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ALL ELECTRIC SKATEBOARDS
NOT SURE WHICH BOARD IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
When choosing an e-skate there are many aspects to consider. Where you'll ride, for how long and how much you intend to use it.
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When choosing an e-skate there are many aspects to consider. Where you'll ride, for how long and how much you intend to use it. The most popular board is the GTR Bamboo All Terrain. Its bamboo deck provides a comfortable and flexible ride, absorbing vibrations and offering stability for beginners who may not be used to electric skateboarding. The all-terrain wheels allow riders to confidently navigate various surfaces, including rough terrains and uneven pavement, enhancing the versatility of the board.
What Is An Electric Skateboard?
Electric skateboards use a motor to push their rider along. They pack way more power than a standard board does. Evolve makes electric skateboards that go up to 50km/h. They use rechargeable batteries to give riders a range between 15km and 65km, depending on the model. Riders keep a remote control in their hand which manages acceleration and braking. Electric skateboards are growing in popularity. They're fun, easy to ride, convenient, and eco-friendly. You also don't need much training to ride one, so they're great for beginners.
How Does An Electric Skateboard Work?
An electric skateboard consists of five key components: the motor, remote, battery, deck, and wheels. The deck, where the rider stands, is typically made of premium materials like carbon fiber or a combination of bamboo and fiberglass. The battery is positioned beneath the deck and powers the motor, which is located between the rear wheels and propels the skateboard forward. The remote serves as a control device, allowing riders to adjust speed, braking, acceleration, and other settings according to their preference. Together, these components form the essential structure and functionality of an electric skateboard.
Electric skateboards are more environmentally friendly than a car or a motorbike, thanks to their rechargeable battery. They’re a breeze to recharge, as it's just a matter of plugging them into a charger wherever you can find an outlet. On a full charge, you can expect to go about 15km (on the Evolve Stoke), up to a max of 65km (on the Evolve Hadean).
All Evolve boards have four modes to ride in. There’s Safe, Eco, Fast, and Customised. Safe features slow acceleration, so that you can get used to takeoffs. This is where you should begin, just to get a feel for things. Eco limits your board to 75% of its top speed, which is gentlest on the batteries. Fast mode lets you test the upper limit of your board's power, and you’ll need this one if you’re trying to get up a hill. The customised mode does what it says on the label - it lets you sort out your own acceleration and braking points.
Electric skateboards are more environmentally friendly than a car or a motorbike, thanks to their rechargeable battery. They’re a breeze to recharge, as it's just a matter of plugging them into a charger wherever you can find an outlet. On a full charge, you can expect to go about 15km (on the Evolve Stoke), up to a max of 65km (on the Evolve Hadean).
All Evolve boards have four modes to ride in. There’s Safe, Eco, Fast, and Customised. Safe features slow acceleration, so that you can get used to takeoffs. This is where you should begin, just to get a feel for things. Eco limits your board to 75% of its top speed, which is gentlest on the batteries. Fast mode lets you test the upper limit of your board's power, and you’ll need this one if you’re trying to get up a hill. The customised mode does what it says on the label - it lets you sort out your own acceleration and braking points.
How To Ride An Electric Skateboard?
Understanding how an electric skateboard works and feels under your feet forms a basis for everything you will be doing. Learn how the board and remote respond so you can use the ideal amount of acceleration or braking, without being jerky on the triggers. When it comes to speed, our general rule is not to ride any faster than you can run.
There isn't a stance that is perfect for all riding styles and situations. A good starting point is to make sure your legs are wide apart, and your knees slightly bent. You need to get familiar with your weight distribution. Shifting forward and backward compensates for acceleration and braking, and of course, side to side is how you turn. A couple of drills you can do in an open and quiet area is to stop and start in a straight line until you are comfortable taking off and stopping at all speeds.
