My 3 Favorite Electric Skateboards (2026/2027)

I’ve tried more than a hundred electric skateboards, and I’ll share with you my current three favorites. But I won’t just repeat what I’ve already said in other posts. There are things I haven’t mentioned before so keep reading.

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Exway Wave V2

Let’s start with the smallest and most compact of the three boards, the Exway Wave V2. For years, the original Wave was my favorite electric skateboard because of how convenient it was to bring places. It was lightweight and didn’t occupy any more space than a typical cruiser board. But best of all, unlike the vast majority of electric skateboards, I could bring it on an airplane. The Wave V2 keeps everything I loved about the original Wave and improves on it in a few subtle and not so subtle ways.

The most noticeable upgrades are the RGB lights around the deck and the Rexus remote. Exway’s Bifrost lighting system is by far the best implementation of lights on electric skateboards, with the most customization options and the smoothest looking effects. Nobody else even comes close. And that’s just the least important upgrade. Let’s get to the upgrades that I personally care about.

The Wave V2 is noticeably more comfortable and stable than the original Wave without sacrificing its maneuverability and portability. While it’s bigger than the original Wave by a few millimeters, it maintains its weight of just seven kilograms. It remains one of the most compact boards that I own, and is arguably the best one to use in combination with public transit.

But the feature I appreciate most is the battery that can be detached in seconds without tools. This is probably a lot more handy than you realize!

If I need to carry the board for an extended period, I can put the battery in my bag to carry less weight in my arm. I can charge the battery at my desk while leaving the board by the front door. I can store the battery in a fire-safe location and not worry about the rest being near flammables. I can use the battery as a portable power bank!

But the biggest benefit of all with this battery is that I can take it on a plane. If you didn’t know, the vast majority of electric skateboards cannot be taken on airplanes. Even when the battery’s within the one hundred watt-hour limit, some airlines require it to be detached, or even stored in a LiPo bag. For air travel, I put the Wave’s battery in my carry-on, and the rest of the board in checked baggage.

Despite having a small battery, the Wave V2 remains one-of-a-kind, and is in my opinion a must-have in my collection of electric skateboards.

Parsec Aero Pro

Also weighing just 7 kilograms, the Parsec Aero Pro has more than twice the battery capacity and power output as the Wave V2. The Aero Pro was created because electric skateboards were becoming heavier and more cumbersome to live with in their pursuit of bigger numbers on spec sheets. It is proof that a board can be designed to be powerful, while retaining its portability and longboard ride quality. By the way, I co-founded Parsec Skateboards but I’ve since left the company.

The Aero Pro is a compact commuter longboard that uses components with the highest power-to-weight and strength-to-weight ratios in the industry. It’s way more powerful than it looks and climbs hills easily. And with the optional six hundred watt fast charger, fully recharging the Aero Pro takes just thirty minutes. Or eighty percent in only about 15 minutes. That’s insanely fast!

Unlike most boards nowadays which prioritize high speed stability, Aero Pro is set up to be agile with tall bushings for deep carving. Its specially designed EPIC Drivetrain reduces rolling resistance. Which improves power efficiency and lets you kick-push the board like a regular longboard. Aero Pro is the only belt drive electric skateboard designed for both electric and traditional riding.

For no drivetrain resistance at all, the belts can be removed in a few seconds. And putting them back on takes just another few seconds, with no tools needed.

Because it’s belt drive, the gear ratio can be tuned for more torque or more speed. And a huge number of aftermarket wheels are compatible. Many people have put on Mad Wheelz for added comfort.

For convenience, Aero Pro has implemented thoughtful features like putting the power button and the charge port on top. The Picktail doubles as both a pull handle. And a tail for popping up the nose.

Its biggest downside is its premium price. And you can decide if the premium materials and special features justify it. If it’s outside of your budget, the much more affordable Aero Chill is now available for preorder.

Newsesh Echo GTP

While the Aero Pro can be kick-pushed, the Newsesh Echo GTP is designed to be kick-pushed. The Echo is very similar to the electric skateboard I wanted to produce before I worked on the Aero Pro. I wish it were my product, but Chase “Missing Tooth” Parker beat me to it. The Echo is built like an LDP bracket board. That by itself already makes it something new for production electric skateboards. But they’ve also included push assist, a feature that very few brands have attempted.

You can use the remote controlled throttle if you want, but you can also kick-push the Echo like a normal longboard. And each push takes you way farther than a normal kick-push. It’s absolutely fantastic. I’ve even described it as magical. I didn’t say much about pumping in my review video.

But pumping on the Echo with push assist is so easy. It’s basically just carving. If you keep carving, the board keeps going. The push assist can really also be called pump assist.

It’s still a full body workout, and you still get tired. The difference is you cover way more distance. And once you’ve had your fun and gotten your exercise, you can use the remote for the rest of the ride. Nowadays when the weather’s nice, I tend to wish I were outside pumping on the Echo. It’s just so much fun.

Something else I didn’t mention in my review is the quarter-inch mounting hole on the front and rear baseplates. Quarter-inch mounts are commonly used for action cameras. But you can of course mount whatever’s compatible.

The Echo GTP is eight point six kilograms, making it the heaviest of my three favorite boards. But it’s still relatively light by today’s standards. Three hundred forty-six watt-hours on a board with urethane wheels and push assist means that range should never become an issue. Most people should be able to ride multiple sessions before having to recharge.

The add-on piece that allows the board to stand upright is sold separately. It doesn’t ship with the board, so there’s a separate shipping fee. I know that stings but the standing upright feature has been incredibly useful. I highly recommend getting it.

By the way, the backorders for this board keep selling out. If you don’t wanna wait a long time for it, you should probably order it sooner rather than later.

My three favorites

So those are my three favorite electric skateboards right now. The Exway Wave V2 for last-miles and air travel. The Parsec Aero Pro for a premium lightweight hybrid. And the Newsesh Echo GTP for the magical push assist.

If you decide to get one of these boards, please use my code at checkout to get a discount and help me earn a little bit of commission. Thank you!