By ONSRA Team · Updated October 2026
Short answer: The best ONSRA board depends on where you ride. For all-terrain and maximum power choose the VELAR 2.0 – Gear Drive; for carving and longer commutes the BLACK Carve 4 – Street; as a light kicktail board for everyday riding the Challenger 2.0 – Belt Drive Street; for heavy riders the VELAR 2.0 (220 kg max load); and for travel the ZENO, whose 99 Wh battery is stated as IATA approved on the product page.
- Best ONSRA board for all-terrain / off-road: VELAR 2.0 – Gear Drive – 1036 Wh, 65 km/h, 60 km on 200 mm pneumatic AT wheels.
- Best ONSRA board for street and commuting: BLACK Carve 4 – Street – 777 Wh, 62 km/h out of the box, 50 km ECO range (75 kg rider).
- Best lightweight commuter: Challenger 2.0 – Belt Drive Street – 9.9 kg, kicktail, 38–43 km.
- Best for beginners: Challenger 2.0 – Belt Drive Street – lightest full-size board, 50 km/h standard, adjustable via the ONSRA NX remote.
- Best for heavy riders: VELAR 2.0 – Gear Drive or VELAR 2.0 S (Suspension Trucks) – 220 kg max load.
- Best for travel / portability: ZENO – 5.5 kg without battery, swappable 99 Wh battery.
ONSRA electric skateboards 2026 compared
All figures are taken from the current ONSRA product pages; prices from onsra.ch in CHF. Range depends on rider weight, terrain, temperature and riding mode.
| Model | Drive | Battery | Top speed | Range | Weight | Wheels | Max load | Water resistance | Price (CHF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VELAR 2.0 – Gear Drive | Gear drive (ratio 4.3) | 1036 Wh (14S4P Samsung 21700-50S, 20 Ah) | 65 km/h (200 mm AT wheels) | 60 km on 200 mm AT wheels; up to 70 km (optimal conditions) | 18.4 kg | 200 mm pneumatic AT wheels | 220 kg | IP65 (enclosure sealed with O-ring) | CHF 2'690 |
| VELAR 2.0 S (Suspension Trucks) | Gear drive (ratio 4.3) | 1036 Wh (14S4P Samsung 21700-50S, 20 Ah) | 65 km/h (200 mm AT wheels) | 60 km on 200 mm AT wheels; up to 70 km (optimal conditions) | 20 kg | 200 × 75 mm pneumatic AT wheels | 220 kg | IP65 (enclosure sealed with O-ring) | CHF 2'990 |
| BLACK Carve 4 – AT | Gear drive (bigger gear drive, built for off-road) | 777 Wh (14S3P Samsung 50S, 51.8 V, 15 Ah) | 62 km/h (200 mm, out of the box); 47 km/h (150 mm) | 50 km ECO, 40 km BRUTALE (75 kg rider) | 15.8 kg | 200 mm tires | 150 kg | IP65 | CHF 2'090 |
| BLACK Carve 4 – Street | Gear drive (interchangeable) | 777 Wh (14S3P Samsung 50S, 51.8 V, 15 Ah) | 62 km/h (115 mm, out of the box); 85 km/h (165 mm tires) | 50 km ECO, 40 km BRUTALE (75 kg rider) | 15.5 kg | 115 mm rubber wheels | 150 kg | IP65 | CHF 1'990 |
| Challenger 2.0 – Belt Drive All Terrain | Belt drive (2× 1950 W, 2× 2500 W max) | 444 Wh (12S2P 21700 TP-50SG, 44.4 V, 10 Ah) | 48 km/h (60T pulley); up to 52 km/h (55T pulley) | 24 km on AT wheels; 38 km with street wheels | 10.1 kg | 155 mm HOTA tires (new generation) | 150 kg | IP65 (enclosure sealed with O-ring) | CHF 1'490 |
| Challenger 2.0 – Belt Drive Street | Belt drive (2× 1950 W, 2× 2500 W max) | 444 Wh (12S2P 21700 TP-50SG, 44.4 V, 10 Ah) | 50 km/h standard; up to 62 km/h (32T pulley, 110 mm wheel) | 38 km on 100 mm TARMAX; up to 43 km | 9.9 kg | 100 mm ONSRA TARMAX | 150 kg | IP65 (enclosure sealed with O-ring) | CHF 1'440 |
| ZENO | Hub motor (65 KV, 75 mm, brushless) | 99 Wh (14S1P) or optional 259 Wh, swappable | 45 km/h | 17.6 km ECO, 13.2 km BRUTALE (75 kg rider) | 5.5 kg without battery; 6.5 kg with 99 Wh; 6.8 kg with 259 Wh | 75 × 56 mm PU wheels (76A) | 100 kg | IP65 | CHF 990 (from) |
Prices as listed on onsra.ch on 22 October 2026; the product page always shows the current price. All boards use regenerative braking and are controlled with the ONSRA NX remote.
