Best Electric Scooters for Kids and Teens 2027

The best kids electric scooters 2027 depend on age and weight more than on brand, so here is the quick version. For the youngest riders, the Segway Ninebot Zing E10 is my pick: Segway lists it for ages 8 to 14, at 10 mph and 18.7 lb. For 12 year olds, the Hover-1 Journey 2.0 is listed with 16 miles of range and a 264 lb rider limit, well above the others in its age group. For teens, the GOTRAX G3 Plus is the one with a speed an independent tester certified, 18.1 mph. If you want a name parents already know, the Razor E300 is the only one here where I found a hands-on test of range, hills and charging.

These are also the best electric scooters for kids 2027 that I could back with sources rather than marketing. I haven't ridden any of them. My picks come from Electric Scooter Guide's kids list, EScooterNerds' Razor E300 review, a review of the Segway Zing E8, and the makers' own spec pages, and I say which number comes from where. Most of the speeds you see on kids' scooters are claims, and only two in the main list are certified by a tester, so I'll keep the two apart.

Age is only a starting point. Weight limit, height, speed and the weight of the scooter itself decide whether a scooter is safe for your child, and that is why this guide is organized by age and then by what to check. If you are working out how to choose a scooter for a teenager, the simple rule is to match the speed to their experience, check the rider weight limit, and buy the helmet before the scooter.

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Best kids electric scooters 2027 at a glance#

Specs are from the named source. Speeds marked "claimed" come from the maker or a retailer, and only the two marked "certified" were measured by Electric Scooter Guide. Prices are from Electric Scooter Guide's kids list (the page carries an October 3, 2026 header) unless noted, and they change often.

Placement by age is my judgment from the speeds, weights and the makers' age guidance. It is not a tested ranking.

How to choose a scooter for a teenager (and for younger kids)#

Here is how to choose a scooter for a teenager, and it works for younger children as well. I'd check these in order.

1. Rider weight and height first. Segway lists the Zing E8 for 44 to 110 lb and the E10 and E12 for 44 to 132 lb. That lower number matters, because a very small child is outside the range. Most adult-sized scooters are built for 220 lb or more, so a teen has room to grow, but a young child on a big scooter can't reach or control it.
2. Speed that matches experience. Kids' scooters in these sources run from about 7 mph to 18 mph. As a rough conversion, 7 mph is 11 km/h, 10 mph is 16 km/h, 15 mph is 24 km/h and 18 mph is 29 km/h. For a first scooter I'd stay near the bottom of the age band, and I'd look for a speed limit setting if the scooter has one.
3. Weight of the scooter. A child has to lift, fold and carry it. The Zing E10 and GKS Pro are both listed at 18.7 lb. The Razor E300 is 43 lb, which is a lot for a 13 year old to move up steps.
4. Brakes and lights. The Zing E8 review notes the scooter has no headlight or taillight and says it is unsafe to ride at night. That is a fair point for any scooter without lights, so check this before you buy if your child rides in the evening.
5. Tires. Solid tires never go flat but grip less, and Electric Scooter Guide says they shouldn't be ridden in the wet. Pneumatic tires grip better and need pressure checks.
6. Where it will be ridden. Check age limits and rules where you live before you buy, because many places restrict young riders on public roads.

Brands often give an age range, and they disagree. Electric Scooter Guide puts a 16 mph scooter in its 8 to 14 group and a 14 mph one in its 12 to 14 group, so the age bands overlap and don't follow speed. I'd treat the maker's age as a minimum and pick the slower option when in doubt.

Best electric scooters for 8 year old kids 2027#

These are the best electric scooters for 8 year old kids 2027 that I'd shortlist. At this age I'd look for low speed, low weight and a lower rider weight limit, because most 8 year olds are well under 100 lb.

Segway Ninebot Zing E10: my pick for an 8 year old#

Segway lists the Zing E10 for ages 8 to 14, riders from 44 to 132 lb, at 10 mph, with a 6.2 mile claimed range and an 18.7 lb weight. The sister E8 is listed for ages 6 to 12 and 44 to 110 lb, at 8.6 mph and 17.6 lb. A review of the E8 on Scooter Guide, last updated in July 2025, repeats the maker's figures (so they are claims, not measurements), says it has Safe Mode capped at about 6.2 mph, and says it has no headlights or taillights. It also lists a charge time of up to 4 hours, which the reviewer calls slow for about 40 minutes of riding. The E10 is a step up from the E8 in speed and load, and I'd pick it for a child who will grow into it, with the speed mode set low at first.

