“For those on the heavier side, we have compiled a list of the best electric scooters for heavy riders”.

You asked, and we delivered. This is the best electric scooters for heavy riders, 2023 edition.

It is important to keep updating these articles, as scooter manufacturers do not rest when it comes to improving their models’ specs, performance, and quality. As a result, year after year, scooters for heavy adults have become more advanced and better capable of handling the weight and demands of heavy riders.

Now, the most exciting thing about Rider Guide’s 2023 selection of the best electric scooters for heavy adults is that we now have two big-dawg perspectives. Ramier and Mitchell are both over 6 ft tall and weigh above 200 lbs, meaning they are well placed to give the big-dawg perspective, and with their years of riding, you can be sure theirs is the most reliable and trustworthy insight.

In the 2023 edition, we have carefully selected electric scooters specifically designed to accommodate heavier individuals without compromising on speed, stability, or durability. But first…

Rule number one: The scooter has to win the hearts of our resident big dawgs, Ramier and Mitchell. It’s a simple litmus test. If they’re not vibing with the performance and ride, it’s out. And trust us, the dynamics of a scooter with an average-sized rider versus a big guy like Ramier or Mitchell is like comparing apples and, well, much larger apples. 

You might be thinking, ‘What about the manufacturer specs? That’s gotta count for something.’ To a certain extent, yes. However, we think of scooter specifications more like guidelines than gospel. Don’t believe us? Check out the Gotrax GX1 and GX2 reviews. 

The Gotrax GX1 is a 1200-watt motor scooter, while the GX2 has 1600-watt motors. Yet, despite expectations, the Gotrax GX1 was quicker from the start to 30 mph (and to its top speed) and faster on hills than its more powerful sibling. This is clear evidence that hands-on testing is the only way to really know.

Now, a little flex here. We at Rider Guide pride ourselves on having tested a whopping 150+ electric scooters. This expansive testing has given us a bit of a sixth sense about which ride might be the one for different riders. Each twist, each turn, and each throttle provides us insights that charts and numbers can’t.

And we may not always be able to quantify why particular scooters do better than others, especially with heavy riders–it could be a culmination of seemingly insignificant design elements. Take the Anyhill UM-2, for example. By the book, it seems pretty standard. In action, though? It’s like it’s got some secret mojo (subtlest design quirks) that makes it an incredible option for our heavier adult riders. Just ask Ramier.

That said, we still have those beasts where the specs promise big, and they deliver even bigger, as with most of the dual-motor beasts on our list. 

So, what are we saying?

We’ve done the legwork (and the ride work). And when we say we’ve got the best picks for heavier riders, we mean it.

Let’s dive into our shortlist.

Honorable Mentions

Note: *Top speed, range, and hill climb rating are based on our performance tests and adjusted for a 250 lb rider. However, riding style and stature will greatly impact some of these numbers, which should be used as a guideline only.

The new Ninebot Max G2 is one of the scooters making the most waves in 2023. We’ve called it the benchmark for range and reliability, but here’s why we think it’s an excellent scooter for heavy adult riders.

• Affordable yet powerful
• Impressive suspension
• Good portability in a category with few portable scooters
• Ergonomically designed
• Durable build
• Large 551 Wh battery 

It’s not uncommon to have single motor scooters that can properly support the weight of heavy riders; however, it is not common to have them execute the task as well as the Segway Ninebot Max G2. With a max rider weight of 265 lbs, the Max G2 scooter is a credible heavy rider option, especially considering its affordable price point.

That said, you’re not just settling for the smaller price tag. The Segway Max G2 scooter has a powerful 450-watt motor that churns 1000 watts peak power, allowing it to effortlessly carry heavy riders over inclines and rougher terrains. And thanks to that Segway build, the scooter’s frame does not cave to the strain of the higher weight.   

In addition, the front hydraulic coil shock and adjustable dual rear spring suspension have been game-changers for the Ninebot Max scooter. Riders, especially heavy adults, now enjoy a more stable, comfortable, and smooth ride, especially on bumpy roads or uneven surfaces. This enhanced suspension also improves overall maneuverability, making it easier to navigate for riders of all sizes and weights.  

