Best Electric Scooters for Heavy Adults Over 250 lbs

6. ESKUTE Electric Scooter

Escute features a 350 Watts BLDC Hub motor on the front wheel, 8.5ʺ non- pneumatic foam-filled tires, 15 º gradeability, and electric brake and rear disc brake to give you a safe ride at a top speed of 15 MPH and maximum range of 18 miles (under specific conditions).

7. Hover-1 Alpha

Hover-1 Alpha features 450 Watts BLDC Hub motor on the rear wheel, 10ʺ pneumatic air-filled tires, good gradeability, electric brake, and rear disc brakes to give you a safe ride at a maximum speed of 17.4 MPH and a maximum range of 12 miles (under specific conditions).

8. Emaxusa

Emaxusa features 350 Watts BLDC Hub Motor on the front wheel, electrical brake & disc brake on the rear wheel, 8.5ʺ inflated rubber tires, and an 8-degree gradeability to give you a safe ride at a maximum speed of 14 MPH and a maximum range of 16 miles (controlled conditions).

9. RND Electric Scooter

RND Electric Scooter features 250 Watts DC Hub Motor on the front wheel, electrical brake & disc brake, 6.5ʺ shock-absorbing solid tires, and 20º gradeability to give you a safe ride at a maximum speed of 15 MPH and a maximum range of 8 miles (under optimum conditions).

10. YONOS Electric Scooter

YONOS Electric Scooter features 350 Watts DC Hub Motor on the front wheel, electric brake & disc brake on the rear wheel, 8.5ʺ air-filled tires, and 10º gradeability to give you a safe ride at a maximum speed of 15.5 MPH and a maximum range of 17 miles (under optimum conditions).

Few more models to consider

Kaabo Wolf Warrior 11

The Wolf Warrior 11 features 2*1200 Watts Dual BLDC Hub motors powered by 60V/35 Amps Battery, full hydraulic brakes with ABS, 11ʺ tube-less tires, heavy-duty suspension, and 17º gradeability to give you an on-road or off-road safe ride at a maximum speed of 50 MPH and a maximum range of 70 miles (Eco mode, single drive).

The inverted hydraulic front shock absorbers and rear springs make the ride comfortable on any terrain. Wolf warrior II comes with on-road or off-road tires.

NANROBOT Electric Scooter LS7

NANROBOT LS7 is available in two variants; one with 60Volts 35 Amps LG Battery and the other one with 60 Volts 25 Amps Battery. NANROBOT LS7 features dual BLDC hub- motors (2*1800 watts), 11ʺ pneumatic tires, rubber shock absorbers, and dual- hydraulic break to give you a safe ride at a maximum of 52 MPH.

Depending on the rider’s weight and terrain, NANROBOT LS 7 gives you a maximum range of 62 miles with the 35 Amps battery and 37 miles with the 25 Amps battery.

NANROBOT Electric Scooter D6+

NANROBOT D6 comes in 4 variants: D6+disc brake, D6+Oil Brake, D6+with seat and disc brake, and D6+with seat and oil brake. NANROBOT D6 features BLDC dual hub-motors (2*1000 watts) powered by 52 Volts/26 Amps Lithium Battery, electric +disc brake, 10ʺ pneumatic tires, tough metal frame, and C-type suspension to give you a safe ride at a maximum speed of 40 MPH. Depending on the rider’s weight and terrain, D6+ gives you a range of 30 to 40 miles.

Zero 10X

Zero 10X features dual BLDC 2*1000 / 2*1200 watts hub motors, 10ʺ*3ʺ pneumatic tires, coil spring shocks and swing arms, and dual disc brakes to give you a safe on-road or off-road ride at a maximum speed of 38/45 MPH. The controller can be 2*25 Amps or 2*30 Amps depending on the battery used. There are three variants of Zero 10 X to choose from.

Zero 10X has a heat sink to dissipate the heat generated by the electronic controls.

C. What to look for in an Electric Scooter for heavier adults?

• The first thing you must see is the maximum rider weight allowed; go for a scooter that allows at least 20 lbs. more than your current weight.
• Go for an Electric Scooter with a tough body, good suspension on both wheels, hydraulic brake on wheels, sufficient power, and a handle stem matching your height.
• Check the drive-electric scooters generally have Brushless DC (BLDC) Motors for providing the drive. Depending on the scooter, the number of motors can be one or two. In many models, the motors are directly mounted on the wheel hub.
• Electric scooters use Lithium-Ion Batteries for their outstanding energy density; few lower end Electric Scooters use SLA (Sealed lead-acid) battery. Make sure the scooter has a quality battery before buying.
• Many electric scooters give you a choice of on-road or off-road tires; if you are generally a city rider with occasional off-road adventures, on-road tires are preferred.
• Electric scooters have Eco and Turbo modes; you can use Eco mode for more miles per battery charge or go for turbo mode if speed (MPH) is your preference. Verify these features before committing a purchase.
• Most electric scooters have a scope for mounting a seat to increase comfort. Confirm this feature, if you need it.
• Check the head and brake lights for visibility on road during night rides.
• Manufacturers of electric scooters claim features like maximum speed (MPH), range in miles per battery charge, and gradeability (going up-hill). However, these claims are subject to different factors such as rider’s weight, speed, terrain, and battery condition.

Safety Factors

• The electric scooters discussed in this article have a maximum speed of up to 56 MPH; however, you must know the legally allowed speed in your state and any license requirements. Please adhere to the laws at your place.
• You must wear safety gear like helmet and protection pads for your knees, elbows, and chest.
• Your electric scooter may be water-resistant but not waterproof, therefore avoid riding in the rain or snow.
• Powered Electric Scooters are designed for adults to use, keep them away from children.
• Before every ride, please make sure that all the nuts and bolts of your electric scooter are properly tightened and the tire air pressure is correct.
• Go through the user manual of your electric scooter and follow the guidelines strictly.
• You need to use your electric scooter responsibly for your’s as well as others’ safety.

Conclusion

Electric Scooters are becoming popular with every passing day. They are used for fun and adventure riding, recreation, last-mile connectivity to the workplace, and as a complete alternative for commuting between home and workplace.

Batteries used in electric scooters can give you a good service and optimum cycles of charging (number of discharge and recharge) if you take care of them.

Don’t drain the battery completely before putting it on the next charge and don’t leave the battery unattended during charging to avoid overcharging. You must decide your needs before selecting an Electric Scooter.