Super six

Hellish commute? Weekend traffic night mares? Put some sp ark back into your journey – and an exciting new toy in th e garage – with T3’ s pick of th e best electric mile-munchers

Pedaling to get where you need to go is so old-school. Stop sweating it out in your one-piece lycra suit and hop on the latest electric vehicle. We’ve got six of them to test, from a 20mph skateboard to a fold-up electric speed machine.

Whether you’re travelling to work, grabbing a coffee or heading to a Genius Bar appointment, it’s all too easy to jump in the car or take public transport. Both have drawbacks; from traffic delays to parking nightmares, not to mention the environmental impact. But what if we told you there was a stress-free tech solution that didn’t involve wearing Lycra?

The six electric machines featured here not only do their bit for the planet, they’re lightweight and have enough built-in technology to make them a blast to ride. We’ve risked life and limb (and the skin on our knees) to find the best gadgets to get you from A to B. Find out which we love...