There isn't a stance that is perfect for all riding styles and situations. A good starting point is to make sure your legs are wide apart, and your knees slightly bent. You need to get familiar with your weight distribution. Shifting forward and backward compensates for acceleration and braking, and of course, side to side is how you turn. A couple of drills you can do in an open and quiet area is to stop and start in a straight line until you are comfortable taking off and stopping at all speeds.
How Long Does It Take To Learn To Ride An Electric Skateboard?
Short answer? Not very. Riding a regular board is a lot harder because you’ve got kick-push, which tends to be tricky for people who are more used to using their legs for just…walking. An electric skateboard pushes itself, so all you need to do is find your balance. You can nail this down in as little as a few solid hours of practice.
How To Stand On An Electric Skateboard?
Stand on your board and see which one suits you best - right foot forward, or left foot forward. There’s no correct option here, some people just have a natural feel for one over the other. Left foot forward is called ‘regular’ because it’s more common, and right foot forward is called ‘goofy’. Don’t let the names get to you, just ride the board how you want to ride it.
How To Steer An Electric Skateboard?
Steering is pretty intuitive as well. It’s just a matter of leaning in the direction you want to go. Lean right to go right, lean left to go left. How sharp your turn is will depend on how hard you lean. Bigger lean, bigger turn. Riding can be pretty intuitive, so as you get more comfortable you’ll discover ways to enhance your performance.
How To Stop An Electric Skateboard?
Stopping an electric skateboard is easy because you’ve got a brake in your hand. Just squeeze the brake trigger when you want to slow down, and the board will handle the rest for you. If you’ve reached a low, comfortable speed, then you can put your foot on the ground to add some drag. Don’t be doing this at high speed, though. Remember, our boards move quickly, so you want to take full advantage of the brake before you try anything else.
How Fast Does An Electric Skateboard Go?
The overall gearing wheels and gear setups affect the electric skateboards' top speed. A board with tall gearing will have a higher top speed and less torque, while a board with low gearing will have a lower top speed and more torque. For example, Evolve Hadean Bamboo 2in1 can reach up to 50 km/hr with street wheels. Compact electric skateboards like the Stoke, with smaller motors, reach 36 km/hr.
Can Electric Skateboards Go Uphill?
Yes, electric skateboards are capable of going uphill, although the extent of their uphill performance may vary depending on factors such as the power of the motor, the rider's weight, and the steepness of the incline. The Hadean Carbon All Terrain tackled the steepest street in the world, for example.
Where To Buy An Electric Skateboard?
In South Africa you can buy an electric skateboard in 2 different ways: online, in person at Evolve Skateboards' HQ in Cape Town.
- Online: at Evolve Skateboards' website, you can buy your skateboard online with fast shipping options available.
- In-person at Evolve Skateboards; HQ: come to our showroom to try any board for free and choose the best for your needs.
- Online: at Evolve Skateboards' website, you can buy your skateboard online with fast shipping options available.
- In-person at Evolve Skateboards; HQ: come to our showroom to try any board for free and choose the best for your needs.
Evolve =Ev love. Passionate about the product and the excitng experiences these boards offer to us customers. Helpful support when needed. Riders themselves. Aussies producing the best. I've been riding Evolve 6years, loyal to the brand, the most fun recreation/hobbie.
They sometimes throw in a spare part or two of what I ordered. That's really nice of them.
This bike is hands down the best in its class. What class? Think of it as a sports car of electric biking. Not so much in speed but in the sense of cruising. Will definitely be using this bike as my preferred bike for everyday riding.
I love this bike. I am not your typical rider. I'm a 65 year old grandma who rides every day. I love the mid drive motor because it feels like a real bike unlike most ebikes that go with little effort.
I can actually get a good amount of exercise but still have fun with the throttle. Thanks Evolve for giving my retirement years this amazing blast of fun!
I’m 43 old school bmx rider this bike is perfect with the skyway wheels etc every part is special from the motor to the frame well done evolve.
Warranty issue: A quick turn around with identifying the problem and deliver of the new part. Now my ride is like new!
