The Evolve GTR may at first glance seem similar to the MetroboardX, but on close inspection there are vast improvements that are exclusive to the MetroboardX!
- Evolve Made in China vs MetroboardX Made in the USA! Yes, the MetroboardX has parts from China, but we only work with top quality suppliers with an excellent track record. Furthermore, the boards are assembled and tested in the USA. Each MetroboardX passes several quality checks before shipping to our customers including a final test ride by the engineers that designed it!
- Evolve Top Speed 26 mph Street Wheels / 22 mph AT wheels vs MetroboardX 31 mph Street Wheels / 31 mph 155mm AT Wheels / 28 mph (optional 36 mph) 200mm AT Wheels
- Evolve battery 14Ah (10S4P Samsung 35E cells with a 32A continuous discharge rating) vs MetroboardX 16Ah (10S5P LG MH1 cells, with a 50A continuous discharge rating for both cells and BMS)
- Evolve motor 5065 vs MetroboardX 6374 (twice the power)
- Evolve forged trucks vs MetroboardX Precision CNC Machined. MetroboardX uses super beefy hangers and 12 mm axles that drop down to 10 mm vs 10 mm that drop down to 8 mm on Evolve. This makes for a super tough truck that won’t break or bend even under the roughest conditions. And they look super sexy as well! Nothing off-the-shelf here!
- Evolve remote with historical wireless and general quality issues vs MetroboardX remote with near bullet proof wireless connection
- Evolve street wheels 97 mm vs MetroboardX 107 mm ABEC11 wheels (stock)
- Evolve ESC no Reverse vs MetroboardX VESC (much smoother and with FOC and with Smart Reverse which automatically goes into reverse after regenerative braking brings you to a stop!). Why is reverse important? Many reasons, but it is not uncommon to go a bit too far into an intersection with a red light and then you need to backup a bit to get out of harms way. Without reverse, this is very awkward to do especially on a big board which can be difficult to kick push backwards.
- Evolve strip lights (optional accessory not included stock) vs MetroboardX built in high power lighting (in the trucks) that is not just decorative, but also functional as both a headlight and tail light (stock)
- Evolve no built in belt tensioner vs MetroboardX built in automatic belt tensioner for ease of changing belts, pulleys and wheels
- Evolve charging jack and power switch under board vs MetroboardX on top of the deck for easy access without having to flip the board over!
The Metroboard Electric Skateboard is a precision machine (not a toy) designed for daily use as a short and long range transportation tool. When you do a thorough comparison, you will see that the Metroboard is the best value for your money!
Make sure you are comparing apples to apples! There are boards out there on ebay, Amazon, and elsewhere that may be significantly cheaper, but when you look at the details, there is no comparison!
Make sure you compare Metroboard vs Others:
- Top Speed (36 mph vs ???)
- Range (30 miles vs ???)
- Power (6000 Watts Peak Power = 2X 3000 Watts 6374 Brushless Outrunner Motor vs ???)
- Precision 100% CNC Trucks with built in High Power Lighting vs No Lighting or external lighting that you have to pay extra for)
- Gorgeous Carbon Fiber Deck vs Wood or other less expensive materials
- Manufacturing Location (Made in USA vs Made in China)
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- Warranty (1 year vs ???)
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- Track Record (13 years vs ???)
The Metroboard Electric Skateboard is a precision machine (not a toy) designed for daily use as a short and long range transportation tool. When you do a thorough comparison, you will see that the Metroboard is the best value for your money!
The Metroboard Electric Skateboard has a thrilling 31 mph top speed with Street wheels / 31 mph with 155mm AT wheels / 28 mph (36 mph optional) with 200mm AT wheels, an incredible 30 mile range with Street wheels / 20 miles with AT wheels, and takes only 3.5 hours to fully recharge!
