph figure is not usable on any public road we know of. Kaabo's 18-month warranty and 30-day returns are what separate it from the grey-import machines with identical spec sheets.
Performance & Long Range$3,149 (list $3,999)8.0
37
Ariel Rider X-Class 60V
The X-Class puts a 60 V, 35 Ah battery — over 2 kWh — into a bike that ships as a 20 mph Class 2 machine. That is an enormous pack for $1,799, and it delivers up to 60 miles on fat 20-inch tyres. The 350 lb payload is lower than the Kepler's, and so is the range, which makes the choice between them unusually clear.
Mopeds & First Rides$1,799 (regular $2,399)8.0
38
Kaabo Mantis King GT
The King GT is the top of the Mantis range — the scooter line the enthusiast community trusts most. Two 1100 W motors put it in genuine performance territory. Buy it only at the sale price; $2,699 is not a number to pay.
Performance & Long Range$1,9998.0
39
Segway Ninebot KickScooter MAX G30LP
The G30LP is an ageing scooter that is still worth buying for a reason few people mention: Segway lists six battery protection mechanisms in detail. On a device you plug in indoors, that is more valuable information than a speed figure.
Kick Scootersvaries by market8.0
40
SUPER73-S2 Laguna
The S2 is a Class 2 e-bike wearing a moped's clothes: 20 mph, 500 W nominal, a UL2271 480 Wh pack and 25–35 miles of range. What sets it apart is fit — a 325 lb rider limit and a 5'1" to 6'8" height range mean it suits people most e-bikes do not. The rigid frame is the compromise you will feel on a bad road.
Mopeds & First Rides$2,395 (regular $2,645)8.0
41
Rad Power Radster Road
The Radster Road carries the strongest specification Rad Power has ever published: 100 Nm, 45 km/h, more than 100 km of range. But Rad Power went through bankruptcy in late 2025 and changed owners in 2026, so the questions about long-term parts and warranty are real ones.
Electric Bikes$1,9997.9
42
SUPER73-MZFT
The MZFT is Super73's entry point and its most practical bike: internal lockable storage, USB charging, and a modular second battery that takes range from 15–20 miles to 35–40. Buy it with the second pack in the budget — on one battery it is a very short-range machine, and the 250 lb rider limit is lower than the rest of the range.
Mopeds & First Rides$1,9957.9
43
Inokim OXO
The OXO is the only performance scooter in this series that publishes UL 2272 certification issued by SGS. In a segment where big power usually comes with silence about battery safety, that deserves credit. But $3,500 is a lot of money, and the warranty is only 12 months.
Performance & Long Range$3,5007.9
44
Ariel Rider Grizzly 72V
The Grizzly is an 8,000 W, 3,240 Wh machine with 250 Nm and 80–120 miles of range — figures that belong to a motorcycle, on a frame that looks like a bicycle. Ariel Rider is explicit that it is a private-property model, and that is not a disclaimer to skim. Bought with that understood, it is enormous value. Bought as a commuter, it is a legal problem.
Performance & Long Range$3,1997.8
45
Rad Power RadRunner Plus
The RadRunner Plus has a passenger seat as standard and a top speed capped at 32 km/h — two right decisions for a bike that carries people. But Rad Power has been through bankruptcy and changed owners, so parts risk is something you have to weigh.
Cargo & Family$1,7997.8
46
Kaabo Urban
The Urban is the cheapest scooter Kaabo makes, and it carries the know-how of a company that builds fast machines. 500 W, 40 km/h, a light design. But this is a step down the range, not up — do not expect Mantis-grade finish.
Kick Scooters$7997.8
47
Gotrax G4
The G4 is the cheapest scooter we would still recommend. It carries UL 2272 safety certification, an anti-theft lock built into the frame, and a two-year warranty — three things many scooters costing twice as much do without.
Kick Scooters$4497.7
48
Inokim Light 2 Max
The Light 2 Max is light, handsome and carries third-party battery safety certification. But $1,500 for 34 km/h and 43 km is a price that only works if you genuinely value the lightness — because on raw numbers, cheaper scooters do more.
Folding & Urban$1,5007.6
49
Cowboy Cruiser
The Cruiser is the best-looking bike in this series and also the dearest. AdaptivePower, which adjusts assistance to the terrain by itself, is real technology and it works well. But buying a bicycle that depends on a company's servers is a decision worth thinking through.
Electric Bikesfrom €3,2997.5
50
NIU NQi GTS
Technically the NQi GTS is a very complete machine: 80 km/h, 110 km, a removable pack, the best software in the class. Its biggest weakness is nothing technical — it is that availability, parts and support differ wildly from one country to the next.
Electric Motorbikesvaries by market7.4

This ranking is an editorial view, not buying advice for your situation. Treat two bikes within 0.2 points of each other as level — the decision then sits with the price at your nearest dealer, whether there is a service point near you at all, and who will be riding it.