An electric scooter is a present that makes an impression straight away – and then either gets used every day or ends up parked in the hallway. The difference almost always comes down to the choice: the right size for the rider, a weight they can actually carry and enough range for what they will really use it for.
Which electric scooter makes a good gift? The short answer
For a child: a kids’ model matching age, height and weight, such as the GYROOR H30 Max (6.0 kg, from age 6) or NAVEE K100 Max (ages 6–14). For a teenager: a folding 12–15 kg model with lights, like the Nanrobot H1. For an adult: range and comfort for commuting, like the iScooter i10. Add a helmet.
For children: a kids’ model, low speed and low weight
An adult e-scooter is too heavy and too big for a child, even a tall one. Our kids’ electric scooters are built for lower speeds – the models below run at 14–16 km/h – and are light enough for a child to lift onto the kerb. Check three figures on the product page: recommended age, rider height and maximum load.
| Model | Age | Weight | Max rider weight | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GYROOR H30 Max | from 6 | 6.0 kg | 60 kg | solid tyres, three riding modes, 8 km range |
| Wheely Junior S5 | 5–14 | 7.2 kg | 70 kg | folding, front suspension |
| GYROOR H40 | from 8 | 7.9 kg | 65 kg | adjustable handlebar, riders 127–160 cm |
| NAVEE K100 Max | 6–14 | 9.6 kg | 50 kg | app, three handlebar heights, 24 km range |
Figures are from our product pages (October 2026). An adjustable handlebar lets the scooter grow with the child for a couple of years. Solid tyres don’t puncture – handy when it’s the parent who would be fixing them. Start in the lowest riding mode and practise in an empty playground before longer trips. What applies to children and teens in traffic depends on the country – see our overview of electric scooter laws in Europe.
For teenagers: the school run, weight and lights
For a teenager it is about everyday life: how far it is to school or practice, whether the scooter has to be carried up stairs and whether it needs to fold for the bus. The lighter commuter models weigh 12–15 kg and have front and rear lights.
| Model | Weight | Max rider weight | Stated range | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanrobot H1 | 12.5 kg | 120 kg | 21 km | solid 8.5-inch tyres, app |
| iScooter i9 Max | 14.7 kg | 120 kg | 40 km | front and rear suspension, app |
| HX X8 | 15 kg | 100 kg | 45 km | air tyres, disc brake and foot brake |
The range on the product page is the manufacturer’s figure. A professional tester at Tom’s Guide advises expecting 50–60 % of the claimed range for a rider of around 90 kg on hilly roads – so pick a stated range about twice the round trip. The lighter commuter models are collected in our commuter electric scooters.
For adults: commuting, motor and comfort
Adults often ride further, weigh more and want a smoother ride. Range, tyres and suspension then matter more than a few extra kilos. The iScooter i10 (20 kg, 45 km) has air tyres and front and rear suspension, the HX X9 Plus (19 kg, 70 km) has two disc brakes and a removable battery you can charge indoors, and the ENGWE Y600S (24 kg, 70 km) has suspension and chunky tyres for gravel paths. All three take riders up to 120 kg.
If the person lives somewhere hilly, the motor matters – we explain how much you need in electric scooter watts. Not sure they want an e-scooter at all? Read electric scooter pros and cons first. The full range is in our electric scooters.
Budget: three levels (prices October 2026)
- Kids’ model: roughly €220–445 for the models in this guide.
- Light commuter model for a teenager: roughly €310–530.
- Adult model with longer range: roughly €530–890.
Prices are from October 2026 and change during promotions. Include a helmet and a lock in the budget from the start.
Checklist before you order
- Weight: can the rider carry the scooter to where it will be stored?
- Max load and rider height: allow for a backpack and a winter coat.
- Range: compare it with the real daily distance, not the dream ride.
- Brakes: look at what sits at the front and rear. Most kids’ models have an electronic brake and a foot brake (the NAVEE K100 Max has a drum brake); the larger models have disc brakes.
- Tyres: solid tyres don’t puncture, air tyres are softer.
- Folding: important for buses, car boots and narrow hallways.
- App and lights: an app is nice to have but not essential; front and rear lights are for anyone riding after dark.
Buy with it: helmet, lock and lights
A helmet belongs with the present – and it needs to fit the head, not just look good in the box. Cycling UK explains how to measure your head and wear a helmet properly. We cover sizes and types in what helmet for an electric scooter, and you’ll find the models in our helmets.
If the scooter will be parked outside school, it needs an electric scooter lock. If the model has no rear light, or you want brighter light in the dark winter months, there are electric scooter lights that clip onto the handlebar.
Before Christmas Day: charging, unboxing and the box
- Order in good time. Delivery times and shipping are explained by our customer service.
- Charge before the first ride. Charging takes 2 hours on the GYROOR H30 Max, 5.5 hours on the NAVEE K100 Max and 6–8 hours on the iScooter i10, according to the product data. If you want to wrap the box unopened, unpack and charge the evening before, then put everything back. Use the charger supplied, as the London Fire Brigade recommends, and don’t leave it charging unattended.
- Assemble and check. The handlebar has to be folded up or screwed on – tools come in the box with every e-scooter in this guide. Check that the handlebar and brakes are secure before the first ride, and pump air tyres to the pressure in the manual.
- Pair the app in advance if the model has one, so nobody is hunting for passwords on Christmas Day.
- Keep the original box. If the scooter ever needs to be sent in for repair, it must be packed in its original box – we don’t send out new boxes. Fold it flat and store it.
- Think about returns. The return period runs from the day of delivery, not from Christmas Day, and a vehicle that has been ridden cannot be returned as unused. Read our returns policy before you order.
Every electric scooter comes with a 2-year warranty from us.
Alternatives to an electric scooter
For an older teenager or an adult who wants some exercise too, an electric bike may be the better gift. Someone who wants something different could get an electric unicycle – the InMotion E20 weighs 13.5 kg and is made for riders from age 14, and our guide electric unicycle for beginners explains how to learn. For the youngest there are kids’ electric dirt bikes with a seat, such as the JKING C6 (from age 3, 10 kg).
