3 Best Electric Scooters With Removable Batteries Under $1,000

The V8 comes with a charging dock for your stem battery, as well as two charging adaptors, meaning both your batteries can be recharged together in as little as 4 hours. And there’s always the option of purchasing a spare, too.

It also ups the ante on the X7 Pro by harnessing a 450W motor, which, though it delivers the same top speed of 20 mph, carries the extra power needed to accelerate up to top speeds much faster.

Like its stablemate, the Turboant V8 can be enjoyed in one of three riding modes: Eco limits the scooter’s speed to 6 mph so that you can prolong battery life; Comfort increases the speed to 9 mph and provides a good middle ground between performance and battery usage; and Sport removes the shackles entirely, allowing you to push the V8 to its max.

And if all of this isn’t enough to send you scampering to the bank, the V8 comes equipped with dual spring suspension at the rear. This is a marked improvement on the X7 Pro, and for that fact, all of Turboant’s other models that rely solely on large air-filled tires to absorb shocks from the road. Instead, the Turboant V8 utilizes both its tires and suspension to deliver a more well-rounded shock-absorbing profile, making it a great choice for urban terrain.

As the alpha in the Turboant scooter line, you’d expect the V8 to come up trumps in terms of portability. At 48 lbs it isn’t the lightest model around, but it can be lifted in short bursts and, thanks to its simple 3-second folding mechanism, it can easily be stowed in a car or under your desk.

Another area of improvement on the X7 Pro is the wider 19.5-inch handlebars (vs 16.5 inches). This bigger profile makes a tangible difference when it comes to handling and maneuverability. However, the X7 Pro does have height on its side with handlebars that measure 49.2 inches vs the V8’s 45.5 inches. Consequently, we recommend the X7 Pro over the V8 for tall riders.

As for the V8’s build quality, I was, at first, apprehensive. I wasn’t the biggest fan of its bulky, geometric design, but with the robust aluminum-alloy frame and roomy, grippy deck providing that all-important sense of stability, it can certainly withstand wear and tear. Fortified with an IP54 water-resistance rating, you can have confidence in the scooter’s ability to perform in light showers, too – just steer clear of deep puddles.

Being the city-slicker that it is, the V8 needs to be able to handle hills. Steeper gradients slow you down, but the V8 can summit most gradual city inclines without a hitch.

Safety is supplied via the dual braking system. The hand-levered disc brake is the primary means of stopping and is backed up by an electronic brake. Together, they’re an effective duo and have the appropriate amount of stopping power for the 450W motor.

Something we haven’t seen on prior Turboant models is that the LCD display is responsive to your input. When you pull on the brakes, the display will light up four bars – each representing a greater intensity of strength. For instance, if you pull on the brakes lightly, only one bar will appear vs all four bars once you squeeze the brake lever to its max. The same interaction can be seen from the pressure applied to the accelerator.

In addition to its responsive functions, the LCD display is home to all your core stats. Through it, you can manage your riding modes, cruise control, and the status of the lights. However, the only disappointing thing is that the display isn’t the brightest and is easily washed out in direct sunlight.

As for the lights, the V8 uses a similar 3W LED headlight as the X7 Pro, but it also comes with the addition of ambient LEDs in the front and back of the deck.

All combined, the V8 has a much better lighting package than any other model we have reviewed from Turboant.