No. 1 here · Best overall
InMotion V9
750 Wh · 1,000 W · 60 mm travel · 50.7 lb
$799$1,299Nov 13, 2026
Best electric unicycles for beginners
6 wheels you can lift, afford to drop and outgrow slowly: 66 lb at most, ranked with price, weight and protections at 80%.
For beginners: all 6 in order
No. 2 here · Best price
KingSong 14D Pro
420 Wh · 800 W · No suspension · 32 lb
$599$999Nov 13, 2026
No. 3 here · Best all-rounder
InMotion V11Y
1,500 Wh · 2,500 W · 85 mm travel · 66 lb
$1,299$2,399Nov 13, 2026
No. 6 here
KingSong 16X Pro
1,554 Wh · 2,200 W · No suspension · 54 lb
$1,499$2,299Nov 13, 2026
For beginners: the 6 beginner wheels, in detail
How this order is built
No. 1Best overall
InMotion V9
Best for a first wheel you won't outgrow in a month, and a daily commute in any weather.
- Air suspension with 60 mm of travel on a 50.7 lb wheel: InMotion calls it the lightest wheel with suspension
- IPX6, UL certification and a smart BMS, all stated on the page
- Tubeless 3-inch tire: fewer flats, more grip, easier balance at low speed
The catch: 750 Wh is a small tank. InMotion advertises 37 miles and then, in its own FAQ, calls 20 to 30 miles typical; a heavy rider at full speed should plan on the low end. The 1,000 W motor is right for learning and for the bike lane, not for steep hills at speed. GPS tracking runs through RideConnect, which InMotion labels a paid service. And the 15-day return window only covers unopened boxes.
- Battery
- 750 Wh
- Motor
- 1,000 W
- Suspension
- 60 mm travel
- Weight
- 50.7 lb
- Water rating
- IPX6
No. 2Best price
KingSong 14D Pro
Best for new riders, teenagers with supervising parents, and short city hops where 32 lb beats everything else.
- 32 lb: the lightest wheel of the 15 we compare
- UL 2272, IPX5 and a BMS with cell-level protection, all stated by KingSong
- Full charge in about 3.5 hours
The catch: 420 Wh is the smallest battery here, and the price per watt-hour is among the highest on our list: you pay for the certifications and the low weight, not for capacity. There is no suspension, and a 14-inch wheel feels every crack that an 18-incher rolls over. KingSong's return policy carries a $250 handling fee even on an unopened wheel, which is a lot on a $599 purchase.
- Battery
- 420 Wh
- Motor
- 800 W
- Suspension
- No suspension
- Weight
- 32 lb
- Water rating
- IPX5
No. 3Best all-rounder
InMotion V11Y
Best for riders who want real range and suspension without paying for a 90 lb monster.
- $1,299 for 1,500 Wh: the second-lowest price per watt-hour of the 15 wheels we compare
- 85 mm of air suspension and a 2,500 W motor that InMotion rates for 40° slopes
- IPX6 and a smart BMS stated on the page
The catch: The price is the story, and it is temporary: InMotion's page says the Black Friday price ends on November 30, 2026. At $2,399 the V11Y would be a much harder sell against the V12S. The stock 2.5 A charger takes 8 hours for a full battery. The page doesn't state a UL certification for this model. And 66 lb is right at the limit of what our beginner ranking accepts: learnable, not light.
- Battery
- 1,500 Wh
- Motor
- 2,500 W
- Suspension
- 85 mm travel
- Weight
- 66 lb
- Water rating
- IPX6
No. 4
InMotion V8S
Best for learning to ride on a wheel light enough to carry and cheap enough to drop.
- $549 on InMotion's store: the cheapest of the 15 wheels we compare
- 35.2 lb with a built-in trolley handle, so stairs and train platforms stay easy
- 728 Wh of battery, a lot for the money: the lowest price per watt-hour on our list
The catch: It is an older design sold at a clearance-style price. The page gives an IP54 rating only, and states neither a UL certification nor a smart BMS, the two things newer InMotion wheels put on the first line. There is no suspension and the tire is 2.125 inches wide with an inner tube, so cracked pavement comes straight up through your knees. The sale price is tied to Black Friday and the page says it ends on November 30.
- Battery
- 728 Wh
- Motor
- 1,000 W
- Suspension
- No suspension
- Weight
- 35.2 lb
- Water rating
- IP54
No. 5
Begode A2+
Best for lighter riders who want a nimble 41 lb wheel with a tubeless tire and a choice of street or knobby tread.
- 41 lb: only the 14D Pro and the V8S are lighter here
- Tubeless 15-inch tire, with street or knobby tread at the same price
- 750 Wh of Samsung 50S cells, per eWheels
The catch: The load limit is 220 lb, the lowest on our list, and that includes your backpack. There is no trolley handle, so you carry it wherever you can't ride it. eWheels calls it "highly water resistant" but the page gives no IP rating, no UL certification and no BMS detail. No suspension either. And at this price, the V9 simply offers more.