Best for all-terrain and off-road: VELAR 2.0
The VELAR 2.0 – Gear Drive is built for any terrain, from smooth tarmac to gravel and dirt trails. It combines a low-flex carbon deck, CNC-machined ONSRA Channel Trucks (43 cm), 200 mm pneumatic AT wheels, a gear drive (ratio 4.3) with 2× 3500 W 6384 motors and a 1036 Wh battery. It reaches 65 km/h, covers 60 km (up to 70 km in optimal conditions) and weighs 18.4 kg. Price: CHF 2'690.
The VELAR 2.0 S (Suspension Trucks) uses the same drivetrain, battery and deck, plus CNC-machined aluminium ONSRA Suspension Trucks and 200 × 75 mm pneumatic AT wheels; it weighs 20 kg. Price: CHF 2'990.
Want to go off-road with less weight? The BLACK Carve 4 – AT runs 200 mm tires and a bigger off-road gear drive at 15.8 kg (CHF 2'090), and the Challenger 2.0 – Belt Drive All Terrain is the lightest AT option at 10.1 kg with 155 mm HOTA tires and 24 km range on AT wheels (CHF 1'490).
Best for street and commuting: BLACK Carve 4 Street or Challenger 2.0 Street
The BLACK Carve 4 – Street is ONSRA's gear-drive electric longboard with a bamboo deck, custom 170 Kv 6475 motors and a 777 Wh battery (14S3P Samsung 50S). Out of the box it reaches 62 km/h on 115 mm rubber wheels (85 km/h with 165 mm tires) and offers 50 km in ECO mode or 40 km in BRUTALE mode (75 kg rider). Weight: 15.5 kg. Price: CHF 1'990.
The Challenger 2.0 – Belt Drive Street is the compact choice: a belt-drive kicktail board with 444 Wh, 50 km/h standard top speed, 38 km on 100 mm TARMAX wheels (up to 43 km) and only 9.9 kg – easy to take on the train or up the stairs. Price: CHF 1'440.
Best for beginners
Every ONSRA board is a performance board – even the smallest reaches 45 km/h – so there is no "slow" beginner model. If you are new to riding, start with the lightest full-size board, the Challenger 2.0 – Belt Drive Street, and use the ONSRA NX remote to set gentle modes, braking and acceleration. On the VELAR 2.0, acceleration and regenerative braking are adjustable from 10–100 %. Always wear a helmet and protective gear.
Best for heavy riders
The VELAR 2.0 – Gear Drive and VELAR 2.0 S (Suspension Trucks) have the highest max load in the lineup at 220 kg and the biggest battery (1036 Wh). BLACK Carve 4 and Challenger 2.0 are rated for 150 kg, ZENO for 100 kg. Range figures are measured with lighter riders (BLACK Carve 4 and ZENO: 75 kg), so heavier riders should expect less range.
Best for travel and portability: ZENO
The ZENO packs hub motors and a 14S battery system into a lightweight carbon kicktail deck (length 71.5 cm). It weighs 5.5 kg without battery and reaches 45 km/h. According to the product page, the swappable 99 Wh battery is IATA approved and suitable for air travel; the optional 259 Wh battery is not permitted on planes. Range: 17.6 km in ECO mode (75 kg rider). Options on onsra.ch: 99 Wh Flight Safe CHF 990 · 259 Wh Extended Range CHF 1'069 · 99 Wh + 259 Wh Combo CHF 1'159. Always check with your airline before flying.
Gear drive vs belt drive vs hub motor
- Gear drive (VELAR 2.0, VELAR 2.0 S, BLACK Carve 4): power is transferred through enclosed gears. ONSRA describes the BLACK Carve 4 gear drive as instant torque, quiet power delivery and low maintenance.
- Belt drive (Challenger 2.0): power runs through belts and pulleys; the gearing can be changed with different pulleys (e.g. 32T or 55T according to the product page), and belts are available as spare parts.