Its portability gives the Segway Max G2 an edge, as most scooters that are great for heavy riders are also quite heavy and bulky. The Max G2 surprisingly maintains portability without compromising on the deck real estate or riding ergonomics. Mitchell particularly loves that even without a tail (per se), he still gets to hang his back foot off a little for tons of extra space. And, as a plus, the battery is large enough to support the higher power needs.

The Fluid Vista is the second single-motor scooter on this list, giving heavy adult riders an alternative affordable scooter that’s low maintenance, comfortable, and very efficient. Here’s what makes the Fluid Vista an ideal scooter for heavy riders.

• Powerful enough for heavy riders
• Excellent performance
• Comfortable ride quality, with great suspension
• Spacious riding platform
• Solid, zero-maintenance tires
• Relatively affordable

This is the second single motor on our list, but the Vista comes with a higher-rated 1000-watt motor. The difference in performance with the Ninebot Max G2 is not that big, but the Vista is a little faster on hills and will not slow down regardless of weight. Mitchell, resident big dawg, got a 13-second time to the top of our 200ft, 10% grade test, doing 10 mph +.

Thanks to the powerful motors, you also get amazing acceleration and a top speed of close to 30 mph, which for heavier adults is rarely ever the case on single-motor scooters. The brakes are not grabby, and the stopping distance is not the shortest, so you might want to ensure that you’re making calculated stops.

When it comes to the ride quality, the Vista has a couple of aces up its sleeves. The Vista has solid tires that generally have less shock absorption, but the ones on this scooter have an immensely grippy tread for traction, and a tire profile that is great for cornering and curving. The flat-free nature also makes the scooter a low-maintenance option for heavy riders and a reliable commuter.

The riding ergonomics also play a huge role in the ride comfort. The 640 mm-wide handlebars are expansive enough for bigger riders, and the scooter has one of the widest decks, measuring 17.5 inches (L) by 9 inches (W). Even riders with the largest feet will enjoy the shuffle room. And once you’re situated, the scooter’s large rear coil shock makes for an impressively comfortable ride, and the preload can be dialed up for the heaviest rider to find a perfect balance between rider comfort and shock absorption.

The Apollo Phantom makes its second debut on the best electric scooters for heavy adults, but this year, it’s the V3 Phantom. The Apollo Phantom is one of the most well-designed, light-heavyweight performance scooters, and here’s why we like it for bigger riders:

• Powerful dual 1200-watt motors
• High 300 lbs rider weight capacity
• Excellent performance: speed, acceleration, hill climbing, and braking
• Shocks that feel tuned for heavier riders
• Luxurious design
• Large 1170 Wh battery
• Mid-range price

The Phantom V2 made the 2022 best electric scooters for heavy adults, and this year, the V3 does it again. You get all the benefits of a dual motor scooter without having to pay an arm and a leg with the Phantoms; this includes exceptional acceleration–7.3 seconds to 30 mph, a thrilling 40.7 mph top speed, an 8.8 seconds climb to the top of our 200 ft, 10% hill, and world-class braking, with the drum brakes and Apollo’s famous dedicated regen brake.

For heavy riders, the Apollo Phantom V3 scooter also gives you a 300 lbs max rider weight capacity. And this is not just a number on the spec sheet. The scooter’s high-quality build efficiently serves bigger riders. What’s more, the scooter’s quadruple shock front and rear suspension makes the Phantom V3 ideal for heavier riders–the shocks have plenty of travel and a bit stiffer feel that’s good for bigger riders. You can also add spring preload to keep suspension travel optimal for your weight. 

The Phantom V3 electric scooter has Apollo’s custom Mach 1 controller with Ludo mode, so bigger riders too can experience the thrill of high-performance riding while spending only a fraction of the usual cost. The Apollo luxury is apparent in the clean handlebar and cockpit layout, the large, bright, and easy-to-read display, the updated throttle design, and the clean finish of the scooter. For newer and intermediate heavy adult riders, this is the best electric scooter for you.