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Razor E100: the classic option#

Razor lists the E100 for ages 8 and up, with a 120 lb rider limit, 10 mph, up to 40 minutes of continuous use, a 26 lb weight and a $209.99 MSRP. It uses two 12 volt sealed lead-acid batteries, an 8 inch pneumatic front tire, and a hand-operated caliper brake on the front wheel. A review on Ride Review also describes it as made for kids 8 to 12 and rated for riders up to 120 lb, though the page has no date and doesn't say whether it measured anything. Lead-acid batteries are heavy and slow to charge, so this is the heavier of the two for a small child, but it is a simple scooter.

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Also listed#

Electric Scooter Guide lists the GOTRAX GKS at $150, 7 mph, a 6.2 mile range and a 121 lb limit, with 6 inch solid tires. It is the slowest and cheapest in the list, and a reasonable choice for a younger or more nervous rider.

Best electric scooters for 10 year old kids 2027#

The best electric scooters for 10 year old kids 2027 sit in the middle: faster than a first scooter, but still light and capped around 10 to 12 mph. Many kids at 10 are comfortable on the same scooters as 8 year olds, so size and weight matter as much as age.

GOTRAX GKS Pro: a light step up#

Electric Scooter Guide lists the GKS Pro with a 24 volt, 150 watt motor, up to 9 mph, a 154 lb limit, an 18.7 lb weight and a larger frame for older kids. The page's heading says $149 and the text implies that is the sale price, so the regular price isn't clear. It doesn't give a range figure, only that it is "longer" than the GKS. A 154 lb limit means it can last into the early teens.

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Segway Ninebot Zing E12#

Segway lists the E12 for ages 8 to 14, 44 to 132 lb, 11.2 mph, a 6.2 mile claimed range and 18.7 lb. It has the same listed weight as the E10 with a higher top speed. If your 10 year old is confident, it's the one I'd look at next, though I'd start in a lower mode.

What I'd skip at this age#

Electric Scooter Guide puts the Hover-1 Jive, at 16 mph, in its 8 to 14 group. That is a lot of speed for an 8 or 10 year old, and I'd save it for 12 and older, if at all.

Best electric scooters for 12 year olds 2027#

For 12, the best electric scooters for 12 year olds 2027 are the ones with a larger deck and wheels, a higher weight limit and enough range for a ride to school, while still staying under about 15 mph. Electric Scooter Guide groups two scooters at 12 to 14.

Hover-1 Journey 2.0: most range for this age#

Electric Scooter Guide lists the Journey 2.0 at $311, up to 14 mph and up to 16 miles, with a 300 watt motor, a 264 lb limit, 8.5 inch pneumatic tires and UL certification. The 264 lb limit is the highest in the kids' list, so it can last through the teen years. The speed and range are claims, not tested numbers.

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GOTRAX G2 Plus: cheaper and slower#

The G2 Plus is listed at $199, up to 12 mph, up to 6.8 miles and 220 lb, with a 200 watt motor. It is the cheaper option, and with a shorter range it suits a short trip to a friend's house or a park.

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If your 12 year old will ride to school, check the school's rules, and see my guide to age limits and rules.

Best electric scooters for teens 2027: reviews of my picks#

These are the best electric scooters for teens 2027 that I'd compare. Teens ride faster and farther, so you'll see higher speeds and bigger batteries. Electric Scooter Guide groups the following scooters at 14 and up, and Razor's spec sheet lists the E300 at 13 and up.

GOTRAX G3 Plus: certified speed, good all-round pick#

Electric Scooter Guide lists the G3 Plus at $399, with an ESG-certified 18.1 mph top speed, up to 18 miles of claimed range, 10 inch pneumatic tires and a 220 lb limit. It is the one teen scooter in the list with a measured speed and a weight limit that suits an adult too. It is also the one I'd pick if the teen will use it for school and errands.

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Hover-1 Alpha 2.0: fastest here, with a speaker#

At $348 the Alpha 2.0 has a 350 watt motor, an ESG-certified 18.2 mph speed, up to 12 miles of claimed range and a 264 lb limit. It has LED deck lights and a Bluetooth speaker, which some teens will like and some parents won't. It is faster than I'd want a 13 year old on, so I'd keep it for 15 and older, or ride it in a lower mode.

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Razor E300: tested, but heavy and slow to charge#

EScooterNerds reviewed the Razor E300 in July 2026 and measured about 15 mph, with 18 mph on a separate run. The battery died at 7.4 miles, and the scooter struggled on a hill of about 14 degrees, per the review. A second test cited in the review found about 10 miles of range, a 5 m braking distance and a 12 hour charge. The E300 has a 250 watt chain drive motor, a 168 Wh lead-acid battery, 9 inch pneumatic tires, a rear drum brake, no suspension and no lights. It weighs 43 lb, and the spec sheet lists riders at 13 and up. The spec sheet lists a 220 lb limit, but the reviewer's own test found 198 lb, so I'd stay under 198 lb to be safe. On my math, 168 Wh over 7.4 miles is about 22.7 Wh per mile.

