Unagi Model One E500.
DISCONTINUED — The Unagi Model One E500 has been discontinued. The successor is the Unagi Model One Voyager (already on this list) and the Model One Classic.
This product is discontinued. Unagi Model One E500 is no longer actively ranked on Gavler. See the current Best Electric Scooters list for up-to-date alternatives.
View current Best Electric ScootersThe Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The Model One E500 is for a specific commuter: the one carrying the scooter onto public transit or up apartment stairs. The ultralight weight is not a marketing angle — it fundamentally changes the commute experience. The performance is adequate given the weight constraints, and the engineering is genuinely clever. This is the choice for riders who value portability above all else.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
Ultralight 26.5 lbs
Carbon fiber and magnesium construction creates the lightest meaningful scooter for ultimate portability.
Dual Motor Design
Dual 250W motors reach 800W peak power, providing capable performance from a lightweight platform.
Premium Materials
Carbon fiber frame and magnesium parts prioritize durability without adding weight.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
High marks for innovative lightweight engineering. Range limitation understood and accepted by target users.
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Global Critique
“The lightest scooter that's still genuinely capable. Carrying it is effortless.”
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