Every ONSRA Electric Skateboard Reviewed – by the Guy Who Builds Them

I've been skating my whole life, first as a pro on a regular board, then on the boards I started building myself. ONSRA grew out of exactly that: I wanted electric skateboards that ride like a real skateboard and survive real life. In this post I go through every board we currently sell, one by one. Fair warning: I'm the founder, so I'm not neutral. What I can promise is that every spec and every price here comes straight from our own product pages, and where something isn't published yet, I say so instead of making it up.

What ONSRA stands for (in my own words)

Before we get into the boards, a few things that matter to me more than any top-speed number:

• We test in the rain. As far as I know, no other brand tests its boards in the rain like we do. We take them out in wet, ugly Swiss weather on purpose, because that's where riders actually use them. The enclosures on our current boards are rated IP65 and sealed with an O-ring.
• The full range. From a flight-safe mini board to a 1036 Wh all-terrain monster, ONSRA covers the whole spectrum of electric skateboards: travel, street, carving and off-road.
• Really high quality. I don't release a board I wouldn't ride every day myself.
• Built to last. Our boards last a long time because we use CNC-machined parts and high-quality components, like the CNC channel trucks on the VELAR and Samsung 50S cells in the Challenger and VELAR batteries.
• Four-year warranty, worldwide. Our CNC'd trucks and parts are covered for four years, wherever you ride. Motors, deck, enclosure, ESC, remote and charger get two years, the battery one year. The details are on our warranty page; it applies to boards bought directly from ONSRA.
• Warranty handling and service. We're known for handling warranty cases quickly and fairly. Customer service isn't a cost centre for us, it's the product.
• You can reach me. If a customer has a problem, I personally reach out. You can even call: +41 78 223 99 52 (WhatsApp works best), or use the ONSRA contact page.

One honest note on water: rain-tested doesn't mean submarine. Riding through deep water is not covered by the warranty, so dry the board after a wet ride and keep it out of puddles that go over the wheels.

Our VELAR rain test, filmed by ONSRA.

All ONSRA boards at a glance

Prices are from onsra.com in USD (October 2026). Our regional stores, onsra.eu (EUR), onsra.ch (CHF) and ONSRA California (USD), have their own prices.

n/p = not published on the product page yet.

ZENO – the travel board

The ZENO is our smallest board and the one I grab when I'm travelling. It packs stealthy hub motors and a 14S system into a light fiberglass-and-wood kicktail deck. The key detail is the 99 Wh swappable battery: that's the flight-safe option, so the board can come with you on trips. If you want more riding per day, the second version ships with two 99 Wh packs.

Key specs

Who it's for

Commuters who carry their board onto trains, and anyone who wants to take an electric skateboard on a plane. Also for skaters who want a kicktail they can actually pop.

Pros and cons

• + Flight-safe 99 Wh battery option
• + Swappable battery, two-pack version available
• + Hub motors keep the look clean and quiet
• + Lowest entry price in the ONSRA range
• – 99 Wh per pack is much smaller than the 432 Wh of the Challenger: that's the trade-off for travel
• – Full spec sheet not yet published on the product page

See the ZENO on onsra.com →

Challenger 2.0 – kicktail, Street or All-Terrain

The Challenger is the board for people who come from real skateboarding. A 90 cm kicktail deck, TKP trucks that love to carve, a 432 Wh Samsung 50S battery and two 5048 belt motors. The Street version rolls on our 100 mm Tarmax wheels and at 9.9 kg it's the lightest board with a full published spec sheet in our line-up. The AT version runs 150 mm pneumatic HOTA wheels for gravel and trails. Both are currently on preorder for October.

Key specs

Who it's for

Skaters who want a board that feels like a skateboard, city riders who need a kicktail for curbs and corners, and anyone who wants one platform for street and dirt.

Pros and cons

• + Real kicktail shape
• + Light for its class (9.9 / 10.1 kg)
• + Samsung 50S cells, IP65 enclosure
• + Strong value at USD 1,390
• – Preorder: shipping planned for October
• – Range on AT wheels drops to 24 km

ONSRA video of the Challenger AT.

Challenger 2.0 Street on onsra.com → · Challenger 2.0 AT →

BLACK Carve 4 – the carving machine

The BLACK Carve has always been about one thing: carving. The fourth generation is the most refined longboard we've built. A bamboo deck with real flex, our new gear drive for instant torque, quiet power and very little maintenance, and a 14S battery that keeps pulling on long climbs. You can get it with street wheels or as an AT version.

Key specs

Who it's for

Riders who want flow: long mountain roads, smooth commutes, deep carves. If you come from surfing or longboarding, this is your board.

Pros and cons

• + Flexy bamboo deck for comfort and carving
• + Gear drive: quiet, efficient, low maintenance
• + 14S power for hills
• + Street and AT versions
• – Detailed numbers (range, top speed, weight) aren't published yet
• – Costs more than the Challenger

BLACK Carve 4 Street on onsra.com → · BLACK Carve 4 AT →

VELAR 2.0 Gear Drive – our all-terrain flagship

The VELAR is what happens when you stop compromising. A low-flex carbon deck, ONSRA CNC channel trucks, two 3500 W motors and a 1036 Wh Samsung 50S battery. The shape lets you switch between street and all-terrain wheels, so it's really two boards in one. On 200 mm AT wheels you get up to 65 km range and 65 km/h. Braking and acceleration are adjustable from 10 to 100 %, which makes it surprisingly friendly when you dial it down.

VELAR 2.0 S – with suspension trucks

The VELAR 2.0 S adds suspension trucks on top of the VELAR platform for even smoother rides off-road. Same 1036 Wh battery and motors, 62 km/h standard and up to 70 km/h depending on setup.

Key specs (VELAR 2.0 Gear Drive vs. VELAR 2.0 S)

Who they're for

Trail riders, heavier riders (up to 220 kg load), and anyone who wants the longest range we offer. The S is for those who ride rough ground often and want maximum comfort.

Pros and cons

• + 1036 Wh: the biggest battery in our range
• + CNC trucks, carbon deck, 220 kg load
• + Street and AT wheels on one board
• + Adjustable braking and acceleration
• – 18.4 kg: not a board you carry up four floors
• – Highest prices in the line-up

VELAR Gear Drive off-road session (ONSRA).

VELAR 2.0 Gear Drive on onsra.com → · VELAR 2.0 S →

Buying guide: which ONSRA board is right for you?

1. Where do you ride?

Mostly asphalt: Challenger 2.0 Street or BLACK Carve 4 Street. Gravel, forest roads, trails: Challenger 2.0 AT, BLACK Carve 4 AT or VELAR. Planes and trains: ZENO.

2. How do you like to ride?

Kicktail and skate feel: Challenger or ZENO. Flow and deep carves: BLACK Carve 4. Power, range and stability at speed: VELAR.

3. Do you need to carry it?

Check the weight. The Challenger is around 10 kg, the VELAR 18.4 kg. That difference matters on stairs.

4. Buy direct

Our warranty applies to boards bought directly from ONSRA. Pick the store for your region: onsra.com, onsra.eu, onsra.ch or onsracalifornia.com. Still unsure? Write to us or call me.

ONSRA: the right board for every rider.

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