I have a circooter mate 800w single motor (1000w peak) next to my main, have 333km on it, I think build quality’s medium-fair, acceleration was pretty good, the scooter looked pretty good, range was about 20km for me (220lbs) which also is not terrible but not great.
Overall if it serves your mileage and power needs and there is a good pricing on it it may be worth it (I saw a black Friday deal for 450CAD which is just above 300$ USD, can’t go wrong with that imo).
https://www.circooter.com/products/mate-1000w-all-terrain-electric-scooter id reccomend the Circooter mate. It's actually on a real sale rn being listed at $500, it gets up to 25mph and you can expect 20mi of range if you weight around the same weight as me of 1~170lbs
Id definitely rec the mate. I had one for 700 miles. Good brakes and Regen, that sucker could still keep top speed at like 30% battery left someway somehow. 20mo of real range riding on top speed.
Your list looks solid for campus riding. The Max G30P is dependable but you might find it heavy to carry upstairs. The NIU Air is super light but I have also seen the same mixed reviews about durability. The GoTrax G6 and the Segway E2 Pro are good budget options though they may feel underpowered on hills.
When I was shopping for something similar a friend suggested the Circooter Mate. It folds down quickly, is sturdy enough for daily use, and has enough range and power for short commutes with a backpack. It is not the lightest but the balance between portability and ride comfort has been really good for campus life.
If you can wait for sales around Black Friday or back to school you might see it drop well within your budget.
Same here, I live in a pretty hilly area too. I’ve been using the Circooter Mate and it’s handled slopes way better than I expected for the price. Solid build, good torque, and still under budget,definitely worth a look.
I have a Generic Kixin X9B and a Generic J01 both from [RideBlackout.com](http://RideBlackout.com) both are great machines. I also have a Circooter Mate Pro. Very good as well.
Apollo and Segway are way over priced. They get their parts from the same factory in China as many other cheaper brands. I sell unbranded Kixin X9Bs and Freeboy J01. Great scooters for the price. Mine are under $800 CAD. I'm based in Eastern Ontario. I still have a Circooter Mate Pro that I bought 3 years ago and put almost 1000km on it year round, winter/summer commuting. I still use that one as my winter beater/off road fun and use the X9B as a summer commuter machine.
Totally get what you mean about bumpy streets and stricter rules. The Segway models are solid but can feel a bit pricey for what they offer. If you’re around 95 kg you’ll want something with good suspension and solid braking. I tried a Circooter Mate while visiting a friend in Paris and it handled the rough pavement surprisingly well. It’s stable, comfortable, and didn’t lose much speed on small inclines. Worth checking out if you find it available in Germany.
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