The lightest scooters we track, ranked by stated weight, for stairs, trains, car trunks and office corners.
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If you will carry your scooter regularly, up apartment stairs, onto a train or into the office, weight is the spec that decides whether you keep using it. A scooter that is great to ride but miserable to carry tends to stay home.
Most commuter scooters weigh 40–60 lb. A handful come in under 35 lb, and those are what this guide is about. Light scooters usually trade away battery size, suspension and tire size, so the trick is finding the one that gives up the least for your route.
All figures come from each brand’s official product page, checked Oct 15, 2026. These are spec comparisons, not hands-on tests.
| Model | Price* | Battery | $/Wh | Motor (nom / peak) | Claimed range | Top speed | Weight | Max rider | UL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU KQi Air | $899 | 451.2Wh | $1.99 | 350W / 700W | 31 mi | 20 mph | 26.2 lb | 265 lb | UL 2272 |
| Hiboy S2R Plus | $399.99 | ≈ 313.2Wh | ≈ $1.28 | 350W / 500W | 22 mi | 19 mph | 31.5 lb | 220 lb | UL 2272 (Hiboy site-wide claim) |
| Gotrax G3 Pro | $549.99 | ≈ 280.8Wh | ≈ $1.96 | 500W / — | Up to 18 mi | 20 mph | 39 lb | 264 lb | UL 2272 |
| Apollo Dash | $599 | ≈ 480Wh | ≈ $1.25 | — / 1,200W | Up to 25 mi | 20 mph | 43 lb | 220 lb | UL 2272 |
| NIU KQi 200P | $419 | 365Wh | $1.15 | 350W / 700W | 33.6 mi | 20 mph | 43.4 lb | 265 lb | UL 2272 |
| NIU KQi 300X | $899 | 608.4Wh | $1.48 | 500W / 1,000W | 37.3 mi | 20 mph (on-road) | 48.7 lb | 265 lb | UL 2272 |
| Hiboy MAX Pro | $729.99 | ≈ 720Wh | ≈ $1.01 | 500W / 650W | 46.6 mi | 22 mph | 51.59 lb | 265 lb | UL 2272 |
*Prices as listed on each brand’s official US site on Oct 15, 2026. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy. “≈” means we multiplied the stated volts and amp-hours.
26.2 lb, with a 451.2Wh battery, 31 mi claimed, 20 mph, IP55 and UL 2272. It costs $899 on sale, a premium for the low weight.
31.5 lb at $399.99 on sale, with 22 mi claimed and a removable battery. The rider limit is 220 lb, and the UL 2272 claim is Hiboy site-wide.
39 lb with Up to 18 mi claimed, 20 mph, a 264 lb rider limit and UL 2272, at $549.99. Gotrax doesn’t state an IP rating on the page we checked.
43 lb with IP66 water resistance, Up to 25 mi claimed and UL 2272, at $599 on sale. Rider limit 220 lb.
We ranked every scooter by stated weight, then compared battery size, rider limit, IP rating and certification among the lightest. A scooter only made our picks if it names UL 2272 certification.
Battery and range. Batteries are heavy. The Hiboy S2R Plus has ≈ 313.2Wh; the much heavier Hiboy MAX Pro has ≈ 720Wh. The NIU KQi Air is the exception, with 451.2Wh at 26.2 lb, which is a big part of why it costs more.
Rider limit. Light frames often carry less. The Hiboy S2R Plus and Apollo Dash list 220 lb. Heavier riders should look at the 265 lb models or our heavy rider guide.
Suspension and tire size. Smaller, lighter scooters tend to have smaller wheels and less suspension. They ride well on smooth pavement but feel every crack on rough streets.
Check the fold mechanism and carrying point before you buy: a scooter that folds with the stem latching to the rear fender carries as one piece, which is much easier than one that flops. Carry it by the stem near the balance point, keep it close to your body on stairs, and look for a scooter whose folded length fits under a train seat or in your trunk.
Among the scooters we track, the NIU KQi Air at 26.2 lb.
Check the rider limit. The lightest models we track list 220–265 lb. If you’re near the limit, choose a scooter with headroom, since hills and range suffer near the maximum.
Many transit systems allow folded scooters, but some restrict lithium-battery devices. Check your local agency’s rules.
How we work: every number on this page comes from the manufacturer’s official product page, checked Oct 15, 2026, and each model links to its source. Range and top speed are the brands’ own claims. We haven’t ridden or bench-tested these models, and prices change often, so check the current price on the brand’s site.