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South Australia
Private scooters permittedPrivate e-scooters were legalised on 13 July 2025. They are allowed on footpaths, shared paths, bike paths, bike lanes and some roads. The cap is 10 km/h on footpaths and shared paths, 25 km/h on bike paths and permitted roads. A government review of the rules closed in August 2026 with no changes announced yet.
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| Spec | Segway MAX G3 | Xiaomi Electric Scooter 6 Lite | Pure Electric Advance Flex | Kaabo Mantis Urban 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,699 | $697 | $1,499.95 | $999 |
| Range | 56 km est. | 18 km est. | 28 km est. | 28 km est. |
| Weight | 24.3 kg | 18.1 kg | 16.2 kg | 20 kg |
| Top speed | 45 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 40 km/h |
| Legal class | Capable | Capable | Capable | Capable |
E-scooter laws in South Australia.
Private e-scooters were legalised on 13 July 2025. They are allowed on footpaths, shared paths, bike paths, bike lanes and some roads. The cap is 10 km/h on footpaths and shared paths, 25 km/h on bike paths and permitted roads. A government review of the rules closed in August 2026 with no changes announced yet.
Rules checked 23 Aug 2026 against Government of South Australia (mylicence).
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Full legal guideAre electric scooters legal in Australia?
It depends on your state. Private e-scooters can be ridden in public in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the ACT, within each state's speed, path and age rules. NSW and the NT do not allow privately owned e-scooters in public. The scooter itself must fit the 25 km/h class: it cannot go faster than 25 km/h, or it can be locked to 25 km/h.
Do you need a licence to ride an e-scooter?
Only in Queensland, where riders must be 16 or older and hold a driver licence (learner or higher). Other states do not require a licence, but most set a minimum age of 16 and all require a helmet.
How fast can you ride an e-scooter?
25 km/h is the most you can ride in public in any state, and Victoria (20 km/h) caps it lower. Footpath limits are lower again where footpath riding is allowed: QLD 12 km/h, SA 10 km/h, WA 10 km/h, TAS 15 km/h and ACT 15 km/h. Victoria does not allow footpath riding.
How far can an electric scooter really go?
Expect roughly 60 to 80 percent of the claimed range in everyday riding. Brands test with a light rider at low speed on flat ground. ScootFinder shows a realistic estimate next to every claimed figure, and labels which is which.
What are the most popular electric scooters in Australia right now?
In October 2026 the most popular models on Australian retailers' best seller lists include the Kaabo Mantis 10 Plus V2, Inmotion S1 and Inmotion Climber. See the full ranked list with prices and state legality.
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Not yet. Every range figure is labelled as the maker's claim or a ScootFinder estimate. Our physical testing program is being set up, and How we test explains the method.
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