10 of the Best Electric Skateboard Brands
Check out the 10 winners of our award for the best eco-friendly electric skateboard brands.
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Updated Aug. 5 2024, 12:00 p.m. ET
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While regular skateboards are great for doing tricks, electric skateboards are great for getting you from point A to point B — sustainably. So, we listed 15 of the best electric skateboard brands on the market, at all different price points, to help take your commute from car to cool, and asked our audience to vote on their favorites.
The 10 winners of this Green Matters Approved contest are listed below. Read more about our Green Matters Approved contests here.
1. Defiant Board Society
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Founded in 2021 in Orlando, Fla., by Damon Wood, Defiant Board Society has been a long time coming. Previously, Damon founded the website Esk8 News in 2018 and had a history of building DIY boards since 2015, one of which later became the prototype for the "Defiant: One" electric skateboard sold by the company today. Each e-skateboard is made to order and can reach distances of up to 40 miles before requiring a charge.
2. Exway
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Exway makes a number of electric skateboards in a variety of styles, including all-terrain versions and portable versions for those on the go. The warranty on most products lasts for six months, and replacement parts are also available for purchase on the Exway website.
3. Backfire Skateboards
Backfire Boards, which was founded in 2009 by two skateboarders, incoporates eco-friendly values and materials throughout the electric skateboard manufacturing process. The company works to source materials responsibly, utilize energy-efficient production methods, and use its platform to advocate for eco-friendly commuting with electric skateboards instead of cars.
4. Evolve
Evolve, which was founded in Australia in 2008, makes its e-skateboards from bamboo. Any purchase of an e-skateboard from Evolve will come with spare screws for repairs, and you can get a warranty for a fee. The GTR Bamboo All Terrain board has an 18.6-mile range before charging is needed.
5. Electric Ride Co.
Electric Ride Co. is a one-stop shop for many electric vehicles. The company sells e-skateboards, e-bikes, e-scooters, and more, including e-dirt bikes and even electric surfboards. Electric Ride Co.'s goals include "offering sustainable and environmentally friendly transport solutions for a greener future."
6. Outdoor Eco Sports
Outdoor Eco Sports features a collection of sports gear, including but not limited to e-skateboards, e-scooters, and e-bikes. The company sells e-skateboards sold by various brands. Outdoor Eco Sports' mission is geared towards preserving nature for future generations by putting faith in electronic transportation.
7. Maxfind
Maxfind sells a wide range of e-skateboards and a smaller range of e-scooters. Each product comes with a 270-day warranty period. As for the design of the boards themselves, Maxfind's website states, "We use X-composite technology and EP raw materials to replace traditional bamboo and maple to reduce deforestation and reduce damage to nature."
8. Bioboards
Founded in 2018, Bioboards prides itself on creating the e-skateboard the team wanted to see in the world. The company has a six-month warranty and boasts of not using third parties to build its products. Bioboards products can be recharged, but in the event you lose a part or a screw, the company also sells parts and accessories to keep you covered.
9. Ecomobl
Ecomobl's products include a range of e-skateboards, longboards, off-road e-skateboards, and e-bikes. The e-skateboards are made from "high-quality aviation aluminum," and have a unique drive system that involves an "all metal planetary gear drive" versus a motor that is attached to the back or bottom of the board.
10. enSkate
enSkate was founded in 2017 with two studios: one in Los Angeles and the other in Shenzhen. The company's goals are focused on research and innovation within the electric skateboard field, including working on future development of e-skateboards that are water-resistant and lighter. enSkate offers six months warranty on its skateboards.
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