Electric scooters are special “squatting” motorcycles with a step-through frame and desk for personal commuting without sacrificing ergonomics, maneuverability, energy economization, and compactness.
However, compactness and ergonomics are astonishingly elated in scooters with a foldable feature. Folding scooters are great as they come with renewable battery, stability, seat, luggage position (optional), and, of course, the ability to fold.
Moving around unrestrained, stress-free, endless fun, time-saving, durability, energy-efficient, and many more are advantages that you will enjoy from a good foldable scooter, that only if you do your “foldable scooter” choice well.
However, I have done the assessment over a few folding electric scooters, observed them through a traveler’s point of view. Finally, I am glad to give a comprehensive review of the five best folding electric scooters that you can easily take on a trip:
Hudora 230 Big Wheel Kick Scooter
This is the first kick scooter that is lightweight and achieves durability from the high-quality aluminum from which it’s made. This foldable commuter glides effortlessly while bearing a maximum human body weight of 265 Ibs (120 kg) on the urban and suburban pavement on its 9.1″ front wheel and 8.1″ rear wheel (both made from PU for shake absorption).
The retractable handle with ergonomic foams pads along with the slip resistance lowered aluminum desk and splash shield makes riding fun for different people’ body dimensions (unisex teen, adult) and varying weather conditions.
Features are
- Weight: 11 Ibs (5 kg)
- Dimension: 11.8 x 19.7 x 7.9 inches
Pros
- Foldable in a few seconds and a minuscule of time to reassemble.
- Shake absorption for comfort.
- Suitable for all weather conditions.
- Easy to drag-on in folded form.
- 2 years warranty and 100% refund for 60 days usage detectable faults.
Cons
Not motorized.
Besrey Kick Scooter
Besey proves supremacy in durability, sleekness, quality, and users’ comfort by forming the kick scooter body entirely from aluminum in a stylish and trending style and also using an ABEC- 9 top-grade bearings for supporting a human weight of 100 kg (220 Ibs). Aside from this, its retractable anti-skid silicone handle with foam grip, large anti-skid tires, and disc brake and foot brake create uniqueness in maneuverability and piloting. The one-button folding makes it super portable for someone who travels around.
Features
- Package Weight: 17.2 Ibs (7.8 kg)
- Dimension: 38.58″ × 14.76″ × 41.53″
Pros
- Shock absorber
- 1-year warranty, 1 shoulder strap, 1 manual, 1 screwdriver.
- Foldable with one button
Cons
- Not motorized
Gilon SnapnGo 3-Wheel Mobility Scooter
Gilon SnapnGo is commended and appraised by its users for designing this unique 250 watts (peak 600W) motorized scooter with three anti-skid wheels showing their enthusiastic consideration of ergonomics and mobility. Also, worthy of praise is this scooter’s lightweight frame. It was made from 6061-TS aircraft-grade aluminum suspended on 8″ honeycomb never-flat tire with 2.75″ (7cm) ground clearance. Additionally, it can take a maximum weight of 300 lbs on a comfortable seat.
The instrumentation and controls like a handbrake, a three-speed changing unit and rear brakes ensure easy operation. It runs on a 36v, 6.4 Ah detachable, renewable lithium-ion battery to achieve a speed of 10mph to last for 12 miles. With all these features, the scooter never exceeds 2 square feet (929 cm²) when folded – impressive, right?
Features
- Weight: 60 Ibs (27 kg)
- Unfolded Dimension: 43″ × 22″ × 35″
Pros
- It is motorized.
- The scooter body is corrosion resistance.
Cons
- Can’t be lifted by a shoulder strap
Xprit 8″Electric Scooter With Shock Absorber
This scooter is using a 350 Watt electric motor supplied with energy from a 2-3 hours renewable 8 Ah lithium-ion battery to propel at a speed max of 13.6 mph for 12 – 13.6 miles of travel. It gives exceptionally riding experience with 8″ anti-skid tires and front spring fork suspension to ease bumpy road impacts and shocks. It folds in 3 steps!
Features
- Weight: 29.1 Ibs (13 kg)
- Dimension: 5.83″ × 20.47″ × 40.12″
Pros
- Has a kick-stand
- LED light for night commuting.
Cons
- No seat and battery life depreciates with time.
Gilon Dolly Foldable Lightweight Adult Electric Scooter
Gilon dolly 250 Watt electric motor powered stand-up scooter excels over others with the unparalleled maximum speed of 15 mph to thrust unaided through 15 miles on a 36V, 7.8 Ah rechargeable lithium-ion battery.Â
It comes with waterproof controls on a retractable handle that makes it unstoppable by weather changes. Its folding mechanism is done by a twist grip accelerator and a twist grip brake.
FeaturesÂ
- Weight: 28 Ibs (13 kg)
- Item dimension unfolded: 38″ × 45″ × 15″ (97cm × 12cm × 41cm)
Pros
- Light fixture
- Pedestrian bell
Cons
- Battery life degrades with time.
NOTE: Before you get on your trip, make sure to learn how to ride a folding electric scooter, check out this video:
Final Thoughts
As I have already mentioned, public transport is not really the most convenient thing during trips. On the other hand, when you go somewhere you really need to move around fast so you will have time to explore everything and make great memories.
Luckily, folding electric scooters are a technological invention perfect for such an occasion. They are lightweight, easy to ride, and not that expensive. They are a must for every traveler that doesn’t like public transport during trips because it can be time-consuming and super chaotic. Hopefully, these reviews helped you out to choose which folding electric scooter is the best one to take with you on your trips. Cheers!
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