Expert Rating

87

“n a world of cheap electric skateboards, the Teamgee H5 stands out thanks to its good build quality, performance, battery life, wireless remote, and good braking. The lithium battery is hidden within the frame to make it look and feel like a regular longboard. If you’re looking for a board with a bit more speed, read our review of the altered electric skateboard goes up to 19 mph. That said, this  is the best electric skateboard for beginners

Why We Like It – teamgee h5

The H5 Electric skateboard from Teamgee features a powerful 760W dual motor that delivers a top speed of up to 35.4 km h. It offers good range, and a wireless remote to control speed, direction, and braking. The electric longboard can hold maximum weight up to 90 kilograms. If you love skateboarding, you might also want to look at this downhill skateboarding world record.

Pros
  • 760W dual motor
  • 35.4 km h top speed
  • Up to 18 kms of range
Cons
  • Highly sensitive braking

Performance

The Teamgee H5 provides good acceleration from a standstill thanks to the 760W dual hub motors. Hit the throttle button on the wireless remote control and you will reach 34 km h in no time on a flat surface. The longboard can also climb steep inclines with ease and has a ground clearance of about 3 inches for great stability. The in-built battery takes about 2 and half hours to charge and lasts for about 18 kms. If this is too powerful, then try the RazorX Longboard Electric Skateboard that has a 125W motor.

See also: Our Teamgee H9 Electric Skateboard review also highlights a drone with a similar range.

Design

The design of the H5 electric skateboard is similar to a regular longboard. It is 0.59-inches thick, weighs around 6.5 kilos, and stands 3 inches off the ground. The board is 8.7-inches wide and the larger 90mm wheels do protrude out. Because the batteries are hidden inside the board, there is almost no flex on the deck. Coming to the deck, it is made from 10 ply Canadian maple and 1 ply fiberglass. Want a smaller and lighter electric skateboard? Take a look at our Swagtron Swagskate NG3 Electric Skateboard review.

Value

With features such as cruise control, hidden batteries, powerful 780W hub motors, and good build quality, the Teamgee H5 is a great electric skateboard. The speed battery charging feature allows you to recharge the battery while going down a slope with regenerative braking. It is easy to control the speed and the braking with the wireless remote, which also has an LCD to display information. It even has a reversing feature that could be useful in some situations. If you’re a beginner, the Hover-1 Switch 2 in 1 Electric Skateboard is a good alternative.

teamgee h5 Wrap Up

The Teamgee H5 electric longboard is one of the best out there and total value for money. It gets features such as 780W dual hub motors, 34 km h top speed, and 18 kms range. This electric skateboard offers plenty of features and is great for beginners. However, the braking on the board can be very sensitive, and could take some getting used to.

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