The Best Electric Skateboards Of 2024

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The Best Electric Skateboards

Best Electric Skateboard Overall

Meepo Hurricane – $1,799

4.9 / 5 | eSkate Hub Review

Pros

• Enclosed electronics for extra protection from water and dust
• Reputable brand
• 2-in-1 capable of tackling most terrains
• Amazing range capabilities
• Very customisable

Cons

• Price is creeping up (for a once-budget brand) but I still thinks it’s great value-for-money
• No easy access to battery
• Big and heavy

I was lucky enough to ride the Meepo Hurricane Ultra X for a few weeks and it’s seriously impressive.

It has a top speed of 32mph / 51kmh thanks to its dual 3500W motors which you can get in either a gear drive or belt drive setup. Personally, I prefer the belt drive version because it offers more ground clearance and I like to take my eBoards off-road if the build allows. Now, I’m not game enough to push the board too hard so I maxed out at 23mph / 37kmh, but I could feel that there was plenty of more power waiting to be used.

It’s loaded with a 12S4P Molicel P42A 725.8Wh battery which gives it a range of up to 31 miles / 49km, so it’s perfect for longer rides and even commutes to work/school without having to recharge often.

There are two deck options, bamboo or carbon. Bamboo offers more flex so it’s more comfortable to ride, however because the carbon is so stiff it provides more stability at higher speeds. So if you’re the kind of rider who wants to cruise around and maybe commute, I’d go the bamboo, but if you’re looking to send it as hard as you can as often as you can, the carbon might be for you.

You also get the option of trucks, either traditional kingpin (TKP) or double kingpin (DKP). TKP will provide more stability at the expense of agility, while DKP will offer more agility at the expense of stability. If you love to to carve like a surfboard or snowboard at lower cruising speeds, DKP is the way to go, but if you like zooming fast, you might want to opt for the TKP.

Wheels are yet another choice to make here. (I’m starting to think this might be one of my favourite customisable boards, but I’ve reserved that spot for another eBoard I really like down below).

You can choose between the 165mm tubeless tyres, 165mm racing tyres or the 175mm tyres.

The 165mm tubeless have a wide contact area with the ground to you will have more traction and stability and they are also resistant to pinch flats so you can run them at a lower pressure for added comfort and traction.

The 165mm racing tyres have great shock absorption and are very comfortable while allowing the maximum acceleration and agility.

Finally the 175mm tyres provide the most stable riding experience and roll over bumps and cracks easily.

Overall, I found the Meepo Hurricane Ultra X to be a versatile, high-performance electric skateboard that has options to suit many different types of riders. And the great thing is, you can purchase any of the other components and change your board setup to match the riding style you’re feeling for the day.

This customisation along with the Ultra X’s high performance specs is why it’s my top pick.

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Best Electric Skateboard for Most eSkaters

WowGo Pioneer X4 – $599

4.9 / 5 | eSkate Hub Review

Pros

• Great value-for-money
• High performance specs
• Comfortable with Cloudwheels
• Great carving ability
• Many wheel options for X4

Cons

• Not great for heavier riders

The WowGo Pioneer X4 and its sibling, the Pioneer 4 are two electric skateboards that I think will suit the most riders. It lends itself to beginners and intermediate riders who want a fun electric skateboard to cruise around the neighbourhood or commute to work/school.

The deck is nice and flexy making it extremely comfortable to ride and the soft wheels and shock-absorbing griptape just add to that comfort to ensure you have a smooth ride and prevent any leg fatigue, so you can go out for long rides and not get too tired.

It has a marketed top speed of 28mph / 45kmh but I was actually able to top out at 30mph / 48kmh which is plenty for riders up to an intermediate level. And even at those speeds, I didn’t feel any speed wobbles.

It packs a 12S2P 345Wh 8.0Ah Samsung 21700 40T battery pack and has a max range of 21 miles / 33km and in testing I was able to reach 18 miles / 28km. And given that I weigh about 198lbs / 90kg, this is a very good outcome.

