Charger guides
29.4V vs 42V Hoverboard Chargers: How to Tell Which You Need
24V hoverboards need a 29.4V charger and 36V hoverboards need a 42V charger. Both often use the same 3-prong plug. Here's how to tell which you have.
How to Read a Scooter or Hoverboard Charger Label
What INPUT, OUTPUT, volts, amps and the polarity symbol mean on a scooter or hoverboard charger, and why volts must match exactly but amps can be lower.
Scooter Charger Plug Types: A Visual Guide
3-prong round, DC 5.5mm barrel, GX16 3-pin, Segway/Xiaomi round, Razor inline 3-prong, XLR and Segway's built-in charger cord — how to identify each.
Is My Scooter or Hoverboard Charger Bad? How to Test It
Charger light colors explained, testing with a multimeter (a 42V charger reads about 42V), and telling a bad charger from a bad port or battery.
Are Universal Scooter Chargers Safe?
A multi-tip universal charger is safe only when its output voltage matches your battery. How to choose one, why UL listing matters, and what to avoid.
Segway-Ninebot Charger Guide: Which Charger Does Your Model Use?
Which Segway-Ninebot scooters use the external 42V 1.7A charger, which have a built-in charger and only need a power cord, and which kids' models use 25.2V.