TCS Test Shows: Two E-Scooters Are Far Too Easy to Tune
25.03.2026 | from Touring Club Suisse (TCS)
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25.03.2026, The TCS tested seven e-scooters from Swiss retailers and the results were mixed. Although all models performed well on basic features, two e-scooters were disqualified with the rating 'not recommended.' They can be easily manipulated for higher speeds, posing a risk to road safety.
E-scooters have become an inseparable part of the streetscape. Particularly popular among teenagers, these vehicles can be ridden without a license from the age of 16. Since the first e-scooter test in 2021, the market has changed significantly, and legal foundations were adapted in July 2025. For these reasons, TCS examined seven current models. Only e-scooters from retailers with service workshops in Switzerland were considered. The extensive tests by TCS experts checked the drive system, driving behavior, safety, handling, and the features and workmanship of the e-scooters.
Not recommended and a risk on the road
The maximum allowed speed for e-scooters is 25 km/h. On the test bench, the maximum speeds of the seven e-scooters were all within legal limits. However, during the manipulation test in the safety check, it was revealed that with the Zilla Loki X CarPlay and Fat BOB Premium models, the simplest steps were sufficient to illegally increase speed. These two models thus pose a significant risk on the road and were rated 'not recommended' irrespective of their other results. Riding a tuned e-scooter endangers not only the rider but also other road users. In the event of an accident, insurance liability costs could also arise. TCS has reported the Zilla Loki X CarPlay and Fat BOB Premium models to the Federal Roads Office for a conformity check.
Ecooter E2 Urban is the test winner
With the other five models, such easy manipulation was not possible. They were evaluated based on their performance in various categories. The e-scooters Ecooter E2 Urban and TSC NEXT ONE NX1 7i received the rating 'highly recommended.' The e-scooter from the manufacturer Ecooter scored best with 78 out of 100 points. It particularly impressed with solid acceleration and stable and safe driving behavior. Although it ranks second in measured range with 107 kilometers, this range falls significantly short of the manufacturer's specification of 130 kilometers. The second place scored 67 points. Three different driving modes and good maneuverability are its highlights. The side stand was negatively rated as it could touch the ground in left turns—a clear safety risk.
The e-scooters Citytwister 8.0 Retro, Vespino Love, and Yadea DE38 were all rated 'recommended' and are close to each other in terms of advantages and disadvantages. Users need to make certain compromises between power reserves on hills, safety deficits, or ride comfort.
Apart from the alarmingly simple manipulation of the not recommended models, the test yielded good results. E-scooters are now much more robust than in their early days and have become an important part of urban mobility due to their prevalence.
Press contact:
Marco Wölfli, Media Spokesperson TCS
Tel. 058 827 34 03
marco.woelfli@tcs.ch
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Source: Touring Club Suisse (TCS), Press release
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