The Pioneer X4 is a dual belt driven electric skateboard, while its sibling, the Pioneer 4 is the hub motor version. The X4 has slight harder acceleration, better hill climbing ability and faster braking power but you do get the whizzing of the motors. The Pioneer 4 on the other hand has silent motors and are also much easier to maintain because there aren’t any belts where debris could get stuck.

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Best Electric Skateboard for Customisability

Shaboardz Summit V3 – $1,035

4.9 / 5 | eSkate Hub Review

Pros

• High performance specs
• Low maintenance and puncture-proof tyres
• Great carving ability
• Many wheel kit options
• Top-level customer service
• 12 moths warranty

Cons

• Not beginner friendly
• Big and heavy

The Shaboardz Summit V3 is a great electric skateboard that offers the perfect blend of quality, performance, and versatility that is very hard to find in the eSkate industry.

Shaboardz designed the Summit V3 with the rider in mind, ensuring that the ride is comfortable but also packs some high power.

Whether you’re cruising on smooth pavement or tackling off-road trails, the Summit V3 can handle it with ease.

If you like to tinker with your eBoard, the Summit V3 has an abundance of wheel kit options you can buy off the shelf and fit to your board to get the performance and ride style suited to you.

It has a 12S3P 518Wh 12Ah 21700 battery pack that can get you a range of up to 22 miles / 35km and dual 2000W belt drive motors with a top speed of 27mph / 44kmh. To be honest, I’m not ballsy enough to ride that fast, I prefer to cruise around the 23mph / 38kmh mark and that’s plenty fast enough, plus I could feel there was more room in the throttle to hit that marketed top speed.

It has a 37″ Maple and Bamboo deck so it has the flex for comfort with the rigidity for durability and stability. It’s a hard balance to master, but I think they’ve done it.

It has double kingpin trucks for added agility and it makes turning super easy, especially if you like that flowy snowboard/surfboard style of riding.

I found the 6″ airless All-Terrain wheels to surprisingly comfortable and the great thing about them is that they are puncture-proof so you can tackle the toughest terrains without the worry of being stranded with a flat tyre.

I need to make a special mention of their customer service. It is second to none. You can email them, contact them on socials or even pick up the phone and call them. They’ll respond quickly and get to the bottom of your issue with a smile on their face.

You can even take your non-shaboardz eBoard into their warehouse and they’ll help you fit other wheel kits to it.

They just love all electric skateboarding and I think that makes them a really great eSkate brand that you can rely on.

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Best Premium Electric Skateboard

Evolve Hadean – $1,599

4.8 / 5 | eSkate Hub Review

Pros

• Amazing customer support
• High performance specs
• Very comfortable to ride
• Great carving ability
• Customisable wheel options

Cons

• Pricey, but worth it

The Evolve Hadean electric skateboard offers a blend of speed, power, and range, making it a great choice.

There are quite a few options in the Hadean series. You have a choice between a bamboo or carbon deck and either street or all-terrain wheels.

The bamboo deck offers a slight amount of flex making it extremely comfortable to ride and giving it a smooth flowy feel, like a snowboard/surfboard. The carbon deck on the other hand is much stiffer meaning it will maintain its stability at higher speeds. Both decks have a feet-locking dropdown and a ‘W’ concave, so you always feel confident on the board.

It has front and rear LED lights incorporated in the battery case and offer user-customisable control via the remote and the new Evolve app, including brake lights that automatically come on when you hit the brakes.

It’s powered by dual 3000W 6368 custom brushless sensored motors, which provide a top speed of 31mph / 50kph on the street wheels and 26mph / 42kmh with AT wheels. Like always, I didn’t have the guts to push it that hard but I was happy to cruise around at 23mph / 38kmh knowing that there was plenty of power left in the throttle.

The range is also very impressive, at 40 miles / 65km with street wheels and 24 miles / 40km with the AT wheels on a single charge, thanks to a 43.2V, 16AH, 691.2Wh custom-built battery.

This is a pretty insane distance to cover, so for this, I think the price is warranted.

