Razor Electric Scooters: Brand and product review
Razor is a major player in the folding electric scooter market. It’s one of the leading brands with more than a dozen scooter variants currently available.
The 20-year-old company began with push scooters, but nowadays they are best known for the foldable electric scooters.
Razor is a reputable brand with a history in the market. So it's a solid choice for anyone considering buying an e-scooter - particularly if you're looking for good electric scooters for kids. The options are plenty and you’ll have no difficulty in finding a model that suits your requirements.
Whether you plan to use the e-scooter for last-mile connectivity, to commute to school, university, or work, or ride around the neighbourhood; you’ll find a scooter that can do the job here.
Going through all Razor models would be a huge task. We've narrowed down the list to three top-rated Razor Electric Scooters - the Razor Power Core E90, the Razor E100 Glow, and the Razor E200.
- Pros
- Easy to learn and ride
- Steel frame and fork
- Hand-operated brake
- Affordable price; easy to find spare parts
- Kick start function
- Decent speed and range
- Smooth ride on flat surfaces
- Cons
- Takes 8-12 hours to charge the battery
- Lacks front light, rear light, and horn/bell
- Non-variable speed
- Short max ride time (40-80 mins)
Razor Power Core E90
Razor Power Core E90 on Amazon
- Motor
Power Core Hub Motor - Battery
1 x 12V lead acid battery - Distance
16-21 km (10-13 miles) - Recharge Time
12 hours - Speed
16 kph (10 mph) - Load Capacity
54 kg (120 lb) - Weight
10 kg (22 lb) - Tyres
Front wheel: Urethane tyre
Rear wheel: TPU tyre -
Extras
- Steel frame and fork
- Maintenance-free
- Push-button throttle
- Kick to start function
- Kickstand
- Hand-operated front brake
- 80 minutes continuous use
Razor E100 Glow
- Motor
Kick-start, high-torque chain-driven motor - Battery
2 x 12V lead acid battery - Distance
8.3 km (5.2 miles) - Recharge Time
12 hours - Speed
16 kph (10 mph) - Load Capacity
54 kg (120 lb) - Weight
14.5 kg (32 lb) - Tyres
Front wheel: 20.3 cm (8”) pneumatic
Rear wheel: Urethane tyre -
Extras
- Twist grip throttle
- Steel frame and fork
- Soft rubber grips
- Kickstand
- Hand-operated front brake
- 40 minutes continuous use
Razor E200
- Motor
High-torque, ultra-quiet chain-driven motor - Battery
2 x 12V lead acid battery - Distance
14-16 km (9-10 miles) - Recharge Time
12 hours - Speed
19.3 kph (12 mph) - Load Capacity
70 kg (154 lb) - Weight
18 kg (40 lb) - Tyres
2 x 20.3 cm (8”) pneumatic tyres -
Extras
- Twist grip throttle
- Kickstand
- Steel frame and fork
- Hand-operated rear brake
Design and Portability
These Razor electric scooters are built for kids, so the makers expect rough use from the riders. Keeping this in mind, the manufacturers have invested in creating a sturdy steel frame body. Unless the e-scooter is dropped from a great height or run over by a truck, it’ll last for years.
Are the scooters portable when not being ridden?
Well, they're on the heavy side. The weight depends on the scooter; the lightest being the E90 at 10 kg (22 lb), and the heaviest being the E200 at 18 kg (40 lb).
You wouldn't want to be carrying them up and down stairs, but you always have the option to tow them along on a flat surface. Or leave them where they are utilising the retractable kickstand.
Speed, Distance, and Battery
There is a slight variation in the speed and distance between the three e-scooters. The Razor Power Core E90 electric scooter is fitted with Power Core hub motor (hence its name), which is better than the chain-driven motor in the other two. The hub motor gives the E90 a long drive time – 80 minutes. This is nearly twice that of the Razor E100 Glow and the Razor E200; both offer around 40 minutes of continuous use.
All three Razor electric scooters are powered by a lead-acid battery. While the E90 has just one battery, the E100 and E200 are kitted out with 2 x 12V rechargeable batteries. The lead-acid battery and hub motor give the Razor Power Core E90 a range of 16-21 km (10-13 miles) and a top speed of 16 kph (10 mph).