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Adult scooters for older teens#

Electric Scooter Guide's kids list also includes the Segway Ninebot E2 at $279 (12.4 mph, 15.5 mi, 200 lb) and the E2 Plus at $399 (up to 15.5 mph, aimed at high school or college students). For a 16 year old or older, my best electric scooters for adults guide goes further.

What speed is right for a child?#

Speed is the number parents ask about most, and it is a judgment, not a rule. Here is how I'd think about it, using the scooters above.

• Up to about 10 mph (16 km/h): a first scooter. Zing E8, Zing E10, Razor E100 and GKS Pro fall here. A fast walk is about 3 mph, so a child riding 10 mph is moving more than three times as fast.
• About 12 to 15 mph (19 to 24 km/h): a confident rider who has used a scooter before. G2 Plus, Journey 2.0 and Razor E300.
• 18 mph (29 km/h) and up: teens with experience. G3 Plus and Alpha 2.0 are certified at 18.1 and 18.2 mph.

The numbers matter because stopping distance grows quickly with speed. The only braking figure I found is a third-party test of the Razor E300 with a 5 m stopping distance, and I don't have one for the others. If your scooter has a speed limit mode, use it. Segway's E8 has a Safe Mode capped at about 6.2 mph, according to the reviewer, and Electric Scooter Guide says some brands offer parent apps to set speed and time limits. I haven't checked which models have this, so confirm it before you buy.

What the reviewers tested and what is just a claim#

Almost every spec in a kids' scooter article is a claim. Here is how the sources I used compare, because I think you should know before you spend money.

• Electric Scooter Guide's kids list is titled "Tested" but certifies only two speeds, the G3 Plus (18.1 mph) and the Alpha 2.0 (18.2 mph). It lists no ages or weight limits beyond its section headings (8 to 14, 12 to 14, 14 and up), and the update date differs between the body (June 28, 2026) and the header (October 3, 2026).
• A teen scooter roundup on Peggy O'Mara's site says it tested 10 scooters, but gives no method or measured results, and it lists no prices. I treated it as claims and didn't rely on it for any figure here.
• EScooterNerds' Razor E300 review (July 19, 2026) has real measurements: about 15 mph, a battery that died at 7.4 miles, and a struggle on a hill of about 14 degrees. It also reports a lower weight limit than Razor does (198 lb against 220 lb).
• A Levy comparison page lists the Razor E300 at 14.6 mph and 6.7 miles, and the GOTRAX Apex at 15 mph, 10.9 miles and 31.7 lb, and gives no age or weight limit. Levy is a rental and retail business, so I treat its numbers as claims.
• Maker pages for Segway and Razor give ages, weight limits, speeds and weights, which are the maker's own figures.

The result is that for kids I can tell you the maker's age guidance, weight limits and weights with some confidence, a few speeds that were measured, and very little on real-world range. If you want a measured number, take the E300 test, and for the rest, treat the range as an upper bound.

Battery, range and weight#

Range claims on kids' scooters are short, and the battery type changes the weight. The Zing E8, E10 and E12 are all listed at a 6.2 mile claimed range. The GKS is 6.2 miles, the G2 Plus 6.8, the Journey 2.0 16 and the G3 Plus 18.

The Razor E100 and E300 use lead-acid batteries. The E100 has two 12 volt sealed lead-acid batteries and the E300 a 168 Wh 24 volt lead-acid pack. These are heavier than lithium and slow to charge. The E300's 12 hour charge time, from the third-party test cited by EScooterNerds, means an overnight charge each time. The E300 weighs 43 lb and the E100 26 lb, while the lighter Zing models are about 18 lb. If you need something light enough to carry, see my guide to lightweight foldable scooters. For Razor questions, see my Razor scooter guide.

For a young child the useful question is how long the scooter lasts on a real ride. A 6 mile claim is fine for a park or a few streets and not for a trip across town. It is also a number for a small rider on flat ground, so a heavier rider or hills will cut it.

Safety gear, supervision and the rules#

Safety is the part I'd not skip. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that micromobility products, a group that includes e-scooters, led to more than 190,000 emergency department visits between 2017 and 2020, with 25,400 for e-scooters in 2020 and at least 71 deaths. The release doesn't break the figures down by age, and it says injuries were most often to the limbs, head and neck. Its advice was to wear a helmet and check the scooter before every ride. See the CPSC news release for the details.