Part of this price also covers Evolve’s impeccable warranty and servicing. They are an Australian brand with offices and warehouses around the world and are always welcoming of riders in need of some support.

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Best Electric Skateboard For Commuting

Meepo Voyager – $1,199

4.8 / 5 | eSkate Hub Review

Pros

• Great value-for-money
• Reputable brand
• It’s really fast
• Has a great range
• Closest thing to the original Boosted Boards.

Cons

• Price is creeping up (for a once-budget brand) but it’s still great value-for-money

The crew from Meepo Board have spent many years developing and refining their products and the result is a relatively affordable yet very powerful electric skateboard.

When I stood on the Meepo Voyager for the first time I was immediately impressed. The flexy deck was comfortable and absorbed a lot of the road vibrations. It also has softer wheels which add a lot to the shock absorption.

The 12S3P Molicel P42A 544Wh battery pack will get you a range up to 31 miles / 49km depending on your weight and riding style, which is quite. a lot of range for an eBoard in this price range.

It has dual 2772W belt drive motors which can get you a top speed of 40mph / 64kmh with 110mm cyclone wheels, but note that the Voyager comes with 90mm street wheels and a free set of 105mm Cyclone wheels, but the 110mm wheels are extra. You can expect a slightly lower top speed, however, not by much. This is an insanely fast top speed, one which I was not going to attempt. But in my testing the Voyager easily put out 23mph / 38kmh with lots of room to keep going.

Despite it’s insane speed ability, I found the Voyager to be a comfortable cruiser board that had a lovely flow when doing S-turns and carving down the street.

This would be an amazing eBoard to commute on because it’s so comfortable and you can jack up the speed in those times when you’re running a little late.

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Best Electric Skateboard For Power and Performance

Exway Atlas Pro – $1,999

4.7 / 5 | eSkate Hub Review

Pros

• Incredibly customisable
• High performance
• Has all the extra features
• Comfortable, wide, concave deck
• Mobile app for deeper customisations

Cons

• Pricey
• Big and heavy

I’m a big fan of the Exway Atlas Pro because it feels like a very well-made, high quality eBoard that packs a ton of power while also allowing you to customise it to suit your personal riding style.

The Atlas Pro has so many features and options that I can’t fit it all in this quick rundown, but I do have a full Atlas Pro review you can checkout for all the details.

I love riding the Atlas Pro. It feels like an absolute beast on gnarly off road trails. Despite it’s carbon deck, it surprisingly has a lot of shock absorption, thanks to the double kingpin trucks and large pneumatic All-Terrain tyres.

You can get it in a 2WD or even a 4WD option, with either belt drive or gear drive setups, so there is something to suit most riders. If you’re planning to do lots of off-road riding, I’d recommend going with the belt drives because they allow a little more clearance from the ground and the gear drives will end up getting really scratched up. But if you’re mainly going to be doing road riding, the gear drives might be the play as they’re quieter and more efficient.

The Atlas Pro has a top speed of 37mph / 60kmh which is insanely fast. I maxed out at 25mph / 40kmh simply because I don’t have the guts to go much faster than that, but I could feel the throttle had more room in it for those that want to push it hard.

The Range numbers are crazy, and a little confusing, due to the wheel options and the additional AUXPACK battery option which is an external battery that you can clip onto the top of your deck. So here’s a table to make it easy.

	2WD	2WD + AUX	4WD	4WD + AUX
160mm AT	23mi / 38km	59mi / 95km	21mi / 34km	85km
90mm PU	46mi / 73km	113mi / 183km	42mi / 69km	106mi / 172km

Exway also has a mobile app where you can customise all of the eBoard’s settings including the acceleration and braking power, so you can really dial it in to suit you.

It really is an amazing electric skateboard worth considering, despite its cost.

