Segway - Max Plus (SNSC 2.3)

Hardware-wise, most scooters can handle broken roads. I do them semi-routinely [on my old ES2/SNSC](https://i.imgur.com/ZE9hxJX.jpeg), which is quite possibly the least offroad-worthy vehicle ever to have been made; it's all about [keeping the correct stance](https://reddit.com/r/ElectricScooters/wiki/stance) so your legs absorb road imperfections instead of your spine and skull. Now mind you, I don't *suggest* you take broken roads on a half-sprung shit scooter with solid wheels like I do for fun - if nothing else because tiny wheels *really* like to grab potholes and flip you into the asphalt. What I'm saying is that most scooters will be able to take fairly broken roads without consequence, as long as you yourself are able to take the roughness. Something like Yer Average Max G30 would probably do it fairly satisfactorily, and you might find one in your price range. If you absolutely want suspension, then maybe you can find a second-hand G2 or P65 in decent condition. I say second-hand because at that price it's difficult to find new reliable scooters that have effective suspension on both forks; you'll find parts-bin scooters that do have both forks sprung - case in point: that Onvo you showed - but that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be able to take bad roads any better. They'll feel a bit more comfortable, but their quality control is a complete unknown - maybe the suspension bottoms out all the time, maybe the welds are made of cheese, maybe the bolts never saw any threadlock, maybe the battery tab spotwelds are one good bump from snapping, maybe the whole thing was assembled by someone who partied too much the previous day, maybe you open the deck and [a ratnest of wiring explodes out at you](https://i.imgur.com/SsglPFc.jpeg). In fact, parts-bin scooters are known specifically for spontaneously unbolting themselves and shedding important bits as you ride, to the point we usually recommend to the users to take vital bolts out, threadlock them and put them back in. By now you can probably see why I'm recommending a quality unsprung scooter or a second-hand quality one with suspension, instead of a new parts-bin scooter like you're considering.

The trusty ninebot max. Good size including wheels, one of the safest and good range. Power brick is built into the deck so you only need to carry a small cable in your bag if you want to charge at work

i mean a budget woulld help, but if u want one that just works like a tank, ninebot max (only if ur commute is like 3-5 miles tho imo)

ur not going to have good suspension and speed with that price range, at least not something reliable. just get a ninebot max, the lack of suspension is a non issue if ur not riding on gravel daily

Segway is being cheap and use low capacity chinese battery cells almost for all their scooters. GT3 battery seems to be different and it has 50% more capacity without increased space. It requires latest high quality cells which obviously cost more money, but shame they don't offer it as option. Something like Ninebot Max could fit almost 2kWh battery internally and it would cost near two grands then, but still very compact. The trend is that compact means low battery and bulky heavy means high battery because it is cheaper that way.

Just save a bit and get a Ninebot Max. It's a great first scooter, with tons of mods and parts.

I have a ninebot max. I call it the Model T of scooters. It is cheap to buy, decent range, power, and top speed, reliable, parts are available, it’s easy to modify, a useable size, and not too heavy. There are models that are lighter and slower and models that are heavier and faster. The ninebot max is totally adequate for my commuting needs. (Also look at max vs max g2 vs max g3!)

Solid choice, basically the honda civic of escooters. You'll see em everywhere for a reason

I've been using my partner's Segway Ninebot eScooter to commute to work regularly for two summers now and have been very happy with it. He bought it locally at Best Buy. It's definitely not the cheapest eScooter, but I'd say it's worth it!

I live in San Francisco, so potholes and terrain is an issue, but I would suggest that you would get a scooter with at least 10 inch pneumatic tires, The one that you have a picture of has 8 inch solid wheels with plastic tires doesn’t have her any traction. I would suggest to invest a little more money on a nine bot max. They’re about $600-$800 and they’re very reliable.. they have one single hub motor and they go about 18 to 22 mph if want. Something faster that’s due a motor get a Dual Tron.

I’d go with the [Segway Ninebot](https://www.reddit.com/r/Calidad_Precio/comments/1j2ltqy/best_electric_scooters_for_college_in_2025/). It’s got great range, solid speed, and rides super smooth. Perfect for getting around campus without worrying about charging all the time. Check out [this post.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Calidad_Precio/comments/1j2ltqy/best_electric_scooters_for_college_in_2025/) Hope is helpful! :D