I need to take a moment to discuss charging. The Varla Eagle One 2.0 comes with a 2A charger, which is modest. With a 1082Wh battery that means achieving a full charge will take nine to 10 hours. Varla did something interesting to help reduce this; they included a second charging port. You can order a second charger and cut the charging time to 5-6 hours.
When we consider our reservations about this e-scooter, our greatest is its ability to ride over bumps in the road; these wheels are pretty small and riders on the Varla Eagle One 2.0 won’t enjoy the same level of stability that comes with bigger wheels, a longer wheelbase and a lower center of gravity. I think the suspension isn’t just helpful here, it’s an important ingredient in what makes this scooter road-worthy. For those who want to rest more and lower their center of gravity, Varla offers an accessory seat that can be added.
At 82 lbs., this isn’t a scooter we would want to carry upstairs. The good news here is that once folded, the weight is considerably easier to manage than an e-bike weighing the same amount.
Varla presents the extra lighting as an expression of personal style, and it definitely turns heads. I think it adds a handy safety component as well. And while that extra lighting cuts into the battery’s life, it doesn’t do so in a big way. That’s a smaller concern than the need to pick up a second charger to shorten the charging time.
We have reviewed e-bikes that perform well enough on flat ground, but struggle to ascend a hill. That’s a relevant detail for buyers, which is why we test each e-bike and e-scooter’s performance. In places known for their hills, like Seattle and San Francisco, this consideration may be more important than even range, though braking performance grows in importance when going down the other side. The Varla Eagle One 2.0 delivered a performance that impressed us in a way we simply didn’t anticipate.
With such a short wheelbase, the Varla Eagle One 2.0 is an exceptionally nimble ride. Anyone looking for crisp handling and an ability to thread through traffic, scampering kids on bike paths or a parking lot full of shopping carts, will enjoy its handling. This e-scooter has been a terrific surprise.
Happy Riding! Make sure to let us know if you have any questions or if you think we left anything out in this review of the Varla Eagle One 2.0 down in our comments section.