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Best Electric Skateboard For Off Road Riding

WowGo AT2 Plus – $1,399

4.5 / 5 | eSkate Hub Review

Pros

• Auto on/off
• Flexy deck and enclosure
• Interchangeable wheel options
• Great value-for-money
• High-quality components used

Cons

• You can’t kick-push
• Tricky to access the electrics

Being WowGo’s most powerful electric skateboard in their lineup, the WowGo AT2 Plus isn’t for everyone.

But if it’s off road riding you want to do, then this is the eBoard for you.

The deck shape guides your feet into place and locks them in so you can focus on the trail ahead rather than needing to look down constantly to make sure your feet haven’t slipped.

The huge wheels, the flexy deck and the shock-absorbing grip tape all work together to provide you with a seriously comfortable ride, so you can ride all day without fatiguing.

You also have the option to get the 2-in-1 combo which includes a set of 120mm Cloudwheels, which turns it into more of a city-commuter type eboard with a little more acceleration power and extended range.

It has a solid top speed of 31mph / 50kmh which is far beyond my ability, but I could definitely feel the board had a lot more in it.

The 12S4P, 604Wh, 14.0Ah battery pack has a range of 18 miles / 30km (175 mm wheels) and 27 miles / 45km (120 mm wheels) and I was just shy of that range in my testing, which is very impressive given that I’d probably be on the heavier side of riders and I had less than ideal riding conditions.

If you’re looking specifically for All Terrain eBoards, then check out our list of the Best Off Road Electric Skateboards.

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Best Electric Skateboard for Affordability and Carving

Maxfind FF Belt – $899

4.4 / 5 | eSkate Hub Review

Pros

• Easy swappable battery for extended riding
• Shock-absorbing wheels are comfortable and versatile
• Battery size options available
• Wheels are swappable

Cons

• Belts will need minimal maintenance

The Maxfind FF-Belt is a fantastic electric skateboard that floats between being a commuter eboard, a carving machine and a long-range weekender to take adventures on.

The range is extendable by buying extra battery packs. The top of the deck has a quick swap battery system so you can switch out the batteries really easily.

The factory-stock Cloudwheels are great for riding on less-than-perfect paved roads and for a little compact gravel riding.

If you want to do a little more off-road riding, then the Maxfind FF Plus AT is your answer. It’s a hub motor e-skateboard equipped with a set of integrated all-terrain motors and is absolutely wicked.

The carbon fibre deck is compliant, meaning, it responds precisely to your feet movements. This means you’ll always feel in control of the board.

This paired with the Double kingpin trucks gives it that amazing carving feeling like you’re out on the snow or catching a wave.

One small feature that is easily overlooked is the integrated handle. It is at the nose of the board so you can pick up one end and roll it along next to you.

It has a top speed of 28mph / 45kmh which is a little less than some of the eBoards on this list, however, this is more than enough speed for beginner and intermediate riders who this board is aimed at.

It has a marketed range of 25 miles / 40km, and during my testing I hit 17 miles / 28km, which is expected considering I’m a little heavier and I rode lots of hills and gave it a few acceleration tests from a standstill. Lighter riders, maintaining a cruising speed will easily get closer to the specced range.

If you’re not a fan of the belts, check out its little sibling, the FF-Street which is pretty much the same eBoard but it has hub motors and street wheels.

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Best Mini Electric Skateboard

WowGo Mini 2S – $799

4.4 / 5 | eSkate Hub Review

Pros

• Great value-for-money
• Reputable bran
• Cloudwheel options
• Easy to manoeuvre
• Built with top quality components

Cons

• No shock absorbing grip tape

The WowGo Mini 2S is built with top-quality components and the performance specs are more than enough on a deck of this size.

It has a top speed of 28mph / 45kmh which feels insanely fast on a short electric skateboard. I was worried about speed wobbles with that kind of speed but I was happily surprised at how stable this eBoard is. The reverse kingpin trucks and squishy 90mm street wheels definitely help with that.

It has a range of 18 miles / 30km which again, is plenty. My legs tend to get more tired on shortboards and I usually ride them on short and quick journeys like heading to the shops or getting to the train station, so I don’t often need much range.

