Best electric gifts for Christmas 2023

It’s that time of year again where we scour the internet to find an interesting and unique Christmas gift.

While a pair of socks is great and a deodorant and shower gel set (Lynx we’re looking at you) is a very handy stocking filler, they’re not the most exciting gifts.

And what if the person you’re buying for is a fan of all things electric, and has a huge interest in electric cars, bikes and more? 

Thankfully the Move Electric Christmas gift guide is here to help you find the best electric powered machine, gadget, two-wheeler or toy to suit your needs. Click through to see our suggestions. 

Scalextric set

You might think that watching two cars race around a plastic figure-of-eight circuit on the floor of your living room is a mundane form of entertainment, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. 

There are a number of sets to choose from too, with smaller tracks and cars tailored to a younger audience, or bigger digital sets for even more thrilling racing, as these allow up to four cars on track at a time. 

If we had to choose we'd go for the Formula E race set, partly because you get Jaguar and DS Techeetah racing cars from the championship itself, and also because the cars can be controlled using a smartphone or tablet.

Price: £179.99 (£89.99 discount)

Segway Drift W1

Think of Segway and your mind will most likely picture the two-wheeled self-balancing machines that are often used for navigating rural terrain. But the firm has been reinvented as one of the leading producers of small mobility machines – including many rental e-bikes and e-scooters.

But what if you still want the benefits of electric propulsion but on a smaller scale? Step forward the self-balancing Segway Drift W1 e-skates. 

The wild electric e-skates are powered by 44.4Wh batteries which help the Drift W1’s to a top speed of 12km/h (7.5mph). 

Price: £359

Young Driver Motor Cars Firefly Sport

Designed to get the younger generations interested in the joys of motoring, the Firefly Sport is a small EV built by Young Driver Motor Cars and aimed at children aged between four and ten-years-old. 

Featuring an aluminium chassis and all-round independent suspension set-up, the Firefly EV uses two recyclable 12 volt batteries, powering twin 24 volt electric motors which are manufactured in Bournemouth. Top speeds will vary depending on the gearbox chosen, but will range from 25mph down to 7mph for younger drivers.

It features a digital instrument pack which can be personalised with user’s information. There’s even a reversing camera. That said, you do have to pay quite a price for all this, so if you get one of these for Christmas you'd better send Santa a thank you note. 

Price: £11,500

Samsung Jetbot Robot vacuum cleaner

Hoovering your home can be a laborious task at the best of times, but thankfully the Samsung Jetbot Robot vacuum cleaner is on hand to get the job done for you. Engineered with built in lidar sensors, the Jetbot is able to scan a room to gather distance information, calculate its location then work out the best route.

The Jetbot is controlled using your smartphone and can work in specific areas by creating zones in your house. You can also restrict the path of the Jetbot with “no-go zones” so that it won’t crash into any valuable furniture; or hoover up some Lego in your children’s bedroom. 

Price: £599.00

DJI Mini 2 drone

If you’re looking to get better footage for your youtube channel, or simply like shooting video as a hobby, drones are becoming a more popular tool to give content a professional edge. Bigger drones with high-tech cameras can be a little on the expensive side, but thankfully DJI offers a smaller device which captures great footage - and you don’t need to be a pro drone pilot either.

The Mavic Mini 2 weighs just 249g meaning you don’t need a licence to fly it and because it’s so lightweight it’s easy to carry around too. Built into the Mini 2’s body is a 12 megapixel camera which can shoot video up to 4k at 30 frames per second. Flight time is just over 30 minutes.

And you don’t need to worry about using the drone in extreme conditions either as the Mini 2 has level 5 wind resistance (29-38kph) although DJI says it’s not waterproof. 

Price: £419

Gocycle G4

Not only is the Gocycle G4 an excellent folding electric bike, we think it's one of the best e-bikes you can buy, thanks to its innovative design and folding mechanism. It might lean towards the more premium end of the e-bike spectrum, but the G4 is a solid folding machine that was designed by a former McLaren and Bentley engineer.

Sitting in the middle of the frame is a 300Wh removable battery, which offers a range of up to 40 miles, with the G4 able to achieve a top speed limited to 15mph. The Gocycle also gets hydraulic front and rear brakes, a three-speed gearbox and a handy smartphone app which connects to the bike via bluetooth so you can get all the important statistics on your bike. 