The NAMI Klima is a more affordable, portable version of NAMI’s flagship and record-breaking e-scooter, the NAMI BURN E-2. Easily Mitchell’s favorite scooter, and here’s why he so strongly endorses it, especially as a bigger rider himself:

• Great performance numbers for top speed, acceleration, hill-climbing, and braking
• Large brand-name battery with decent range
• Unmatched adjustable suspension
• Nimble, for more precise handling
• Relatively portable
• Great riding ergonomics
• Not overwhelming

Being Mitchell’s favorite should be the whole blurb–he’s ridden hundreds of scooters, so to arrive at a favorite is no mere feat. The Klima Max scooter from NAMI is a perfectly balanced out electric scooter, with the performance of its bigger brothers, the handling and cost of smaller mid-range electric scooters, the ride comfort of the most expensive e-scooters, and yet has a unique profile that’s hard to directly compare to other models.

The NAMI Klima will deliver adrenaline-pumping performance, with a top speed of 41.6 mph. On the other hand, the powerful 2000-watt motors with efficient sinewave controllers are responsible for a quick 4.9-second acceleration to 30 mph and did exceptionally well on our 200 ft, 10% hill, with a 7.7-second climb to the top. The Logan brakes stop the scooter in 9.4 ft from a speed of 15 mph, while the 1800 Wh battery gave Mitchell 25 miles on our range test course.

But it’s not just raw numbers with the Klima; the ride feels incredibly good. The handlebars are among the tallest at 42 inches, though the smaller 19-inch by 8-inch deck might make for a tight squeeze. You’ll want to use the tail if you have large feet so you’re not feeling cramped. That aside, the scooter’s best-in-class suspension with adjustable preload and rebound is easy to customize to your weight and riding style.

It’s a good-looking scooter, like all other NAMIs; it will fit in your car, and its 84 lbs weight is not such a hindrance if you have to carry it up one or two flights of stairs. It has all the performance you need and is very reasonably priced, making it one of the best electric scooters for heavy riders.

The Kaabo Wolf Warrior X and X Pro electric scooters have been quiet industry leaders for a while now. However, the latest iteration, the Kaabo Wolf Warrior X GT, is a bold force to reckon with, especially for heavier riders, and here’s why:

• Dual-stem stability
• Large brand-name battery
• Powerful motors with efficient sinewave controllers
• 3rd longest deck on our database
• Hybrid off-road tires for all-terrain riding
• High on safety ranking
• Exquisite finish

The Kaabo Wolf Warrior X line is not new to our list of favorite electric scooters for heavy riders. But this year, we have their best contender yet–the new Kaabo Wolf Warrior X GT. This upgraded version of the Wolf Warrior X line incorporates the best of the base model and the X Pro. It’s a modern-looking scooter, with the highlight being the 3.5-inch TFT display that’s big enough to see all your riding metrics in a single glance and Kaabo’s top-of-the-line lighting.

The 265 lbs rider weight capacity is not as high as the Apollo Phantom. However, the Warrior X GT’s rugged build with a tubular frame is solid enough to support heavy riders, even at the max capacity mark (or slightly beyond). Furthermore, it’s one of the most stable scooters thanks to the dual stem installation, and you get precise control from the upgraded thumb throttle and the scooter’s smooth sinewave controllers.

The Warrior X GT e-scooter has an ultra-long 22.8-inch deck that gives plenty of room for riders to shift stances. That said, the 39-inch tall handlebars could benefit from an inch more in height since taller riders might be forced into a bit of a hunch. However, this is easily remedied with the right riding stance and by the ton of space you get on the deck.

Performance-wise, this is a beast scooter. It’s a great all-terrain scooter that made our Best Off-road Scooters for 2023. With a 45.3 mph top speed and a 5.9 seconds acceleration to 30 mph, there’s no slowing down this Warrior X electric scooter. On our 200 ft hill of 10% gradient, the X GT electric scooter accelerated to the top, reaching in just 7.6 seconds. And riders will appreciate the 44.2 miles of range that’s well above the curve for this scooter and the Zoom hydraulic disc brakes you get for stopping.

