KIDS ELECTRIC SCOOTERS

Best places to buy a kids scooter include:

• Amazon

The UK’s favourite kids’ electric scooter is the E90 by Razor. We’ve compared prices from all the main providers, including Ride and Glide, Currys and Pure Electric. Amazon are considerably cheaper than all the rest, and their refund policy is excellent – check prices here.

Guide to buying a junior electric scooter for your child

Best kids e-scooters by age

There are some important considerations when buying a kid’s electric scooter. The key to helping your child enjoy the best scoot experiences is to choose a scooter that suits their age, size, and self-confidence.

Get the right electric scooter for kids and they’ll ride until the battery gives up. 

With a range of choices on offer, kids tend to love scooters they have helped to pick out.

This kids electric scooter guide will help you find the perfect powered transport for your child.

Can kids of all ages ride electric scooters?

Most times, your child will start on a manual two or three-wheeled kick scooters. These help with balance and building some self-confidence before progressing on to an electric-powered model.

Kids are at varying levels, and their skills are not always determined by age. Scooting works well for children who first learn fine motor skills that help to steer, ride, and push a scooter without parent supervision. At this stage, your child might want to move along to a more advanced model.

Happy kids and independence go hand in hand, so a pre-school, low-grade kick scooter is an ideal starting place. But if your son or daughter is a thrill seeker they might go well with an electric scooter right away. 

As a parent, you will ultimately decide when your kids age range is good to progress onto an electric model. Scooter safety is the priority followed by performance and reliability. Choosing an age appropriate scooter is the best way to safe scooting while supporting having fun.

The recommended age to ride a powered scooter is now 8-years old and above. If your child is under this bracket, think before you decide if they are ready to handle a powered device.

See how well they perform on a manual kick scooter and consider their size, weight and ability to handle a powered scooter independently.

What are the best electric scooters for kids aged between 8 and 12 years of age?

Get ready for your kids beaming facial expression when they first see their new electric scooter!

Our verdict

The Razor E90 is a popular scooter amongst kids and adults plus it has excellent battery life. But, kids should take care getting use to this scooter as it feels pretty nippy the first few times of riding. Definitely needs adult supervision on the first few try’s.

– AGAINST

Takes a bit of time to learn to ride and could knock a kids confidence when they first get onboard

Our verdict

The Razor E100 is great child scooter that’s both nippy and reliable. Battery life is not so good. Manufacturer promises 60-minutes but the scoot slows down after 45-minutes or so.

– AGAINST

Compared to its little E90 brother, the E100 battery is not so good.

Our verdict

Razor GLOW is built similarly to the standard E90. The electroluminescent deck is the main difference between the two scooters and the feature gobbles up a bit of battery power. Expect about an hour of scooting compared to 1 hr 20 with the standard E90 electric scooter.

– AGAINST

Main drawback is short battery life due to the glow deck.

Our verdict

The Razor E200 performs well for kids aged 10-years or more. It’s a bit quicker than its baby brothers E100 and E90 with a robust design in comparison.

– AGAINST

At peak times it is tricky to buy online 
Takes half an hour to put together out of the box

Our verdict

The Razor E300 is best suited to children aged 13-years and above. With a top speed of 15 mph, the 300 is a lot quicker than the E90 and E100.

– AGAINST

Difficult to store away and its not particularly portable
Needs some initial assembly
Lengthy charge time of around 12-hours

Considerations with Razor electric scooters

Kick start is a common feature on most Razor.uk kids scooter. The electric motor starts up by pushing the scooter off from a standing start. 

Models E90, GLOW and E100 mean your child needs to get up to 3 mph before the motor engages (kick-start scooters). E200 and E300 are twist grip models that engage from a stationary position. 

Variables that impact performance

Child size/weight, hills and inclines, weather conditions, tyre inflation and battery charge all affect scooter performance and the kind of experience your child will have on any of the scooters discussed in this guide.

Scooters Electric always recommend proper adult supervision, especially during the first few rides, before full confidence is found.

Our verdict

It’s hard to knock the E-Prime. It has great speed at 15 mph and looks fab in gun-metal grey and matt black. Okay, so the battery life is poor at only 40-minutes but for the cost of this scoot, it’s a sound investment and teenagers love it!

– AGAINST

40-Minute battery life is a snag but not one that should stop you from buying.

