Levy Electric Scooter Review: Overview This Levy electric scooter review is an in-depth look at the World’s first mass-market electric scooter with a removable battery. Is this just a weird gimmick, or does it hold its own against Electric Scooter Guide’s favorite scooters? Read on to find out. Tech Specs Tested top speed: 19 mph* Tested range: 8.9 miles* Weight: 27 lbs Max rider weight: 230 lbs Water resistance: IP54 (splash) * Based on our performance tests which may differ from the manufacturer’s claims. Highlights Triple redundant brake system (disc, foot, electronic) Tubeless tires Swappable Panasonic battery Build quality is nice Lackluster range from single battery alone

Summary SWAPPABLE BATTERY Electric Scooter! - Levy Electric Scooter Review

Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to our channel for more great videos. The Levy scooter is one of the newest scooters on the block and sports a unique marquee feature — a removable battery pack. The battery swapping feature is well-designed and solidly built. The 3.3 lb (1.5 kg) battery gives you an 8.9-mile (14.3 km) real-world range in the surprisingly punchy Sport mode (and further in Eco mode). The battery pack can be swapped out of the scooter in under 10 seconds by flipping open the hinged display console and sliding in the 3.3 lb, 19″ battery. Keyed slots in the battery compartment ensure that battery installation is easy and fool-proof. Having a scooter with a removable battery will be a game-changer for some people by offering:

Extended range in your pocket

Easy airline travel

Scooter longevity not dependent on battery

Your scooter doesn’t have to be in the same place where you charge it Available from Levy

Levy Scooter Review

Performance Tests

Results below are based on our independent testing and not data provided by the manufacturer. Read about our testing methodology or compare with other scooters on our electric scooter performance testing page.

Acceleration (0 to 15 mph) 6.1 seconds Top speed 18 mph Braking distance (15 to 0 mph) 18 ft Range 8.9 miles Hill climb test 22.1 seconds

Acceleration

Acceleration testing is one of our favorite aspects of reviewing the Levy electric scooter. The Levy has a super-responsive throttle with no noticeable accelerator lag. Push down on the accelerator, and the scooter immediately comes to life, offering punchy acceleration in zero-start mode.

During our acceleration testing, we hit 15 mph in 6.1 seconds — just a hair quicker than the crowd favorite Xiaomi M365 (6.3 seconds).

This better-than-expected acceleration is due to the more powerful 350-watt electric motor and how they’ve tuned the controller.

Despite the very good acceleration, the motor is surprisingly quiet — even at full throttle and under high stress, such as during hill climb.

Hill Climbing

The Levy climbs hills about as well as any scooter in its price/weight class. The Levy completed our hill test (200 foot, 15% grade) in 22.1 seconds at an average speed of 6.2 mph.

For comparison, the M365 was just a bit quicker (20.8 seconds at 6.6 mph).

Top Speed

The Levy scooter has a top speed of 19 mph, according to our tests. This is plenty fast for typical urban commuting. Typical scooters in this price range have top speeds of between 15 mph and 19 mph.

Range

The Levy scooter has a manufacturer-claimed range of 15 miles in Eco mode and 8-10 miles in Sport mode with stop-and-go city riding.

We tested the scooter in Sport mode on our urban test track — with a 160 lb rider — and got just a hair under 9 miles — very close to the claimed range.

The scooter is powered by a 230 Wh battery pack — made from Panasonic cells — that can be easily removed and swapped for another battery.

Until recently, the Levy was the only electric scooter with a swappable battery. To get more range, simply drop in a fresh battery, and you’ve got at least 9 miles in the performance mode.

Braking

The Levy has three separate brakes:

Front electronic brake

Rear disc brake

Rear foot brake

Out of the box, the brakes were dialed in, and we didn’t need to make adjustments. The Levy has a 15 mph to 0 mph braking distance of 21.5 feet. This is as good as any scooter in its price class, which typically ranges from 17 ft to 22 ft.

A single brake lever controls both the regenerative and disc brake.

Squeezing down on the brake lever just slightly activates the regenerative brake. Pulling further will also engage the disc brake.

In case of an emergency — or if you really just like riding with only one foot firmly planted on the scooter — there is a third brake available.

While we don’t expect to have to use the foot brake during regular use, we commend Levy for throwing this backup system on. If something goes wrong with the primary brakes on the scooter, you won’t be in trouble.

This triple-redundant braking system allows for very fast, reliable stopping.

Learn more: technical guide to electric scooter brakes.

Ride quality

Though the Levy has no suspension, its pneumatic tires provide a good, stable ride. Even on rough patches of road — the scooter doesn’t jackhammer your joints or brain.

The scooter is fun to run and feels pretty nimble. The deck is big enough to find proper foot placement. The tires are large enough and narrow enough to make carving and quick turns easy.

Comparable scooters such as the Segway Ninebot ES2, which have dual suspension, but solid tires don’t provide as good of damping as the Levy.