The kicktail is short, but still very workable. It makes the board agile and great for riding in city streets or areas where there are a lot of people. It also makes the ride a little more fun because I can lift the nose up over bumps and drop down off curbs when needed.

If the WowGo Mini 2 is close, but not quite what you’re looking for then check out our list of the Best Mini Electric Skateboards for more great options.

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Best Electric Skateboard for Cruising

Exway Flex Pro – $949

4.7 / 5 | eSkate Hub Review

Pros

• Great value-for-money
• Very comfortable ride
• Customizable to suit your riding style
• Well built and designed

Cons

• Not ideal for hard carving

Before I get into the Flex Pro, I want to mention that Exway are releasing 2 new versions of this eBoard, the Flex 2 Pro and Flex 2 Paragon. I’ll have a full review soon.

Exway is one of the best eSkate companies in the industry and they have an electric skateboard to suit everyone’s needs!

The Exway Flex Pro is arguably one of the best commuter electric skateboards available today. It has a flexy concave deck with raised shoulders to sit your feet on to give you exceptional control. Additionally, the foam grip tape on top of the deck absorbs a lot of vibrations from the road to make your ride even more comfortable.

I love the Flex Pro. I pretty much love everything that Exway builds.

It has a top speed of 31mph / 50kmh and a range of 25 miles / 40km. That’s too fast for me, but I could feel the throttle had more room to push it if you wanted to. As for the range, I was very impressed to get close to what they claim.

Exway also has a mobile app where you can control all of the power curves for acceleration and braking, along with a whole host of other configuration settings. So you can set it up to be just the way you like it.

It’s really hard to fault the Flex Pro for what it is. It’s not is the fastest electric skateboard, nor does it have the longest range but it does have features that no other eBoard has.

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Best Electric Skateboard for Commuting on Imperfect Roads

Possway Lynx – $999

4.3 / 5 | eSkate Hub Review

Pros

• Amazing carving and sliding
• Great for less-than-perfect roads and gravel trails
• Can change wheels
• Comes with ShredLights

Cons

• Can’t kick-push

The Possway Lynx is their first attempt at a belt-drive electric skateboard and they didn’t disappoint.

It is really powerful in the top speed modes and still nice and comfortable in the lower modes which is great for riders of all skill levels.

It feels fantastic to ride because the slight deck flex combined with the larger, softer wheels absorbs a lot of the vibrations from the road.

I had a great time carving on this electric skateboard and would recommend to anyone wanting to ride this on their daily commute.

It has a top speed of 32mph / 52kmh and I am confident it can reach that despite me not being game enough to max it out.

It has a marketed range of between 18-20 miles / 30-42km, depending on rider weight and road conditions (I like when companies do this). I was just shy of this, however, I am on the heavier side, I climbed lots of hills and I did a few acceleration tests, all of which are going to drain the battery much faster. Maintaining a cruising speed will get you closer to the marketed range.

Lastly, it comes with a set of rear ShredLights which is added value that is rarely seen by other brands at this price point.

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Best Electric Skateboard with Traditional Longboard Riding Feel

WowGo 3E – $450

4.3 / 5 | eSkate Hub Review

Pros

• Very affordable
• Incredibly well-built
• Reputable brand
• Can change the wheels

Cons

• Can’t kick-push

The WowGo 3E is extremely well-built and offers an incredibly comfortable ride on any type of paved paths.

The deck is flexy and really comfortable. It’s a dream to ride and is easy to carve and sway. It feels a lot like a traditional longboard.

An underrated feature that seems to be slowly disappearing from electric skateboards is the carry handle. I find it to be a very useful feature and something I miss when needing to carry other eBoards.

It has a top speed of 28mph / 45kmh which is more than enough for a cruising electric skateboard like this, but it was nice to have when needing to juice up a little to overtake leisure cyclists on paths or when climbing hills.

The range of 13 miles / 21km is relatively low compared to other eBoards on this list, but for the affordable price, I think it’s OK if you don’t have long trips to make.

