Electric scooter (kids and teens)

WEELMOTION Foldable Electric Scooter for Kids

The WEELMOTION Foldable Electric Scooter for Kids lists a 150W motor, 10 mph, 5 miles of claimed range at $149.99. Our physics estimate for a 90 lb rider at 10 mph on flat ground is about 8.514 miles per charge. The listing does not state an age range, carries up to 175 lb, and tops out at 10 mph.

WEELMOTION Foldable Electric Scooter for Kids specifications

TypeElectric scooter (kids and teens)
BrandWEELMOTION
Price at last check$149.99
Motor (rated)150W
Top speed10 mph
Claimed range5 miles
Max load175 lb
Tires6.5 in
Scooter weight15 lb
Electrical safetyUL 2272 stated on the listing

Parsed from the Amazon listing's own title and feature bullets.

How far will the WEELMOTION Foldable Electric Scooter for Kids really go?

Real range from an estimated 81 Wh (the claimed range at our catalog median of 16.2 Wh per claimed mile), on flat ground in warm weather, by rider weight and cruising speed. Same physics as the range calculator.

Rider6 mph8 mph10 mph
60 lb16.226 mi12.52 mi9.716 mi
90 lb13.121 mi10.617 mi8.514 mi
120 lb11.018 mi9.215 mi7.612 mi

Will the WEELMOTION Foldable Electric Scooter for Kids go up a hill?

Speed held on rated power (150W) with a 90 lb rider. Below about 6 mph expect to kick-assist; below 3 mph it will not reliably make the hill. Check your own hill in the hill climb calculator.

GradeSpeed held
5% (2.9 degrees)7.4 mph
10% (5.7 degrees)4.5 mph
15% (8.5 degrees)3.2 mph

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How far does the WEELMOTION Foldable Electric Scooter for Kids go on a charge?

The listing claims 5 miles. Claims assume a 165 lb rider at eco speed on flat ground. Our physics estimate for a 90 lb rider cruising at 10 mph is about 8.514 miles; cold weather takes another 10 to 30 percent and hills more. Run your own numbers in the range calculator.

What is the weight limit of the WEELMOTION Foldable Electric Scooter for Kids?

The listing states a 175 lb max load. Keep rider plus bag at least 15 percent under it, so about 152 lb in practice. Near the limit, hills slow down, range drops and tires and brakes wear faster.

Can the WEELMOTION Foldable Electric Scooter for Kids climb hills?

With its 150W rated motor and a 90 lb rider, physics puts it at about 7.4 mph on a 5 percent grade, 4.5 mph on 10 percent and 3.2 mph on 15 percent. Short hills can borrow peak power; long ones cannot. The hill climb calculator takes your exact grade and weight.

What helmet should I wear with the WEELMOTION Foldable Electric Scooter for Kids?

A CPSC-certified helmet every ride, and for skatepark riding a dual-certified helmet that also meets ASTM F1492 for repeated impacts. Size it by head circumference measured about 1 in above the eyebrows; the helmet size calculator converts it.

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.