Splach Thunder 10 Review – Fastest Electric Scooter Under $1000
Paul Somerville
Rider Guide’s Editor-in-Chief is a seasoned expert in the electric scooter industry. With a wide-ranging background that includes managing scooter warehouses, selling thousands of motorcycles, and restoring high value (+1M) European sports cars, his expertise is unmatched. Having personally tested more than 100 electric scooters, he offers invaluable insights and recommendations to our readers. We are fortunate to have him as part of our team, as his diverse skill set and extensive experience ensure top-notch reviews.
Splach Thunder 10 – $999
The Splach Thunder 10 is a brand new dual motor electric scooter from Splach, a company we first encountered four years ago when we tested the Splach Turbo. That was their very first scooter. This is their latest, and it’s fast, with some very premium features to boot.
The Thunder 10 has 1600W of power from dual motors, with 2400W of peak output. It’s got a battery 47% bigger than the comparably-priced Segway Ninebot Max G2, and it has one of my favorite kinds of suspension – a rare kind we usually only see on Dualtron scooters – rubber cartridge.
In our review, we tell you what’s good about the Splach Thunder 10, and what you should really know before you buy. Plus, you can see me scientifically test the performance of the Thunder 10 and compare it with similarly-priced scooters in our full video review.
Who Is This Scooter For?
This is a great scooter for anyone who’s been endlessly searching Amazon for the best deal on an electric scooter. They know they want dual motor performance, reliability, and comfortable dual suspension at the best possible price. Well, your search is over.
The Splach Thunder 10 over-delivers when it comes to performance-per-dollar. While it doesn’t check all the boxes we like to see when it comes to long-term reliability, the Thunder 10 comes from a brand we recommend and is well-built, stable, and very fun to ride.
Video Review
Splach Thunder 10
| Make | Splach |
| Model | Thunder 10 |
| Weight | 65.4 lbs |
| Motor power (continuous) | 1600W |
| Motor type | Dual motor |
| Top Speed | 37 mph (Manufacturer spec) 35.8 mph (ESG tested) |
| Range | 37.5 mi (Manufacturer spec) 20.2 mi (ESG tested) |
| Battery capacity | 811.2 Wh |
| Battery recharge time | 7-8 hrs |
| Max rider weight | 330 lbs |
| Brake type | Hydraulic disc |
| Tire type | Pneumatic (Inner Tube) + Pneumatic (Inner Tube) |
| Suspension type | Rubber + Rubber |
| Built-in lights | Front + Rear |
| Water resistance | IP54 |
| UL Certification | None |
