The best lightweight electric scooters in Australia
If your ride involves stairs, a train carriage or a boot, weight beats every other spec. These are the current sub 17 kg models in our directory with verified Australian pricing, ranked lightest first, with the compromises spelled out honestly.
Last reviewed 23 Aug 2026
Rider carrying a folded lightweight electric scooter. Photo for illustration.
Key points
- Pure Electric Advance Flex: $1,999, 28 km real world range (est.), 16.2 kg.
- Pure Electric Air5: $499, 21 km real world range (est.), 16.2 kg.
- Pure Electric Advance+: $799, 43 km real world range (est.), 16.2 kg.
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Range estimates are ScootFinder estimates unless a tested result is explicitly labelled. Claimed range is the manufacturer's published best-case figure.
| Model | Price | Real range estimate | Claimed range | Weight | Payload | Top speed | Legal class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mearth S | $699 | 18 km | 25 km | 12.5 kg | 100 kg | 32 km/h | 25 km/h capable |
| Inokim Light 2 | Price TBC | 30 km | 45 km | 13.7 kg | 120 kg | 35 km/h | 25 km/h capable |
| Segway Ninebot E2 Plus | $699 | 17 km | 25 km | 14.4 kg | 90 kg | 25 km/h | 25 km/h capable |
| Dragon GT | $799 | Not estimated | 30 km | 15 kg | 120 kg | 35 km/h | Private land |
| Pure Electric Air5 | $499 | 21 km | 30 km | 16.2 kg | 120 kg | 25 km/h | 25 km/h capable |
| Pure Electric Advance+ | $799 | 43 km | 62 km | 16.2 kg | 120 kg | 25 km/h | 25 km/h capable |
Why each model made the list
Mearth S
- Why shortlist it
- Very light at 12.5 kg and cheap at $699, with a one-step fold.
- Trade-off
- The 180 Wh battery is small, there is no suspension, and the current Australian listing is a pre-order.
Inokim Light 2
- Why shortlist it
- Genuinely portable weight with quality Inokim build and a clean folding action.
- Trade-off
- Shorter range and a firmer ride than heavier commuter scooters.
Segway Ninebot E2 Plus
- Why shortlist it
- Genuinely light at 14.4 kg with a trusted Segway build and low maintenance airless tyres.
- Trade-off
- Modest real world range, no suspension, and currently discontinued: new stock is scarce.
Dragon GT
- Why shortlist it
- A very light 15 kg build and low entry price for a first scooter.
- Trade-off
- A solid rear tyre rather than pneumatic, basic drum brakes, and no advertised 25 km/h locked mode despite a 35 km/h top speed.
Pure Electric Air5
- Why shortlist it
- Very low entry price with genuine IP65 water resistance and a click-lock fold.
- Trade-off
- Small 270 Wh battery gives short real world range, and there is no suspension.
Pure Electric Advance+
- Why shortlist it
- A distinctive forward-facing riding stance, strong 62 km claimed range and light 16.2 kg weight.
- Trade-off
- No suspension, and the unusual riding stance will not suit every rider.
Lightweight always costs something: usually range, sometimes ride comfort. A 13 kg scooter is a joy on the station stairs and a compromise on a rough road. The models below are the genuinely light current options on the Australian market; for each one we spell out what the low weight trades away, because a scooter you cannot carry is a scooter you stop using.
How we picked: ScootFinder does not do hands on testing. These picks come from manufacturer specifications, Australian retailer pricing verified in August 2026, and each state's road rules, using only models that are current and carry a real Australian price. Range figures are realistic real world estimates, not lab claims. Prices move quickly, so always confirm with the retailer.
The picks
Pure Electric Advance Flex
$1,999 | 28 km real world (est.) | 16.2 kg | 25 km/h unrestricted | 25 km/h capable
Foldable handlebars and a genuinely compact fold for storage, plus strong IP65 water resistance. The trade off: no suspension, and it was listed as Coming Soon at the AU distributor at time of research.
Pure Electric Air5
$499 (RRP $900) | 21 km real world (est.) | 16.2 kg | 25 km/h unrestricted | 25 km/h capable
Very low entry price with genuine IP65 water resistance and a click-lock fold. The trade off: small 270 Wh battery gives short real world range, and there is no suspension.
Pure Electric Advance+
$799 (RRP $1,700) | 43 km real world (est.) | 16.2 kg | 25 km/h unrestricted | 25 km/h capable
A distinctive forward-facing riding stance, strong 62 km claimed range and light 16.2 kg weight. The trade off: no suspension, and the unusual riding stance will not suit every rider.
What to weigh up
Think about your real carry: ten seconds up station stairs is fine at 17 kg, a five minute walk with a dead battery is not fun beyond 14 kg. Solid tyres save punctures but ride harder; small batteries charge faster but need topping up at work for longer commutes. If your commute is mostly riding and only occasionally carrying, a mid weight commuter from the commuter guide may serve better.
Every model here is current, carries a verified Australian price, and can be genuinely limited to the 25 km/h legal class. No discontinued stock, no lab range figures.
Frequently asked questions
What is the lightest electric scooter worth buying in Australia?
Genuinely useful models start around 13 to 15 kg. Lighter scooters exist but give up so much range and stability that most riders regret them; the list above only includes models we would actually shortlist.
How heavy is too heavy to carry?
Most people manage 15 kg up a flight of stairs comfortably, 20 kg briefly, and anything over 24 kg only when they have to. Match the weight to the longest carry in your daily trip, not the average.
Do lightweight scooters have less range?
Almost always yes, because the battery is the heaviest component. Expect 15 to 30 km of real world range from a sub 15 kg scooter, which suits trips under about 12 km each way.
Can I take a lightweight e-scooter on the train?
Rules vary by state and operator, and most that allow them require the scooter folded. Check your operator, and see our guide to transporting an e-scooter for specifics.
Sources
- ScootFinder directory data, verified against Australian retailer listings (checked 23 Aug 2026)