E-scooters are too dangerous to recommend, Consumer Reports says

Consumer Reports no longer recommending e-scooters

Four years ago, Consumer Reports recommended several e-scooters for purchase, but after testing 13 new models in 2026, its stance has changed dramatically.

Consumer Reports: E-scooters too dangerous to recommend

Consumer Reports said it no longer recommends any brand of e-scooter, citing higher top speeds for the popular vehicles and a sharp nationwide increase in rider injuries.

E-scooters are too dangerous to recommend, Consumer Reports says

Consumer Reports said e-scooters were much faster than when the devices were first tested.