What Is An Electric Skateboard?

An electric skateboard, also referred to as an eskateboard or e-skate, is personal transporter that incorporates a small electric motor into or onto a traditional skateboard.

An electric skateboard, also referred to as an eskateboard or e-skate, is personal transporter that incorporates a small electric motor into or onto a skateboard. In contrast, traditional skateboards are solely foot-powered, using the rider’s own thrust for propulsion. Electric skateboards control speed with either a wireless hand-held remote or by the rider leaning forward to accelerate and backward to brake. Direction of travel is still controlled as with traditional skateboards, by tilting the deck left or right.

A Short History Of The Electric Skateboard

Who Makes Electric Skateboards?

The following manufacturers make electric skateboards:

Acton Blink LogoActon Blink
Models: Blink S-R, Blink S2, Blink Qu4tro
Backfire Skateboards LogoBackfire Skateboards
Models: G2 Black, G3, G3 Plus, Galaxy, Mini, Ranger X2, Zealot
Boosted Boards LogoBoosted Boards
Models: Mini S, Mini X, Plus, Stealth, V2 Dual, V2 Plus, V3-T
Evolve Skateboards LogoEvolve Skateboards
Models: Bamboo, Carbon, Stoke
Meepo Board Logo
Meepo Board
Models: AWD Pro, Mini 2, NLS Belt, NLS Pro, V3
Mellow Boards LogoMellow Boards
Models: Mellow Drive (Fits Almost Any Board)
Onewheel LogoOnewheel
Models: Pint, XR
Razor LogoRazor
Models: RazorX Cruiser, RazorX DLX, RazorX Longboard, RipStick Electric
TeamGee LogoTeamGee
Models: H2O, H2O Mini, H2OT, H5, H8, H9

Electric Skateboards In The News

Tesla Solar Roof Installed In Less Than 2 Days

Tesla Solar Roof Installed In Less Than 2 Days

JIll BinocheNov 1, 2020

A Tesla Solar Roof installation team has completed an install in less than 2 days. This did not include the amount of time that it took to install the underlayment,…

Tesla Solar Roof Installers Needed, Training Provided

Tesla Solar Roof Installers Needed, Training Provided

JIll BinocheOct 30, 2020

Tesla Energy is in dire need of qualified Solar Roof installers and is offering free training, no experience required. Successful applicants will get to work with Tesla’s latest solar technology,…

Serial 1 Cycle Company Harley Davidson eBike Spin-Off

Serial 1 Cycle Company Harley Davidson eBike Spin-Off

Jon MentorOct 26, 2020

Serial 1 Cycle Company, a Harley Davidson spin-off, is announcing the availability of its first electric bicycle at midnight on November 16, 2020. Unlike several other ebike companies that simply…

Lavo Hydrogen Fuel Cell A Tesla Powerwall Rival

Lavo Hydrogen Fuel Cell A Tesla Powerwall Rival

JIll BinocheOct 18, 2020

Lavo Hydrogen Technology has introduced their new Lavo system, a hybrid hydrogen fuel cell battery for the home to compete with the Tesla Powerwall. The Lavo system will combine with…

Tesla Solar Roof Installed In 4 Just Days

Tesla Solar Roof Installed In 4 Just Days

JIll BinocheOct 16, 2020

A Tesla Solar Roof has been installed in just 4 days by Weddle & Sons Roofing in Auburn, Kansas. The installation included removing the existing roof, laying down a weatherproof…

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Manufacturers: Acton Blink, Backfire Skateboards, Boosted Boards, Evolve Skateboards, Meepo Board, Mellow Boards, Onewheel, Razor, TeamGee

Colin is the Editor-In-Chief at Electric Guide and writes about electric mobility.  With a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from SDSU, Colin presents a unique point of view in his articles, offering both technical expertise and extensive user experience with electric vehicles. Colin also writes for our sister publication Wear.guide. Send tips and story ideas to Colin at: colin@electric.guide