May 23, 2025 || by TangJaney

Best Electric Scooter for a 12 Year Old – Safe & Fun Choice for Your Kids!

Are you searching for the best electric scooter for a 12 year old? We’ve got you covered, with an exciting range of kids electric scooters that are colourful, vibrant, fun, but most of all safe for children. Scooters give your kids freedom to explore with speed and ease of use. They provide a fun activity, get you and the family out and about for a walk in the fresh air, and there are some incredible models as part of our electric scooter for 12 year old catalogue.

Let’s take a look at what you’re in store for!

Best Electric Scooter for a 12 Year Old

iScooter Kids Electric Scooter brings all the fun of scooters to your back yard and outdoor life. Designed to bring ultimate joy for children aged between three and 14, you’ll find the best electric scooter for a 12 year old here. If your kid has been pestering you for a scooter because their friends have one, whether for an upcoming birthday, Christmas, or just for the summer holidays this range is for you.

The sleek design, simple function and features, including flashing wheels and adjustable height, and the additional scooter accessories will give your 12 year old the best time! Plus, they are designed to be as safe as possible!

Specification	iScooter iK2	iHoverboard B2
Top Speed	4.9 mph (8 km/h)	6.2 mph (10 km/h)
Motor Power	70W rear-wheel drive	70W rear-wheel drive
Battery capacity	18V 2Ah lithium battery	21.6V 2.6Ah lithium battery
Charging time	4-5 hours	5-6 hours
Battery Duration (On full charge)	60-90 minutes	60-90 minutes
Maximum Inclination	15°	15°
E-scooter Weight	4 kg (8.8 lbs)	4.5 kg (10 lbs)
Max Load	50 kg (110 lbs)	50 kg (110 lbs)
Braking	Rear foot brake	Rear foot brake
LED lights	Flash wheels	Headlight, stem light, deck side lights, and light-up wheels
IP Rating	IP64	IP64

B2 Kids Scooter: Best Electric Scooter for a 12 Year Old Boy

For the rough and tumble boys in your family, on the cusp of being teenagers but still just close to home, we’ve got the best electric scooter for a 12 year old boy. The B2 kids scooter is the perfect choice for the outdoor boy. It’s got colourful LED lights, a stem light, deck side lights, and wheels that light up too. For extra fun, there’s even a Bluetooth speaker!

For safety in a fun outdoor environment, the foot brake and thumb button throttle are easy to control, and the default speed of 6 km/h and maximum speed of 10 km/h makes it secure and gives you peace of mind.

Specification	Parameters
Model	B2 Kids Electric Scooter
Recommended Age	3+ years old
Max Speed	6.2 mph (10 km/h)
Max Range	60–90 minutes
Max Incline	15°
Net Weight	4.5 kg / 10 lbs
Gross Weight	5 kg / 11 lbs
Unfolded Dimensions (L×W×H)	23.6×12.2×31.3 in / 60×31×79.5 cm
Max Load	50 kg / 110 lbs
Folded Dimensions (L×W×H)	23.6×12.2×6.3 in / 60×31×16 cm
Battery Specification	21.6V 2.6Ah
Charge Requirement	100–240V, 50–60Hz
Charging Time	5–6 hours
Wheel Material	Flashing PU Wheel + Rubber Wheel
Braking	Foot brake
IP Rating	IP64

iK2 Kids Scooter: Best Electric Scooter for a 12 Year Old Girl

Why should boys have all the fun? Our iK2 kids scooter is also the perfect outdoor escape for your daughter!

The iScooter iK2 is the perfect way to give your child the present they deserve, and in a beautiful colour, along with a range of other colour options to suit different tastes.

The 5-inch wheels glow, illuminating all down the pathway, as do the handlebars, a fun twist on the regular, adult scooter design.

An adjustable height makes sure that it’s the best electric scooter for a 12 year old, but also the safest height for a five year old, or a 13 year old. You can scale the height of the scooter as your child grows.

Specification	Parameters
Model	iK2 Kids Electric Scooter
Recommended Age	3–12 years old
Max Speed	4.9 mph (8 km/h)
Max Range	60–90 minutes
Max Incline	15°
Net Weight	4 kg / 8.8 lbs
Gross Weight	5.5 kg / 12.1 lbs
Package Dimensions	25.6 × 9.2 × 8.8 inches
Max Load	50 kg / 110 lbs
Scooter Dimensions	23.8 × 11 × 32.4 inches
Battery Specification	18V 2Ah
Charge Requirement	100–240V, 50–60Hz
Charging Time	4–5 hours
Wheel Material	Flashing PU Wheel + Rubber Wheel
Braking	Foot brake
IP Rating	IP64

Best Electric Scooter Accessories for a 12 Year Old

When you’re looking for the best electric scooter for a 12 year old you also need to consider their safety. We can offer your kid that perfect balance between safety and style, with our range of stylish electric scooter helmets. There are more than just helmets to consider though.

We also offer a range of accessories, including electric scooter parts for your child’s scooter. This includes replacement wheels and handlebars, batteries, and chargers, ensuring that the scooter is in full working order and your kids are safe when out and about using the scooter.

Tips for Choosing the Best Electric Scooter for Kids

There are a few important tips that will help you choose the best electric scooter for 12 year olds in the UK. You should always:

Consider your child’s skill set. Does your child require wider decks or other support features?
Look at the battery life. The best electric scooters for children offer a charge of between 6 and 10 km per charge.
Think about safety. LED lights, reflectors, low-speed limits, and responsive but simple braking features are all important.
Look to the future. Adjustable handlebar heights offer scalability as your child grows. Keeping them safe no matter their height, until they grow into an older teen/adult electric scooter.

Are Electric Scooters Safe for 12 Year Olds?

Our range of electric scooters for 12 year olds are designed to be as safe as possible. There is some simple advice that you should always take on board though to give you peace of mind. This includes:

Considering parks, as they often have smooth pathways that are safe and ideal for scooters.
Use bike paths, as they are away from busy roads and traffic.
Staying in supervised areas. Scooter parks, community centres, and parks, provide safe areas with clear boundaries where adults can keep an eye on children when using a scooter.

Conclusion

Our range of electric scooters are perfect for 12 year olds. In fact, we’ve got a great range of fun, colourful, and most importantly, safe electric scooters to suit children between the ages of 3 and 14. Remember, stay safe by keeping your kids on private roads. We can give you all the information about the best electric scooters for 12 year olds, but you do need to be aware of the legal implications of your children riding scooters in public. Whether you’re buying a spare battery for your kid’s scooter, a helmet to keep them safe, or a brand new blue electric scooter, we’ve got what you’re looking for!

See the best electric scooters for 12 year olds here!

FAQ

Can a 12 year old have an electric scooter?

It’s always important that you check the specific law where you are. In the UK for instance, it is currently prohibited for electric scooters to be used on public roads. Rental electric scooters for adults are popping up around the country, so legislation may change, but for children with scooters it is important to only allow them to use them in safe spaces, on private land. You must also always ensure your child wears a safety helmet.

What size scooter for a 12 year old?

There are weight limits for electric scooters, which means that when you are searching for the top rated electric scooters for 12 year olds it’s important to understand the sizes. The best electric scooter for a 12 year old is a recommended model with a height between 78 and 85 cm. For most children in this age range, this is the most desirable, and safest height of handlebar.

What happens if a child is caught on an electric scooter?

Privately owned e-scooters are currently banned from public roads and pavements. There is a potential £50 Fixed Penalty Notice for those who use them in public. Under the law, teens are treated like adults, and there are a range of fines associated with e-scooter use on roads.

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