Which e-scooter is right for me?

First where you ride, then the range

Two scooters in your cart: according to the manufacturer, one does up to 45 km/h and costs 569 francs, the other does 20 km/h and costs 949 francs. On the spec sheet the fast one wins. As soon as you want to ride on a Swiss road, the slow one wins, because the fast one doesn't belong there.

So the buying decision isn't made on range or on price. It comes down to one question: do you ride on public roads or on private property? Only after that do we talk about kilometres, watts and kilograms.

Step 1: public road or private property?

In Switzerland, e-scooters with a pure throttle are legally classed as a Motorfahrrad, i.e. in the moped category. The limit is 20 km/h. The pavement is off-limits. Cycle paths and cycle lanes are allowed, otherwise you ride on the normal road. The minimum age is 14. From 14 to 16 you need a category M driving licence, from 16 you don't need one.

Restricting a faster model afterwards or unlocking a restricted one unfortunately doesn't make it officially road-legal. What else you need is clearly defined: lights front and rear, two brakes on separate wheels with at least one friction brake, and a bell. There is no helmet requirement and you don't need a number plate. Damage is usually covered by private liability insurance. Still check your policy, because cover and exclusions differ between insurers.

That gives you two branches. Branch A: you ride in public, and exactly three models come into question. Branch B: you ride on private property with the owner's permission, and the whole range opens up.

Branch A, scenario 1: commuting in the city

Five to twelve kilometres, asphalt, traffic lights, every day. The Teverun Blade Mini Pro eKFV is enough here. 52V with 22.5 Ah gives a 1170 Wh battery. The two Bosch motors have a combined rated power of 500 W. The much higher peak power is for short bursts when starting off and on hills and is not the same as the rated power that counts for approval. The manufacturer quotes up to 60 km of range at 20 km/h plus 10 percent tolerance.

With a commute of ten kilometres each way, that means you don't charge every day and you have reserve for cold days and detours. That's exactly why range is rarely the problem in the city.

Branch A, scenario 2: commuting with train or tram

The scooter takes you to the station, rides along and keeps rolling at your destination. Sounds like the best combination, but it's the case where our range is least convincing. The Blade Mini Pro weighs 31.2 kg. You lift that into a train carriage once, not twice a day up an underpass staircase.

Take this weight seriously before you order. Picture a crate of mineral water with 12 bottles, then add half another one. That's how 31 kg feels when the train leaves in two minutes. The Blade Mini Ultra eKFV is only slightly heavier at 32.8 kg. For the Fighter Mini Pro eKFV the manufacturer doesn't state a weight, and it carries the biggest battery of the three: if in doubt, ask before you order.

So our recommendation for this scenario is uncomfortably honest: check your route first. If the station has a lift or ramp and you only need to push the scooter, the Blade Mini Pro works. If you regularly have to climb stairs, no model in our range is a good fit, and a light folding scooter from a different weight class is the more sensible choice. On public transport the current rule is: e-scooters with wheels under 12 inches (30.48 cm) travel free of charge, as long as they can be stowed safely. Different rules apply at 12 inches or more. Also check the rules of the specific transport company before you travel.

Branch A, scenario 3: long commute, charging only at home

Twenty kilometres each way, no socket at work, plus winter. Now range really matters, because you need to manage 40 km on one charge and the cold slows the battery down.

The Teverun Blade Mini Ultra eKFV costs 1319 francs and brings 52V with 30 Ah, so 1560 Wh. Up to 90 km according to the manufacturer. The Teverun Fighter Mini Pro eKFV is 1929 francs with 52V 30.8 Ah from Samsung and up to 100 km according to the manufacturer.

These ranges are manufacturer figures under favourable conditions. Cold, hills, your body weight and frequent starts push the number down. Plan with reserve rather than the maximum, and your planning will still work in January.

When is the 610 franc difference between the two not worth it? If you ride less than 25 km a day. Then you're paying for capacity you never use and carrying it around as battery weight.

Branch B, scenario 4: fun on private property

You have access to private land, want fun and don't want to spend much. The KuKirin T3 for 569 francs does up to 45 km/h according to the manufacturer, with 800 W and 48V 15.6 Ah, range up to 58 km, weight 25.5 kg. The KuKirin G2 for 579 francs does up to 45 km/h, 800 W, 48V 15 Ah, up to 55 km and 26 kg.

According to their product descriptions, neither is meant for the road. Of all models with a stated weight they are the lightest, which makes them easier to handle in a car boot than anything above them.

Branch B, scenario 5: offroad and speed

Farm tracks, climbs, uneven ground. What counts here is two motors and suspension, not the top speed on paper.

The Joyor T10 costs 769 francs, has 2×1000 W with 3800 W peak, 60V 18 Ah, up to 60 km/h according to the manufacturer and 30 to 75 km of range at 29.6 kg. The big spread in range shows exactly how much terrain and riding style matter.

If you want more capacity: the Boyueda S5-11 has 60V 38 Ah, so 2280 Wh, plus 2×3000 W and 100 to 120 km according to the manufacturer. In return it weighs 45 kg. This is a machine you ride, not carry. The model is currently on pre-order with announced delivery at the end of August 2026. Check the current date on the product page before you order.

Beyond 1149 francs it goes all the way up to the Dualtron Thunder 3 for 3450 francs with 72V 40 Ah and 51 kg. For leisure riding, the ultimate machine.

Weight is the criterion nobody mentions in the shop

Range is printed big on every product page, weight small. But in everyday life, weight decides whether you carry the thing into the basement, lift it into a tram or heave it over a kerb. More battery always means more kilos.

The Boyueda Q7 Pro weighs 30.2 kg. We have no weight figure for the Teverun Fighter Mini Pro, so if in doubt, ask before you order.

Who none of this suits

• You have to climb stairs every day. Above 30 kg it gets harder.
• You're under 14. Then you're not allowed to ride at all, not even a 20 km/h model.
• You want 45 km/h on the road. Unfortunately not road-legal. We still sell these models, for those who ride on private property or at their own risk.
• You only want to ride occasionally and live on the fourth floor without a lift. Then the scooter will mostly sit downstairs unused.

The decision in five questions

1. Do you ride on public roads? Yes: then only one of the three CH editions, or at your own risk. No: then anything goes.
2. How far is your longest trip without a socket? Under 25 km the Blade Mini Pro is enough, above that the Ultra or Fighter is worth it.
3. Do you have to lift the scooter? If so, how often and how high? Check the kilos, not the kilometres.
4. Where will you store it? A dry room with a socket within reach saves you every second headache.
5. How much is left for accessories? A lock and charger belong in the budget, not in the "later" category.

Once you have your answers, go through the range with a purpose: see all e-scooters and compare the three CH editions first if you want to ride on the road. Send us your route and your weight limit, and we'll tell you which of the three models fits.