Electric scooter IP rating explained: IPX4, IPX5, IP54, IP55, IP65, IPX6 and IPX7

How an IP code works

IP stands for ingress protection, a code from the international standard IEC 60529. It describes how well an enclosure keeps out solid objects and water under set test conditions. The code is two digits after the letters IP.

• First digit, solids, 0 to 6. It runs from fingers and tools up to fine dust.
• Second digit, water, 0 to 9. It runs from dripping water up to immersion and high pressure cleaning.
• X in either place means that part was not tested, or the maker did not state it. IPX5 has a water rating and no dust rating. It does not mean zero dust protection.

Higher is not always a superset. Up to 6, a higher water digit includes the lower ones. Immersion (7) is a different test from jets (5 and 6), so an IPX7 product has not necessarily passed a jet test. A product that has passed both lists both, such as IPX6/IPX7.

The rating is the maker’s statement about the product, usually backed by its own testing or a lab report. If a listing is vague, ask the maker, or ask us and we will check.

The first digit: dust

For electric scooters, you will mostly see 4, 5 or 6 in the first place.

• 4: protected against solid objects larger than 1 mm, such as wire or small grit. The JOYOR S5-Z lists IP45.
• 5, dust protected: some dust can get in, but not enough to stop the electronics working.
• 6, dust tight: no dust gets in during the test.

Dust matters most if you ride gravel, dirt paths or dry building sites. On city streets, the water digit usually matters more.

The common ratings, from IPX4 to IPX7

Here is what each rating you will see on an electric scooter means, with models in our catalog that list it.

• IPX4: splashing water from any direction, tested with a spray for several minutes. The Hiboy S2 Pro, Segway E2 Pro and Gyroor C1S list IPX4.
• IP54: dust protected and splash resistant. The KUKIRIN G2 Max, ASAP 10 V2 and NANROBOT G4 list IP54.
• IPX5: low pressure water jets from any direction, from a 6.3 mm nozzle at 12.5 liters per minute. The Segway E3 Pro, INMOTION C10 and Wilson’s Mosquito list IPX5.
• IP55: dust protected plus low pressure jets. The NAVEE V40i and NANROBOT H1 list IP55, and INMOTION lists IP55 for the body of the INMOTION Air.
• IP65: dust tight plus low pressure jets. On scooters this usually covers a part. NAMI lists an IP65 dash and controller on the NAMI Klima, and Miniwalker lists an IP65 display on the Miniwalker Tiger 10 Pro+.
• IPX6: powerful water jets, from a 12.5 mm nozzle at 100 liters per minute. The Segway F3, NAVEE UT5 Max and Teverun Fighter 11+ list IPX6. Dust tight IP66 appears on the YUME XTRON, which YUME rates vehicle-wide, and on the YUME Raptor2.
• IPX7: temporary immersion, up to 1 meter of still water for 30 minutes. The E-TWOW TankTorq TK5 lists IPX7 for the scooter.

Maker figures, checked September 2026. Real range and speed depend on rider weight, terrain, temperature and riding mode.

Whole scooter or one part?

Read the wording, because many ratings cover one part, not the whole electric scooter.

• The AOTOS E3 lists IPX5 for the scooter and IPX6 for the battery.
• The Hiboy TITAN PRO lists IPX4 for the scooter and IPX5 for the battery.
• The Kaabo Mantis X Plus lists IPX5, with an IPX7 display.
• INMOTION lists IP54 for the body of the INMOTION S1F, and Gyroor lists IP54 for the mainframe of the Gyroor C1 Plus.

The lowest number decides where you can ride. A sealed battery does not help if water reaches the controller, the display wiring or the charging port. When a listing gives only a battery or display rating, treat the rest of the scooter as unrated until the maker says otherwise.

What an IP rating does not cover

An IP test is short, controlled and done on a new product standing still. Real riding is none of those things.

• Speed and spray. At speed, the front wheel throws water up into the stem, deck and connectors from angles and at pressures no bench test copies.
• Deep water. Even IPX7 means still water for 30 minutes, not wading through a flooded street with the motor running.
• Pressure washers. Their pressure is far higher than an IPX6 jet. Only a 9K rating covers high pressure, hot water cleaning, and no electric scooter in our catalog lists it.
• Salt and chemicals. Road salt and de-icers corrode connectors and bolts whatever the rating.
• Aging and damage. Seals harden with age and heat, and a fall or a repair can unseat a gasket.
• Open covers. A charging port cover left open defeats the rating.
• Warranty. Most makers exclude water damage whatever the rating. Check your terms on our warranty page.

What the rating means for riding in rain

Use the water digit as a ceiling, then stay well below it.

• No rating: keep it dry, and wait out the rain.
• IPX4 or IP54: damp roads and light rain.
• IPX5 or IP55: steady rain and road spray.
• IPX6 or IP66: heavy rain on the road.
• IPX7: extra margin in heavy rain, still no puddle wading.

How you ride matters as much as the rating. Our guide to riding an electric scooter in rain and winter covers wet roads, drying out after a ride and cold weather range. Wet roads also stretch stopping distances, so read electric scooter brakes explained. After a wet ride, dry the scooter before charging, as our battery care guide explains, and check the folding latch and bolts using our maintenance checklist.

Each product page in the electric scooter shop shows the maker’s water rating where one is published. Every order ships free to the lower 48 states, and if a page shows no rating, contact us and we will check with the maker.

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