Razor provides a 90-day limited warranty on all their electric rideables. While this is fine on the cheaper models, we feel this is a little low for a model in excess of $400. Many competitors will offer you 180 days or even a year for similarly priced razor electric scooter products. If you’re looking for a light, relatively fast scooter to sprint 2-3 miles at 18 MPH, this is a standout option. As someone who was just weeks ago apprehensive to get on the electric scooter bandwagon, this was a reassuring entry point.
It’s designed for kids to ride easily and safely, too, with hand breaks, a motor that maxes out at a speedy but not wild 10 miles per hour, and acceleration via twist grips at the handles. (Notably, twisting the grips also turns on LED lights on the deck.) It’ll hold kids razor hoverboards ages 8 and up with a weight limit of 120 pounds. And here I am, three weeks later, telling you I’ve changed my mind. Razor’s E Prime III is a reliable, cheap(er) electric scooter option if you’re not 2 Fast 2 Furious and don’t have to go more than about 7 miles away.
This makes you exposed if you’re riding in low-light settings. Frankly, in some areas, it is mandatory to have front and back LEDs equipped for visibility. You can, however, just get a pair of bike lights and attach them to the scooter. The max rider weight for this particular model is 200 lbs. It’s not very high but considering that the product is designed to be lightweight, there’s really nothing to complain about here. The company’s fastest scooter, the seated E-Prime Metro, has a top speed of 18 mph — which is on par with lower speed offerings like Bird, Lime, and other shared scooter services.
I didn’t feel any of that anxiety when hopping on the E Prime III. As a proud adult owner and active rider of Razor’s regular kick-scooters, it all felt very familiar. I felt almost as safe on the E Prime III as I do riding the kick scooter. At 24.2 pounds, its aluminum body is light enough that I could (if I needed to) toss it aside if I were in any real danger. I was able to lift the E Prime III up and over curbs with ease.
Inside is a 35V 5200mAh lithium-ion battery that’s quoted as lasting up to 15 miles of driving on a single charge. That’s 10 miles across a city, on sidewalks, and not all flat land. There are two ways to brake – one is a gradual slow-down via a thumb pedal not unlike the pedal that makes the scooter accelerate. The other is a heel brake like we’ve got on most scooters. At a price of about $130, £120 or AU$259, the E100 may not be too expensive for a holiday gift, although a bicycle will likely last longer. The E100’s main drawback are its batteries, which will require regular use and charging to maintain their power.
In fact, you may find yourself using the rear foot brake for more gentle stops, since the motor braking comes on quite strong. This scooter has a 250-watt electric motor that propels it at speeds as fast as 15 mph. The seat post and cushion are removable so you can transition to a ride-on scooter. The handlebar and headtube fold for carriage when a quick release latch is opened. The real comparison should be between the various electric scooters we’ve tested over the past few years.