How Fast Do Electric Skateboards Go?

It is essential to be able move quickly and easily in today’s fast-paced world, where time is a scarce commodity. The solution is ingenious: electric skateboards are small, lightweight, portable, fast, and easy to use. They are also very fun to ride. Speed is a key consideration when buying an electric skateboard. It is important to ensure that the eboard is quick if we spend a significant amount of money. But how fastest electric skateboard go?

Electric skateboards travel between 18 and 28 mph (29 to 45 km/h). Some models can travel up to 40 mph (65 km/h). Models can reach speeds up to 40 mph (65 km/h) depending on many factors such as motor power, rider weight, terrain, and wheel size.

Safety is a top priority when I write blog posts like this. When riding an electric skateboard, please ensure that you wear a helmet. Don’t push the limits, keep it within your ability. High speeds are tempting, but can also be very dangerous.

Maximum speeds in comparison to

An electric skateboard can be used to move from Point X or Y. However, for some riders, it is equally important to get there quickly. Safety and portability are important. This blog post will highlight all of the key points.

I researched the top-rated and most well-respected electric skateboards. I created a table that shows the speed of each eboard model as well as their claimed top speed in mph (miles per hour) and kilometres per h (km/h). Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can make another board.

You might also like my sortable eboard comparison table. A Drag and Drop Tool has been created that allows you to compare electric skateboard models. It took me several days to make it. I hope you enjoy it!

NGV Nextboard is the fastest electric skateboard. The NGV Nextboard can reach speeds of up to 68 mph (110 km/h). Mischo Erban set the Guinness World Record for an electric skateboard with a NGV Prototype.

Factors that determine electric skateboards’ maximum speed

Many riders believe that an electric skateboard is faster than a regular commuter. However, speed is not the only thing that matters. Speed is not the only thing that matters. Increasing speed can lead to more power, which in turn makes electric skateboards heavier and therefore cannot be considered portable. The maximum speed of an electric skateboard is determined by the motor power, riders weight, battery output, controller settings, wheel size, battery charge, and terrain.

Motor Power

It is essential that eboards can ride quickly if we intend to use them for daily commutes. Motors with high power are essential to achieve a high top speed. The faster the motor can accelerate, the higher the top speed. A powerful motor is essential if you are looking for a fast electric skateboard.

Riders Weigh

It is essential that the rider be able to achieve high speeds on electric skateboarding. A slower eboard will run if the rider is heavier than they are. Your range and speed will be affected if your board is heavy. Big loads can also reduce hill climbing ability and increase stopping distance. This means that heavier riders will not be able to reach the maximum speed as I have listed in my table.

Controller and power output

The motor and battery must work together. A powerful motor mounted to an electric skateboard will not work if it isn’t connected to a battery. A battery that doesn’t provide the same power output will make powerful motors useless. The battery’s power output is what the motor uses to deliver and transfer power.

The controller controls the speed and drive of the motor. It is an electronic component. The motor is supplied with the optimal amount of electric power by the controller.

Size

The top speed of an electric skateboard will also be affected by the type and size of its wheels. Let’s look at this: First, let us compare larger (larger diameter) and smaller wheel sizes. As long as the wheels are turning at the exact same RPM (revolutions per hour), A big wheel will require more effort, but it will turn faster if it can spin at the same speed as the smaller one.

Gear ratio

High speed gearing is crucial. There is a huge difference between e-motors and combustion engines. Because it’s high-revving (20.000 RPM) and efficient, an electric motor does not require more than one gear. It also produces torque at low RPM. An electric motor can be easily geared to achieve top speed while still producing good torque and acceleration. Eboards that are made to go fast can also be geared this way. High-speed gearing has little to no effect on acceleration and torque.

Remote controller settings

Remember that nearly every electric skateboard company offers a remote control with different speeds and performance settings. The remote controller will likely start in an “Eco” or beginner mode, and then progress to a “sport”, “pro”, or even “beast”. You can only reach the top speeds using the fastest performance setting on the remote controller.

Weather conditions

The terrain will also affect the top speed. Manufacturers will state the maximum speed of an electric skateboard in ideal conditions. Eboards will be slower if they are faced with obstacles such as hills, ramps and steep inclines, or if they have to travel on rough surfaces. The top speed will be lower if you are riding against a slope or hill. Smoothness and pavement quality are also important. The smoother asphalt, the more you can travel. Weather conditions also play a part. Your speed will be affected by riding against the wind, while riding with it will increase.

Voltage and charge

Logically speaking, the faster you go the more energy your body will use. This means that riding at high speed will drain your battery faster. How fast an eboard can go will also depend on how much juice it has. The battery’s ability to maintain top speed drops as it drains more power. Many riders notice a decrease in their performance when the battery is below a certain percentage.

Quality of e-board parts

It is important that party quality built into an eboard increases with high speeds. Parts will be exposed to higher temperatures, vibrations, and stress at higher speeds. The wheels, trucks, deck, and motor parts must be designed and manufactured to run at higher speeds.

Safety Cautions – Why fast eboards can be so dangerous

We balance on a string when we use electric skateboards. We travel at speeds that are not normal for humans. On asphalt, we often ride at speeds exceeding 20 mph. We don’t have the same protection from a fall as in cars, so we don’t have the thick metal layer. We have our protective gear (helmets, gloves, knee pads, elbow pads, knee pads, elbow pads), our clothes, and our skin to protect us.

Why is it more dangerous to ride at a higher speed than riding at a lower speed?

It is simple and inescapable physics. The speed of a moving object will increase the kinetic energy. An electric skateboard traveling at 20mph (32 km/h), will cause 4 times as much damage than a board travelling at 10mph (16 km/h). You will experience 16 times more impact energy at 40mph (64 km/h).

Exceeding speeds are more likely than not to cause a crash. Riders have less time to react than others and riders may not realize that braking distances and energy, combined with rider’s speed, can increase at a faster rate than they might think.

Your stopping distance will increase if you drive at higher speeds. Your stopping distance will double if you increase your speed.

Eboards with higher speeds must have great trucks and excellent brakes. These boards must be strong enough to withstand the forces.

These are 5 tips to help you ride fast.

Protective gear, and especially your helmet, are important.

• Buy an electric skateboard that is quick and easy to use
• You want a long, straight, unbusy street. (A runway that is not in use at the airport would be ideal).
• Mount large wheels to your board
• Keep your battery charged