By rider weight

Electric scooters for a 350 lb rider

A 350 lb rider with a 10 lb bag should look for a max load of 415 lb or more, which keeps the recommended 15 percent headroom. 2 scooters we track state that rating; the Cunfon RZ1000 Electric Scooter Dual Motor at $989.99 gives the most rated motor per dollar among them.

What 350 lb does to speed, hills and range

At 350 lb350W500W1000W
Speed held on a 5% hill5.4 mph7.6 mph14 mph
Speed held on a 10% hill3.1 mph4.4 mph8.5 mph
Speed held on a 15% hill2.1 mph3 mph6 mph

Real range at 15 mph on flat ground for a 350 lb rider: about 10.517 miles from a 281 Wh battery, 20.633 miles from 551 Wh and 26.943 miles from 720 Wh. That is about 27 percent less than a 165 lb rider gets. Same physics as the hill and range calculators.

Scooters whose listing states 415 lb or more

ScooterPriceMax loadMotorTop speed
JIYUDX Electric Scooter for Adults · specs$589440 lb--
Cunfon RZ1000 Electric Scooter Dual Motor · specs$989.99440 lb3200W31 mph

Rated for a 350 lb rider, cheapest to dearest

Prices change often; the button shows today's price on Amazon.

Other rider weights

Questions riders ask

Can a 350 lb person ride an electric scooter?

Yes, on a scooter rated for it. Add rider plus bag, then keep that total at least 15 percent under the listed max load: 415 lb or more for a 350 lb rider. At that weight a 350W motor slows to about 3.1 mph on a 10 percent hill, so hilly routes want 500W or more (about 4.4 mph) or 1000W (about 8.5 mph).

How much range does a 350 lb rider lose?

On flat ground at 15 mph, about 27 percent less than the 165 lb rider most range claims assume, because rolling resistance scales with weight. On hills the gap is bigger since climbing energy scales directly with weight. Run your own numbers in the range calculator and buy a battery that covers the round trip plus 25 percent.

What happens if you ride over the weight limit?

The scooter will usually still move, but everything is working past its design point: the motor and controller run hotter, brakes need longer to stop, tires and the folding latch wear faster, and the frame welds carry loads they were not tested for. Warranties commonly exclude it. Size up instead.

Wear a helmet every ride, and check your state and city rules on age, speed and where scooters may ride. This page is researched guidance, not professional, legal or medical advice. Specifications come from each product listing and can change; confirm on the listing before you buy.