E2 Pro

Ninebot e2 pro. Mine was 280 on sale. Idk where you are, the current price is 399 for me, but it'll go down if you're patient.

That's strange. I've been on that thing with two people and it got up the steeper parts of the hill with about 15km/h. Not amazing but absolutely serviceable considering it can't go faster than 20km/h anyways

Guess it's software limited to 20 where I'm living. I guess the weight might be the reason then.

TL;DR - Love my Segway Ninebot, saves time, saves $, gives freedom, + even survived a theft with Find My iPhone. ——— I’m 100 days into having my Segway ninebot E2 pro and I had no idea it would improve my quality of life so much. I live in Chicago & would usually take the bus -> train and then another bus to my location but now I can get around the city soo much easier and soo much faster. Sometimes a bus delay led to 20-30 min extra travel time bc I’d miss a connecting train/bus. Now trips that took me 45 min take 15 min. And I feel more freedom to be spontaneous and go places that aren’t close to major roads At first I was scared to spend $400 for a scooter but 100 days in, it’s paid for itself in saved transit fees and it’s so fun to ride around. I will never buy a scooter that’s not Segway. Just bc it has find my iPhone. Which WOW. I’ve had 2 bikes stolen in Chicago in the span on 2 years so I was scared my scooter would get stolen. Well it did! But bc of find my iPhone the cops helped me get it back the same day. 600 miles later it’s 100% worth the investment. Bonus is I never have to worry about traffic jams, I wiz by with a smile.

I’m faculty at a university. I have a Segway Ninebot E2 Pro. It works perfectly for getting across campus twice a day. Total mileage per day is less than 1 mile, and my campus max speed is 10 mph. My campus is super flat with excellent paved surfaces, so I don’t need much power. Wear a helmet!

I did update it but this is also my first escooter so its pretty beatup and im looking for something that can go on the road and me not have to worry about being to slow where i live to go down town i have to cross a highway and right now the e2 pro just is not cutting it for a safe enough speed for crossing it and i would love not to have range anxiety anymore but i really do appreciate the advice

The E2 Pro struggles with steep hills especially if you're heavier than like 150lbs - those Appalachian grades are no joke. For that budget I'd honestly look at the Hiboy S2 Pro or save up a bit more for something with dual motors, you'll thank yourself later when you're not walking up every incline

The Pro is over 30% heavier, FYI. That's kind of a big deal especially for youngsters. Handling will be better with a lighter weight scooter and carrying it if needed would be easier too. If they both go out together and they're not carrying it, you would be. You don't want that. Make them carry the scooter or transport it into the car. Lighter will be way better for them. Coming from a fellow dad of two. Chin and teeth protection aside, be aware that regular bike helmets are rated for 15mph. Any faster than that, you'll want an ebike helmet. NTA8776 ebike helmet rating is up to 28mph. Anything over 30mph, you'll want a DOT full face helmet.