Best Electric Scooters Under $300

Finding a capable electric scooter under $300 used to mean accepting real compromises — weak motors, limited range, or flimsy folding mechanisms. That has changed significantly. The sub-$300 segment now includes scooters with 350W+ motors, 15–20 mile ranges, and solid build quality from established brands like Gotrax, Hiboy, and Razor.

Every scooter on this list is scored using the ScooterScout algorithm across three dimensions: motor power (benchmarked at 1000W), top speed (benchmarked at 25 mph), and range (benchmarked at 25 miles). Results are sorted by Specs per $ Index by default — meaning the scooter that gives you the most performance per dollar ranks first. For a budget category, that is the metric that matters most.

All products are actively listed on Amazon with verified pricing. Out-of-stock scooters are automatically excluded. Use the sort and filter controls below to reorder by raw score, user ratings, or specific specs.