Price: £2799

Cake Trull e-motorbike

We’ve mentioned electric bikes, electric scooters, and even an electric skateboard in our list, but what you really want from Santa this year is this. The Cake Go mini electric off-road motorbike. Yes, the tiny e-motorbike from Swedish brand Cake has been designed specifically for kids aged six and above. 

Powering the Go along is a 8.8Ah battery, paired to an electric motor which has a peak power output of 1.5kW - that’s more than enough power for a young e-motorbike fan. And probably enough for a parent, too. 

The Go has a top speed of 25mph and can be ridden for an hour before the battery needs replenishing. It has a number of ride modes and even has regenerative braking. It might be on the expensive side, but if your son or daughter is hoping to get into off-road motorcycling, there’s no better place to start. 

Price: £3500

Evolve Skateboards GTR Bamboo All Terrain

Prefer four wheels more than two? Then the electric GTR Bamboo All Terrain skateboard from Evolve might just be what you’re after. It’s certainly a good-looking machine thanks to its three-ply bamboo footboard and being the all terrain model, the GTR is able to travel on just about any surface, from wet grass to muddy trails. 

Sitting under the stylish footboard is a 504Wh battery, offering up to 19 miles of range. The wheels are driven by a dual 3000W motor which helps the GTR on to a top speed of 24mph. It’s reasonably lightweight too, tipping the scales at 12kg which might help when it comes to doing stunts - although we don’t recommend any Tony Hawk moves on your first go. 

As a reminder, the same rules apply for e-skateboards as e-scooters: it is illegal to use them on public roads, but you can use them on private land with the land owner's permission.

Price: £899

Razor Power Core S85 e-scooter

Another e-scooter? Yes, but unlike the Bo M mentioned above, the Razer Power Core S85 is a funky smaller e-scooter for kids. 

Designed for children eight years and above, the funky S85 is fitted with a 12V battery that thrusts the e-scooter along to a maximum speed of 10mph. Range tops out at 5.9 miles.

The S85, like all e-scooters, is operated using a thumb accelerator, with Razor adding a dual-braking system for extra safety. But just remember, like all e-scooters you are only allowed to use this on private land.

Price: £158

Lego Liebherr Crawler Crane

If you’re buying for someone who is both a fan of Lego and heavy machinery then the Liebherr Crawler Crane could well be the perfect choice. This Lego Model is an electrically assisted recreation of one of the world’s most powerful cranes, and it's one of the biggest Lego Technic sets ever made at 100cm tall. 

It has all the same features as the real-life crane, including the tank steering system, turntable, luffing jib, winch and load sensing. And it's easy to operate too, thanks to a smartphone app which pairs with the crane. 

The building process should take you until next year, too, as the mighty crane model has just shy of 3000 pieces. 

Price: £579

Bo M

The sleek and stylish Bo M is an e-scooter like no other. Designed by team of ex-automtive engineers, the M was created to fill the gap between an e-bike and an e-scooter, and is described by its makers as an ‘urban mobility vehicle’.

The Bo is powered by a 665Wh battery and 500W electric motor and has a top speed of 21.7mph. Peak power is up to 1200W, with the Bo able to travel up to 31 miles. The battery can be charged in around three hours on a standard electricity connection. 

Its most notable feature is its curved chassis – or monocurve as Bo calls it. By joining the By joining the footboard and steering column together, the unibody structure is stronger and more rigid according to its makers. 

Price: £1995

Vitus E-Mythique electric mountain bike

Electric mountain bikes are an excellent choice for hitting the trials – and the Vitus E-Mythique is one of the best options out there that is just as capable as the most expensive e-MTBs on sale today. 

While it might standout for its price tag, its actually cheaper than most of its rivals and isn’t compromised when it comes to the spec. It features a Banfang electric motor which gives it 250W of power, a number of ride modes and a 630Wh battery. 

And thanks to its mullet wheels and excellent suspension, the Vitus rides the bumps with excellent precision and composure. . 

Price: £3299

Flymo Easlife Go 250

Buying a Christmas present for a keen gardener? While they might not be to everyone's tastes, electric robotic lawn mowers are an efficient and time-saving way to cut your lawn, and there are a diverse range of machines now available with varying cutting power. 

One standout model is the Flymo Easlife Go 250, an easy-to-use machine that has a 'Push and Go' function and can be controlled by your smartphone. 

It can be programmed to cut a lawn from any position, and automatically adjusts it schedule depending on the weather. And with regular mowing you don't need to empty its grassbox. 

Price: £639.99