If your idea of fun involves thrilling, extreme sports, then taking an electric scooter for an off-road spin may be your next favourite thing. However, just because an electric scooter can go fast and is of good quality, doesn’t mean that it’s appropriate for all terrain use!
All terrain electric scooters have special features that make them suitable for tough and rugged rides and outdoor activities. All terrain, also known as off road electric scooters, are capable of handling harsher conditions, will have powerful motors, high-speed options, good safety features, solid builds, and long-range capacity. But with all those features, how can you tell what you need to look for when buying an all terrain electric scooter?
“if a scooter isn’t the right size you to ride appropriately, you will be putting yourself and your scooter at risk”
What To Look For In An Off Road Electric Scooter
Weight and dimensions
Weight and dimensionsThe best off-road electric scooter for you is the one that fits your needs. Weight and measurements can be vital factors when picking a suitable scooter, because if a scooter is too small or too heavy for you to ride appropriately, you will be putting yourself and your scooter at risk.
Weight also impacts a scooter’s ease of portability. The trend with all terrain scooter is that their robust off-roading features tend to make them heavier than their commuter counterparts, really limiting portability. As such, if you plan to carry your scooter around, it would be best to look for a lightweight scooter that can still handle the terrain you intend to throw at it.
Power and speed
You might be looking for an all-terrain electric scooter that packs a lot of power, but be aware that if you are aiming for a powerful scooter, you will have to actively be sure that you stay safe on all occasions. It seems tempting to drive at great speeds through the streets of the city or off-road, but its simple common sense that the faster you go, the more dangerous your ride becomes.
If you are a beginner, you should consider starting with a slower model. Of course, you will still need a base level or power to be able to tackle slopes and difficult terrain, so ensure that these base levels are hit if you aim to purchase a scooter that is more beginner friendly.
Range and charging time
Range and charging timeMake sure to check out the maximum distance that your electric scooter can ride on a single charge. If you plan to just use your all terrain scooter for a few hours of fun out of town, then a smaller battery life could be acceptable, but if you plan on going on any longer trips, or need a consistent charge for your daily commute, opt for a scooter with a larger battery capacity.
You should also look for the information on the charging time for the battery. You do not want a scooter that takes hours to charge only to drive it for 30 minutes. The key lies in the balance between charging time and the distance the vehicle can cover.
“All terrain, also known as off road electric scooters, are capable of handling harsher conditions and almost any challenge you can throw at them.”
Some of The Best Off Road Electric Scooters
Kaabo Wolf Warrior 11
This off road electric scooter looks like something out of an action movie and acts like it too, as it is one of the best electric scooters for off-roading and tackling bumpy rough terrain. The scooter features a 1200W dual motors that can peak at 5400W, an incredible amount of power. The scooter’s lithium battery of 60v/35 Ah teams up with this motor and allows the scooter to produce a whopping top speed of 80 kmph!
With such incredible speed, you don’t want to mess about when it comes to stopping power. Front and rear hydraulic brakes and the option of ABS is the preferred choice of brake system here, and offer more than adequate protection when it comes to stopping at high speeds. The scooter also features proper off road tyres, 11-inch tubeless air-filled terrain tires, which are the perfect choice for such a high speed electric scooter ridden on uneven terrain.
The suspension system and shock absorption are equally as brilliant, with a proper front hydraulic shock absorber, and a spring at the rear to smooth out the majority of bumps. Front and rear wheel drive as well as the high torque provided, makes climbing hills at 45% inclines a breeze as well.
Don’t worry about the sun setting too much either as the Wolf Warrior has two of the brightest front mounted led lights on an electric scooters, for maximum visibility, as well as two smaller front lights on the deck. With so many great features it is easy to see why the Wolf Warrior 11 is one of the best off road electric scooters around, that can handle any terrain you throw at it.
The Mantis
If you’re looking for the ‘all’ in all-terrain, and are considering using your electric scooter as a commuter vehicle as well as an off road thrill machine, then the Mantis Pro might be the perfect electric scooter for you. This electric scooter comes in two models, the Mantis Base or the Mantis Pro, which provides even more of a punch than its little brother. The Base version carries a 60V 17.5 Ah Lithium-ion battery and will reach a maximum speed 64 kmph with a maximum range of 48 km if in single drive eco mode, perfect for commuters.
Both models feature pneumatic tires with a dimension of 10 x 2,5 inches which provides a phenomenal riding experience. The front and rear suspension spring arm suspension is also excellent, making trips over rough terrain into a perfectly smooth ride. 1000W dual motors will tackle 35 % inclines with ease and can accelerate at the drop of dime. If you opt for the Pro version, power output is upped to 60V 24.5 Ah and range is extended to 72km, meaning you can head to work and go for an all terrain electric scooter adventure on your way home, all on a single charge.
Braking systems vary as on the Base Mantis, you have a semi hydraulic front and rear disc brake, whereas on the Pro version, the electric scooter features a fully hydraulic dual disc brake system. On the topic of safety features, both models of the electric scooter feature two front and rear led lights, a brake light, and a lateral led strip to help with visibility.
If you’re looking for an electric scooter with enough battery life, motor power, and robust features to take off road, whilst also hoping to be able to zoom around on your scooter for your daily commute, then the Mantis Base or the Mantis Pro is definitely the scooter for you.
Inokim OXO
Inokim has been making electric scooters for over a decade, pushing the entire industry to advance and develop better quality scooters for the ever growing market. Their quest for innovation ahs made them one of the leading electric scooter brands, with all of their scooters being exceptional examples of good design, and the OXO is no exception.
The INOKIM OXO is their top electric scooter equipped with numerous different features, all of which come together to create a high quality performance model electric scooter that is suitable for any terrain. In the OXO, INOKIM has prioritized long term sustainability and quality whilst still providing high levels of power from its 1000W dual motors.
The OXO is a brilliant option for trails and off-roading, with a unique feature compared to other competitors – adjustable suspension – which as you can imagine, comes in very handy when leaving the tarmac and heading into the woods. An easily operated folding mechanism allows you to quickly fold the scooter in just 5 seconds, another feature that while not unique, is rare in off road e scooter models.
The only downside with this scooter and Inokim in general is that their scooters tend to be a bit more expensive than the competition if you compare specs vs specs, but in terms of build quality and functionality, the INOKIM OXO will not disappoint.
Dualtron Ultra
With a whopping heavy duty lithium battery capacity of 60V 35 Ah 2.1 kWh and dual motors of 2700 peak Watt the Dualtron can reach an astonishing top speed of 80 kmph if you dare ride that fast. The Ultra also features a maximum range of 121 km, depending on riding style, a figure which just oozes of high quality.
The suspension is phenomenal by way of front and rear cartridge swingarms. Dual hydraulic disc brakes with ABS to halt your onslaught of speed. The tires aren’t anything to scoff at either, as the 11 x 4 inch tubeless pneumatic tires work excellent at providing good stability and a great riding experience.
45% inclines are achievable on the Ultra and even though it is not specifically designed as an off-road only scooter, it can easily handle any terrain you throw at it. The only downside with this scooter than it is also definitely on the pricey side, but with so many positive features its pretty difficult to not spend a few extra bucks to splurge on such a magnificent piece of machinery.