The Acer Predator ES Storm Pro isn’t the first time the Taiwanese tech maker has stepped into the portable mobility sector, but it’s certainly the newest. Acer unveiled an entire slate of new tech at CES 2026, most of it in the laptop and portable computing sector, but this entry in the Predator line is the most unusual thing the company has on display this year.
What is it, exactly? The Predator ES Storm Pro is a “performance-focused e-scooter designed for varied urban conditions.” With an IPX5 rating, it’s perfect for Cape Town creatives who only venture to the office when the beach weather and/or WiFi are less than ideal.
This Storm Pro won’t make you Thor
We could poke fun at Acer’s Predator scooter (in fairness, those words don’t belong next to each other), but it’s a fairly hardcore piece of transportation tech. Weighing in at 22.5 kilograms and with a distance-per-charge of 60km, the ES Storm Pro would make for a viable commuter vehicle even for longer distances. Provided you leave the house early enough.
A top speed of between 20km/h and 32km/h (the Americans have a looser standard of what’s considered ‘safe’), with a more sensible 25km/h being the default, will get you to the office in about the same time as being stuck in rush hour Johannesburg traffic. But it’ll be a more eco-friendly trip, with your legs and core engaged and the wind in your hair.
A 614Wh battery provides Acer’s claimed range, with the rear wheel’s 500W motor speeding riders on their way. The front wheel features fork suspension and disc brakes, the rear supports eABS and rides on a double-spring suspension, and head, tail, and brake lights all contribute toward making riders a road-legal target for faster-moving vehicles. We bet it’s fun to ride, though.
App support, including the ability to “adjust selected settings and preferences… [and] personalize lighting effects for added style”, a smartphone lock function, and onboard vehicle status updates round out the electric scooter’s smarts. Notably absent? Mentions of AI integration.
There’s no local pricing for Acer’s Predator ES Storm Pro yet, but it’ll hit the EMEA region sometime in the next three months. Overseas, it’ll set drivers back R12,100 (€630). If South Africa winds up on the list of launch countries, we’ll likely experience a different price tag.