If you are regularly riding on really rough roads, consider a scooter with both large pneumatic tires AND a built-in suspension. These scooters will end up being heavier. Some options: Fluid FreeRide Horizon and Zero 9.

Levy Features

Battery

The battery pack can be swapped out of the scooter in under 10 seconds by flipping open the hinged display console and sliding in the 3.3 lb, 19″ battery.

Keyed slots in the battery compartment ensure that battery installation is easy and fool-proof.

Portability

At 27 lbs, the Levy is about as portable as scooters in its price class get. The Levy has a folding stem but nothing else.

The folded size is a modest 42-inches by 17-inches by 17-inches — about the same size as a Xiaomi M365.

Because the battery is stored in the stem, the balance of the scooter doesn’t feel as good as scooters that have a deck battery.

The Levy has a robust stem folding mechanism. When unfolded, the scooter handlebars and stem feel solid and don’t wobble or flex excessively while riding. Its larger diameter makes it stiffer than other scooters that have a skinny stem.

The folding mechanism consists of a black safety collar and a metal lever. To fold, you simply pull the black safety collar to the side then pull down the metal lever.

The stem of the scooter has a hook that engages with the rear fender, locking it in a folded position for easy carrying.

Cockpit

Handlebar grips are textured rubber and average quality.

The brake lever feels solid. Braking action is smooth, controlled, and linear. We didn’t detect any excessive drag on the brake cable due to friction in housing.

The Levy we tested had a rubberized thumb-controlled throttle. The throttle housing also has power and mode toggle buttons integrated into it.

The throttle feels smooth and very linear. The throttle controller also integrate a cruise control feature — enabled by default — that is great for long straightaways.

Though there is an audible beeping when the cruise control is activated, we were a little caught off guard by this feature. We would prefer a more deliberate activation mechanism.

Lights

The Levy has a single LED headlight and a rear LED taillight.

We measured the headlight to emit 348 Lux at a distance of 3.3 feet (1 meter). This is sufficient to provide some visibility, but we prefer a much brighter light for riding regularly at night.

Read our complete guide to riding an electric scooter at night.

For extra safety, we always recommend using additional lights. Check out our guide for staying visible while riding at night.

Tires

The Levy has dual 8.5-inch (20 cm) pneumatic tubeless tires. Though this type of tire is increasingly becoming common, we’ve typically only seen it on high-performance scooters.

Tubeless tires are more flat resistant than ones with tubes. In the event of a flat, they should be more readily repairable with slime compared to pneumatic tube tires.

This feature is a big bonus — barring severe tire damage — you shouldn’t have to remove the tires except to replace them when they wear down.

Learn more: technical guide to electric scooter tires.

Deck

The deck has 18-inches by 5.8-inches of standing space. This is about the same as scooter in this size/price class. It has a rubberized coating that provides good traction for standing on.

The deck gives 4-inches of ground clearance. The deck-to-handlebar distance is just under 40-inches.

Warranty / Post-Purchase Support

The warranty on the Levy is 6 months, during which time they will pay for shipping both ways if you need to send the scooter in for repair.

Many companies have long warranties, but if you read the fine print, you’ll see that you must pay for shipping one or both ways — even under warranty repair — and this typically costs $50-100 each way.

After the 6 months period has ended, they will send you free parts, but you must pay for shipping, which will be a nominal fee.

Overall, all indications point toward Levy having excellent post-purchase customer support. Levy’s response time for an anonymous customer-support test inquiry was a blazing fast 7 minutes.

Build quality

Overall, build quality is excellent. In particular, the folding mechanism is robust due to the large diameter stem. The scooter is bolted together tightly, all pivots and moving parts are tight. The scooter is generally a smooth, quiet ride.

We did encounter some issues during test:

Side of front fender cracked during intentional, repeated side drop tests

Sticky throttle that was quickly resolved with help from Levy. Flat tire that we fixed in a few minutes with tire slime.

The Levy scooter has an IP rating (water resistance) of IP54, meaning that it can tolerate splash, but not submersion. This means that you’ll be fine if you get caught in the rain, but fully submerging the scooter is not okay.

Levy Electric Scooter: Review Conclusions The Levy electric scooter is a quality scooter with a swappable battery for extended range. With a single battery, its 8.9-mile range falls short of our favorite inexpensive scooter (the M365, which has 14.7 miles of tested range). However, with an extra battery on hand, the Levy’s range extends to 18 miles, further than the Xiaomi. The removable battery, a $139 accessory, at 3.3 lbs can be kept in a backpack or left charging at an office or home while you’re out riding the scooter. Due to the removable battery, the Levy is easily shipped (sans battery) or brought along for air travel (scooter is checked, and battery brought as carry-on item; check with your airline beforehand for their specific procedure). If you have an electric scooter use case that requires a removable battery, then the Levy scooter is the absolute best one to buy. If the Levy isn’t appealing and you don’t have a need for a removable battery, see our suggested alternatives. You can also check out our Editor’s pick of best electric scooters. Available from Levy

Levy Scooter Technical Specifications From Manufacturer

Note: This may differ from our tested specifications.