We tested the new Boosted Rev Electric Scooter so we could review how it rides, try out the fast acceleration and test the range of the e-scooter. The Boosted Rev is said to be a quick, powerful scooter that is built for top speed, durability and safety.

The Boosted Rev is priced at $1,600, making it one of the high end more expensive electric scooters on the market. We bought one so we can put it to the test and find out: is it worth the price? Keep in mind we are not paid or sponsored by Boosted, and we paid full price for our scooter.

Unboxing and Setup

For the unboxing, it’s pleasant and easy. It ships in a big box, and inside you’ll find: the scooter, a box of accessories — including the charger, two extra tire tubes, documentation, setup guide, along with a couple Boosted stickers.

The Boosted Rev comes nearly fully assembled. All you need to do is attach the top handlebar. After placing it in the stem, you simply fold the scooter down before screwing it tight. This will make sure the handlebar is aligned and straight before tightening it.

Great Design and Top Quality

The folding mechanism on the Boosted Rev is easy to operate and one of the most sturdy designs we have seen. Many other scooters we have tested have issues with the folding mechanism and can even break. Other scooters have a front stem that feels loose or wobbly, but the Boosted has a sturdy design and quality build.

The frame of the scooter is made of aluminum and has quality welds throughout. It’s also rated IPX7 waterproofing, which means you can safely ride even when it rains. Boosted also includes a 12 month warranty and is known for its good customer service.

We really like the design of the Boosted scooter, it looks different than all the other scooters on the market such as Segway and Xiaomi. The frame extends all the way up the front which is made for strength but also super useful to lock your scooter outside with a large chain or lock. Other scooters lack the ability to safely lock them outside.

Weight: A Drawback for Carrying

The one drawback on the high end aluminum and build is that it makes the Boosted scooter very heavy, weighing 46 lbs. This makes it heavier than many other scooters, making it difficult to carry up more than a small flight of stairs.

Features and Functionality

The scooter features a top screen that will display battery life, speed, riding mode, and if the front light is on. If you press the button once, it will display battery life. Double tap to turn on and off the front light and triple tap to change riding modes.

It also has bluetooth and can connect to a companion app so you can see exact battery left, change riding modes, turn on and off the headlight, or check the trip and odometer of the scooter.

Acceleration and Braking: Fast and Safe

The Boosted Rev features a unique spring loaded throttle wheel on the right handlebar. This is unique to Boosted, and allows you to both accelerate or brake using the electric motors in the wheels. If you brake using this, it will engage the break in both front and rear wheels while also re-generating some power back into the battery.

The Rev features dual motors inside the front and rear wheels. With 1,500 watts of power, it has plenty of acceleration and a top speed of 24mph on Expert mode. We are even able to hit 25mph in our riding test. This feels very fast, especially compared to other scooters that usually top out between 15 to 18mph. The acceleration is so quick, it’s even faster than Boosted’s electric skateboards such as the Stealth.

You can also use the handlebar to brake, which engages the rear disc brake. This is another powerful brake that will allow you to come to a stop quickly and effectively. You can even use the rear mud flap to brake, similar to regular scooter.

Lights: Bright and Adjustable

The scooter features a front headlight which can be turned on or off with the top button on the display, or via the Boosted app for iPhone and Android. The headlight is also adjustable, so you can aim it higher or lower.

The Rev also features bright LED tail lights. The light will turn on with the headlight, and both the thumb wheel and the handlebar brake will flash on the rear brake light.

Lack of Suspension

The Boosted Rev does not have any suspension, which is a big drawback. Especially compared to other scooters such as the Zero 10X, in the same price range. While riding, you can definitely feel large bumps and cracks in the road.

The Boosted does have large tires with a cone shape design, and we found they do an OK job absorbing some bumps. While you definitely feels it in the handlebars, the scooter still feels safe and in control. The weight of the scooter gives it good traction and keeps it grounded. We tried even jumping it off curbs and doing bunny hops and found it easy to control and land.

While the Boosted Rev does not have suspension, we do realize that having less moving parts means more durability and longevity of the scooter. Many other e-scooters have their weaknesses due to the lots of moving parts!

Range Test: Not the Advertised 22 miles

In terms of range, Boosted advertises up to 22 miles. This type of range is if you’re in eco mode riding like a turtle. In our real world tests, we found that while riding the scooter the way most people would, in the Expert or Eco mode in a city with a lot of stopping and going. With this riding, we only got around 12 miles of range. In order to get over 20 miles range, you would need to ride on Eco mode on long flat roads.

Ride 1: 8.5 miles, 12% battery left

Mode 3, expert mode

City and traffic riding, stop and go

Few small incline streets

Heavy acceleration, 25mph speed

Ride 2: 11 miles, 1% battery left

Mode 2, Eco

City and traffic riding, stop and go

Few inclines and declines

Medium acceleration, 19mph speed

For charging, the scooter can take a while, up to 3 hours from empty to full. It does use the same chargers as their electric skateboards, so if you already own a Boosted Board this is convenient.

Conclusion

Overall, we think that even though the Rev is expensive at $1,600, it’s a well built city scooter that will certainly be reliable even after riding thousands of miles. It is also very safe with good braking while being fast and fun. However for the price range, there are other options such as the Zero 10X or Dualtron that can go even faster and have full suspension for off-roading. We’ll be reviewing those scooters and doing comparisons next.