Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Egret vs KuKirin
KuKirin
Egret
Higher score in this comparison
Egret vs KuKirin: the differences
| Compare | EgretReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | KuKirinReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Egret GTs, Egret GT, Egret Unit, Egret Ey! 2 | KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro (ABE), G2 Max, G4 |
| Price from | €399 | €259Lower |
| Top speed (km/h) | 20 to 45 | 25 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 1,000 | 350 |
| Claimed range (km) | 100Higher | 39 |
| Weight (kg) | 21.8 | 16Lower |
| Maximum load (kg) | 150Higher | 120 |
| Tyres | Pneumatic | Solid |
| IP rating | IPX5 | IP54 |
| Markets | DE, AT, FR, PL | AT, BE, BG, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, GBCovers more |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 949 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Vehicle type (Kick scooter), Folding (Yes), Suspension (Yes), Warranty (24 months), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Price from is lower at KuKirin: €259 vs €399.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Egret: 100 vs 39.
- Weight (kg) is lower at KuKirin: 16 vs 21.8.
- Maximum load (kg) is higher at Egret: 150 vs 120.
- Support channels: only Egret offers Chat, Help centre.
- Support channels: only KuKirin offers Email.
- KuKirin is available in 22 more countries.
- Markets: only KuKirin offers BE, BG, CZ.
Our verdict on each
Egret
Egret is a German scooter maker whose folding models sit in the middle of the price field, with prices from €399 and a claimed range of 100 km. It suits riders on a long commute who want a road legal kick-scooter in Germany plus spare parts and warranty from one company.
KuKirin
KuKirin suits commuters who want a folding kick-scooter with strong claimed range and a supply of replacement parts behind it. The flagship model claims 39 km of range and carries 120 kg, which leaves headroom for a larger rider, a full backpack or a small dog.
Score breakdown
| Area | Egret | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Entry pricing of €399 sits close to the €399 category median, backed by a 24 months warranty. | 9.2HigherThe listed starting price of €259 sits below the electric-scooter median of €399. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherA 949 Wh battery, 100 km of claimed range and suspension across the range make a full spec sheet. | 9.0Claimed range of 39 km, a warranty of 24 months and replacement parts from the brand itself. |
| Trust | 9.4A 24 months warranty, a spare parts shop and support through chat and help centre behind a company founded in 2012. | Not confirmed |
Which one suits you
Pick Egret if offer, claimed range (km), and maximum load (kg) matter most.
Pick KuKirin if cost, price from, weight (kg), and markets matter most.
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Egret | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Not confirmed |
Available in 4 countries for both. Additional countries for KuKirin: 22.
How the counts compare
| Fact | Egret | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €399 | €259 |
| Claimed range (km) | 100 | 39 |
| Weight (kg) | 21.8 | 16 |
| Maximum load (kg) | 150 | 120 |
| Warranty | 24 months | 24 months |
How they place
| Ranking | Egret | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Electric scooters | 35 of 58 | 10 of 58 |
| Road-legal e-scooters | 6 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Egret | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Road-legal in | De | De |
| Brakes | Disc | Disc |
| Legal entity | Walberg Urban Electrics GmbH | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Germany | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2012 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Egret | KuKirin | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €399below the median | €259lowest quarter | €499.99 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 20 to 45lowest quarter | 25below the median | 30 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 1,000highest quarter | 350below the median | 500 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 949above the median | Not confirmed | 612 |
| Claimed range (km) | 100above the median | 39lowest quarter | 89.25 |
| Weight (kg) | 21.8above the median | 16below the median | 17.82 |
Median across 48 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Egret
Pros
- A 949 Wh battery with 100 km of claimed range, and a battery rank of 4 out of 20 brands.
- Suspension is fitted and folding is listed as yes, so one scooter covers rough commutes and train travel.
- Warranty of 24 months plus a spare parts shop, so wear parts come from the maker that built it.
Cons
- Support runs on chat and help centre only, so there is no phone line for anyone who wants to talk a fault through.
- Road legality is listed for de only, even though shipping reaches DE, AT and FR, so riders elsewhere must check local rules.
- At 21.8 kg it needs a two handed lift onto a rack or platform rather than a quick carry up a stair.
KuKirin
Pros
- Claimed range of 39 km covers a week of short hops or a long weekend ride on a single charge.
- The line folds and has suspension, so it stows on a train rack and takes the sting out of kerbs and tram rails.
- Replacement parts are sold by the brand and the warranty runs 24 months, so worn items get swapped rather than the whole scooter.
Cons
- Support runs on email only, so a fault mid-ride leads to a written exchange rather than a phone call.
- Road legality covers de only, so riders in other European markets must check their own rules even though the brand ships to AT, BE and BG.
- At 16 kg the heaviest model is a two-handed carry up stairs, and its solid tyres give up some of the comfort a pneumatic tyre would bring.
Who each suits
Egret
Who it suits
- Riders on a long daily commute who want 100 km of claimed range without moving up to a seated or moped style vehicle.
- Anyone in Germany who needs a road legal kick-scooter and wants spare parts sold by the same company.
- Riders who load their scooter into a car boot or train rack and can manage a two handed lift of 21.8 kg.
Who should look elsewhere
- Ticket hunters, because Egret ranks 25 out of 52 brands on price, so isinwheel is worth pricing alongside it.
- Riders outside Germany, because road legality is listed for de only, so aovo-official is the one to check against local rules instead.
- Riders who want a phone helpline, since contact runs through chat and help centre and nothing else.
KuKirin
Who it suits
- Commuters who combine riding with public transport, since the line folds and the heaviest model weighs 16 kg.
- Riders in Germany who need an approved machine, with road legality listed for de and an ABE-approved model in KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro (ABE), G2 Max, G4.
- People who keep their scooter long term, backed by a warranty of 24 months and a shop selling replacement parts.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders who want a wider spread of motor sizes: iSinwheel lists GT2 1200W, GT1 2026 800W, S10MAX 1000W, S9PRO 500W, covering both smaller and larger motors.
- Shoppers who prefer a very short catalogue: HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. lists GT28, K10, a compact model line.
- Anyone cross-checking the model range: AOVO Official lists AOVO T1 Pro, AOVO X9 Promax, AOVO X11, AOVO G2, an overlapping set of names.
Current offers
Egret
Current offer
Discount code
20 euro newsletter voucher: EUR 20
Minimum order value EUR 200, newsletter signup
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Egret | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
| Greece | No | Yes |
8 of 26 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Egret
What does an Egret e-scooter cost at entry?+
Egret lists prices from €399, and that entry figure covers a range that includes Egret GTs, Egret GT, Egret Unit, Egret Ey! 2. It sits close to the median entry price of €399 for the category, so the ticket is typical rather than a bargain. Riders chasing the biggest capacity should budget above the entry model.
Are Egret scooters road legal, and where can they be ridden?+
The road legal market is listed as de, so the models are cleared for use in Germany. Shipping reaches DE, AT and FR, a wider set of countries than the road legal listing, so riders in those markets should check their own national rules before riding on a public road. Where you ride decides what you need, not where you bought.
KuKirin
What does the scooter cost, and is there a renewal step?+
The starting price is €259 for the model shown on the product page, a price for the scooter itself rather than a plan, so there is no renewal stage to budget for later. Within the line of KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro (ABE), G2 Max, G4, that figure sets the entry point for the whole brand.
How far does it go on a charge?+
Claimed range is 39 km, which reads as a comfortable day of mixed city riding with something in reserve. Real distance moves with load, hills and tyre choice, and the solid tyres on this model trade grip for puncture-free running. Read the claim as a ceiling for gentle riding.
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