- Hub motor (ZENO): the motor sits inside the wheel, which keeps the board compact with no external drivetrain.
More: Belt drive vs gear drive.
Rain, warranty and service
All current ONSRA boards are rated IP65 – protection against splashes and water jets, not against riding through deep water (riding in the rain). ONSRA boards have a 4-year warranty on CNC-machined parts and a 1-year warranty on the battery; further terms are listed on the product pages and our Warranty page; shipping, returns and spare parts are covered in the ONSRA FAQ. Legal situation in Switzerland: Commuting by electric skateboard in Switzerland.
Previous models
The BLACK Carve 4 succeeds the BLACK Carve 3 PRO, and the Challenger 2.0 succeeds the Challenger PRO. If you are reading older reviews of those boards: the models listed above are the current ones.
Frequently asked questions
Which ONSRA board is best for off-road and all-terrain riding?
The VELAR 2.0 – Gear Drive is ONSRA's all-terrain flagship: 200 mm pneumatic AT wheels, a 1036 Wh battery, 65 km/h and a 220 kg max load. The VELAR 2.0 S (Suspension Trucks) has the same drivetrain and battery with CNC-machined aluminium ONSRA Suspension Trucks and 200 × 75 mm pneumatic wheels (20 kg). Lighter AT options are the BLACK Carve 4 – AT (200 mm tires, 15.8 kg) and the Challenger 2.0 – Belt Drive All Terrain (155 mm HOTA tires, 10.1 kg).
Which ONSRA board is best for commuting and street riding?
For street riding the BLACK Carve 4 – Street offers the most range (50 km in ECO mode, 75 kg rider), while the Challenger 2.0 – Belt Drive Street is the lightest full-size board at 9.9 kg and has a kicktail. The BLACK Carve 4 Street runs a gear drive on 115 mm rubber wheels; the Challenger 2.0 Street runs a belt drive on 100 mm TARMAX wheels with 38–43 km range.
Which ONSRA board is suitable for beginners?
There is no low-powered beginner model – every ONSRA board reaches at least 45 km/h. Beginners should start in the gentlest mode and wear full protective gear. With the ONSRA NX remote you set modes, braking and acceleration; on the VELAR 2.0, acceleration and regenerative braking are adjustable from 10–100 %. The Challenger 2.0 – Belt Drive Street (9.9 kg, 50 km/h standard) is the lightest and easiest to carry.
Which ONSRA board is suitable for heavy riders?
VELAR 2.0 and VELAR 2.0 S have the highest max load in the lineup at 220 kg. BLACK Carve 4 and Challenger 2.0 are rated for 150 kg, ZENO for 100 kg.
Can I take an ONSRA electric skateboard on a plane?
Only the ZENO with the 99 Wh battery: according to the product page, the 99 Wh battery is IATA approved and suitable for air travel, while the optional 259 Wh battery is not. ZENO weighs 5.5 kg without battery. All other ONSRA boards have much larger batteries (444–1036 Wh). Always check with your airline before flying.
How far does an ONSRA electric skateboard go on one charge?
Between 13 and 70 km depending on the board: VELAR 2.0 60 km (up to 70 km in optimal conditions), BLACK Carve 4 50 km in ECO mode, Challenger 2.0 Street 38–43 km, Challenger 2.0 AT 24 km on AT wheels, ZENO 17.6 km in ECO mode. Real range depends on rider weight, terrain, temperature, wheels and riding mode; the BLACK Carve 4 and ZENO figures are for a 75 kg rider.
What is the difference between gear drive, belt drive and hub motor?
A gear drive transfers motor power through enclosed gears, a belt drive through toothed belts and pulleys, and a hub motor sits directly inside the wheel. ONSRA uses gear drive on the VELAR 2.0 and BLACK Carve 4 and describes the BLACK Carve 4 gear drive as instant torque, quiet power delivery and low maintenance. With the belt drive (Challenger 2.0) the gearing can be changed with different pulleys, and belts are available as spare parts. Hub motors (ZENO) keep the board compact with no external drivetrain. More: Belt drive vs gear drive.
What warranty do ONSRA electric skateboards have?
ONSRA electric skateboards have a 4-year warranty on CNC-machined parts and a 1-year warranty on the battery. According to the product pages, mechanical and electronic components are covered for 2 years; on the BLACK Carve 4 and ZENO the ESC is covered for 1 year, like the battery. Details: Warranty.
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