Yes we are proud to offer financing through Affirm! Choose between 3, 6 or 12 months to pay for your Metroboard Electric Skateboard! Just choose Affirm on the checkout page. Currently Affirm is only available for US Customers.
Unfortunately most airlines don’t allow Lithium Batteries bigger than 100 Watt-hours. The battery used in the MetroboardX is a whopping 576 Watt-hours. You may want to ship your board ahead of time via UPS or Fedex Ground if you want to have it with you while traveling in the US.
No. Our products are designed for dry weather use only. Although the Metroboard is water resistant, in general, riding over anything wet should be avoided for safety reasons and to minimize the risk of water getting in the wrong place.
With Street wheels, our boards are designed for use on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt with minimal cracks and road debris (e.g., rocks, twigs, etc). With AT wheels, our boards can be ridden on grass, dirt, gravel, and packed sand!
Yes the MetroboardX features a powerful 6000 Watt Peak Power System (2x 3000 Watts 6374 Brushless Outrunner Motors) designed to climb hills and accelerate you quickly! We generally recommend a maximum rider weight of 250 lbs (113 kg) to ensure the best performance, but nonetheless, the MetroboardX can handle riders up to 300 lbs (136 kg). The MetroboardX has sophisticated protection circuitry to keep both the motor, electronics, and battery from being overloaded regardless of rider weight.
The MetroboardX Electric Skateboard weigh 30 lbs with AT wheels / 29 lbs with Street wheels.
Yes! We can often arrange demos with existing customers in your area. Email us with your location, and we will try to find a nearby customer!
Yes, we offer a 1 year warranty, and a 7-Day Money Back Guarantee. We are so certain you are going to love the Metroboard Electric Skateboard much more than any other motorized skateboard out there, that we offer a 7-Day Money Back Guarantee! If for any reason you are not satisfied, just return the Metroboard Electric Skateboard within 7 days of receiving it and we will refund 100% of your purchase price (less shipping costs)! Please contact us for an RMA before shipping your board back! The only condition is that you ride your Metroboard Electric Skateboard on clean smooth surfaces and return it in resalable condition. We may reduce the refunded amount due to wear and tear and/or damage to the product. Complete details about our Return/Cancellation Policy can be seen here.
No, we mainly sell direct to customers.
Each Metroboard is built to order, and it typically takes 1 to 2 weeks to build and ship your board. Busier times of year can take between 3 to 4 weeks. We ship from the Pacific Northwest via UPS Ground. US Shipping times vary between 1 to 5 business days depending on your location. Typical shipping times are shown below. If you have a more urgent need, please email us, and we will do our best to expedite things.
Oregon/Washington: 1 business day
California: 2 business days
Southwest: 2 - 3 business days
Midwest: 3 - 4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days (typically just 2 days if we ship by USPS Priority Mail for an extra $25)
Hawaii: 2 - 3 business days (via USPS Priority Mail)
Yes, we do! We can ship via USPS Priority International Mail (1 to 2 weeks shipping time). Please email us for an international shipping quote.
The only regular maintenance required is to periodically check the tension in the timing belt (the belt that connects the motor to the drive wheel). Also, if the skateboard is not going to be used for more than a month, then you should fully charge it once a month to ensure the health of the battery. See our maintenance page for more info.
First of all, the Metroboard is one of the most reliable electric skateboards on the market. However, problems do happen occasionally. We usually first try to troubleshoot via email and isolate where the problem is. We will send detailed instructions on what to check to help identify where the problem is. If a part is damaged, then we will send a replacement part with instructions how to replace. In some cases, you may need to send a part of the board back (e.g., the battery box) so we can repair, but in most cases you won’t have to send the entire board back.
We stock spare parts to keep your board up and running. Most parts can be found here for our older models and here for the MetroboardX. Please email us for pricing of parts not listed on the site. We do not price gouge our spare parts. Our prices are very fair! Also every single component on your Metroboard is of the highest quality and long life to ensure that your maintenance costs are low!