It comes with 90mm polyurethane wheels but you also have the option to install 105mm honeycomb wheels that will make your ride even more comfortable.

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Best Electric Skateboard for Performance-Price Balance

Backfire Zealot S2 – $799

4.3 / 5 | eSkate Hub Review

Pros

• Great value-for-money
• High performance specs
• Reputable brand
• Swappable wheels with a ton of options
• Flexy deck

Cons

• You can’t kick push

The Backfire Zealot S2 is their high-performance electric skateboard and has all of the top features.

It has a tried-and-true deck with solid durability, a nice little flex and slightly raised edges for a comfortable stance while giving you exceptional control over the board

The stock wheels are amazingly squishy and grippy, but thanks to the belt-drive motors, you can chuck on almost any sort of wheel that you like to suit your riding needs, including Cloudwheels.

It has some cool ambient lighting on the side of the battery enclosure underneath the deck which doesn’t really help you see, but it does make you more visible in the dark which is always a welcomed safety feature.

It has a top speed of 30mph / 48kmh which is more power for the beginner or intermediate rider. I didn’t try to push it to its limits because I really don’t want to risk falling off, but during the speed test. I could feel the throttle had more room to go harder, so I’m confident it can hit that speed.

It has a range of 25-30 miles / 40-48km, tested with an 176lb / 80kg rider on flat ground. In my testing I was shy of that number, but I am heavier than their test rider and I rode lots of hills and did a few acceleration tests along the way.

It’s a board for the rider that just wants to get out and ride. Ideal for commuting to work or school and a great activity for the weekend to get outside and enjoy some fresh air and explore your home town.

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Best Electric Skateboard for Value-for-Money

Possway T3 – $379

4.1 / 5 | eSkate Hub Review

Pros

• Comfortable ride experience
• Very affordable
• Low maintenance
• You can kick-push
• shock-absorbing grip tape

Cons

• Can’t swap wheels
• Bare-bones features

The Possway T3 is a great beginner-to-intermediate electric skateboard for commuting and cruising around town.

For starters, it’s very affordable.

You can try out electric skateboarding to see if it’s for you without spending too much money.

But, I can almost guarantee that you’ll love eSkating after getting on the Possway T3.

It runs on hub motors that don’t require much maintenance at all. This is ideal for beginners who don’t want to mess around with the likes of belts and all that technical stuff.

You simply jump on this eboard and ride.

It’s super comfortable thanks to the shock-absorbing grip tape on top of the deck. You might think that 3mm of foam wouldn’t do that much, but you’ll be surprised at how well it protects you from those pesky vibrations. You’ll be able to ride for a lot longer before your feet start to fatigue.

For the beginner and intermediate riders, the acceleration on the Possway T3 is more than enough. It’s got enough oompf to get that butterfly feeling in your tummy but it’s not so hard that it’s uncontrollable.

If you’re an experienced eskater, this just isn’t the eboard for you. 

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Final Thoughts

That’s my list of the best electric skateboards that you can buy at the moment.

The only thing left do is to go buy yourself an electric skateboard.

Turn your boring commute into an exhilarating adventure!

I’ll constantly update this guide as newer and better eboards are released.

What Is An Electric Skateboard?

Electric skateboarding is relatively new and has only really gathered mainstream popularity in the last couple of years.

This article will be quite confusing to you if you don’t know what they are so let me quickly break it down for you and answer the question, what is an electric skateboard?

I have a great interactive guide that explains all of the components of an electric skateboard which is super helpful as a reference and getting a basic understanding of the parts that make up an electric skateboard.

But basically, an electric skateboard is a battery and motor powered skateboard that you control with a handheld remote.

They’re amazing because you can effortlessly ride up hills and travel much further than you would on a traditional skateboard.

People use them to ride to work, to the train station, on weekends with friends, to take their dog for a walk, to the beach with their surfboard underarm, to swing by the store to pick a few things up, to grab coffee, off road in the forest, along dirt mountain trails, and pretty much anywhere you want.

