ADAC rates 10 mid‑range electric kick‑scooters, Segway Ninebot F3 Pro emerges as top model
The ADAC tested ten electric kick‑scooters priced between €500 and €800. Eight models earned overall grades from 2.0 to 2.6, with seven classified as “good”. Two scooters – the Streetbooster Sirius (€599) and the Navee N65i II (€569) – received a 4.5 rating after their handlebars broke during a load‑test that exceeds statutory requirements.
The Segway Ninebot F3 Pro was the clear winner with a 2.0 overall score. Reviewers highlighted its strong motor, comfortable ride, effective lighting, well‑balanced brakes, informative display and companion app, while noting the long charging time of more than eight hours. The ADAC also pointed out manufacturers’ optimistic range claims; for example, the Odys Ultron i75 advertised up to 75 km but only achieved about 48 km in testing. Lighting issues were observed on a SoFlow model, whose front light blinded oncoming traffic and whose side blinkers were difficult to see.
ADAC advises consumers to select a scooter that matches their intended use, recommending stronger motors and better suspension for hilly terrain, to arrange test rides, and to wear helmets, as head injuries are common in e‑scooter accidents.
Entities: Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC) · Navee · Odys Ultron · Segway Ninebot · Streetbooster
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Segway Ninebot F3 Pro was praised for strong drive, comfort, lighting, brakes, display and app, but its charging time exceeds eight hours. (ADAC test report)
- [● 3 SOURCES] ADAC tested ten electric kick‑scooters priced between €500 and €800. (ADAC test report)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Segway Ninebot F3 Pro received the best overall grade of 2.0 and was the test winner. (ADAC test report)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Streetbooster Sirius (€599) and Navee N65i II (€569) each received a 4.5 rating after their handlebars broke in a load test. (ADAC test report)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Eight of the scooters received overall grades between 2.0 and 2.6, with seven rated “good”. (ADAC test report)
- [● 3 SOURCES] ADAC recommends choosing a scooter based on intended use, selecting strong motor and suspension for hilly terrain, test‑riding, and wearing a helmet. (ADAC test report)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Odys Ultron i75 claimed a range of 75 km but achieved about 48 km in the test. (ADAC test report)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The SoFlow model’s front light blinded oncoming traffic and its side blinkers were hard to see. (ADAC test report)