Solar Hyperion RST Performance Electric Scooter

  • Over 2,500 Wh
  • 61-80 mi claimed
  • 301-350 lb max load
  • Over 45 mph

SVT Score, Mid

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6.2
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A 70 mph dual-motor flagship scooter with a 2,880 Wh battery, quad-piston hydraulic brakes and IP67 sealing, at a 132 lb curb weight.

$3,300

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SKU: SOLAR-HYPERION-RST Category: Brand:

Usability

6.2 out of 10
  • Peak: 12,000 W claimed, not scored
  • Lock: PIN unlock on the display, not an app lock
  • Searched: Certipedia Intertek UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Better on verificationSegway GT3 Pro$2,699.99Scores 6.0
  • Badge: the page badge says two years on the battery pack, the policy one year
  • Option: steering damper added $3,399.99
  • Option: black versions $3,599.99, sold out
  • Accessory: fast charger $129.99

Strengths

  • Strong hydraulic braking
  • Stable and planted at high speed
  • Huge battery for long rides
  • Weatherproof electronics for wet roads
  • Turn signals front and rear
  • Adjustable suspension front and rear

Drawbacks

  • Very heavy to lift or carry
  • Battery drains slowly when parked
  • Display is dim in bright sun
  • Owners report slow warranty support
  • Battery warranty shorter than the page badge says
Verdict

A stable, very fast flagship for experienced riders, but very heavy to move

Social score

5.0 out of 10
RedditBrand-level2 out of 10

r/ElectricScooters: owners in threads titled 'Solar Scooters American Nightmare' (Jan 2025) and 'Solar Scooters - never again!' report slow replies and hard-fought warranty claims|A P1 2.0 owner says the scooter is good but service was poor until a card issuer stepped in (Mar 2025)|A P1 2.0 owner's one-year review says the battery carries one year and support pushes parts sales (Jan 2024)

Google8 out of 10
Liked
  • stable at high speed
  • strong braking
  • range for its class
Complaints
  • battery drain when parked
  • dim display in sunlight
  • off-road tires cap top speed
Read the full summary

Electric Scooter Guide (RiderGuide network, affiliate links, unit source not stated) measured 57.5 mph on off-road tires, 44.7 mi riding hard and a stop from 15 mph in 8.7 ft (Apr 2026)|ERideHero (earns commission, unit source not stated) GPS-tested 64.3 mph, 0 to 30 mph in 3.4 s and 55 mi of regular riding, and weighed 128 lb (Jul 2026)

YouTubeNot scored

The YouTube pool is blank: the videos found review single models, and the brand-wide tester found posts the same review in writing, counted in the Google pool (October 2026).

AmazonNot scored

The Amazon pool is blank: the Amazon search found only scooters from other sellers, none sold by Solar Scooters (October 2026).

User reviewsNot scored

No major US retailer sells Solar scooters; Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, REI, Home Depot and Lowe's list none (October 2026).

Trustpilot

Trustpilot's page for solarscooters.co.uk is claimed and invites reviews, and shows 4.3 from 841 reviews, 87% five-star and 6% one-star (October 2026).

Track record
  • BBB rates Solar Scooters of Lancaster F, not accredited, with 7 complaints closed in three years (October 2026).
  • CPSC and Health Canada searches turned up no recall of Solar scooters (October 2026).
Not countedExcluded
  • Not counted in any pool: the ratings on the brand's own site and its Judge.me reviews, its Facebook page and groups, and tester discount codes.
  • The retailer pool is blank: none of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's, REI, Home Depot or Lowe's lists the Hyperion RST (October 2026).

Specs

  • TypePerformance
  • E-Bike ClassNot applicable
  • BatteryOver 2,500 Wh
  • MotorDual motor
  • Top SpeedOver 45 mph
  • Claimed Range61-80 mi
  • WeightOver 85 lb
  • Max Rider Load301-350 lb
  • BrakesHydraulic disc
  • SuspensionFull
  • FoldingFolds
  • CertificationsNone verifiable
  • Warranty1 Year

At a glance

  • Dual charge ports
  • Built-in stem stabiliser
  • Steering damper +$100
  • The brand began in 2020 as SOLAR SCOOTERS LTD, a UK company in West Drayton (Companies House 12531463) that runs the UK store solarscooters.co.uk.
  • No factory or contract maker is named on the brand's pages.
  • Solar scooters are sold in the US by Solar Scooters, which runs the brand's own store at solarscooters.com from a headquarters, warehouse and service hub at 744 W Avenue L-6 in Lancaster, California.
  • The store's terms name the operator only as Solar Scooters under California law, with no LLC or Inc given.
  • Its store sells scooters from 40 mph dual-motor models to a 70 mph flagship and a road-legal e-moto, and the brand says it makes nothing slower than 40 mph.
  • The store locator lists a handful of authorised dealers in New York, Florida, Nevada and California.
  • The Amazon search found only listings from other sellers.

The Solar Hyperion RST is a dual-motor performance scooter with a 72 V, 40 Ah Samsung 50S battery; 72 V nominal times 40 Ah gives 2,880 Wh, with dual charge ports. Its spec table rates the motors at 10,000 W continuous and 12,000 W peak, and the body calls them dual 5,000 W motors peaking at 6 kW each.

It has quad-piston hydraulic disc brakes with regenerative braking, adjustable hydraulic and spring suspension front and rear, and 11-inch tubeless tires sold in an off-road tread.

The maker gives a 132 lb curb weight and a 330 lb maximum load, and claims 70 mph across five speed modes starting at 15 mph, and 50 to 70 miles of range.

It has an LED headlight, Tron deck and stem lights with a remote, brake lights, front and rear turn signals, a colour LCD display, a PIN unlock, a horn and IP67 sealing.

The listing sells it in gray at $3,299.99, or at $3,399.99 with a steering damper added to the stabiliser built into the stem; the black versions at $3,599.99 are sold out. A fast charger sells separately for $129.99.

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