Infinite Machine

Infinite Machine Olto

Ranked #17 in Electric Bikes

408 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Uniformly enthusiastic reviews from WIRED, Electrek and InsideEVs, but it is a heavy, expensive scooter-hybrid that no mainstream buying guide ranks as a top overall e-bike. A brilliant niche pick, not a consensus one.

Consolidated from 6 independent outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

2 positive sources
4 mixed sources

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Pros & cons

✓ WIRED calls it a tremendously fun ride
✓ Genuinely quick with punchy initial acceleration
✓ Cruises stably thanks to its full-suspension design
✓ Feels more substantial than a normal e-bike
✓ Called "one of the most innovative e-bikes (or e-scooters?)" seen in a long time

✗ Heavy and expensive for an e-bike
✗ A scooter-hybrid oddity rather than a conventional bike
✗ Blurry identity between e-bike and e-scooter/e-moped
✗ Niche appeal

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 5 articles and 1 community source

2 positive sources

Ars Technica John Timmer · reviewer · Aug 2026

The Infinite Machine Olto is a great electric scooter, one with an overall layout that echoes the classic Vespa. It’s comfortable, and it accelerates well, handles nicely, and has a capacious battery. It has a rugged design that seems capable of handling a lot of abuse, but it also comes with thoughtful touches and security features that mean you can park it anywhere with confidence.

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4 mixed sources

E r/ebikes u/Mikeiteq · owner

The app still has a few occasional glitches and could use some refinement, but the riding experience itself has been outstanding.

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The Verge David Pierce · reviewer · Apr 2026

It’s also the most fun new kind of vehicle I’ve tried in a long time.

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #17 of 29 on our electric bikes tier list, in C tier. That placement draws on 6 independent outlets.

None of the 6 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Heavy and expensive for an e-bike. A scooter-hybrid oddity rather than a conventional bike. Blurry identity between e-bike and e-scooter/e-moped. Niche appeal.