2025 Electric Surfboards Review

Alright, summer’s around the corner, and if you're planning to hit the water, you deserve an electric surfboard that’s fun, reliable, and suits your budget. So I spent a few days digging through the specs of 16 electric surfboards from 10 brands—all from official websites or sales platforms. Here’s a comparison and breakdown to help you make the right decision.

What Are the Pain Points in the Electric Surfboard Industry?

Before jumping into product comparisons, let’s talk about what most users complain about:

1. Performance issues: Not enough power or poor battery life.

2. High prices: Many electric surfboards are extremely expensive.

3. Poor service: Long shipping times and little to no after-sales support.

So when choosing your board, keep an eye on these critical factors: motor power, battery capacity, price, warranty period, and shipping time.
And one underrated but important thing: how long the company can survive. You don’t want your board’s after-sales support to disappear right after you buy it.

1. If you want the most powerful electric surfboard

Let’s start with three powerful carbon fiber models:

• SABO Flyer One Plus 01

• Jetfly JF02

• GOYOJO Carbon

Here’s what I found strange: the SABO and Jetfly models seem nearly identical — same appearance and similar specs. Both claim a peak power of 20kW and a top speed of 65 km/h. But their prices differ: $6,899 on Alibaba for SABO, and $8,500 on Jetfly’s website.

GOYOJO claims 22kW peak power and a top speed of over 55 km/h, with a much lower price tag: $6,599.

Now let’s be honest — these top speed claims are just reference numbers. Your actual speed depends on rider weight, surfing skills, stance, wind resistance, and even water conditions. So don’t take the max speed too seriously.

2. If you're thinking, “It doesn’t need to be crazy powerful” 

Next, let’s look at two carbon fiber electric surfboards that claim solid performance but at slightly lower prices.

• SAVA Electric Surfboard

• KOOTU E2 Carbon Electric Surfboard
  (KOOTU is the premium sub-brand of SAVA.)

Both boards have similar specs: Rated 12KW, peak 18kw. Top speed: 60 km/h, Battery: 60V, 60Ah

SAVA claims 70 minutes of runtime, and KOOTU claims 50 minutes. As an experienced rider, I can say this — a 60V 60Ah battery is not going to sustain top speed for 70 minutes. That kind of runtime is only realistic for beginners going slow or falling in often (trust me, I’ve been there!).

Now for the price: SAVA is $8,899, KOOTU is $6,799 — even more expensive than Jetfly! The real reason? They both offer 8–12 days shipping to the U.S., which is a huge bonus.

Still, GOYOJO carbon board electric surfboard offers better specs, lower price, and competitive delivery, making it the best value in this category. 

3. On a tight budget and just want to experience electric surfboarding?

If you're a beginner and just want to try an electric surfboard for fun, don’t go for EPP material boards. They won’t last long, and they still cost $3,000–$3,800, like the SABO Flyer One and Rush Wave Rider 12kW. Only use for 1-2 year and will be corroded.

Why not something more durable? I’d recommend fiberglass boards instead. For example:
GOYOJO beginner electric surfboard – only $3499, comes with a 72V 75Ah battery and better durability. It even has a 2-year warranty. Solid specs at this price. You’d be a smart buyer going this route.

4. Got a Budget Around $4,000–$4,500?

There are four electric surfboard models to consider:

• Tamebillow YH-ES01

• Rush Wave Storm 12kW

• Exway Surfboard (Exway is known for electric skateboards)

• GOYOJO Pro

Tamebillow and Exway have similar specs: rated 10kW, peak 15kW, ~3.3kWh battery. Prices: $4299 and $4899 respectively.

Rush Wave Storm: rated 8kW, peak 12kW, 5.6kWh battery, $4600
GOYOJO Pro: rated 12kW, peak 18kW with a 5.6kWh battery. 

Prices range from $4,299 to $4,899. Honestly, GOYOJO Pro gives the best performance for the price.

5. No Budget Limit? 

If you're someone who doesn’t blink at a $10,000+ price tag, take a look at:

• AWAKE Ravik electric surfboard

• Jetsurf Electric 2 

AWAKE: 11kW brushless motor, 1.9kWh battery
Jetsurf: 15kW motor, 3.5kWh battery

These brands are legendary in the industry. What you’re really buying here is brand heritage, premium design, and offline support networks. You’re paying not just for performance, but also for local service, physical stores, and top-notch design. Unlike many Chinese brands, they offer solid after-sales service in local.

That said, GOYOJO is working hard to catch up — with simpler product designs and ongoing quality improvements, aimed at being more repair-friendly and long-lasting.

Warranty & Shipping Overview

• Warranty:
  AWAKE and GOYOJO offer 2 years.
  Most others (SABO, Jetfly, SAVA, KOOTU, Tamebillow, Rush Wave, Exway) offer 1 year.

• Shipping to the U.S.:
  From China, most brands need 30–60 days unless they use air freight.
  Jetfly, SAVA, and KOOTU offer 8–12 business days, often with free shipping.
  GOYOJO’s 15kW model is stocked in the U.S., shipping in 7–10 business days for free.

Final Thoughts

At the end of the day, having fun is what matters most. I hope you all enjoy your summer, whatever board you choose!

Disclaimer: All information above is gathered from public websites and platforms. It may not be 100% accurate and is meant for reference only. It does not represent any brand's official position.