Kaabo Mantis 8 Lite Dual Motor Folding Electric Scooter
- 601-800 Wh
- Up to 25 mi claimed
- 251-300 lb max load
- 21-28 mph
SVT Score, Mid
A compact dual-motor folding scooter with a 624 Wh battery, spring suspension and NFC unlock, at a clearance price in red.
$759
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Usability
4.7 out of 10- Charger: 54.6 V charge voltage, 48 V nominal pack
- Range: 25 miles claimed
Better on batteryGotrax GX2The GX2 carries a 921.6 Wh battery. $1,199Scores 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 6.0- Color: Black and Blue $899.00, sold out
Strengths
- Two motors give quick starts and hill power
- Folds small for trains and car trunks
- Turn signals and side lights add visibility
- Cruise control eases longer stretches
- Suspension at both ends smooths rough streets
Drawbacks
- Short range for the money
- Mechanical brakes need regular adjustment
- Small tires feel rough on broken pavement
- Only one year on battery and motors
A punchy, compact commuter for short trips, but range is modest
Specs
- TypePerformance
- E-Bike ClassNot applicable
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorDual motor
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed RangeUp to 25 mi
- Weight41-55 lb
- Max Rider Load251-300 lb
- BrakesMechanical disc
- SuspensionFull
- FoldingFolds
- CertificationsClaimed only
- Warranty1 Year
At a glance
- NFC card unlock
- Red only at clearance
- Climbs 20-degree grades
- 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 8 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 120 mm mechanical disc brakes front and rear with EABS, C-type spring suspension at both ends and 8 in pneumatic tires on split rims. The store gives its weight as 55 lb in one table and 53 lb in another, and the manual sets a 265 lb rider limit. The maker claims 25 mph and up to 25 miles of range.
It has an NFC display, front, side and rear LEDs, turn signals and cruise control set in the menu. The Red version sells for $759.00 and is in stock; Black and Blue are listed at $899.00 and are sold out.
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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