{"id":84384,"date":"2026-08-18T16:43:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T14:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veloshop-obernai.com\/?p=84384"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:11:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:11:53","slug":"dualtron-thunder-storm-or-victor-which-to-choose-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veloshop-obernai.com\/en\/dualtron-thunder-storm-or-victor-which-to-choose-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Dualtron Thunder, Storm or Victor: which one to choose in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dualtron is one of the best-known brands in the world of high-end electric scooters<\/a>. Three models come up again and again in the questions we’re asked in our Obernai shop: the Thunder<\/strong>, the Storm<\/strong> and the Victor<\/strong>. They look alike on paper, but they’re aimed at completely different uses. This guide helps you choose according to your build, your journeys and the space you have to store it.<\/p>\n

First of all: the 25 km\/h limit on public roads<\/h2>\n

This is the starting point, and it isn’t negotiable. In France, an electric scooter ridden on public roads is a motorised personal transporter<\/em> (EDPM) and its speed is limited to 25 km\/h<\/strong>. Dualtron models all far exceed this limit: they are sold for use on private land or closed circuits<\/strong>, or limited to 25 km\/h for use on the road.<\/p>\n

In practice, this means that a Dualtron’s advertised power will never translate into a legal top speed on a cycle lane. On the other hand, it changes everything else: the ability to climb a hill without flagging, the pick-up from a standstill, comfort under heavy load. That’s what you’re buying with these machines, not a speed figure.<\/p>\n

The other rules to know: riding is forbidden for under-14s, one person per vehicle, third-party liability insurance compulsory, helmet strongly recommended (and compulsory outside built-up areas). We cover all of this in detail in our article on the regulations.<\/p>\n

Dualtron Thunder: the all-rounder that made the brand’s reputation<\/h2>\n

The Thunder is the model that established Dualtron with the general public. It’s a dual-motor scooter with big 11-inch wheels, adjustable spring suspension and a wide deck. Its balance is its main strength: it’s powerful enough never to feel strained, without reaching the weight and bulk of the most extreme models.<\/p>\n

Who is it for?<\/h3>\n

For someone who wants a solid machine, comfortable on poor surfaces, able to carry an adult of average or heavy build without struggling on climbs. If you’re unsure and have no particular requirements, it’s often the right compromise.<\/p>\n

The limits<\/h3>\n

It’s still heavy \u2014 count on several tens of kilos. Carrying it up two floors every day isn’t realistic. Also check the space available in your boot: folded, it’s very long.<\/p>\n

Dualtron Storm: more torque, more battery<\/h2>\n

The Storm moves up a notch. A more generous battery, beefier motors, a reinforced frame: it’s the version for those who find the Thunder just enough. On long rides and hilly routes \u2014 and Alsace has plenty as soon as you leave the plain \u2014 the difference in real-world range is clear.<\/p>\n

Who is it for?<\/h3>\n

A heavy rider, rough terrain, long journeys, or wanting a comfortable margin so you never ride on a flat battery. The Storm is also the choice of those who keep their machine for several years: a battery that’s pushed to its limits less often ages better.<\/p>\n

The limits<\/h3>\n

The weight goes up again, and so does the price. If your journeys are 8 km there and back on the flat, you’re paying for a reserve you’ll never use.<\/p>\n

Dualtron Victor: the compact format in the range<\/h2>\n

The Victor tackles the problem the other way round. Instead of chasing maximum power, it aims for reduced bulk and weight compared with its big sisters, while keeping the Dualtron DNA: serious construction, suspension, disc brakes.<\/p>\n

Who is it for?<\/h3>\n

Daily urban journeys, a flat with no bike storage, combining train + scooter, a small car’s boot. It’s the model we recommend when the main constraint isn’t performance but having to carry and store the vehicle several times a day.<\/p>\n

The limits<\/h3>\n

Smaller wheels and less generous suspension: on a broken-up path, it filters less well than the Thunder or the Storm. And on steep slopes with a heavy rider, it has to work harder.<\/p>\n

The decision table, one sentence each<\/h2>\n