i10

Iscooter IS10 is actually awesome. Same range as my L2Max so over 20miles of REAL use range; their “50mile” claim is true in Eco mod though

At 210lbs and a 9 percent grade you definitely need more than a standard motor.I would skip the cheap 350W models and go straight for the iScooter i10.It has a 650W motor that handles hills way better for our weight classThe build quality is solid and it folds down quickly for bringing into your office.It has dual suspension too which makes a huge difference on uneven city roads.You can usually find it under your 500 dollar budget on their official site right now.

Consider the iScooter i10 because it has a 650W motor which makes a huge difference if you have any hills on your way to the gym the 10 inch tires make the ride feel way more stable than those smaller rental scooters you might be used to.It is very reliable for daily commuting and folds up easily to store inside your workplace.You can grab it on their global site for around $450 and use the extra cash to buy a solid helmet and their waterproof front bag for your gym essentials.

I got an iScooter i10, 650w, 45km range, 40kmh max speed, double air suspension, and rear disc brake. All with Bluetooth lock through the app All for 260€

Do ***not*** buy anything iScooter. Quality-wise we know them as the scrapings from the bottom of the barrel, and their support is known to be terrible to nonexistent. Hiboy are *somewhat* better but their low-end scooters are uncomfortable and not very safe, as they all have solid tires but no suspension on the front fork; they only start being OK above your budget. On a side note, none of these are *manufacturers* - they all import generic scooters from relatively unknown Chinese manufacturers. Only Ninebot/Segway, Niu, Brightway/Navee and a few others make their own scooters. As for suggestions: more info please. In particular, you don't specify a range - we don't know how long the trip to school is. If it's short enough - and keep in mind [the marketing lie factor](https://reddit.com/r/ElectricScooters/wiki/rangespecs) - then a Niu KQi1 or KQi 100 could be a good idea. Whatever you get, keep in mind that the tires must be pumped up to specced pressure more often than many people think - ideally weekly. A cheap bicycle pump *with a manometer* works well for this, otherwise they sell electric inflators that are more practical.

$300 wont buy even a decent scooter, must less a good one. If that is the price point you are working with, I would recommend checking the used market. I have ridden Gotrax, iScooter, Segway and eMove scooters, among others. Gotrax was complete garbage, the iScooter was decent, the Segway was built like a tank. I have mixed feelings about eMove Cruisers, which is my current ride. On the one hand the suspension is phenomenal, as is the range. But the tires, brakes and other bits haven’t lasted very long. I don’t have a ton of miles on mine, I right now need to replace both tires, possibly the brake calipers and one of the brake lines snapped for no apparent reason.