How to limit your e-scooter to 25 km/h
Only some e-scooters can be genuinely limited to Australia's 25 km/h legal class, and it has to be done through the manufacturer's app or a built-in speed mode, not just by riding gently. On a supported scooter like the Segway Ninebot Max G2 or Inokim Light 2, you set the limit before you ride in public, then confirm your state allows private e-scooters at all.
Last reviewed 16 Jul 2026
Close-up of an electric scooter's front wheel and controls. Photo for illustration.
Key points
- Not all scooters can be genuinely limited to 25 km/h. This only works on models designed for it, holding back the throttle on a fast scooter is not the same thing.
- On supported scooters, the limit is set through the manufacturer's companion app or a physical mode switch, not by choosing to ride carefully.
- Of ScootFinder's verified catalogue, only the Segway Ninebot Max G2 and Inokim Light 2 support a genuine 25 km/h lock.
- Limiting the device satisfies the national 25 km/h rule, it doesn't override your state's own rules on where you can ride at all.
- Authorities assess what a device is capable of, not what setting it happens to be on. A scooter that can be switched back to full speed in a few taps is generally still treated as a device with that higher top speed.
Australia's 25 km/h rule is about the device, not the rider. A scooter with an honest unrestricted top speed of 35 km/h or more only fits the legal class if it can be genuinely, verifiably limited to 25 km/h, and that has to be a real engineering feature of the scooter, not a promise to ride slowly.
Setting the limit on a supported scooter
Scooters built for the legal class, such as the Segway Ninebot Max G2 and Inokim Light 2, let you set a genuine top speed cap through the manufacturer's companion app. The general process:
- Download the manufacturer's official app (Segway-Ninebot or Inokim) and pair it with your scooter over Bluetooth.
- Open the riding mode or speed settings menu.
- Select the lowest riding mode, or set a custom top speed at or below 25 km/h if the app supports it.
- Confirm the change by checking the scooter's display shows the reduced top speed before you ride.
The exact menu names and steps differ between brands and even between app versions, always check your specific scooter's manual or the manufacturer's current app for precise instructions rather than relying on generic steps.
What doesn't count
Riding a fast scooter gently, holding the throttle back by hand, or promising yourself you'll never go above 25 km/h doesn't change what the device is capable of, and it's the device's capability, not your riding style, that decides its legal class. The same goes for third party speed unlock or "de-restriction" tools sold for some scooters, and the reverse: aftermarket hacks that claim to permanently cap a scooter's speed outside the manufacturer's own software. Neither is something ScootFinder recommends, they sit outside the manufacturer's warranty and outside any officially verified compliance claim, so we can't vouch for whether the result is a genuine, reliable 25 km/h device.
The device rule is only half the picture
Even a scooter that's genuinely limited to 25 km/h still has to clear your state's own rules. NSW and the Northern Territory currently don't permit private e-scooters in public at all, limited or not. Everywhere else, a limited scooter still has to stay within the local speed cap for footpaths, bike paths and roads. Check where e-scooters are legal in Australia for the state you'll actually be riding in before you assume a speed lock is all you need.
Which of our catalogue scooters can be limited
| Model | Unrestricted top speed | Genuine 25 km/h lock | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Segway Ninebot Max G2 | 35 km/h | Yes | Segway-Ninebot app, riding mode |
| Inokim Light 2 | 35 km/h | Yes | Inokim app, riding mode |
| Inokim OX Super, Inokim OXO, Dualtron Mini Special, Segway Ninebot GT2 SuperScooter | 45 to 70 km/h | No | Not genuinely limitable, private land only |
See our full 2026 buying guide for pricing and specs on all six, or power and speed limits explained for more on how the 25 km/h rule is assessed.
A 25 km/h setting you can switch off in three taps in an app isn't the same as a scooter that's actually built for the legal class, it's what the device is capable of that gets assessed, not what mode it happened to be in.
Frequently asked questions
Can you speed limit any electric scooter to 25 km/h?
No. It only works on scooters designed with a genuine, manufacturer-supported speed lock, usually set through a companion app or a physical mode switch. A performance scooter with an unrestricted top speed of 45 km/h or more generally has no real way to be locked down to 25 km/h and remains a private land device regardless.
How do I put my e-scooter into a 25 km/h or restricted mode?
On supported scooters, pair the manufacturer's app over Bluetooth, find the speed or riding mode setting, and select the lowest or eco mode, then confirm the display shows the reduced top speed. The exact steps vary by brand, check your scooter's manual or the manufacturer's current app for precise instructions.
Is a speed limited scooter automatically legal to ride?
No. Limiting the device only satisfies the national 25 km/h device rule. You still need to check that your state permits private e-scooters at all (NSW and the NT currently don't) and follow local speed caps, helmet and age rules on top of that.
Does limiting an e-scooter's speed void the warranty?
Using the manufacturer's own app or built-in speed mode generally doesn't affect the warranty, that's a supported feature. Third party speed unlock tools, aftermarket controllers or physical modifications are a different matter and can void a warranty and create a genuine safety and legal risk.
Sources
- Segway Australia (checked 16 Jul 2026)
- Inokim Australia (checked 16 Jul 2026)
- ScootFinder.au compliance engine (lib/scooters/compliance.ts) (checked 16 Jul 2026)