Climbing the list this holiday season for great gift ideas, electric skateboards are every teen and young adult\u2019s dream!<\/p>\n
They offer a great level of freedom and are generally just a whole load of fun to ride. Being as fast as most bicycles, easy to ride and remote controlled, they\u2019re a great way to zip around town, to a friends house or even to work each morning.<\/p>\n
However, if you\u2019re not sure where to look, you could be paying a pretty penny for these electric skateboards. Whether for a gift, yourself or anyone else, they\u2019re an incredible product, and we\u2019ve got some good insight for you below.<\/p>\n
Take a look at the best cheap electric skateboards below.<\/p>\n
Cheap Electric Skateboard Reviews<\/p>\n
With a history that goes back to the 1970s, motorised skateboards have been around for quite a long time. However, these longboards of the early days didn\u2019t have today\u2019s advanced high-wattage battery technology to power them \u2014 making them a gas, petrol or diesel-only option.<\/p>\n
As a result of these poor fuel sources and full-fledged engines, these boards were quickly banned in their home state of California for being too emission-heavy and noisy for residential areas.<\/p>\n
Fast forward to the 2000s and the development of higher-tech batteries allowed these boards to pack a tonne of power in a tiny frame, with almost no noise output and absolutely no pollution at all.<\/p>\n
When electric skateboards really took off though was in 2012 with the launch of Zboard and Boosted Board, taking the internet by storm.<\/p>\n
Into the 2020s<\/strong><\/p>\n Moving further into the future, or to the here and now rather, advancement in the electric skateboard industry has not ceased, and there are now a tonne of boards on the market with outstanding range, near-silent motors and more.<\/p>\n These boards are available in a tonne of different price points with a range of features that are entirely different to the next, and we\u2019ll take a look at these below.<\/p>\n With the history of the electric skateboard out of the way, we\u2019ll take a look at some of the industry leading boards on the market today and how you can easily tell them apart. It\u2019s always good to choose a board for your specific needs though, and we have just the article below to help you out.<\/p>\n TL;DR<\/p>\n For a quick look at the boards in our list, take a look at the table below.<\/p>\n All of these boards have a tonne of great features, reliable and robust designs to ensure you\u2019re not breaking down any time soon, and arguably some of the best price points in the industry \u2014 at least for what they have on offer.<\/p>\n BLITZART Huracane 38″ Electric Skateboard<\/strong><\/p>\n For a winning mid-range board, the Huracane is your electric board that\u2019s for anyone who\u2019s new to the electric skateboard game. There\u2019s a high speed here of 17mph or 27kmh which means it\u2019s an ideal board for travelling a good distance in a short period of time.<\/p>\n We\u2019re happy to say that there is a good range here too, coming up at around eight miles maximum or 12 kilometres. That said, for students and young adults looking for an easy way to get to work without taking public transport, this board might be a winner.<\/p>\n Keep in mind that BLITZART\u2019s\u00a0 Huracane is a no-frills board, so there\u2019s not too much else here other than a great motor, good remote and good range.<\/p>\n The board itself is a composite board like most electric boards, which means there\u2019s plenty of bounce and flex over bumps, though not too much that you\u2019re risking a fall.<\/p>\n Unlike belt drive motors, there is a hub motor in this board, which helps majorly with efficiency \u2014 pushing the board to hit up to those 12km ranges.<\/p>\n In all, we would say that the Huracane is the ideal board for anyone who\u2019s looking for a simple electric skateboard without much else. It\u2019s affordable, well-designed and has battery life better than a lot of other boards. It charges in just three hours too.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tech Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n Hits 17mph or 27km\/h<\/p>\n Hub Motor is More Efficient<\/p>\n Has a Range of Up to 12km<\/p>\n Composite Deck<\/p>\n WowGo 3 Electric Skateboard<\/strong><\/p>\n A little more expensive than the Huracane, the WowGo 3 electric skateboard is an all-rounder that we\u2019d say is just about perfect. The board seems to be a little more costly for a reason, and it\u2019s clear that there\u2019s generally a flawless design and material selection here.