Segway
Ninebot E2 Plus
Short urban commutes under 6 miles for buyers who want a UL-certified, app-connected scooter from a major brand at the lowest credible price.
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Strengths
- UL 2271 + UL 2272 dual certification — reassuring for apartment storage and insurance compliance.
- Lightweight 30.6 lb folded body — easy for bus/transit multimodal commute.
- IPX4 rating handles light rain commutes.
- Ninebot app for speed limits, cruise control, and firmware updates.
- Puncture-proof hollow tires plus dual brakes — solid entry safety package.
Weaknesses
- 300W rated motor underpowered for hills or heavier riders.
- No suspension — relies entirely on hollow tires for damping.
- Real-world range closer to 10-12 mi than the advertised 15.5 mi.
- 220 lb rider limit lower than budget rivals (most allow 265+).
Specs
- Top Speed Mph
- 15.5
- Classification
- Street legal in most states
- Range Miles
- 15.5
- Motor Watts
- 300
- Motor Peak Watts
- 450
- Battery Wh
- 187
- Weight Lbs
- 30.6
- Max Rider Weight Lbs
- 220
- Rider Height Range
- 4'9" – 6'5"
- Foldable
- Yes
- Tire Type
- solid (hollow-core puncture-proof)
- Tire Size
- 8.1 in
- Brakes
- Front electronic + rear drum
- Suspension
- None
- Display
- 2.8 in LCD
- Ip Rating
- IPX4
- Safety Certification
- UL 2271 + UL 2272
- App Connectivity
- Yes
The E2 Plus is the cheapest UL-certified scooter from a major brand. At $280 street price (often discounted from $400 MSRP), it’s the safer pick versus uncertified Amazon scooters at the same price.
The honest trade-offs: 300W is enough for flat ground and gentle inclines, not for hills. No suspension means hollow-core tires are doing all the damping work. Real range under typical rider weight is 10-12 miles, not the advertised 15.5.
If your commute is under 6 miles round-trip on smooth pavement, this is the right pick. If you need more range, more power, or hill capability, look at the Hiboy S2 Pro ($442) or NIU KQi 300P ($799).
Sources
Every claim in this guide that isn't first-person experience is traceable to one of the sources below. URLs verified at publication; some may rot — let us know if so.
- Segway E2 Plus Electric Scooter — SegwayManufacturer specs, MSRP, image.
- Segway Ninebot E2 Plus II Review — Tom's GuideComfort and ride quality.