Through and through, this is the best electric scooter for heavy riders who want to stretch the dollar for a bit of everything.

The BURN-E 2 Max upgrade is one of the best performance electric scooters money can buy. It’s not cheap, but here’s why we think it’s reasonably priced, especially as a performance scooter for heavy adults:

• Insane top speed
• Extended range and a brand-name battery for longer battery life
• NAMIs are legendary hill climbers
• Amazing adjustable suspension
• Tallest handlebars in our database
• Massive deck
• Solid, hand-welded tubular frame with carbon fiber stem
• Powerful 3000-watt motors with sinewave controllers

If you’re a heavy rider with portability and cost concerns but still want a good-performance scooter, we recommend the NAMI Klima. However, if money is no issue and you have secure ground-floor parking, then the 105.6-lb NAMI BURN-E 2 Max is your scooter. The BURN-E 2 Max checks the boxes for heavy riders for everything you’d expect from a performance scooter. 

Performance numbers are through the roof across all categories: 54.9 mph of top speed, 48 miles of range, 3.7 seconds acceleration to 30 mph, a 6.3-second hill climb to the top of our 200-foot hill with a 10% gradient, and a 9.7-foot braking distance from a speed of 15 mph. And the best part about the BURN-E 2 Max’s performance is that it stays consistent, even with heavy riders. 

The ride feels incredible, thanks to Michael Sha’s superb craftsmanship. The hand-welded tubular frame with a carbon fiber frame is one of the most sturdy to handle the weight of bigger riders. The suspension has tons of travel, adjustable rebound, and adjustable preload for heavier riders. Mitchell calls the suspension ‘addicting’ to get on and feel.

The BURN-E 2 Max has the tallest handlebars on our database and one of the largest decks that’s covered in grip tape. The bars are also 27 inches wide, so taller riders will really enjoy riding the NAMI BURN electric scooters. The scooter also derives its stability from the adjustable steering damper and the large 11-inch tubeless tires that work well for heavier riders that want to ride at speed.

If he had to pick an electric scooter that he didn’t need to carry around, Mitchell would pick the BURN-E 2 Max.

The Apollo Pro, like all of Apollo’s latest scooters, is a labor of love. Since Apollo went in-house, their scooters have hit the mark on literally everything, and here’s what makes the Pro the best electric scooter for heavy riders and a favorite of Ramier’s:

• Beefy, single-piece chassis construction
• Ultra-high 330 lbs rider weight capacity
• Tall handlebars
• Plenty of legroom
• Good performance
• Voted ‘most likely to replace your car’
• A little more portable than peers
• High-quality parts all over
• All-weather riding thanks to the IP66 rating
• Apollo’s leading app
• Cool tech, like the phone as a display

If you’re into bells and whistles, this is the scooter for you. Both Paul and Ramier adore this scooter and with good reason. While most scooters prioritize performance and ride quality almost exclusively, the Apollo Pro offers this, and more. The tech and innovation on this scooter make it a top contender for a car replacement, especially for bigger, heavier riders, and that’s what you want when spending a small fortune on your electric scooter.

The single-piece chassis is super solid and well capable of handling the claimed 330 lbs max rider weight capacity. Other design elements complement the robust aluminum unibody frame, including the visually appealing and practical orange-colored center stand, the monster fenders, the huge 12-inch tires, and the interesting two-way display options. And while it is visibly large, at 95.6 lbs, it is significantly lighter than its peers, making it an easier-to-haul electric scooter.

The ride ergonomics are well-catered for. The electric scooter has 40.5-inch tall handlebars, making it one of the most ideal for tall riders. The deck itself is not the largest at 18.5 inches by 8 inches; however, Apollo extends the leg space by fitting the Pro with one of the most usable deck tails, so you have plenty of room if you have larger feet. The scooter also gets a smooth throttle, a dedicated regen pedal, easy-to-use buttons, and soft grippy bars to eliminate any source of riding fatigue.

The speed is not insane but is within the range of what most people reasonably use at 44.3 mph, with a respectable 7.9-second acceleration time to 30 mph. You also get 36 miles from the Samsung battery, which is optimal if this happens to be your car replacement. The powerful 3800-watt motors with Apollo’s custom Mach 2 controllers running 34 amps per motor will also guarantee that no hill is too much for your heavier weight as a bigger rider.