<\/p>\n Touted online, WowGo has chosen to source materials and components from a global selection of providers to ensure this electric skateboard is generally made up of the best of the best.<\/p>\n To break things down a little more, a Parisian brand makes the trucks and this brand is arguably the best in the world when it comes to truck durability and design. The board\u2019s bearings are from Zealous, another global leader. And WowGo themselves had taken the time to craft the board\u2019s deck to ensure you\u2019re getting the best experience possible.<\/p>\n A standout feature here is the deck\u2019s materiality being both bamboo and fibre glass, a rarity when it comes to electric skateboards. You\u2019ll be getting the firmness of fibreglass and the flex of bamboo, giving an experience that\u2019s unmatched.<\/p>\n Finally, the board\u2019s wheels are soft and durable, making the ride on the WowGo 3 an incredible one. A few tweaks to the onboard motor and its software have also gotten you more grunt per watt, so a faster experience is expected here.<\/p>\n Tech Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n Hits 24mph or 38km\/h<\/p>\n Dual Motor Setup<\/p>\n Up to a 20mi or 32km range<\/p>\n Fibreglass and Bamboo Deck<\/p>\n Loaded Boards Unlimited Electric Skateboard Kit<\/strong><\/p>\n Coming in at number three, this electric skateboard is for those who have a big budget and are willing to spend a little more to get the best of the best.<\/p>\n The Loaded brand is synonymous with high-end snowboard and surfing gear, and the Loaded Electric Skateboard Kit is no different. It\u2019s the kit you need to turn your board into a fully-fledged electric skateboard with no trouble at all.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll find trucks, a controller, a motor and wheels in this kit, so you\u2019ll still need a deck and a few other materials to get yourself up and running, but you can absolutely rest assured you\u2019re getting top-notch quality here.<\/p>\n One point online commenters made was that there was a single drivetrain motor in use here, though Loaded has optimised the motor to reach all new heights, or speeds rather. It\u2019s incredibly powerful and ideal for cruising.<\/p>\n For beginners, it\u2019s good to know there\u2019s a beginner speed mode here along with the pro mode that gives you a bit more responsiveness and power. Of course, experts are going to want to push their board a little more, and Loaded offers and extra kit for this to add another motor to help you really push your board to the limit.<\/p>\n There is a carbon baseplate here as well, so you can expect to get thousands of kilometres from the board before you start seeing any major signs of wear.<\/p>\n Tech Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n Either Single or Dual Motor Options<\/p>\n Hits Speeds of up to 37km\/h<\/p>\n Total Kit Weight is Just 2kgs<\/p>\n Up to 11km Range from Single Battery<\/p>\n Evolve GT Carbon Series Street Electric Skateboard<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the most expensive electric skateboards on the market, the Evolve GT is the board that\u2019s coming with all the bells and whistles \u2014 at least with regards to feature set.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll find an ultra-sleek design here along with an outrageous 49km range from such a small profile board. Whether you\u2019re going to work or quite literally across the city, this board has you covered.<\/p>\n There is a 3,000-watt battery making this all happen, and with speeds hitting upwards of 41km\/h there\u2019s not a whole lot left to be desired.<\/p>\n The motor set up on the Evolve GT Carbon Series Street Electric Skateboard is a twin brushless motor that makes it easy to climb inclines as high as 25 per cent, making it a good board for anyone living in a city that\u2019s a little hilly.<\/p>\n For all riders, there are the four riding modes that make it easy to get the most out of the board depending on what you\u2019re doing. A fast, slow, GT and eco mode are here to help you get the most out of your battery, or really gun it when you need to.<\/p>\n The wheels on this board are also top-notch, with an all-terrain option coming in here to make sure you\u2019re in good hands, or on good wheels, when you need them most.<\/p>\n As for the remote, there has been a few updates here, making instant response possible as well as improved battery life.<\/p>\n Finally, the deck is a carbon composite making it incredibly durable.<\/p>\n Tech Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n Hits Speeds of 41km\/h<\/p>\n Dual Brushless Motors<\/p>\n Up to 50km\/h Range<\/p>\n A 3,000-watt Battery<\/p>\n Carbon Composite Deck<\/p>\n Boosted Mini X Electric Skateboard<\/strong><\/p>\n From the famous Boosted brand, the Mini X is here to save the day when it comes to those who want small. Very small.