Here is what I'd do, based on that advice and on Electric Scooter Guide's and Levy's:

• A helmet every ride. Electric Scooter Guide calls it a must. Levy and ESG also recommend knee and elbow pads and wrist guards.
• Closed-toe shoes and no loose clothing, as ESG suggests.
• Lights and reflective clothing if there's any chance of riding at dusk, since some kids' models have no lights.
• A check before each ride: tires, brakes, bolts and the folding latch.
• Teaching first. Start in a car-free space. My beginner riding guide covers the basics, and the brake guide helps when the brakes feel soft.
• Stay under the weight limit. My weight limit guide explains why.

Levy notes that most makers recommend electric scooters for children 8 and older, and advises parents to judge the child's maturity and coordination. I haven't summarized state or city laws on age, helmets or where children may ride, because they differ widely and I couldn't find reliable official summaries. Check your local rules before you buy. I also haven't verified UL certification for most of these scooters, and among the scooters here Electric Scooter Guide notes UL certification only for the Journey 2.0 and UL 2849 charging for the GKS, so look at the box or the maker's page.

What kids' scooters cost#

The prices in the sources I used, from lowest to highest, are below. They change with sales, and Electric Scooter Guide's GKS Pro entry shows $149 as what seems to be a sale price, so check the current price.

I found no prices for the Zing E10 or the Razor E300 in the sources I used, so check those. If you are shopping on a tighter budget, see my guide to budget electric scooters.

Frequently asked questions#

What are the best kids electric scooters 2027?#

For the youngest riders, the Segway Ninebot Zing E10 is my pick. For 12 year olds the Hover-1 Journey 2.0, and for teens the GOTRAX G3 Plus. These are shortlisted from published sources, since I haven't ridden them.

What are the best electric scooters for kids 2027 by age?#

For 8 year olds, the Zing E10 and Razor E100. For 10 year olds, the GKS Pro and Zing E12. For 12 year olds, the Journey 2.0 and G2 Plus. For teens, the G3 Plus, Alpha 2.0 and Razor E300.

What are the best electric scooters for 8 year old kids 2027?#

The Segway Zing E10 (8 to 14 years, 18.7 lb, 10 mph) and the Razor E100 (8 and up, 120 lb limit, 10 mph) are the two I'd start with.

What are the best electric scooters for 10 year old kids 2027?#

The GOTRAX GKS Pro (up to 9 mph, 154 lb limit) and the Segway Zing E12 (11.2 mph) are light, slow and suited to this age.

What are the best electric scooters for 12 year olds 2027?#

The Hover-1 Journey 2.0 (up to 14 mph, 264 lb limit, 16 mi claimed) and the cheaper GOTRAX G2 Plus (up to 12 mph) are the picks in Electric Scooter Guide's 12 to 14 group.

What are the best electric scooters for teens 2027?#

The GOTRAX G3 Plus (18.1 mph certified) and the Hover-1 Alpha 2.0 (18.2 mph certified) have measured speeds, and the Razor E300 has the most detailed independent review.

How to choose a scooter for a teenager?#

Check the rider weight limit, pick a speed that matches their experience, look at the weight of the scooter and its brakes and lights, and buy a helmet first.

What age can a child ride an electric scooter?#

Most makers recommend 8 and older, according to Levy, though Segway lists the Zing E8 from 6. Local laws may set a different age.

How fast should a kid's electric scooter go?#

For a first scooter, around 10 mph (16 km/h) or below. Teens with experience can handle about 15 to 18 mph.

Is the Razor E300 good for teens?#

It was measured at about 15 mph and 7.4 miles by EScooterNerds, but it weighs 43 lb, takes about 12 hours to charge in one test, and has no lights.

Do kids need a helmet on an electric scooter?#

Yes. The CPSC advises one, and so does every source I used.

Is a heavier weight limit safer?#

A higher limit gives more margin, but it doesn't make a scooter safer for a small child. The size and speed matter too.

The bottom line#

If you want one answer, buy the Segway Zing E10 for a child of about 8, the Hover-1 Journey 2.0 for 12, and the GOTRAX G3 Plus for a teen, and set the speed lower at the start. Check the weight limit against your child's weight, buy a helmet and pads, and choose the slower scooter when two are close.

Prices and models change, so check the current price and specs on the maker's page before you buy. Since I haven't ridden these scooters, treat my picks as a well-sourced shortlist. For the full range of scooters, see the best electric scooters.

Written by Paul Gendry. Last checked October 9, 2026. This is general information, not professional advice. Specs, prices and rules change, so confirm them on the maker's page and with local authorities.