A huge number of future electric scooter drivers are interested in what kind of slope an electric scooter can overcome, especially in Europe, when there are a lot of regions with more of hilly landscapes.
Next is the answer to how manufacturers measure the climbing ability of electric scooters / e-scooters. Since there is no standard test, each manufacturer measures or tests electric scooter climb with its own set of conditions or rules.
Most electric scooter manufacturers measure in a perfect conditions with no wind, no hills, light driver (about 70 kg) and with a full lithium battery, which provides maximum power to the electric motor. In some cases, especially with the electric scooters that have lower motor power (250 W & 350 W), manufacturer statements that can climb 15-degree slope with a serious reserve. Don’t forget the carrying weight into consideration when buying e-scooter. Carrying bags or backpack can additionally decrease climbing ability and electric scooter range. In general, we recommend getting more than 350 W nominal power if you will be riding in anything else but flat landscapes in city or urban areas that are fairly flat.
If you need a scooter to overcome hills, we recommend much more powerful electric scooters with two motors in each wheel. We have fantastic affordable climbers. The Joyor S10-S, Hikerboy Urban Turbo and a bit more premium the SXT Ultimate series and SXT Beast Pro are all great climbers.