How Much Does an Electric Scooter Cost? 2027

How much do electric scooters cost to buy? In the three sources I compared, the answer runs from about $100 for the cheapest to $3,000 or more, and the "sweet spot" they name sits between roughly $300 and $1,200 depending on who is talking. RiderGuide's database of 352 models averages $1,113. Hiboy and Levy, which sell scooters, put the middle of the market lower.

This page covers the sticker price, what a good scooter costs, what you pay on top, what a used one is worth, whether you can claim one on tax, and how to get rid of an old one. I haven't ridden or tested any scooter named here. Every price is the source's own figure, not something I checked in a store, and where they disagree I show both.

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How much does an electric scooter cost?#

How much does it cost to buy an electric scooter? Here are the tiers from the three sources, side by side. They are the sources' own words and numbers.

Three cautions. First, Hiboy and Levy sell or operate scooters, so their tiers are marketing-adjacent estimates; RiderGuide describes itself as an independent publication, and I could not check that claim. Second, Levy contradicts itself: another Levy page, from the same dates, gives $250 to $500 as budget, $500 to $1,000 as mid-range and $1,000 to $2,500+ as high-end. Third, the dates differ by years, and RiderGuide's page header showed an October 7, 2026 update while its metadata and publication date were earlier.

RiderGuide also reports the average claimed range by tier: 20.7 miles under $500, 38.4 miles from $500 to $1,500, 58.1 miles from $1,500 to $3,000 and 87.3 miles above $3,000. It says real-world range is about 71 percent of claimed. My arithmetic on that: roughly 15, 27, 41 and 62 miles. Range is claimed by makers and reported by RiderGuide, not measured by me.

How much does a good electric scooter cost?#

How much does a good electric scooter cost? RiderGuide recommends $600 to $1,100 as the sweet spot. It says below $400 you give up range and brakes, and above $1,500 you pay for speed you may not use. Its commuter band is $600 to $1,100, performance is $1,100 to $2,000 and enthusiast is above $2,000.

Hiboy's commuter tier is $500 to $1,200, and its "popular mid-range" benchmark is about $600 with a budget commuter near $349. Levy's mid-range is lower, $300 to $800 or $500 to $1,000 depending on the page. My read, which is opinion: the three agree that the useful middle starts around $500 to $600 and that spending much above $1,100 to $1,200 mainly buys speed and range most commuters will not use. None of them tested whether a pricier scooter lasts longer.

If you want specific models in these bands, my best commuter scooters guide covers them, and the budget guide covers the cheaper end.

What drives the price?#

All three sources point at the same parts. RiderGuide says the battery is the most expensive component and that range costs more the more you buy. Speed, dual motors and hydraulic brakes push the price up. Levy adds battery capacity, materials such as aerospace-grade aluminum or carbon fiber, and extras such as folding, lighting, cruise control and displays, and notes that a well-known brand can cost more while a lesser-known one can cost less at the risk of weaker after-sales service.

RiderGuide also says suspension, turn signals and app connectivity have moved down-market, so you now see them at lower prices than a few years ago. That is its observation from its database, not a measurement I made.

How much is it for an electric scooter with dual motors? RiderGuide's $1,500 to $3,000 tier is where it lists dual motors, 30 to 45 mph speeds and hydraulic brakes. And if you are asking how much does it cost to buy a scooter with decent brakes and range, its answer is above $400.

For the e-bike version of this question, see my how much e-bikes cost guide.

What it costs beyond the price tag#

The sticker price is not the whole bill. Here is what the sources and my other pages say.

• Accessories. How much does it cost for a scooter once you add the basics? Hiboy puts a helmet, lock and lights at $50 to $200 or more. My accessories guide covers what to buy.
• Charging. Hiboy says a full charge typically costs $0.05 to $0.15 in the U.S. My charging cost guide does the arithmetic and lands at roughly 5 to 20 cents.
• Repairs. Levy quotes $100 to $400 for a battery plus $50 to $100 labor, and Gyroor quotes $100 to $500; tires, brakes and motors have their own ranges in my repair cost guide. These are seller estimates.
• Insurance and registration. Hiboy mentions them but gives no dollar figures, and none of the sources I read does. Rules vary by place; see my scooter laws guide.
• Depreciation. The next section.

RiderGuide's page does not cover ownership costs at all, so its tiers are purchase prices only. When someone says how much money does an electric scooter cost, ask whether they mean the sticker price or the first year with accessories, charging and a repair.

When to buy and where prices drop#

RiderGuide says sales events such as Black Friday, Prime Day and back-to-school cut prices 15 to 30 percent below its averages, and that a last-generation model can fall as much as 40 percent after its successor launches. That is the page's own claim, and I did not check any listing history. How much does it cost for an electric scooter at the end of a model year rather than at launch? Possibly much less, if that claim holds.

If your budget is zero, see my guide on how to get a free electric scooter, which is mostly about spotting scams.

How much is a used Razor scooter worth?#

How much is a used Razor scooter worth? Levy's article on lightly used Razor models gives these estimates against new retail prices:

Levy says to expect resale of 50 to 70 percent of the original retail price. It published the article January 10, 2024 and updated it April 5, 2024, so check current listings. For general scooters, a second Levy page says roughly 70 to 80 percent of value remains after one year, 50 to 60 percent after two and 40 to 50 percent after three. Its example is a $500 scooter worth about $350 to $400 after year one and $200 to $250 after year three.

