15 Best Electric Scooters Under 1500 Dollars

When you step up to an electric scooter in the $1000 to $1500 range, you can expect a few amenities. These include some form of suspension, tubeless tires (usually), and a lot more power and range. The intermediate range includes some of the fastest, most reliable single and dual motor electric scooters you can buy for the money, such as our picks below for the 15 best electric scooters under 1500 dollars.

We’ve got some scooters that have blown our minds this year, for one reason or another, like the Teewing GT4, a scooter with one motor that might as well have two – except for the price and weight – and the Apollo Go, a dual motor commuter for under $1100 with all the tech-forward design of the company’s $3,000+ flagship, the Apollo Pro. 

We’ve also included our favorite seated electric scooter, the EMOVE Roadrunner, now in its second version and nicely upgraded. Voro Motors has also updated the beloved EMOVE Cruiser, the longest-range commuter scooter in the world, and they have a dual motor version coming out next year.

There are many more great examples, so let’s just get right to it: our top 15 electric scooters under $1500. If you’re prepared to spend somewhere in the range of $1000 to $1500, we guarantee you’ll find a reliable, ESG-tested ride that fits your needs and budget.

We’ve included each scooter’s IP rating and UL certification, where applicable.

15 Best Electric Scooters Under 1500 – Single Motor

Robust Daily Commuter

NIU KQi 300X | $1199 $799

NIU makes some of most reliable electric scooters we’ve tested. Their new KQi 300 line introduces major improvements to their design, including front suspension, a higher top speed, and more battery capacity for longer-range rides.

IP55 | UL2272

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Unstoppable Power

VMAX VX4 GT |  $1499 $1099

We rode the VMAX VX4 GT a full 30-mile lap around San Francisco (and then some), and climbed a hill twice as steep as our test hill. VMAX’s flagship may not be the fastest single-motor scooter on the block, but it’s definitely the most tenacious.

IPX6 | UL2272

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Ultra-Portable Reliability

UScooters GT Sport | $1099 | $899 w/code

The Uscooters GT Sport electric scooter is the quickest, fastest ultraportable scooter we’ve ever tested. The scooter reaches 15 mph in just 5 seconds flat. To put it in perspective, the original Segway Ninebot Max takes almost half a second longer. And the GT Sport has a top speed of 30 miles per hour. Compared to other electric scooters in its weight class, the GT Sport still shines.

IPX5 | UL2272

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Single Motor Monster

Teewing GT4 | $949

The Teewing GT4 spec is bonkers with 1500 Watts of nominal power from the rear motor and 2400 Watts of peak power, a battery that’s 2.2 times as big as the one in the Segway Ninebot Max, 11-inch tubeless tires, and a top speed of 42.3 miles per hour. Plus, it has full hydraulic suspension and a touchscreen display.

IPX4 | UL2272

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Quickest Off-Road

Segway Ninebot ZT3 Pro | $1299 $949

Segway’s ZT3 Pro has 1600 Watts of peak power, although it’s firmware limited to an ESG certified top speed of 24.7 miles per hour to reserve power for its massive torque. The ZT3 Pro’s 12” tires, ultra-modern design, and world-class Segway app make this a compelling scooter, especially considering its introductory price. If you want the latest in scooter technology, highest reliability, and quick acceleration, you can’t go wrong.

IPX5 | UL2272

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15 Best Electric Scooters Under 1500 – Dual Motor

Most High-Tech Commuter

Apollo Go | $1099 | $1045 w/code

The new Apollo Go represents a further refinement of Apollo’s principles. On the premium side of things, but still affordable, the Go brings together all the company’s tech in a seamlessly integrated package that’s a true joy to ride.

IP66 | UL2272

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Most Power for the Price

VMAX R55 Pro | $1499 $1099

VMAX scooters always impress. The R55 Pro has dual 48V 1050 Watt motors for a peak power output of 3200W, enough power to rip up any hill and hit high speeds of over 30 mph. Plus, you get dual suspension, 10″ tubeless tires, and VMAX’s renowned reliability and build and ride quality.

IPX5 | UL2272

Best Seated Under $1500

EMOVE RoadRunner V2 | $1395 | $1345 w/code

The Roadrunner V2 is the successor to the ultra-popular RoadRunner, a compact, dual-motor seated electric scooter that could easily pass for an e-bike, except that it has pegs instead of pedals. The V2 also lacks a chain, meaning that it won’t grease up the back seat of your car. And it is more fun to ride because you never have to pedal! 

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Serious Performance

Solar P1 3.0 | $1299

At just thirteen hundred dollars, this dual-motor sports-scooter is for experienced riders on a budget who want serious performance. It’s not the most modern design, but that works in its favor if you want to use the optional seat, because the stem can be adjusted to the perfect height whether you’re riding seated or standing.

IP54

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Entry-Level Sports Scooter

GOTRAX GX2 |  $1799 $1399 | $1249 w/code

The GOTRAX GX2 is one the company’s flagship dual-motor electric scooters. It shares similar specs with its slightly smaller sibling, the GX1, right down to the hydraulic shocks, but for its slightly larger battery and higher-rated motors. 

IP54 | UL2272

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Name Says It All

Minimotors Dualtron Popular | $1399

The Popular (or “Pop” as people call it) has a fully updated modern design, a nice stiff stem, and quick folding handlebars (which do need adjustment from time to time). It’s a very likable scooter and looks really cool, which is only one reason for its popularity. To find out more, read our review.

IPX5

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Max Performance

RoadRunner D4+ 4.0 | $1399 | $1249 w/code

The RoadRunner D4+ 4.0 electric scooter has been through a few iterations, each one more refined than the last. The latest model has dual 1000W motors, a 52V 23.4Ah battery for longer range, 10″ tubed tires with split rims for easy tire repair, and dual hydraulic suspension with adjustable preload.

IP53

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Longest Range

EMOVE Cruiser V2 | $1499 | $1349 w/code

The EMOVE Cruiser hardly needs an introduction at this point: it’s one of the most well-known, and best-selling, electric scooters in the world. In its V2 redesign for 2024, the Cruiser gets some serious upgrades to its tires, suspension, stem, handlebars, display, and more…

IPX6

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Huge Performance Value

Solar EQ | $1499

Solar did it again! First, it was the fastest under $1,400 with the Solar P1 2.0 and now fastest under $1,500 with the Solar EQ. Don’t let the old-school handlebars fool you; this scooter’s spec sheet contains all the latest stuff, including tubeless tires and sinewave motor controllers. 

IP54

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All City Commuter

Apollo City | $1549 | $1499 w/code

The Apollo City Pro electric scooter has been a longtime favorite of ours at Electric Scooter Guide, and has become a benchmark for mid-price dual-motor electric scooters. Use our exclusive code to get it for less than $1500.

IPX6 | UL2272

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Conclusion

As you can see, you have a lot of options when shopping for an electric scooter under $1500, but you can narrow them down – and separate the wheat from the chaff – with a guide from reliable electric scooter experts.

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