<\/p>\n The Boosted Mini X comes with a tonne of features, and arguably the most important ones from the larger Boosted Series boards. It\u2019s a lot smaller than most boards on our list, but still uses a great motor, has an ultra-efficient power usage and gets you up and down hills with ease.<\/p>\n The Mini X has exactly the same engine as the larger Boosted boards, which means you\u2019ll be hitting speeds of up to 32km\/h with no trouble at all. It\u2019s also a hill climber thanks to the torque and intelligent software in here, so a 20 per cent gradient won\u2019t be an issue for the Mini X.<\/p>\n The software is also adaptable in that it adjusts ride profiles on the fly, so you\u2019re able to set and forget and simply have an incredibly smooth ride wherever you\u2019re boarding.<\/p>\n With a concave in the deck, the Mini X is as stable as can be, and that makes the small form factor a winner when it comes to dealing with humps and inclines.<\/p>\n To finish, the Mini X really is mini, with a tiny 30 inch board length. If needed, you can even slide this board into a back pack if you\u2019re riding to school or work with it.<\/p>\n Tech Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n Hits up to 32km\/h<\/p>\n Features Dual Motors from Larger Boosted Boards<\/p>\n Has a Range of 22km<\/p>\n Concave Stable Deck<\/p>\n Maxfind MAX 4 Electric Skateboard<\/strong><\/p>\n Arguably the first skateboard company with hub motors, the Maxfind MAX 4 could potentially offer the most refined experience when it comes to torque and speed.<\/p>\n As we know, a merging of the motor into the wheels creates a safer and more power-efficient experience for electric boards, and the Maxfind\u2019s integrated hub motors are the better experience when compared to belt-drive boards.<\/p>\n Inside the MAX 4, you\u2019ll find two powerful 750W motors that work in cohesion with one another to offer excellent responsiveness as well as high speeds and torque. Add to this some fantastic power efficiency, and you have a board that\u2019s fast, long-lasting and safe too.<\/p>\n The batteries and efficient-engine combo will get you an 80km range at max, and with swappable batteries, you could easily double this if need be.<\/p>\n We\u2019re also happy to say that because of the batteries charging in only 120 minutes that you\u2019ll be able to keep things moving at all times. Whether you\u2019re heading to work or school, you could easily get a few days of charge out of the MAX 4 electric skateboard.<\/p>\n As mentioned above, the power coming from the engines on this board is outstanding. You\u2019re able to take on a 30 per cent incline gradient with no trouble at all, which is something far better than just about any other board on the market.<\/p>\n A 90mm wheel size is great here too, as you\u2019ll have a smooth ride on and off-road.<\/p>\n To end, the Maxfind brand is standing by their board with a 180-day warranty to make sure you\u2019re getting a great experience and some added reassurance. There are also 6-month warranties here too.<\/p>\n Tech Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n Hits Up to 40km\/h<\/p>\n Dual Integrated Hub Motors<\/p>\n Up to 24km Range on One Battery<\/p>\n High-end Maplewood Deck<\/p>\n SKATEBOLT Electric Skateboard Longboard<\/strong><\/p>\n For the skateboarders with plenty of experience already, this board is your ideal electric model if you know about correct stance and form already. It\u2019s a little small, so it will take some getting used to. However, the technology and innovation in this board is going to make for an incredible experience overall.<\/p>\n With dual 500-watt motors here, this board is no lacklustre variant and is one of the torquiest on the market. You\u2019ll be taking on inclines with no trouble at all, and with a top speed of 40km\/h there\u2019s plenty of speed available too.<\/p>\n Without having to assemble the board, you\u2019re getting a tonne of simplicity here; it\u2019s ready to go out of the box.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re one of the lucky ones who already owns the first generation of this board, we\u2019re happy to say that all-new and revised rider profiles make for a smoother and more efficient experience overall.<\/p>\n Tech Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n Hits Speeds up to 40km\/h<\/p>\n Twin 500-watt Hub Motors<\/p>\n Range of up to 28km<\/p>\n High-end Maplewood Deck<\/p>\n Boosted Stealth Electric Skateboard<\/strong><\/p>\n A more expensive board and a recent release, the Stealth by Boosted is a board that takes pricing to the very maximum for most skateboard buyers. Though, it really is a winner of a board overall.