A Bounce Infinity guide, from an Indian maker of larger motorized scooters, says about 15 to 25 percent a year. It is a different kind of vehicle, so I would not treat it as a like-for-like figure. The sources agree the battery matters most: Levy says a battery at 70 to 80 percent of capacity cuts value 10 to 15 percent, and below 60 percent it can cut 30 to 50 percent. I found no independent sales data, so these are seller estimates. For the Razor line itself, see my Razor questions guide.

Can I claim an electric scooter on tax?#

Can I claim an electric scooter on tax? I'm not a tax adviser, and the answer depends on how you use it. What I could check is U.S. federal, and none of the IRS pages I read mentions scooters.

• Personal commuting. I found nothing that makes a personal scooter deductible.
• Business use. The IRS's Topic 510 covers business use of a car and says you can deduct only the cost of the business share if you use a car for both business and personal purposes. It covers cars only, so it is an analogy, not a ruling on scooters. IRS Publication 535 (the 2022 edition; the IRS has since discontinued it) says an expense must be "ordinary and necessary" and that mixed-use costs are split between business and personal parts. It mentions the section 179 deduction for certain depreciable property and points to Publication 946. Whether a scooter used for work qualifies is a question for a tax professional. Keep receipts and a ride log either way.
• Clean vehicle credit. The IRS's page says a qualifying vehicle must have a battery of at least 7 kilowatt-hours and a gross vehicle weight rating under 14,000 pounds, and that the credit is not available for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. My arithmetic: the 551 Wh battery in the Segway Ninebot Max G2 (ERideHero's listing) is about 0.55 kWh, roughly one-thirteenth of that threshold. So a typical scooter does not qualify.

The links are IRS Topic 510, Publication 535 (2022) and the clean vehicle credit page. Outside the U.S. the rules are different, and I did not research them.

How to get rid of an electric scooter#

How to get rid of an electric scooter depends on whether it still works.

1. If it works, sell or give it away. Use the used values above as a starting point, and mention battery condition, since sources say it moves the price most.
2. If it needs a repair, price the fix first. My repair cost guide covers where to go. A new battery can cost more than a used scooter is worth.
3. If it is dead, recycle it. Do not put it in the trash. The EPA says lithium-ion batteries and devices containing them should not go in household trash or recycling bins. It lists Earth911 and Call2Recycle as locator tools, and it also names certified electronics recyclers, retailer or manufacturer take-back programs and local household hazardous waste programs. The page does not specifically mention scooters, so ask the maker or seller which route fits.
4. Handle a damaged battery carefully. The EPA advises putting each battery or battery-containing device in its own plastic bag and taping the terminals with non-conductive tape. I'd add, as a safety opinion, that a swollen, hot or leaking battery should be left to professionals and not opened or tested at home.

The EPA's guidance is on its used lithium-ion batteries page.

Frequently asked questions#

How much do electric scooters cost to buy?#

RiderGuide's 352-model average is $1,113. Hiboy and Levy put entry scooters at $100 to $500 and the middle at $300 to $1,200.

How much does it cost to buy an electric scooter that is decent?#

RiderGuide recommends $600 to $1,100. Hiboy's commuter tier is $500 to $1,200.

How much does it cost to buy a scooter at the cheap end?#

Levy says $100 to $300 and Hiboy says $200 to $500. RiderGuide says below $400 you give up range and brakes.

How much does it cost for an electric scooter to run?#

Charging is cents per full charge (Hiboy: $0.05 to $0.15). Repairs and accessories are the larger costs.

How much does it cost for a scooter battery replacement?#

Levy says $100 to $400 plus $50 to $100 labor. Gyroor says $100 to $500.

How much is it for an electric scooter with a long range?#

RiderGuide's average claimed range is 58.1 miles in the $1,500 to $3,000 tier and 87.3 miles above $3,000. It says real range is about 71 percent of claimed.

How much money does an electric scooter cost per year?#

No source gave a yearly total. Add your accessories, charging, repairs and any insurance to the price.

How much is a used Razor scooter worth?#

Levy's lightly used estimates are $65 to $104 for an E100, $115 to $174 for an E200 and $145 to $223 for an E300, or 50 to 70 percent of retail.

Can I claim an electric scooter on tax?#

I found nothing allowing it for personal use. Business use may be partly deductible; ask a tax professional. The clean vehicle credit needs a 7 kWh battery.

How to get rid of an electric scooter that no longer works?#

Recycle it through a battery or electronics recycler. The EPA says not to put lithium-ion batteries in household trash.

Are cheap electric scooters worth it?#

RiderGuide says under $400 costs you range and brakes. None of the sources tested cheap scooters over time.

The bottom line#

Most of what I read says to expect roughly $500 to $1,200 for a scooter that does a daily commute well, with entry scooters from about $100 to $500 and premium models above that. Budget for $50 to $200 or more in accessories and for the repairs and depreciation that sellers estimate. The tax question is not settled by anything I read, so ask a professional, and recycle a dead battery, don't bin it. For picks, see my best electric scooters guide.

Written by Paul Gendry. Last checked October 10, 2026. Prices change often, so check the seller's page. This is general information, not tax or financial advice.