Dualtron Dolphin Commuter Electric Scooter

38th of 78 we've scored in Electric Scooters

38th of 78 in Scooters

Dualtron Dolphin Commuter Electric Scooter

401-600 Wh
26-40 mi claimed
Up to 250 lb max load
Up to 20 mph

SVT Score, Mid

Usability5.2/10Social6.0/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

Versus

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A light commuter scooter with a 540 Wh battery, front and rear suspension, NFC unlocking and turn signals, at 46 lb.

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SKU: DUA-DOL-S36-15 Category: Electric Scooters Brand: Dualtron

Usability

5.2 out of 10

Battery6540 Wh (36 V, 15 Ah) on the commuter scooter ladder

Motor6450 W nominal rear hub (Minimotors manual)

Store: the store lists 1,000 W, which the manual does not support

Ride Hardware7drum brakes front and rear, ABS, spring suspension front and rear

Tires: tubeless front and solid rear, not counted as pneumatic

Weight546 lb (manual about 21 kg)

Better on weightNIU KQi Air XAt 25.8 lb it is lighter than the top of the commuter ladder. $1,049Scores 10.0

Features7lights, turn signals, app and NFC lock, EY1 display, IPX5

Verification2no UL 2272 or EN 17128 record names this Dualtron model in any directory searched

Searched: Certipedia UL Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada

Better on verificationNIU KQi 300XUL certifies the KQi 300X to UL 2272 (certificate UL-US-2417017-0. $899Scores 8.0

Warranty & Support3one year on battery, motor and controller

Better on warranty & supportSegway F3The store gives two years on the scooter. $849.99Scores 5.0

Strengths

NFC card and app lock
Suspension front and rear
Turn signals fitted
Rear tire cannot go flat
Light enough to carry upstairs

Drawbacks

Drum brakes rather than discs
Solid rear tire rides harder
Motor power stated two ways
No cruise control documented
Only one year on battery and motor

Verdict

A light, low-upkeep commuter for short city trips, with basic drum brakes

Social score

6.0 out of 10

RedditBrand-level5 out of 10

r/ElectricScooters and the owner-run r/dualtron: owners praise power, acceleration and build (X Limited, Jun 2025; Thunder 3, Nov 2025)|owners report a broken stem on an earlier Storm (Mar 2025 thread) and a harsh ride on the Thunder 3 (Nov 2025)

Google7 out of 10

Liked

design
low upkeep
acceleration

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FreshlyCharged (affiliate links, not independent) liked the distinctive design, low-maintenance hardware and zippy low-end acceleration at an affordable price (Nov 2024)

YouTubeBrand-level6 out of 10

FreshlyCharged (affiliate links and discount codes, not independent) reviewed the X Limited (Jul 2023), Togo (May 2024), Spider Max (Sep 2024) and Dolphin (Nov 2024), mostly positive on power and build

AmazonNot scored

The Amazon pool is blank: Amazon carries no listing sold by Dualtron or its official US store (October 2026).

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: no read retailer lists this model; Walmart carries only one other Dualtron model, through a third-party marketplace seller (Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Costco, Sam's Club, Home Depot and Lowe's were read and Dick's Sporting Goods was not readable) (October 2026).

Trustpilot

Trustpilot has no page for dualtronusa.com (October 2026).
The older minimotorsusa.com page on Trustpilot shows 3.3 from 4 reviews, with 25% five-star and 25% one-star, unclaimed and not inviting reviews (October 2026).

Track record

BBB lists Dualtron USA in Wheat Ridge as not accredited, and its rating and complaint count was not readable (October 2026).
CPSC and Health Canada searches found no recall of Dualtron scooters or batteries (October 2026).

Not countedExcluded

Not counted in any pool: the brand's own store reviews and channels, staff posts and affiliate codes.

Specs

TypeCommuter
E-Bike ClassNot applicable
Battery401-600 Wh
MotorSingle motor
Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
Claimed Range26-40 mi
Weight41-55 lb
Max Rider LoadUp to 250 lb
BrakesDrum
SuspensionFull
FoldingFolds
CertificationsNone verifiable
Warranty1 Year

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At a glance

Thumb throttle
Charges in about 7.5 hours
Dual-lock folding hinge

Company

The Dualtron US trademark is registered to Zhejiang Dualtron Escooter Co., Ltd. of Jinhua, China, the maker of the Minimotors scooter line (USPTO reg. 5879961).

Where it sells

Dualtron scooters are sold in the US by Dualtron USA, which names itself the official MiniMotors Dualtron distributor and operates from Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
The US scooter range runs from light commuters to 84 V flagships and is sold on dualtronusa.com.
Independent US dealers listed on the store locator also carry the scooters.
Amazon carries no store run by the brand and no listing it sells (October 2026).
None of the major US retailers read sells Dualtron scooters as the seller: Walmart.com shows a single Dualtron model from a marketplace seller, and the brand is sold mainly through specialist dealers (October 2026).

Description

The Dualtron Dolphin is a single-motor commuter scooter with a 36 V, 15 Ah Samsung battery of 540 Wh and a rear hub motor rated 450 W nominal in the Minimotors manual.

It has drum brakes front and rear with ABS and electronic braking, coaxial dual-spring front and spring rear suspension, and 8.5 x 2.5 in tires, tubeless at the front and solid at the rear. The manual lists about 21 kg (46 lb) for the 15 Ah version and a 100 kg (220 lb) maximum load.

The maker claims 20 mph in the store table (22 mph in the bullets) and 29 miles of range. It is rated IPX5, has an EY1 Bluetooth display with owner binding in the Dualtron app, NFC card unlocking, a thumb throttle, a headlight, a brake light and turn signals, and charges in about 7.5 hours.