r/ElectricScooters

Need real opinions. I’m looking into getting an e-scooter for work because I don’t have a car right now. My commute would be around 24 miles total per day (to work and back). Mostly city/suburban riding.

I’m trying to figure out:
Is this realistic long term?
What scooters can actually handle that daily without dying halfway through the week?
How bad is riding in rain/wind/cold? (I’m in Illinois)
What kind of maintenance should I expect?
Would I be better off with an e-bike instead?

I’m working full time so reliability matters more than speed honestly. Budget isn’t crazy but I also don’t wanna buy cheap garbage twice.

Anybody here daily commute similar miles on an e-scooter? What’s your experience been like?

Hey all, hoping to get some opinions from people who've ridden these. I'm down to three Segways and going back and forth.

About me:

• 200 lbs rider
• Halifax, NS, hills are real here (some 10%+ grades on my routes)
• Use case: daily commute + recreational rides, eventually scootering ~7 km each way to a new gym
• Typical trip: up to 10 km one-way, occasionally further
• I want it to handle 10° slopes at my weight + bag with no problem

Prices I can get (after tax, CAD):

• Max G2 — $798
• Max G3 — $1,368
• Ninebot F3 — $912

What I care about: honestly all of it: hill climb, range (less so), top speed, build quality, value, year round capabilities. Portability is a nice-to-have since I'll occasionally bring it inside.

What I'm torn on:

• G2 is the value play but I've read the 36V system sags hard under heavier riders on sustained hills
• F3 is lighter and has the 46.8V system (less sag) plus the nice TFT screen, but slightly lower headline hill rating
• G3 is the beast but $568 more than the G2, is it worth it for my use case, or overkill at 200 lbs?

Anyone riding any of these in a hilly city? Does the G2 actually struggle on real climbs with a heavier rider, or is that overblown? And is the G3's hydraulic suspension + IPX6 a meaningful upgrade for year-round riding, or am I paying for capability I won't use?

Appreciate any input 🙏

Hey guys,

My daughter (9) wants to upgrade from her Segway C1 scooter which is very basic. It actually works just fine for her, but she hates the solid tires and the no suspension. when going on sidewalks, or brick paved areas, it's pretty violent.

I looked and saw Segway C2 Pro, but that one also has solid tires and no suspension, so even though it's faster (not that she needs it) but it has no benefit as far as ride quality goes.

I have a G3 Max, and usually keep it in eco mode to stay with her. She won't go over 10mph so speed really isn't really the issue.

I thought about maybe a Niu 100F for her, but I think it's just too big for a small child. That was the most cost effective one with suspension and hollow tires.

Is there any e-scooter for a kid that has at least hollow tires, and/or suspension?

Hi everyone just looking for some advice!

I recently bought a pure electric scooter for pretty dang cheap.

I'm enjoying it so far but the battery life is terrible. It must only get about 6 or 7 kilometers and that's pushing it when it comes to hills.

I've noticed some of the younger folk riding similar scooters but they seem to have an extra battery unit below the steering pole.

Can you add battery packs to them? Someone told me that that's how you make them illegal in the UK. You're not supposed to modify them.

Wondered if anyone had any advice? Right now the thing is only really good for going to some local shops and back.

Edit should add it's a pure air 350. As far as I know it's already quite a cheap model.

My first time getting a e scooter and I’m commuting from Powell Bart to SFSU. About 4 miles. Do you ride In the bus lane? I see people riding in the red bus lane and no one really rides on the side walks? Any advice?

Like the title says. I’m looking for something in Canada but would like to styay under $1000.

Trying to find the best reseller to order my next upgraded scooter from.

What do we think of Rydology?

I was looking at Voro but they have too many bad marks, Wilson's won't seem answer basic questions ahead of time for me.

So at this point I'm considering Rydology or Speedway NYC.

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Hey all,

I'm looking for advice because my current scooter really isn’t cutting it.

I’m riding in a pretty hilly area and on my way home I’m dealing with what I think are very steep grades (possibly 30%+ in sections). My current scooter is a budget 500W model and it basically crawls or almost stalls on those climbs.

Here’s my situation:

•Rider weight: ~230 lbs

•Terrain: rough city streets + potholes → need suspension

•Commute: includes bringing it on a commuter train, so I can’t go super heavy

•Biggest issue: hills — I need something that can actually climb steep grades without feeling like it’s dying

What I’ve learned so far:

•36V/500W scooters are not enough for this kind of terrain

•I likely need at least a 48V system with much more torque

•Real-world performance matters more than advertised power

What I’m trying to find:

•As portable as possible (ideally under ~40 lbs, but I’m realistic this might not be possible)

•Strong enough for very steep hills at my weight

•Suspension for bad roads

•Not another “good specs on paper but weak in reality” scooter

Main priority:

I want something that can handle steep climbs without dropping to walking speed or stalling.

If anyone here rides in seriously hilly areas (SF-level or similar), what actually works for you?

At this point I’m open to heavier options if that’s what it takes , just trying to find the best balance between power and portability.

I realize light weight might not cut it bu what scooter would be such a pain to fit on a train, especially rush hour

Is it possible for a scooter to have a seat option that you don't have to use all the time? I want to be able to stand on the platform with good form and only use the seat when I have to on longer ventures (i can't comfortably sit or stand all of the time because of injuries to my pelvis, need to be able to alternate to reach any significant distance). I can't find one, but I really thought I'd seen this before somewhere.

I also don't want those tiny wheels, I need it to be able to get through grass, uneven surfaces, and up at least a little elevation change. These are issues I've encountered previously when renting a scooter.

I tried searching this subredit about some of this, I guess I don't have the right vocabulary because I didn't find anything. That may be why I can't find one online too, so thanks a bunch for any help you can give me to find the right fit.

Edit for clarity.

So I recently joined the Scooter Gang at work - purchased a Windhorse T1 - and was storing it in the breakroom, folded up and propped up vertically on one wheel. One of my coworkers mentioned that they heard that was bad for the battery in some way - like it's a liquid battery that might slosh around or something. Nothing is mentioned in the instruction manual, cautioning away from storing it that way, either long or short term.

Those of you that similar scooters (I've already seen doppelgangers with different brand names), have you heard or experienced anything regarding the batteries?

I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on new scooter and I'm trying to figure out which company to order from.

I know Voro went through some ownership changes recently. But I saw some bad reviews on them here in the last year or so.

But they honestly have been the most helpful and responsive for questions and email so far with me compared to other companies.

I asked about them in another one of my posts and I got a couple positive comments.

I can buy the joyor t10 rn, I want something that can get over 70kph with me weighing 70kg and also get over 30km range riding hard.
Or is it worth saving up a little longer to get the teverun blade mini ultra?
Also is joyors quality realy that bad? And does the speed change much when they are at like 50 percent battery?

Here's the types I have and what I typically use em for:
- E-Scooter (Aovopro ESMAX): Just getting around my neighborhood faster
- E-Bike (GoCity Foldable): Go to work or somewhere farther

I usually swap between them if either one of them is low on battery