Segway - Ninebot E2 Plus

The Segway e2 will serve your purpose just fine, just try not to deliberately ride through deep rain puddles.

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

I bought a Segway Ninebot E2 Plus II for my girlfriend to ride with me when I Onewheel around the neighborhood and she loves it! It was only $300 so I would recommend it or other similar models if you're not looking for higher speeds or specific features and weight under 200-lbs.

If you're not sensitive to price, there's nothing wrong with this model. Lots of comments about the price here, which is fair if you're bargain-hunting, but if you just want to pick up something that's readily available, this will do. However, this is definitely in the "light duty" category. It's 41 pounds without any hydraulic shocks. And it's a Segway. It's one of the more respected brands so in-general you're looking at the least amount of possible problems. It depends on the model, though. Haven't heard anything bad about the E2 line. Just know that, I'm assuming that your status as "never owned one before" means you're not a DIY repair pro & if anything goes wrong you're going to get tagged for $200+ from PEV repair places (you might get tires swapped for $125 apiece if that is all the maintenance you ever need). Just know that is possibly coming if you are price-sensitive. My first scooter, a Segway, lasted a long time without needing third-party help even though it was a model known to have problems - not dealbreaker problems like fire risk or breaking frames, but stupid things like "it would not charge anymore because the internal connectors were not robust enough for a scooter with hard tires that hit every bump in the road" (I was lucky and it held up).

I did a tooon of research for my 10 yr old and landed on an E2 Plus ii.

I contemplated the E2 pro but opted for the plus ii for a few main reasons. Most significantly weight, tire size/type, and added suspension. I think the E2 pro would be just a bit too much for him. I also got a decent discount on the plus ii which ultimately made it a no-brainer.

Segway 9 bot no complaints have 10,000kms on it and still running

Try Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist, I got a nice ninebot for $150.

With your weight, almost any adult scooter is suitable for you. Given the short travel distance, scooters with small batteries are also suitable. I would consider Ninebot scooters, as they have more reliable electronics, and the mechanical parts are also quite reliable. For example, Ninebot scooters Es series (Es1, Es2, Es4), F series(F25, F35, F45), G30, G2 (used ones can be bought for $ 300, and this would be the best solution for the money), E2. Of all the scooters listed, the Es series has a folding mechanism, which makes it easier to store it leaning against the wall, placing it on the front wheel, and using a wall mount. Other scooters can also be stored in this way, but due to the design features, they will bulge strongly from the wall, and it is not very convenient to put them on 1 wheel. Xiaomi scooters also performed well, such as the m365, m365 pro, etc. Inexpensive kukirin scooters can also be considered, but they often have mechanical problems, and the electrics sometimes fail, although due to their mass production, spare parts for them are cheaper than for other scooters.

I’ve only owned a few Segway scooters but the cheapest one I got was the e2 plus about a year ago and it was $279, at the time. I ride it through thunder storms, puddles and snow, it has been pretty reliable.

Good parenting there! The E2 still stands up especially as a family option or a teen ride!