How to Choose the Right Throttle or Display for Your Electric Scooter

When it comes to electric scooters, the throttle and display are among the most critical components of your control system. They do more than just manage your speed — they’re the bridge between you and your scooter’s brain. Whether you’re accelerating, checking your battery level, changing speed modes, or activating cruise control, your throttle and display work together to communicate vital information in real time.

However, not all throttles are created equal — and choosing the wrong one can lead to frustration, malfunction or damage.

Why Throttles Are Not Interchangeable

At first glance, many throttles appear identical. They may share the same housing, use similar buttons, or even feature an identical plug type such as a 6-pin male Julet connector. But beneath the surface, the electronic protocols that govern communication between the throttle and the scooter’s controller can vary widely between brands and models.

That means that two throttles can look the same, fit the same connector, and still be incompatible. In many cases, the throttle will power on, and the display might even light up, without any error codes — but certain functions won’t work correctly. You might find:

The display powers on, but the motor won't engage
The speed or battery level displays incorrectly
Buttons for mode, power or lights don’t respond as expected
Cruise control or settings menus are inaccessible

This is because the internal wiring and communication protocols are designed to match the specific controller used in your scooter. Even minor differences in voltage, signal type, or button mapping can make a throttle or display unusable.

Common Throttle and Display Types

Here are some of the more common types you’ll find on the market:

Trigger Throttles (QS-S4, TS-100, EY3) – Widely used on performance scooters such as Kaabo, Dualtron & ZERO. These combine throttle control and LCD display in one unit.
Thumb Throttles – Found on commuter scooters such as the Ninebot, Xiaomi & NUI, and also as upgrade options for the EMOVE Cruiser and Touring.
Half-Twist and Full-Twist Throttles – Similar to a motorcycle grip, these are often used on off-road and custom e-bikes or seated scooters.

Even within the same style, compatibility differs. For example, a QS-S4 LCD throttle for a Zero 10X will not function correctly on a KAABO (LT01), even though they look identical and share the same plug.

Some throttles offer both trigger and thumb throttle options, so provided your scooter uses a QS-S4 or LT01 throttle, you can swap type, provided you stay with the same model (eg QS-S4 thumb and trigger throttles are interchangeable).

Voro Motors offers trigger, thumb and full-twist throttle upgrade options for the EMOVE Cruiser (V1) & EMOVE Touring.

How to Identify the Correct Replacement

Before ordering, it’s important to confirm exactly which throttle or display your scooter uses. Here are some steps to guide you:

Compare part numbers or markings — Some throttles have codes such as “QS-S4” or “TS100” printed near the screen or plug.
Check your scooter’s brand and model — Throttles are usually matched to the controller fitted to your model.
Look at your connector type and pin count and whether it's male or female — Count the number of pins and note whether the plug on your throttle is male (pins) or female (sockets). Many scooter models connect to the main wiring harness via a waterproof plug near the handlebars. Others connect to the controller inside the deck of the scooter, so is a more involved replacement.
Review your scooter’s manual or wiring diagram — This can confirm voltage compatibility and signal type.
Ask before you buy — If unsure, we’re happy to help identify the correct throttle or display for your scooter. Simply send us details of your scooter make and model, some photos of your existing throttle/display and the plug, and we’ll help ensure you get the correct unit.

Troubleshooting Common Throttle Issues

If your new throttle or display doesn’t function correctly:

Double-check the connector orientation and pin alignment.
Ensure all pins are straight and fully seated.
Verify your scooter’s battery voltage matches the display’s rated voltage (e.g., 48V vs 52V). Some throttles (QS-S4 & LT01) allow you to switch between voltages, via the P-Settings. See details on our product listing, and/or through our "new owners guides".
If the display powers on but shows no response to the throttle lever, the internal communication may be mismatched — meaning the throttle is not compatible.

It’s always better to identify the correct part before ordering than to troubleshoot an incompatible one afterward.

Trusted Throttles & Displays at EcoMotion

At EcoMotion.com.au, we stock a curated range of genuine and compatible throttles and displays for:

Bexly Scooters (8, 9, 10, 10X, Blackhawk, Bandit, Raven)
ZERO Scooters (8, 9, 10, 10X, 11X)
VSETT Scooters (8, 9, 9+, 10+)
Xiaomi Scooters (M365, 1S, Pro, Pro2, Lite, Mi 4 Pro)
Kaabo Scooters (Skywalker, Mantis & Wolf Warrior Series)
Ninebot Scooters (F20, 25, F30, F40)
NIU Scooters (KQi3, KQi4)
EMOVE Scooters (Cruiser, Touring, Roadrunner).
Dualtron, Kukirin, Teverun and others

Our listings include detailed connector information and photographs, and model fitment guides.

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