January 2025

Electric Skateboards: MetaRanking

This page highlights the aggregate summary of electric skateboards rankings posted by key online experts, as of January 2025.

Summary

On 9 Jan 2025, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 83 electric skateboard endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.

68 electric skateboards were endorsed in total, only 13 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)

As of 9 Jan 2025, Backfire G2 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed electric skateboard with 3 expert endorsements. 2 experts out of 3 recommended it as the '#1 electric skateboard' this month.

Brand breakdown
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Price breakdown
As can be seen in the chart below, lowest high-ranking electric skateboards start at $15.63 (JKing Jupiter-01 All-Terrain) and go up to $1599 (Exway Atlas Pro 4WD). Median electric skateboard costs $599 (Maxfind FF-Belt).
$15.63
$1599

At a glance - January Ranking

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Rank Change Price Electric Skateboard
concretewaves.com
eskatehub.com
Dmarge
Forbes
Escape Monthly
Digital Trends
Popular Mechanics
The Electric Wheels
TechGearLab
studyfinds.org
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+1 $379
Backfire G2
The Backfire G2 Black Electric Skateboard is highly praised for its powerful motors, long range, top speed, and durable design, making it a great choice for riders seeking a reliable and enjoyable electric skateboard.
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Exway Flex Pro
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10
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3
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Backfire Zealot S2
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13
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4
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Swagtron Swagskate NG3
The Swagtron Swagskate NG3 is a compact and lightweight electric skateboard designed for kids and youths, offering a range of up to 10 kilometers, a maximum speed of 9.3 mph, and easy maneuverability, making it a great option for beginners.
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Boosted Mini X
The Boosted Mini X electric skateboard is highly praised for its powerful motor, excellent hill climbing ability, decent range, and durable build quality, making it a recommended choice for riders seeking a versatile and reliable electric skateboard for everyday use.
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Meepo V5
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New * Check price
Evolve Hadean
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WowGo Mini 2S
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15
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Meepo Voyager
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5
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JKing H2B
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New * $1199
Exway Atlas Pro
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Acton Blink S
The Acton Blink S electric skateboard is a lightweight and powerful option for short to medium distance commuting, offering quick acceleration and customizable riding modes, although it may struggle with hill climbing.
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Onewheel GT
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Electric Skateboard
#4 $59.99 Swagtron Swagskate NG3
#1 $379 Backfire G2
#15 $929 Meepo Voyager
#17 $1199 Exway Atlas Pro

We ranked Backfire G2 #1 in January 2025 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
  • Out of those, 2 experts ranked Backfire G2 as #1.
Expert Consensus
(as of 15 Sep 2023)
The Backfire G2 Black Electric Skateboard is highly praised for its powerful motors, long range, top speed, and durable design, making it a great choice for riders seeking a reliable and enjoyable electric skateboard.
Critic endorsements:
Forbes

Best Budget Electric Skateboard

Fun and speedy
Great price for the performance

Low max load
Not enough power to climb steep hills

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Popular Mechanics

Best Overall

Flexible, shock-absorbing deck
Water- and dust-resistant motors

Top speed may be too low for some commuters

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studyfinds.org

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We ranked Exway Flex Pro #2 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Exway Flex Pro as #1.
Critic endorsements:
eskatehub.com

Best Electric Skateboard for Cruising

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

Not ideal for hard carving

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Forbes

Best Electric Skateboard Overall

Impressive speed and range for the price
Stable enough for beginners without compromising performance
Mobile app gives total customization

Not built for off-road riding

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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts

Identify Experts

We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend electric skateboards.

Capture Rankings

For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of electric skateboards, it must be updated in the last 9 months.

Aggregate Rankings

We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking

Experts chosen for January 2025 ranking

We ranked Backfire Zealot S2 #3 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Backfire Zealot S2 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
eskatehub.com

Best Electric Skateboard for Performance-Price Balance

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

You can’t kick push

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TechGearLab

Best Overall / Editor's Choice

Powerful
Great braking
Nice remote
Adjustable settings

Will need to replace belts at some point
Not the smoothest on rough roads

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We ranked Swagtron Swagskate NG3 #4 in January 2025 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 16 Sep 2023)
The Swagtron Swagskate NG3 is a compact and lightweight electric skateboard designed for kids and youths, offering a range of up to 10 kilometers, a maximum speed of 9.3 mph, and easy maneuverability, making it a great option for beginners.
Critic endorsements:
Escape Monthly

Best for Kids

Speed locking feature
Intelligent sensors
Rear light for additional safety

Too small for adults

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Digital Trends

The best electric skateboard for kids and teens

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Popular Mechanics

Best for Kids

Light-up taillights
Smart sensor technology

Can’t ride manually when battery dies

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We ranked Boosted Mini X #5 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 16 Sep 2023)
The Boosted Mini X electric skateboard is highly praised for its powerful motor, excellent hill climbing ability, decent range, and durable build quality, making it a recommended choice for riders seeking a versatile and reliable electric skateboard for everyday use.
Critic endorsements:
Escape Monthly

Best for Commuters

Highly durable
High maneuverability
Impressive acceleration

Maybe a little soft for the heavier riders
On the upper price bracket

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Digital Trends

The best electric skateboard for commuters

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We ranked Meepo V5 #6 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Popular Mechanics

Best for Stability

Multiple riding modes
Stable across bumps in the road

Ride is less smooth when riding without power

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TechGearLab

Best Budget-Friendly Option

Good mode separation
Plenty fast for most people
Great brakes
Built-in carry handle

Below average range
Concave could be too much for some

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We ranked Evolve Hadean #7 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
eskatehub.com

Best Premium Electric Skateboard

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

Pricey, but worth it

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studyfinds.org

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We ranked WowGo Mini 2S #8 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
eskatehub.com

Best Mini Electric Skateboard

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

No shock absorbing grip tape

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Forbes

Best Mini Electric Skateboard

Great price for the base model with ability to add high-performance components
Built for traditional skaters

Shock absorption is lackluster

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We ranked Meepo Voyager #9 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
eskatehub.com

Best Electric Skateboard For Commuting

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

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

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Forbes

Best Long-Range Electric Skateboard

Superior range and highest max load on this list
365-day warranty
Made of carbon fiber for shock absorption over any terrain

Not the best for carving

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We ranked JKing H2B #10 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Popular Mechanics

Best Entry level

Built-in carrying handles
12-month warranty

Can’t climb steep hills

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TechGearLab

Best Entry Level Option

Handy carry handle
Easy to turn
Comfortable deck

Lacks range
Mediocre brake modes

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We ranked Exway Atlas Pro #11 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
eskatehub.com

Best Electric Skateboard For Power and Performance

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

Pricey
Big and heavy

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studyfinds.org

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We ranked Onewheel GT #13 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Forbes

Best Innovative Electric Skateboard

Can handle on-road and off-road conditions
Intuitive, smooth ride
Climbs hills well

Heavy and bulky

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TechGearLab

Best Ride

Great for all-terrain & off-roading
Intuitive braking system
Climbs all but the steepest hills
Solid range

Not as comfortable underfoot
Pushing it to top speed is a little sketchy
Heavy

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