Kaabo Mantis 10 Lite Dual Motor Folding Electric Scooter
- 601-800 Wh
- 26-40 mi claimed
- 251-300 lb max load
- 29-35 mph
SVT Score, Mid
A dual-motor folding scooter with 10-inch tires, spring suspension at both ends and a 624 Wh battery, at a mid weight for its class.
$999
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Usability
4.7 out of 10- Charger: 54.6 V charge voltage, 48 V nominal pack
- Range: 37 miles claimed at 15 mph, 165 lb rider
Better on batterySegway GT3The GT3 carries an 899 Wh battery. $1,699.99Scores 3.0- Peak: 2,200 W claimed, not scored
Better on motorGotrax GX2Two hub motors are rated 1,600 W nominal in total. $1,199Scores 4.0- Searched: SGS Certipedia Intertek UL TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: SGS, SGS Listed Mark, Personal E-mobility Device (read as UL 2272; names the family/sibling, not this trim), Mantis 8, Mantis 10, Ningbo Kaabo Technology Co., Ltd.
Better on verificationSegway MAX G3 Plus$1,199.99Scores 6.0Strengths
- Strong acceleration from two motors
- Suspension soaks up potholes
- Larger tires handle rough streets well
- Turn signals and deck lights add visibility
- Cruise control eases longer stretches
- Folds to fit a car trunk
Drawbacks
- Range drops quickly at full power
- Heavy to carry up stairs
- Mechanical brakes need regular adjustment
- Only one year on battery and motors
- An owner reports a sticky throttle trigger
A quick, comfortable all-rounder for city riders, but range drops at full power
Specs
- TypePerformance
- E-Bike ClassNot applicable
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorDual motor
- Top Speed29-35 mph
- Claimed Range26-40 mi
- Weight56-70 lb
- Max Rider Load251-300 lb
- BrakesMechanical disc
- SuspensionFull
- FoldingFolds
- CertificationsClaimed only
- Warranty1 Year
At a glance
- NFC card unlock
- Climbs 25-degree grades
- Black or Red
- Kaabo scooters are made by Ningbo Kaabo Technology Co., Ltd., of Ningbo, China, the company named in the user manuals.
- Reco Pev Limited, a California corporation trading as Kaabo USA from Fremont, is the official US distributor.
- Kaabo USA sells the Mantis commuter and Warrior off-road lines through its own store at kaabousa.com.
- No Kaabo scooter is sold on Amazon US by the brand or its official store.
- None of the major US retailers (Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Costco, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Lowe's, Dick's Sporting Goods) sells Kaabo scooters as the seller; Kaabo sells through its own site and specialist e-scooter dealers (October 2026).
The Kaabo Mantis 10 Lite is a folding scooter with two 500 W hub motors (2,200 W peak) and a 48 V, 13 Ah battery of 624 Wh. The store lists a 54.6 V charger; that is the charge voltage of a 48 V nominal pack, and Wh here is nominal volts times amp-hours.
It has 140 mm disc brakes front and rear with EABS (the store sells mechanical calipers for this model), C-type dual spring suspension and 10 in pneumatic tires on split rims. It weighs 62 lb and the manual sets a 265 lb rider limit.
The maker claims 31 mph and up to 37 miles at 15 mph with a 165 lb rider on flat ground. It has an NFC display, front, deck and rear LEDs, turn signals and cruise control set in the menu, and ground clearance is 4.3 in. Black and Red both sell for $999.00 and are in stock.
Questions answered from our data
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How much does an electric scooter cost?The 99 electric scooters we list run from $240 to $5,799, with a median of $749.
Are electric scooters UL certified?63 of the 99 electric scooters we list carry a UL 2272 listing we could look up by model.
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