Buying a kids e-scooter

Are there other things to consider before I buy?

Whereabouts will your child be scooting?

To and from school, on the driveway at home or the rear garden, local parks or around the neighbourhood?

Some scooters have hard, fixed wheels, while others offer air-filled rubber tyres (on the front wheel at least).

Where your kid rides should influence the type of scooter, you end up buying. Choose a scoot that is age-appropriate while meeting their needs.

Razor scooters are a top brand offering sleek designs and solid reliability.

New scooters all include a 90-day warranty, but UK residents are covered by Consumer Rights anyhow. If you hit reliability issues in the first few months of purchase, you should have few issues in getting a replacement or refund.

Safety is paramount

Your child must wear a crash or cycle helmet and knee/elbow pads. It only takes for a slip to pick up a nasty cut or graze.

Confidence equals enjoyment

Stick with your kid when they first get going on their new scooter. It won’t take long for them to build some self-confidence and feel like they can handle things.

It’s good to be around though especially for the first few rides.

Safety rules when riding an electric scooter in the UK

Once you have chosen the best electric scooter for your child, support them correctly by understanding scooting rules of riding, before they get underway.

Each model has its own age and weight limit recommendations. Follow these to ensure scooting safety and enjoyment.

If your child is under 8 years of age, always supervise them.

We must mention safety gear again.

This includes an approved safety helmet with a sturdy buckle and chin strap, knee and elbow pads.

Your child will also benefit from soft rubber-soled for riding. These provide an extra layer of grip on the scooter deck, especially if conditions are a little tricky. Make sure laces are tied up correctly and kept away from the moving parts of the scooter and its electric motor.

• Always avoid open-toe shoes or sandals.

• Start slow, build confidence and then gain speed…

• There is no need for your child to go all out at maximum scooting speed.

• Have them take their time by testing their limits and that of their new scooter.

Once your child begins to feel relaxed and comfortable, they will quickly build up new levels of confidence that can often flow into other areas of their life.

Personal comments for parents who plan to buy an electric scooter for their child

Riding a scooter safely, while having fun requires focus and confidence.

There are many unexpected obstacles and obstructions along the way that can easily distract your child while they are riding. Wherever possible, try to keep in broad, open areas that are distant from too many distractions.

Do’s and do not’s of scooting

• Keep hold of the handlebars all of the time. Because scoot handlebars are shorter than most bicycles, even one hand off can instantly lead to a fall.

• Avoid wet conditions where you can. Also stay away from ice, mud, water and slippery drain covers.

• Pay attention when scooting from one surface to another, i.e. asphalt to tarmac.

• Never wear headphones or use a mobile phone or camera while riding.

Scooting is some of the best fun a kid will have, but safety is always paramount. Help your child adapt as quickly as possible.

Maintenance and best practices

Alongside scooting safety, taking great care of your scooter means a machine that performs better for longer. 

Do a visual inspection before each new ride ensuring guards and covers are securely fitted. 

Pull the brake lever and push the scooter forward to check stop power. 

If your kid’s scooter has air-filled tyre (s), check they are pumped up to the correct psi and in good overall condition (sufficient grip/tread).

If replacement parts are needed, use the manufacturer website or company where you purchased. Parts must be in accordance with specifications outlined by manufacturers. 

Scooter identification can be found on significant parts like the battery, frame/stem, charging system and cardboard box when the scooter was first delivered.

Charge the battery after each ride, even if the scooter was used for only ten minutes or so.

Your child’s scooter is an investment so remind them to look after it. It should be parked on its stand or up against a wall that’s out of harm’s way. 

Choosing the best age-appropriate kids scooter

With a wide range of scoots to pick from, have a sound idea of the factors needed to give your child the safest experience that is fun and builds confidence.

• What is the preferred top speed?
• What colour?
• What is the typical cost of the scooter you need?
• Which are appropriate to your child’s age?

Make a quick list of requirements, preferably with your child. Use the list to narrow down choices until you have two or three to choose from. With a final list, check out reviews, star ratings on Amazon and other scooter providers until you find the one that feels correct.

Kids electric scooters are ideal gifts for birthdays, special calendar events, or just to put a big smile on your child’s face.

With some research and careful decision making, you and your child will choose a safe scooter, fun giving that’s a real confidence builder