<\/p>\n In line with Boosted\u2019s great boards, the Stealth comes with a dual motor design and touts an innovative \u20183:1 gear ratio\u2019 which essentially works to get you a great amount of torque and speed.<\/p>\n Similar to Boosted\u2019s snowboard range, the Stealth\u2019s board is made with a composite material that gives plenty of durability, flex and integrity. You\u2019re sure to get thousands of kilometres out of this board with no trouble at all.<\/p>\n One proprietary feature that comes in handy here is the Jerk Filter by Boosted which essentially protects the board and the rider from taking on too many jolts from the motor or slowdowns.<\/p>\n We\u2019re happy to say that overall, the Stealth does offer the smoothest ride from an electric skateboard.<\/p>\n All in all, the Boosted Stealth is a highly engineered board and it\u2019s easy to see that the team at Boosted has left no stone unturned when developing this board to set a new industry standard.<\/p>\n Tech Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n Hits Speeds of 38km\/h<\/p>\n Twin Motor Setup<\/p>\n Up to 22km Range<\/p>\n Composite Deck<\/p>\n RazorX Electric Skateboard<\/strong><\/p>\n As one of the most well-known brands in the skating world, Razor is coming into the electric skateboard game with their RazorX skateboard.<\/p>\n In line with many Razor products, the RazorX is the best board for your foray into electric skateboards thanks to its low price tag but great feature set. There\u2019s a small but efficient 125-watt motor here for getting you the most out of the batteries on board.<\/p>\n It is a little underpowered, though that\u2019s ideal for newbies to electric skateboards as it will give you a chance to warm up to the responsive movements. The motor will have you comfortably zooming down the sidewalk or the road, though getting up hills might be a bit of a struggle.<\/p>\n The RazorX is also a shortboard, so it\u2019s a little smaller than most. Again, great for beginners looking to skate a little of the way and carry the board for the rest.<\/p>\n With a 5-ply deck here, the board\u2019s deck is a little weaker than some others on the list, though it\u2019s durable and won\u2019t break any time soon. Just be sure that you\u2019re a little cautious and not too rough with it.<\/p>\n The Razor team has worked to design their own trucks and wheels here that are ideal for city riding on streets, and with a maximum speed of around 16km\/h it\u2019s overall a great, safe board for the beginner skater.<\/p>\n There\u2019s even a setting that works well for indoor situations. On moderate, we\u2019re happy to say that this board will work indoors safely.<\/p>\n Tech Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n Up to 16km\/h Speed<\/p>\n Single Motor<\/p>\n Battery Life of Around 40 Minutes<\/p>\n Maplewood 5-ply Deck<\/p>\n Teamgee H9<\/strong><\/p>\n Last up on the list is the Teamgee H9 with its design that is well-suited to both the very beginner and the advanced user. It\u2019s an ultra-durable board designed with a few different settings to make sure you\u2019re able to move up from beginner to advanced without being pushed too far by the high speeds.<\/p>\n The battery in this board is integrated into the deck, making the design nice and slim as well as ideal for those looking for a board that\u2019s not too bulky. Although it\u2019s a typical longboard, the design makes it easy to carry and store if needed.<\/p>\n The motor in the Teamgee H9 is a single brushless driver, which means it is a little less powerful than it\u2019s dual counterparts, though being 960W it does make up for it. There\u2019s an ultra-responsive feel here, and you\u2019ll be able to power toward 41km\/h without any worry at all.<\/p>\n Being such a light board also helps with range too, with almost 20km being the maximum, it\u2019s a great board to get you to and from work or school.<\/p>\n One point to keep in mind is that due to the batteries being spread across the interior of the board\u2019s deck, you won\u2019t be able to flex the deck much. And if you do, you risk severely damaging the cells inside.<\/p>\n An excellent final thing to note is that there are some incredibly useful headlights making an appearance in the remote. You\u2019ll be able to see what\u2019s directly in front of you with no trouble at all.<\/p>\n Tech Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n Hits Speeds up to 40km\/h<\/p>\n Range up to 20km<\/p>\n Efficient Single 960W Hub Motor<\/p>\n Maplewood Fibreglass Blended Deck<\/p>\n Good Battery Array<\/p>\n For those looking to do a little more research and find the electric skateboards to suit their needs better, we have some great tips below.