Lightweight commuter scooters with published top speeds at or below NYC’s 20 mph stand-up-scooter threshold.
Choose the 18 mph Levy Light or the 20 mph Levy Plus. Purchase your scooter, subscribe month-to-month or rent when you need one.
NYC prohibits operating e-scooters faster than 15 mph. Riders are responsible for observing all local speed, age, helmet and location rules.
18–20 MPH PUBLISHED TOP SPEEDS
28–30 LB PORTABLE DESIGNS
REMOVABLE BATTERIES
UL 2272-CERTIFIED MODELS
Levy publishes the Light at 18 mph and 28 lbs and the Plus at 20 mph and 30 lbs. Levy’s support documentation states that both models have UL 2272 certification.
Many electric vehicles sold online as “scooters” are increasingly difficult to distinguish from unregistered motorcycles.
Levy takes a different approach: portable frames, transparent specifications and speeds designed around everyday urban transportation.
The result is a scooter you can realistically fold, carry, store and service—not a motorcycle disguised by a product category.
The lightweight NYC commuter
Best for shorter commutes, riders carrying a scooter upstairs and anyone prioritizing portability.
Shop Levy LightMore range without giving up portability
Best for longer commutes, multiple daily trips and riders who want more battery capacity in a still-portable design.
Shop Levy PlusThe product specifications above are drawn from Levy’s current individual product pages and certification documentation.
New York City prohibits stand-up scooters capable of traveling faster than 20 mph from being sold or operated as legal stand-up scooters.
Separately, riders may not operate any e-scooter faster than 15 mph on a city street.
Understand the NYC Speed RulesNew York City is increasing enforcement against retailers that sell high-speed devices under misleading category names.
Levy publishes the Light and Plus model speeds, weights, battery capacities and replacement-part options so riders can make an informed decision before buying.
A useful scooter does not need motorcycle-level speed. It needs to be appropriate for the street, practical to store, and supported after the sale.
Yes. NYC DOT allows electric scooters in bike lanes and on streets with speed limits of 30 mph or less. Riders must be at least 16, may not ride faster than 15 mph, and may not ride on sidewalks. Helmets are required for riders aged 16 and 17 and recommended for everyone.
Read the full NYC legality guideThe 20 mph figure describes the scooter itself—a stand-up scooter capable of more than 20 mph falls outside NYC’s legal stand-up-scooter category. The 15 mph figure is the maximum speed any rider may travel on a city street, regardless of what the scooter can do.
Understand the two speed rulesNew York City issued cease-and-desist orders against 42 online retailers selling illegal high-speed devices: stand-up scooters over 100 pounds or capable of more than 20 mph, e-bikes with motors over 750 watts or capable of more than 25 mph, and mopeds without a valid VIN. Lightweight commuter scooters were not banned and remain legal.
What the crackdown coversThe scooter must be certified to UL 2272 and its battery to UL 2271, both by an accredited testing laboratory. Levy’s support documentation states the Levy Light and Levy Plus carry UL 2272 certification, and Levy batteries are UL 2271 certified.
UL 2272 vs. UL 2271 explainedNo. Stand-up electric scooters do not require a driver’s license or DMV registration in New York. Riders must be at least 16 years old and follow the City’s speed and sidewalk rules.
License rules in detailThe Levy Light (18 mph, 28 lbs) is the most portable choice for shorter trips and stair-heavy commutes. The Levy Plus (20 mph, 30 lbs) doubles the range while staying at NYC’s 20 mph device threshold. Both have removable batteries and UL 2272 certification.
Compare the Light and PlusUrban transportation should be lightweight, serviceable and appropriate for the streets where it is used.
Choose a scooter designed around the realities of New York City.
All payments and reservations are processed through the Levy app. Before you head out, find out where e-scooters are legal to ride and park in NYC, or check the rules for California and Detroit, plus St. Petersburg riding rules, Glendale legality details, Jackson scooter regulations, Newark scooter laws, and Reno riding regulations if you're traveling.
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Orders, rentals, and support requests are handled online.
Limited local pickup for parts and inventory may be available by appointment.
Levy does not operate a public repair shop. Use our partner locator, DIY repair guides, and online parts store for support.
The Levy Light and Levy Plus are at or below NYC’s published stand-up-scooter speed and weight thresholds based on their current published specifications. This statement does not constitute a determination of legal compliance for every unit, configuration or use. Riders must not exceed 15 mph in NYC and must comply with all applicable laws. Product specifications and regulations may change.
