Electric Skateboards

How do you choose an electric skateboard?

The right board comes down to how and where you will ride. The key things to weigh up:

• Motor power and hills — Melbourne is hilly, and wattage and torque decide whether your board climbs confidently or struggles. All-terrain and dual-belt setups handle inclines best.
• Range — claimed range is measured in ideal conditions. Real-world range depends on rider weight, hills, speed and temperature, so expect meaningfully less than the headline number and buy more than you think you need.
• Wheels and terrain — street wheels for smooth paths and commuting, all-terrain wheels for rough ground, gravel and grass. Some boards, like Evolve, swap between both.
• Ride feel — a traditional four-wheel deck and a self-balancing Onewheel are completely different experiences. Come and try both.
• Speed and ride modes — good boards have beginner-through-expert modes that cap speed and acceleration as you learn.

Our How to Choose an Electric Skateboard guide walks through all of this in detail.

Which electric skateboard brands should you look at?

• Onewheel — the self-balancing single wheel, and the closest thing to snowboarding or surfing on any surface. We are an authorised Onewheel dealer with demo boards at our Richmond store, from the Pint S and Pint X through to the GT-S and Rally XL.
• Onsra — belt and direct-drive four-wheel boards built for deep carving and premium components.
• Evolve — all-terrain boards with swappable street and off-road wheels. Diablo and GTR boards are in stock now with more on the way, and we stock Evolve parts and service Evolve boards in-house.

What is the truth about range and real-world performance?

Range is the single most misunderstood spec in electric skateboards. Manufacturer figures are best-case, calculated with a light rider on flat ground at moderate speed with a warm battery. Add Melbourne hills, a heavier rider, cold mornings or full-throttle riding and real range drops, sometimes by a third or more. The same applies to top speed. We would rather tell you the honest real-world number than the box figure, so ask us what to actually expect from any board.

How do you look after the battery?

Look after the battery and a quality board lasts years. Charge with the supplied charger, avoid storing the board fully flat or fully charged for long periods, with around half charge ideal for storage. Do not leave it charging unattended overnight, and keep it out of extreme heat. Lithium batteries are safe when treated properly and bought from a reputable source, which is exactly why genuine product and local support matter. If a battery ever shows warning signs, bring it in rather than riding on.

Are electric skateboards legal in Australia?

Electric skateboard and rideable laws vary by state and territory, and the rules around where you can legally ride, whether private land, paths or roads, are different from e-bikes and do change. Before you ride, check the current rules for your state. If you are unsure how the rules apply to a board you are considering, talk to us and we will give you the honest picture.

What do you do that a box-mover cannot?

An electric skateboard is a serious purchase with a battery, motors and electronics that need real support behind them. We are an authorised Australian dealer, which means genuine product, valid manufacturer warranty and no grey-import risk. When something needs attention, Frosty's in-house workshop services and repairs electric boards seven days a week rather than shipping your board overseas. We hold stock and spare parts in Melbourne, we have demo boards you can try, and we have been doing this since 2015. See our electric board and bike service and repairs page.

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