The add-ons, like the SIM card with limitless capabilities, the phone-as-a-display and associated on-board navigation, Apollo’s unmatched app, superb warranty, IP66 water resistance rating, and the customizable lighting on the scooter are just icing on the cake for heavy riders looking to make a bit of a statement with their scooter.

It’s a splashy-headline scooter and the best electric scooter for a performance enthusiast–at least on the production side of things. Like the Wolf King GT Pro electric scooter it replaced, this is the racing companion you want if you’re a heavy rider, and here’s a full spread of what to expect:

• Highest top speed on a production scooter
• Quickest acceleration, with a legit 60 mph acceleration time
• Best-in-class hill climbing
• Dual stem stability
• High rider weight capacity
• Large deck
• Highest deck clearance
• Best off-roading scooter
• Removable battery
• Traction Control
• Best-in-class lighting package

The King GTR is a headline-maker and a sequel to one of the best performance scooters, the Wolf King GT Pro. The King GTR electric scooter has already topped the charts on our previous Editor’s Choices: fastest electric scooters and best scooters for off-road use, and it is back as the best performance electric scooter for heavy riders. It is an especially decent scooter if you’re a heavy rider that likes to ride fast.

The King GTR scooter broke the record for the fastest electric scooter Rider Guide has tested, with a top speed of 65.8 mph. So if you’re a bigger rider looking to hit 60 mph, look no further. The scooter feels like it has bottomless power with a peak output of 13440 watts—power that’s felt in the scooter’s crazy acceleration and hill climbing. We saw it do a record 3.3 seconds to 30 mph and a 6.4-second climb to the top of our 200-foot hill with a 10% gradient.

The dual stem installation gives you unmatched stability at speed, and the bulletproof build gives the heaviest riders an overwhelming sense of confidence, even in the most extreme conditions. It’s rated to carry a maximum weight of 330 lbs and stays true to spec. Heavy riders can tune the preload suspension on the front shocks to their weight, while the rear shocks come with adjustable rebound. This specification is especially handy if you plan on taking the scooter off-road, which any adrenaline junkie should.

The deck is massive at 22 inches by 9.3 inches, with a record-setting clearance of 9.3 inches. On the flipside, the handlebar height is a bit of a letdown at 38.5 inches, and taller riders might have to install a handlebar raiser for a more comfortable riding position. That said, there’s no better performance electric scooter for heavier adults, and if that’s your primary goal, then the King GTR is for you.

Though our main list only had room for 8 electric scooters, we would be remiss if we didn’t give some honorable mentions to other great heavy duty escooters that didn’t make the main cut. 

The retired fastest electric scooter made all our Editor’s Choice awards last year, but this year takes a bit of a back seat for the new iteration, the Wolf King GTR. That said, Kaabo is not done selling the Wolf King GT Pro, and at its current price, no scooter will give you more performance per dollar or better quality at that price.

Taller, heavier riders who want to go 60 mph can still get the King GT Pro, as its handlebar height of 40 inches is a lot more practical. And, as a plus, you get more miles of range from the King GT Pro, shorter braking, and about 12 lbs off the total weight of your scooter, not to mention about $800 savings compared to the King GTR scooter.

For a short while, the Inmotion RS was the fastest electric scooter we’d ever tested, with the quickest acceleration to 30 mph. The performance really took us by surprise, but in a good way. We like the Inmotion RS because it is sporty, has a sleek design, a giant center display, and a large riding platform plus a comfortable rear tail. That said, at the Inmotion RS’s price, the Apollo Pro and Wolf King GTR are simply better picks. 

But, for a heavier rider who’s not too concerned about paying about $4600 for the RS, you get other benefits like the adjustable height handlebars, smooth sinewave controllers acting on the powerful 4000-watt motors, an adjustable steering damper for stability at speed, a high water resistance rating of IPX6, and impeccable off-road capability on one of the most modern looking scooters we’ve encountered this year.