Consumer Reports warns against all electric scooters after testing

In a recent evaluation, Consumer Reports tested 13 electric scooters and found them dangerously fast. Both testers sustained injuries while riding, prompting the publication to advise against purchasing any of the tested models. This warning highlights the growing concern over safety in the electric scooter market as injuries continue to rise.

Consumer Reports warns against all electric scooters after testing
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Published Aug 21, 2026
Mestios ReporterCole HarrisonAlex Moreno

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