The chain-driven motor in Razor E100 Glow offers a maximum distance of 8.3 km (5.2 miles) and a top speed of 16 kph (10 mph). The Razor E200 fairs better in both these departments. The two 12V batteries and High-torque, ultra-quiet chain-driven motor guarantees a top speed of 19.3 kph (12 mph) and a maximum distance of 14-16 km (9-10 miles). The E200 also has a better load capacity of 70 kg (154 lb) as compared to 54 kg (120 lb) of the other two scooters.
The Brake System
Razor has experimented with the tyres with mixed results. In the case of E90, the urethane front tyre has no shock absorption ability, which severely affects its performance on non-flat surfaces. The e-scooter has a TPU rear wheel. The E90 has a push-button acceleration and the scooter can be stopped with the help of a hand-operated front brake.
The sleek and stylish looking E100 has a twist-grip throttle and two different types of wheels; a pneumatic tyre in the front and a urethane wheel in the rear. Both are 20.3 cm (8”) thick tyres. The hand-operated front brake is used to stop the electric scooter.
Both front and rear wheels in the E200 are 20.3 cm (8”) pneumatic tyres that can be brought to a halt using the hand-operated rear brake.
Certification and Safety
The Razor Electric Scooters have a single speed mode, which is both an advantage and a disadvantage. A single, steady speed mode allows kids greater control over the scooter. But, some prefer multiple speed modes and are bored driving a single speed.
As any parent knows, kids are more prone to mistakes. So, for their safety and to prevent accidental takeoffs, the makers have opted for the kick-start function.
Riding experience
Riding these e-scooters is comfortable, allowing smooth cruising on flat surfaces. But if you're looking for high speeds, these aren’t the scooters for you. The motor and battery are designed for decent speed and range, but they are by no means fast.
Any differences between the scooters in terms of riding experience?
Well, there's the slight difference in top speed - ranging from 16 kph (10 mph) for the E90, to 19.3 kph (12 mph) for the E200.
But a more important difference is the shock absorption and general performance of the scooters on not not-so-perfect surface. The front pneumatic tyre in both the E100 and E200 ensures good shock reduction. On an unpaved road, the rider will soon notice the E90's lack of shock absorption.
Our Verdict
Our unanimous verdict is that all three Razor Electric Scooters – Power Core E90, E100 Glow, and E200, perform remarkably well. Each scooter comes with its unique features, strengths, and weaknesses. But they have many common features.
These e-scooters are best suited for kids and teens. That said no one is exempt from using the Razor Electric Scooters. If you’re less than the maximum load capacity, then give it a try.
The E90, E100 and E200 Razor scooters are decent. Though for an adult, the speed and acceleration may leave you wanting more.
The Razor Power Core E90 is an excellent starter e-scooter for kids; better than the chain-driven motor model. Kids in the age group of 8-10 will have a fun time riding the E90 before graduating to higher models. The scooter has no suspension and the plastic front wheel to make matters worse. Stick to asphalt, brick, and concrete surfaces. The E90 isn’t suited for unpaved and old roads.
The Power Core E90 and E100 Glow seem to target the same demographic group – 8 to 12-year-olds. The E90 has a longer range and better runtime than the E100, but the latter comes with a pneumatic front tyre with decent shock-reduction capability. Besides this, the E100 Glow can handle minor elevation and uneven surfaces better than the E90.
The third e-scooter on the list, the Razor E200 is slightly heavier than the other two, but it offers a higher weight capacity, better speed, and superior shock absorption.
The E200 is also for slightly older users – for kids that are 13 and older. Like the E100, this scooter is fitted with a chain-driven motor. The only downside we see in all three e-scooters is the lead-acid battery that takes around 8-12 hours to charge. But charging the scooter overnight isn't a real issue.
On the whole, all three Razor Electric Scooters get triple thumbs up from us; one for each e-scooter.
Final Thoughts
As you can see there are differences, but not too many or major ones between the e-scooters. On a flat surface, all three are pretty comfortable. As always, the final decision depends on what you feel is best for your child.
Before the first ride, we suggest you buy a clip-on LED front light, a reflector light, and pedestrian bell or horn, as these don’t come attached with the electric scooter.
