Range is the number most people fixate on, and for good reason. It decides how far you can go before you next reach for the charger. But more range is not automatically better. The right amount is simply the amount that comfortably covers your rides, with a little in reserve. Across the Pure Electric range you can travel from around 44km to 90km on a single charge, so this guide will help you work out where on that scale you actually need to be.
How far can an electric scooter go?
It depends on the model. Our current scooters deliver between roughly 44km and 90km per charge, which covers everything from quick errands to long days of riding without a top-up.
At the everyday end, the Escape covers up to 44.1km and the Air⁶ Suspension up to 45km. In the middle sit models like the Flex at 52km and the Escape Pro+ at 65.8km. At the top, the Air⁶ Ultra Max reaches up to 90km, our longest range, so you can ride for days between charges rather than reaching for the plug after every outing.
What affects your real-world range
The figure on the page is a starting point, not a fixed promise, and it helps to understand why. Your actual range shifts with how and where you ride.
Speed is the big one: riding flat out drains the battery faster than a steady cruise. Hills ask more of the motor, as does carrying more weight, so a heavier rider or a loaded bag will see a shorter range than a light one. Cold weather temporarily reduces how much energy the battery can deliver, and soft tyres create drag that quietly eats into your distance. Frequent stops and starts cost more energy than smooth, flowing riding.
This is also why our quoted ranges are worth trusting. We re-tested every scooter at a constant 15km/h on a closed circuit in the UK, the same like-for-like method used across the industry, so the numbers reflect real, comparable riding rather than ideal laboratory conditions. Keep your tyres at the recommended pressure and your battery healthy, and you will get closer to that figure more of the time. Our guide to optimising your battery and range covers the simple habits that help, and our maintenance guide keeps everything running at its best.
Working out the range you need
A useful trick is to think about your longest regular ride, then add a margin so you are never anxiously watching the battery gauge. Here is how the range bands map to different riders:
- Up to around 45km: ideal if your rides are short and frequent. The Escape (44.1km) and Air⁶ Suspension (45km) have this comfortably covered, and you will only need to charge every few outings.
- Around 52km to 65km: the sweet spot for riders who go a little further or simply want to charge less often. The Flex (52km), Escape Pro (62.1km) and Escape Pro+ (65.8km) all sit here.
- Up to 90km: for longer rides and proper exploring, where you want maximum freedom between charges. The Air⁶ Pro+ Suspension reaches 75km, while the Air⁶ Ultra and Air⁶ Ultra Max both stretch to a full 90km.
If you are unsure, lean slightly longer. A bigger battery simply means you spend less time charging and more time riding, and you will never be caught short on the days your plans change.
So, which range is right for you?
For short, regular rides, anything around 44km to 45km will serve you well and keep the cost down. If you ride further, or you would rather charge once a week than every other day, a 52km to 65km model gives you breathing room. And if you want the freedom to ride all day and explore without a second thought, the 90km of the Air⁶ Ultra Max is as far as our range goes.
Still deciding between models? Our Air vs Escape guide compares two of our most popular ranges, and our electric scooter price guide shows how range maps to budget. You can also browse the full range of electric scooters to see every model side by side.
A quick reminder for UK riders: privately owned e-scooters can currently only be ridden on private land with the landowner's permission. Once you are there, the more range you have, the longer the fun lasts.
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