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re new to electric skateboards, it\u2019s good to know a bit about how they ride and what to look for in a great skateboard. Of course, quality materials and a good brand are paramount, but things like the breaking mechanisms, motors, wheel types and other factors are essential to know about too.<\/p>\n With that said, we\u2019re ending our list with some essentials to help you choose the best cheap electric skateboard.<\/p>\n The Breaking Mechanism and Riding Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n When looking for a good, cheap electric skateboard, the first thing on your mind needs to be the ride experience and its safety.<\/p>\n If anything\u2019s loose or too wobbly by design, you\u2019re not going to have a good experience, and you\u2019ll also going to raise your risk of injury. If trucks are loose or of a poor design, for example, there\u2019s going to be a jerkier feel and loose manoeuvrability when it comes time to lean into corners, for example.<\/p>\n On top of the trucks and board feel, the software that controls the motors is also a significant factor. If the firmware hasn\u2019t been developed to reduce a jerky experience, you\u2019ll be on a board that loves to jolt and jerk about, again, raising the risk of injury.<\/p>\n Bottom line: the skateboard you choose should have solid trucks, a good overall ride feel and smooth responsive acceleration without jerkiness.<\/em><\/p>\n Motor<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Although the motor plays a pivotal role in the electric skateboard, it\u2019s good to know that there are only two motor types commonly used: the belt drive motor and the hub motor.<\/p>\n Simply put, a belt drive motor is going to offer a little more \u2018kick\u2019 when it comes to acceleration, whereas the hub motor is better at being smaller in mass and more efficient if designed correctly.<\/p>\n A drawback of a belt-drive motor though is that debris can find their way stuck in the belt, jamming the whole motor and bringing the board to a stop. This isn\u2019t such an issue in cities, though if you tend to take your board off-road or on parkland trails, it may become an annoyance.<\/p>\n Bottom line: either motor is a great choice, however, your own use case will dictate which one you should choose.<\/em><\/p>\n Wheel Type<\/strong><\/p>\n Arguably the most imperative factor when choosing an electric skateboard are the wheel types. Keep in mind that in some <\/em>cases you\u2019re able to swap the wheels out for a different kind, however, if there\u2019s an integrated motor you\u2019re out of luck.<\/p>\n A few of the things the wheels impact are:<\/p>\n That said, wheels really need to be toward the top of your list when it comes to buying a cheap electric skateboard. They will be the feature that reduces power usage, takes you further in a safer manner and overall makes your board better to ride.<\/p>\n In some cases, branded wheels can offer a better experience; however, the cost does sometimes become an issue when high-tech or proprietary technology comes into play.<\/p>\n One thing to keep in mind is that the boards with hub motors have polyurethane linings on them, though they\u2019re very thin and somewhat fragile. That means you\u2019re going to have a mildly rougher ride on a board with hub motors and low PU wheels.<\/p>\n Bottom line: make it a top priority to choose a board with well-reviewed wheels and don\u2019t skimp out on branded wheels if they\u2019re going to make your board last longer and drive further.<\/em><\/p>\n Incline Ability<\/strong><\/p>\n For the hill climbers or anyone who lives in a city with far too many inclined roads, a board’s torque and ability to take on hills is an essential factor. In flatter cities, all boards will do just fine, though for hillier towns you\u2019ll want to make sure that your board can handle gradients upwards of 20 per cent.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bottom line: if you<\/em>\u2019re in a city with plenty of hills and inclines, take a look online for a board that touts its ability to climb hills efficiently. You don<\/em>\u2019t want to be stuck manually kicking your way up a mountain when your board gives up.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Climbing the list this holiday season for great gift ideas, electric skateboards are every teen and young adult\u2019s dream! They offer a great level of freedom and are generally just a whole load of fun to ride. 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Choosing a The Best Electric Skateboard<\/h2>\n
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