The benefits of eskating go far beyond just having fun. They are environmentally friendly, help to reduce traffic congestion, improve mental health and even help you save some money in the long run.

Eskating is more than just a hobby or a sport, it’s a movement.

Jump on an eboard and join us for the most fun you’ll ever have on a plank of wood with four wheels.

Check down below for the details of each of the top electric skateboards I mentioned in the table above.

Things To Consider When Buying An Electric Skateboard?

If you’re here looking to buy your first electric skateboard, I know exactly what you’re going through. That feeling of being completely confused about the different types of motors, board length, wheels, batteries, ESCs and other specs.

That feeling I had and what you’re feeling right now is the exact reason why I built this website in the first place. To try and make this process as easy as possible.

To be honest, you could buy any one of the electric skateboards on this list and be extremely happy. You’ll get the adrenaline rush you’ve been looking for and you won’t want to ever stop riding.

But after riding for a while, you might realise that there is a certain style of eskating that you prefer over the other. At that point, you’ll feel like you made the wrong purchase. 

Don’t worry, electric skateboards sell really fast on websites like eBay, Craigslist and Facebook marketplace so you’ll be able to upgrade pretty easily.

But, my aim is to help you make the best decision from the very beginning so that you can enjoy your eboard for many years.

The first thing you want to think about is what kind of roads you will be riding on. If you’ll only ever be on smooth, sealed roads and paths then street PU (polyurethane) wheels are what you’re after. They’re the slick wheels that you see on the Meepo V3.

If the roads where you live are less than perfect then you might want to consider getting something with AT wheels or hybrids. Something like the Raldey Mt-V3. These will help absorb more bumps and cracks in the road and you can even ride on gravel trails.

Lastly, if you’re into heavy trail riding, consider getting an eboard with full AT wheels, like on the Evolve GTR boards. These can go almost anywhere. Street, gravel, dirt, grass, you name it, it can probably handle it. The only place that it will likely struggle is on the sand.

The type of motors that an electric skateboard uses is important to consider. The two main types and the only ones seen on this list are hub motors and belt-drives.

Hub motors are great because they don’t require any maintenance, however you do lose a little bit of performance and you don’t have any options for wheels other than what they come with.

Belt-drives, on the other hand, require a bit of maintenance because belts can sometimes break depending on how hard you ride. debris can also get stuck between them so you’ll want to give them a good clean every now and then.

On the plus side of belts, they offer more performance with higher low-end power meaning you’ll get faster acceleration and better hill-climbing ability.

You’ll also be able to swap out the wheels whenever you feel like it. This is great for going from street wheels to all-terrain wheels when you feel like taking it to the trails. Keep in mind that you’ll need to do some research on gearing so that’s you get the best performance from each type of wheels.

The deck is a very important component of an electric skateboard because it’s going to dictate your ride comfort.

A stiff deck is going to be easier to turn and stays more stable when riding at high speeds. However, you’re going to feel more vibrations from the road.

A flexible deck, on the other hand, is going to absorb a lot more vibrations giving you a very comfortable ride. But you’re going to lose stability at high speeds. Some of the best beginner decks are flexy decks because it makes the ride so smooth and is easy to learn on.

Maple and carbon fiber decks tend to be the stiffest, while bamboo will be the most flexible. You might find some composites that contain a bit of maple and a bit of bamboo. This is to get a nice middle-ground of flexibility and stability.

Last but not least, let’s talk about specs. The two main ones people care about are top speed and range. Manufacturers will always state this on their websites. 

A good top speed for a beginner would be anything up to 25mph/40kmh. Beyond that, you’re playing with fire and ideally want to be a more confident rider.

As for range, that really depends on where you want to ride and if you’ll get a chance to recharge before your next ride. Think about places you might ride, like work, school, the shops, cafes or friends houses. Maybe you just need to be able to get to the closest train or bus station.

So, that’s a pretty basic overview of what you need to think about when buying your first electric skateboard. I hope it’s been a little helpful. If you have any other questions, be sure to email me or message me on Facebook, down in the bottom right corner of this page.