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Hiboy S2 vs Hiboy S2 Nova
The Hiboy S2 Nova has the longer estimated range — 13 miles against 10.8 — because it carries 324 Wh to the Hiboy S2’s 270. The Hiboy S2 Nova is the lighter of the two at 34.5 lb, which puts it in the carry up stairs class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 10.8 mi | 13 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 17 mi (1.6x the estimate) | 20 mi (1.5x the estimate) |
| Tested range | 11.4 mi | — |
| Top speed | 19 mph | 19 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 350 W (500 W peak) | Single motor, 350 W (420 W peak) |
| Battery | 270 Wh at 36 V | 324 Wh at 36 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.82 Wh/$ | 0.93 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 8 Wh/lb | 9 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 35.5 lb — curb lift | 34.5 lb — carry up stairs |
| Max rider weight | 220 lb | 220 lb |
| Rated grade | 15% | 15% |
| Tires | 8.5" solid | 8.5" solid |
| Suspension | Rear | Rear |
| Brakes | Rear mechanical disc with regen | E-brake with rear drum and eABS |
| IP rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Charge time | 4 h | 5.5 h |
| Folded size | Folds | 43.6 x 18.1 x 19 in |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight | Headlight, taillight, deck lighting |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | No |
| Approx. price | ~$330 | ~$350 |
| Released | 2021 | — |
Hiboy S2: the case against
- The stem has a documented history of snapping; buy the revised version and inspect it
- Hiboy does not replace snapped stems out of warranty
- Tested 11.4 miles against a 17-mile claim
- 220 lb rider limit and only an IPX4 splash rating
Hiboy S2 Nova: the case against
- Body is IPX4 despite the IPX5 battery
- Rear-only suspension and a hard solid front tire
- 220 lb rider limit
- No cruise control listed on the maker page
- $349.99 is $35 above the S3 for 43 Wh more