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The EMOVE Roadrunner is a hilariously over-powered little 35 mph seated electric scooter

by Micah Toll

The EMOVE Roadrunner from Voromotors seems like what an engineer would design for a seated electric scooter if they didn’t have to follow any rules.

It’s basically two wheels strapped to a battery, and it goes faster than it probably should. It’s small. It’s powerful. It’s probably dangerous in the wrong hands. In other words, it’s perfect.

Voromotors Roadrunner  tech specs • Motors: 500W (rear) and 350W (front) geared hub motors • Top speed: Claimed 55 km/h (34 mph), though I got a bit higher • Range: Claimed 80 km (50 mi) • Battery: 48V 26.1Ah (1,252 Wh) • Weight: 30 kg (55 lb) • Weight capacity: 150 kg (330 lb)

Voromotors Roadrunner tech specs (cont'd) • Brakes: Xtech hybrid hydraulic disc brakes • Price: $1,695 plus take another 7% off with code ELECTREK • Extras: LED display, included head/tail/brake LED lights with turn signals, 3 speed settings, thumb throttle, suspension fork, long saddle, foot pegs, adjustable height handlebars, fenders, funny little kickstand

There are three speed settings, and you may actually use all of them. Most scooters are left in their top speed setting all the time, since who wants to ride around at 8 mph in slowpoke mode?

But the Roadrunner actually gets up to higher speeds in settings 1 and 2. For the fastest riding though, level 3 is where the party starts.

With a 48V battery underneath, it has plenty of power between the dual motors to accelerate quickly and get you rolling fast.

When it comes to braking, Voromotors made the wise decision to outfit the EMOVE Roadrunner with hydraulic brakes. You don’t want to try and stop 14″ wheels from 35 mph without some extra power.

I promise, you’re going to want to see this thing in action in my video review below before continuing on for my full written thoughts at Electrek.co.