Razor announces three new electric scooters under $500

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Razor, the brand synonymous with scooters, today announced three new electric scooters under $500 aimed at new riders as well as those on a budget. While they won't blow the doors off the height-performing models on our all-time electric scooters list, they look to exist sensible, affordable, and approachable options for those who want something to scoot from one place to another.

Razor EcoSmart SUP

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The EcoSmart SUP is essentially a stand up-up version of the EcoSmart Metro, so information technology lacks the seat and handbasket of its sit-downward cousin. The EcoSmart SUP's nigh distinguishing feature are its sixteen-inch pneumatic tires, which should make for a very comfortable ride despite the lack of intermission. It also has a wide bamboo deck, which should also help with stability.

The EcoSmart SUP has a 350 Watt motor (smaller than the 500-Watt motor on the EcoSmart Metro), with a max rated speed of 15.5 miles per hour, and a 12-mile range. Unlike the chain-driven EcoSmart Metro, the SUP's motor appears to be mounted directly on the rear hub. The EcoSmart SUP volition be bachelor this month for $449.

Razor C25

Razor says that "C25" is the working name for this electrical scooter, which will come up in ii versions and will be start available in Oct for $399. The C25 will have a 12-inch solid forepart wheel, a digital display, and front and rear headlights. It's powered by a 250-Watt rear hub motor and 36V lithium Ion bombardment capable of propelling the C25 at speeds of up to 15.five mph, with a range of around eleven miles. 2 versions will exist bachelor, one with a lithium-ion battery, and 1 with a atomic number 82-acid battery.

I tin can see this model competing most directly with other midrange scooters such equally the Swagtron Swagger 5 Elite and the GoTrax XR Ultra, both of which offer similar performance for the price.

Razor E300 HD

Razor's E-line of scooters has proven popular with kids, as they're cheap and don't go overly fast. The E300, which sits at the elevation of this line, is the highest-operation model, with speeds of up to 15.5 mph. The E300 HD makes a tweak the the blueprint by switching to a rear hub motor, rather than the concatenation-driven motors on the rest of the E-line. While it provides the same amount of power (250 Watts), the hub-mounted motor on the E300 Hd should provide for a quieter ride.

The E300 HD will have a big-ish 9-inch pneumatic front cycle and a solid viii-inch rear wheel. Razor hasn't announced its range, but we estimate it volition be similar to the 40-infinitesimal time offered by the current E300. The E300 Hd will be available this autumn for $289.

All three Razor models look to be good, affordable complements to the company'southward current lineup of electric scooters. The EcoSmart SUP looks to be the standout model in the group; nosotros're curious to come across how well its tires—which are much larger than most other electric scooters—handle potholes and other bumps in the route.

Michael A. Prospero is the deputy editor at Tom's Guide overseeing the home, smart domicile, drones, and fitness/wearables categories, likewise as all buying guides and other evergreen content. When he's not testing out the latest running watch, skiing or training for a marathon, he's probably using the latest sous vide machine or some other cooking gadget.