Great team, very nice and good to have a yarn with, very helpful and have heaps of advice to give about setups. watched them help out a young fella set up street wheels from A/t wheels which they did in a timely manner, great lads and happy to help ya
Ordered a Project BMX on 12 Feb 2026. At the time of purchase, the website stated shipping would occur mid-February.
After ordering, this changed to March, then mid-March, and now mid-April.
The delay itself is disappointing, but the main issue is the complete lack of communication. I have contacted Evolve multiple times and only received automated responses stating someone would get back to me — no one has.
This is a $4799 purchase, and I would have been happy to wait if there had been clear and honest communication throughout.
At this point, I’m considering requesting a refund due to the lack of support and transparency.
Hi Corey, we understand your frustration and apologise for the shipping delays with Project BMX. Your original email from late on Monday evening was only seen by our team at 9am yesterday and we had to gain special approval for the discount you were requesting off an additional purchase. Now it is only 24hrs since we saw your first email, we have responded to it with the great news that your discount request has been approved.
Ordered a Project BMX on 12 Feb 2026. At the time of purchase, the website stated shipping would occur mid-February.
After ordering, this changed to March, then mid-March, and now mid-April.
The delay itself is disappointing, but the main issue is the complete lack of communication. I have contacted Evolve multiple times and only received automated responses stating someone would get back to me — no one has.
This is a $4799 purchase, and I would have been happy to wait if there had been clear and honest communication throughout.
At this point, I’m considering requesting a refund due to the lack of support and transparency.
Shopping on the evolve web site is an awesome experience they pretty much have everything you could possibly want
Purchased it just wanted something to support the skate community that has a funny fit. It’s like it fits around my head but sits 6 feet above it not 6 feet but like 4 inches it just doesn’t touch my head. It doesn’t really feel like it’s worn my head it feels like it has a band around. It would not recommend this hat. Should look into like a soft hat something that you could wear in summer and would stay on your head and be light an air. I would not recommend this. Anyone
Perfect—here’s a version with your height worked in:
“I really love this eBike—it’s such a blast to ride. It feels just like cruising on a classic bike from back in the day, bringing back that carefree feeling of being a kid again. You just want to keep riding, and it hardly makes you feel tired. My only wish is that the fun could last longer, since the battery runs out pretty quickly, especially when using the throttle. I also wish the seat could be lowered a bit more to better fit my height (I’m 5’0”).”
Hold the throttle at stops, peddle the streets. This thing is sick and fun. Nothing but joy from me.
This trucker style cap has a different material at the back to the traditional plastic. It's a mess fabric which seems to be more comfortable so far. Id buy another one when this wears out.
So when you get on and pedal the bike pulls you forward like quite a bit quicker then you'r pedaling.
The sensation is fantastic! You kinda feel like a super hero : ) I mean look at it too. It's stream lined.
It feels great and it looks great. People ask about it every time we go out. So I finally bought one and my wife liked it so much, she kept it and bought me another one! No kidding. Riding together is a lot of fun for us.
I have both the Hadens and I absolutely love them!! So now I find myself having a hard time deciding which superior Evolve toy I should take for a spin. Thank you Evolve for the killer boards and now this rippin BMX bike! You guys get it right every time. Cheers to knocking it out of the park.
Riding the (first?) Project BMX in Japan (Chrome / Spoked) has made me the unofficial mascot of Osaka streets. People stop mid-slurp of their ramen and stare like I just rode out of an anime intro. At the conbini, they ask if I'm testing some secret government project. I mean, who wouldn't? This bike rockets through Japanese streets so fast, I'm convinced it's powered by pure wasabi and the spirit of a thousand cherry blossoms. It turned me from "average guy on a Mama-chari" to local kids calling me a "Rocal BMX Regend!" Honestly, I'm pretty sure I deserve a cape, a theme song, and maybe even a mascot. This isn't just a bike, it's a two-wheeled boss that commands respect everywhere it goes! Seriously though... it's so much fun!
