The average electric scooter in 2026 costs $1,113, claims 39.3 miles of range, and tops out at 30.5 mph. Those figures come from RiderGuide’s database of 582 electric rides, including 352 electric scooter models currently tracked. This page collects the most useful numbers we have: real pricing by tier, performance averages, how far scooters actually go versus what they claim, and the latest market and safety data. Updated June 2026.
Key electric scooter statistics
- The average price across 352 tracked electric scooter models is $1,113 (RiderGuide database, June 2026)
- The average claimed range is 39.3 miles; real-world testing delivers about 61 percent of claimed range on average
- The average claimed top speed is 30.5 mph; the average battery is 938Wh
- Budget scooters under $500 average $335 and claim 20.7 miles of range
Electric scooter prices in 2026
| Tier | Models | Avg Price | Avg Claimed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget (under $500) | 49 | $335 | 20.7 mi |
| Mid-range ($500 to $1,500) | 95 | $934 | 38.4 mi |
| Premium ($1,500 to $3,000) | 29 | $2,107 | 58.1 mi |
| Ultra-premium ($3,000+) | 10 | $3,734 | 87.3 mi |
Two patterns stand out. First, the mid-range tier is where the market lives: more models compete between $500 and $1,500 than in any other band, which is why value there improves every year. Second, range scales almost linearly with price, roughly an extra mile of claimed range for every $35 spent. Our best electric scooters guide ranks the standouts in every tier.
Performance averages across 352 scooters
- Average claimed top speed: 30.5 mph. Most commuter models cluster between 18 and 25 mph; performance models pull the average up
- Average battery capacity: 938Wh. At typical consumption of 25 to 35Wh per mile, that supports roughly 27 to 37 real miles
- Average claimed range: 39.3 miles. Apply our tested 71 percent delivery rate and the realistic average is about 28 miles
Claimed range vs reality
We compared manufacturer claims against standardized real-world tests for 12 popular scooters and found they deliver an average of 61 percent of the claimed figure, with the worst at 53 percent and the best at 90 percent. The full table is in our claimed vs. tested range study. The quick rule: multiply any range claim by 0.6.
Market size and growth
The global electric scooters market is estimated at $47.4 billion in 2025, up from $41.8 billion in 2024, and projected to reach roughly $99 billion by 2033 at a 9.6 percent compound annual growth rate, according to Grand View Research. In our own database, 85 brands currently sell electric rides in the US market, with Segway, Gotrax, NIU, Navee, and Apollo among the most prolific scooter makers.
About this data
Database figures come from RiderGuide’s ride database of 582 electric vehicles (352 scooters, 202 e-bikes, 28 electric unicycles) tracked across 85 brands, current as of June 2026. Tested-range figures come from our standardized real-world testing protocol, documented on our How We Test page. Cite freely with a link back to this page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electric scooter cost in 2026?
The average across 352 tracked models is $1,113. Solid budget scooters average $335, the competitive mid-range averages $934, and premium models average $2,107.
What is the average range of an electric scooter?
The average claimed range is 39.3 miles, but real-world testing shows scooters deliver about 71 percent of claims, so the realistic average is roughly 28 miles.
How big is the electric scooter market?
About $47.4 billion globally in 2025, projected to roughly double by 2033 at a 9.6 percent annual growth rate, per Grand View Research.