- Battery
- 750 Wh
- Motor
- 1,000 W
- Suspension
- No suspension
- Weight
- 41 lb
- Water rating
- No rating published
No. 6
KingSong 16X Pro
Best for riders who want long range in a light, simple wheel and ride mostly on decent pavement.
- 1,554 Wh at 54 lb: the best battery-to-weight ratio among the wheels under $1,500
- UL certified, per KingSong
- 2,200 W motor with a 4,600 W peak, rated for 40° grades by KingSong
The catch: No suspension, in a class where the V11Y offers 85 mm of it for less money. KingSong's page gives no IP rating for this model, so we can't credit one. Charging is slow: 8.4 hours with the 2.5 A charger, 14 hours with the 1.5 A one. And returns carry a $250 handling fee, unopened and unused only.
- Battery
- 1,554 Wh
- Motor
- 2,200 W
- Suspension
- No suspension
- Weight
- 54 lb
- Water rating
- No rating published
All 6, side by side
Open the comparison tool6 wheels in this table: scroll sideways to see them all
| Wheel | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 750 Wh | 420 Wh | 1,500 Wh | 728 Wh | 750 Wh | 1,554 Wh |
| Motor | 1,000 W (2,000 W peak) | 800 W (2,400 W peak) | 2,500 W (7,000 W peak) | 1,000 W (2,000 W peak) | 1,000 W | 2,200 W (4,600 W peak) |
| Suspension | 60 mm travel | No suspension | 85 mm travel | No suspension | No suspension | No suspension |
| Weight | 50.7 lb | 32 lb | 66 lb | 35.2 lb | 41 lb | 54 lb |
| Top speed | 28 mph (claimed) | 18.6 mph (claimed) | 37 mph (claimed) | 21.7 mph (claimed) | 24 mph (claimed) | 37 mph (claimed) |
| Range | 37 mi (claimed) | 25 mi (claimed) | 75 mi (claimed) | 47 mi (claimed) | 30 mi (claimed) | 89 mi (claimed) |
| Water rating | IPX6 | IPX5 | IPX6 | IP54 | No rating published | No rating published |
| Sold by | InMotion | KingSong | InMotion | InMotion | eWheels | KingSong |
| Where to buy | Check price at InMotion | Check price at KingSong | Check price at InMotion | Check price at InMotion | Check price at eWheels | Check price at KingSong |
✓ marks the best figure of the row. "Not stated" means the seller's page doesn't publish it. Speed and range are claims. Each wheel keeps its one overall score; this page only changes the order. Prices checked November 13, 2026.
What to know before you choose
Your first wheel has a different job from every wheel after it. It has to survive being dropped, because you will drop it. It has to be light enough to pick up fifty times in an afternoon. And it should cost little enough that you don't flinch. So this ranking only accepts wheels of 66 lb or less with a claimed top speed of 37 mph at most, and orders them with price, weight and published protections counting for 80%.
The InMotion V9 wins clearly: suspension, a wide tubeless tire, IPX6 and UL certification for $799. If you want to spend as little as possible, the KingSong 14D Pro ($599, 32 lb, UL 2272) and the InMotion V8S ($549, 728 Wh) are the two honest budget choices. If you are sure you'll stick with it and don't mind 66 lb, the V11Y skips the upgrade you would otherwise buy next year. Whichever you choose, set a low speed limit in the app and wear wrist guards from the first minute: beginners fall forward onto their hands.
How this ranking is weighted
Every wheel keeps its overall score from the public formula. For this page we re-order the eligible wheels with the "Beginners" weights: price 30%, published protections 25%, weight to lift and carry 25%, suspension travel 10%, and the rest for the other 4 criteria. The full table is on the methodology page.
Head-to-heads between wheels of this list: InMotion V9 vs InMotion V8S, KingSong 14D Pro vs InMotion V8S, KingSong 14D Pro vs Begode A2+, InMotion V9 vs Begode A2+, InMotion V11Y vs KingSong 16X Pro.
Other rankings: best electric unicycle, best electric unicycle for commuting, off road electric unicycle, long range electric unicycle, fastest electric unicycle, electric unicycle under $1500, best electric unicycle for heavy riders.
By Miles Carter, editor, electric unicycles · updated November 13, 2026
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For beginners: questions buyers ask
More answers in our guidesWhat is the best electric unicycle for a beginner?
The InMotion V9 on our beginner weights: 50.7 lb, air suspension, IPX6, UL certified, $799 on November 13, 2026. It scores 9.0/10 overall.
How long does it take to learn?
Most adults need three to six sessions of 20 to 30 minutes to ride in a straight line, and a few weeks to feel relaxed in traffic-free places. A light wheel shortens that.
Should a beginner buy a cheap wheel or a good one?
Buy a light, protected one rather than a fast one. A $799 V9 can serve for years; a 90 lb wheel bought too early mostly teaches you how heavy it is.
What size wheel is best to learn on?
14 to 16 inches. Small wheels are light and turn easily; 16-inch wheels with a wide tire are more stable over cracks. Both are in this list.
What protective gear does a beginner need?
A helmet and wrist guards as a minimum, knee pads ideally. Details in our electric unicycle safety gear guide.