Push Assist on the ONSRA ZENO: Kick Push Like a Real Skateboard

The ONSRA ZENO now has Push Assist: kick push like on a normal skateboard and the hub motors help you keep rolling. It is the closest an electric skateboard gets to real skating — and every new ZENO already in stock ships with it from today.

In the video below, Fabian rides without holding the throttle open: he pushes, the board assists, and the roll keeps going. That is Push Assist (shown on the ONSRA NX remote as Cruise mode).

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The short version

• What it is: kick-push assist on the ZENO hub motors. You push; the motors help you keep rolling.
• Who gets it now: every new ZENO already in stock in the USA, China, Europe and Switzerland warehouses — available from now.
• Older ZENO boards: a software update plus a special update cable is coming soon. The how-to is already in the video; a written guide will follow. Until the cable is in the shop, contact ONSRA.
• Hub motors only: Push Assist works only on hub-motor boards. Among current ONSRA boards, that means the ZENO. It cannot be transferred to belt-drive or gear-drive boards (BLACK Carve 4, VELAR, Challenger and the rest).
• Best for: cruising, commuting, travel and beginners who want a real skate feel.

How Push Assist feels (from the video)

Fabian demonstrates it at the old ONSRA office and outdoors:

1. Kick push. Push like on a regular skateboard. The motors assist so you keep rolling instead of dying out after the push.
2. Cruise mode on the NX. On the remote the feature is labeled Cruise mode (Fabian also calls it “endless” / Push Assist — “endless” did not fit on the display).
3. Remote still matters. You can still use the remote with Push Assist. For downhill you need the remote and have to be careful. The board still needs the remote to turn on — pressing only the board button is not enough.
4. Keep the remote in your hand. If you let the board go, Push Assist keeps it rolling (it slows eventually). That is the main downside Fabian stresses, together with downhill and uphill. Use it when you know what you are doing; keep the NX ready.

Who Push Assist is for

• Skaters who miss the kick-push feel on an e-board — this is the closest ZENO gets to real skating.
• Commuters and cruisers who want smooth, natural speed between remote bursts.
• Beginners who prefer learning with a push rather than only a throttle.
• Travel riders: the ZENO stays a one-hand board with a swappable travel battery. Push Assist does not change the hardware.

ECO mode, Sport mode and Dolly are still there. Cruise mode is the Push Assist path when you want to push.

Available now — and the update for older boards

New stock: every new ZENO in the USA, China, Europe and Switzerland warehouses already has Push Assist. Order today and you get the feature out of the box.

Boards you already own: there is no physical change. A firmware update adds Push Assist on hub-motor ZENO boards. Fabian shows the Mac/Windows update flow in the video (remote on, special cable plugged in, flash, reconnect, calibrate). The update software and the special update cable will be on the website soon; a full written how-to will follow. We checked the shops on 5 Nov 2026: the cable is not listed as a product yet — contact ONSRA if you need it, or wait for the shop listing.

Hub motors only (important)

Push Assist is a firmware feature for hub motors. It does not install on belt-drive or gear-drive boards. So it is for the ZENO among current ONSRA models — not for the BLACK Carve 4, VELAR, Challenger or other belt/gear boards. Do not expect a transfer kit for those.

ZENO specs (from the product page)

Official values from the ZENO product page in this store:

If the ONSRA NX remote signal is lost, the board brakes gently.

Safety notes for Push Assist

• Keep the NX remote in your hand whenever Push Assist / Cruise mode is on.
• Do not let the board roll away unattended — it can keep going.
• Be careful downhill and uphill; use the remote when you need full control.
• Helmet and protective gear still apply, same as any e-skate ride.
• Learn the feature in a quiet area before commuting.

Price and where to buy

The ZENO is from $911 instead of $990 in this store. Every new board in current stock already includes Push Assist.

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FAQ

What is Push Assist on the ONSRA ZENO?

Push Assist lets you kick push like on a normal skateboard while the ZENO hub motors help you keep rolling. On the ONSRA NX remote it appears as Cruise mode. It is the closest the ZENO gets to real skating.

Do new ZENO boards already have Push Assist?

Yes. Every new ZENO already in stock in the USA, China, Europe and Switzerland warehouses ships with Push Assist from now.

Can I add Push Assist to an older ZENO?

Yes, soon. A software update plus a special update cable is coming. The how-to is shown in the video; a written guide will follow. The cable is not in the online shop yet — contact ONSRA or wait for the listing.

Does Push Assist work on the BLACK Carve 4, VELAR or Challenger?

No. Push Assist works only on hub motors. Among current ONSRA boards that means the ZENO. It cannot be transferred to belt-drive or gear-drive boards.

Do I still need the remote?

Yes. You still need the ONSRA NX remote to turn the board on, and you should keep it in your hand while using Push Assist. You can also ride with the remote as usual (ECO, Sport, Dolly). For downhill, use the remote carefully.

What happens if I let the board go with Push Assist on?

The board can keep rolling (it slows eventually). That is why Fabian says to always keep the remote ready. Do not leave the board unattended in Cruise / Push Assist mode.

How fast and how light is the ZENO?

Official product-page specs: top speed 45 km/h (28 mph); 5.5 kg without battery, 6.5 kg with the 99Wh pack, 6.8 kg with the 259Wh pack.

What happens if the NX remote loses signal?

If the ONSRA NX remote signal is lost, the board brakes gently.