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Longest estimated range under $800

Under $800 the battery is the whole conversation, and the range printed on the box is measured at a speed nobody commutes at. These are ordered by the estimate instead: watt-hours divided by the consumption a scooter of that type actually draws. Where a third-party test exists we show that too, so you can see how the estimate held up.

24 qualify · Ordered by estimated real-world range, longest first.

  1. 01

    Gotrax

    Gotrax G6

    28.8 mi estimated · 35 mi claimed

    28.8 mi est · 720 Wh · 20 mph · 45 lb · ~$619

    Curb lift · Dual mechanical disc

    The most battery and brakes Gotrax offers without going dual motor.

  2. 02

    28.8 mi estimated · 46.6 mi claimed

    28.8 mi est · 720 Wh · 22 mph · 51.6 lb · 20% grade · ~$657

    Curb lift · Front and rear drum with electronic braking

    A heavier rider who wants range and comfort for under $700.

  3. 03

    25.9 mi estimated · 37 mi claimed

    25.9 mi est · 648 Wh · 25 mph · 60 lb · 27% grade · ~$799

    Rolls only · Front drum with regenerative rear

    Rough roads and kerbs on a single-motor budget.

  4. 04

    25.2 mi estimated · 45 mi claimed

    25.2 mi est · 630 Wh · 20 mph · 46 lb · ~$549

    Curb lift · Rear mechanical disc with regen

    A big battery per dollar, for flat commuting on a budget.

  5. 05

    24.3 mi estimated · 40.4 mi claimed · 31.1 mi tested

    24.3 mi est · 608 Wh · 23.6 mph · 46.3 lb · 27% grade · ~$799

    Curb lift · Dual mechanical disc with regen

    The longest real commute you can get without adding weight.

  6. 06

    24.3 mi estimated · 37.3 mi claimed · 26.8 mi tested

    24.3 mi est · 608 Wh · 23.7 mph · 48.7 lb · 36% grade · ~$799

    Curb lift · Dual mechanical disc with regen

    The most complete NIU commuter, if weight isn't a constraint.

  7. 07

    22.7 mi estimated · 56 mi claimed · 24.6 mi tested

    22.7 mi est · 864 Wh · 35.5 mph · 70.5 lb · 33% grade · ~$549

    Rolls only · Dual mechanical disc

    The cheapest way into dual-motor performance.

  8. 08

    Segway Ninebot

    Segway Ninebot Max G2

    22 mi estimated · 43 mi claimed · 29.8 mi tested

    22 mi est · 551 Wh · 22 mph · 53.5 lb · 20% grade · ~$799

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    A long daily commute where comfort matters more than speed.

  9. 09

    21.3 mi estimated · 35 mi claimed · 24.7 mi tested

    21.3 mi est · 533 Wh · 23.6 mph · 45.8 lb · 36% grade · ~$599

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    A hilly city commute on a budget.

  10. 10

    20 mi estimated · 25 mi claimed

    20 mi est · 499 Wh · 22 mph · 50 lb · 19% grade · ~$599

    Curb lift · Dual mechanical disc

    A short commute you need to top up quickly between trips.

  11. 11

    19.4 mi estimated · 31 mi claimed · 23.5 mi tested

    19.4 mi est · 486 Wh · 20 mph · 44.8 lb · 20% grade · ~$599

    Curb lift · Dual mechanical disc with regen

    A smooth-surfaced commute where braking matters more than comfort.

  12. 12

    19.4 mi estimated · 30 mi claimed · 21.4 mi tested

    19.4 mi est · 486 Wh · 20 mph · 46 lb · 36% grade · ~$699

    Curb lift · Dual mechanical disc with regen

    Rough city pavement where the KQi3 chassis runs out of comfort.

  13. 13

    Segway Ninebot

    Segway Ninebot F3

    19.1 mi estimated · 44 mi claimed

    19.1 mi est · 477 Wh · 20 mph · 41 lb · 22% grade · ~$700

    Curb lift · Dual mechanical disc with regen

    Carrying up stairs without giving up brakes or suspension.

  14. 14

    19.1 mi estimated · 37.3 mi claimed · 23.3 mi tested

    19.1 mi est · 477 Wh · 20 mph · 48.5 lb · 22% grade · ~$550

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    Maximum tested range per dollar in the commuter class.

  15. 15

    15 mi estimated · 22 mi claimed · 19.7 mi tested

    15 mi est · 374 Wh · 18 mph · 36.8 lb · 20% grade · ~$649

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    A rider who wants the range number on the box to be true.

  16. 16

    Gotrax

    Gotrax G4

    15 mi estimated · 25 mi claimed

    15 mi est · 374 Wh · 20 mph · 37 lb · ~$439

    Curb lift · Rear mechanical disc with regen

    A beater commuter you plan to replace rather than repair.

  17. 17

    Segway Ninebot

    Segway Ninebot E3 Pro

    14.7 mi estimated · 34 mi claimed · 16.9 mi tested

    14.7 mi est · 368 Wh · 20 mph · 40.1 lb · 18% grade · ~$500

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    A flat city commute on rough pavement, on a budget.

  18. 18

    14.6 mi estimated · 33.6 mi claimed · 18.5 mi tested

    14.6 mi est · 365 Wh · 20 mph · 44.1 lb · 20% grade · ~$449

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    Storing a scooter somewhere a normal one won't fit.

  19. 19

    14.6 mi estimated · 24.9 mi claimed · 15.7 mi tested

    14.6 mi est · 365 Wh · 17.4 mph · 40.6 lb · 21% grade · ~$399

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    A short flat commute where reliability matters more than features.

  20. 20

    14.4 mi estimated · 32 mi claimed · 15.4 mi tested

    14.4 mi est · 360 Wh · 19.6 mph · 34.2 lb · 15% grade · ~$430

    Carry up stairs · Rear mechanical disc with regen

    Charging indoors while the scooter stays locked outside.

  21. 21

    14.3 mi estimated · 31 mi claimed · 18.7 mi tested

    14.3 mi est · 358 Wh · 20 mph · 46.3 lb · 20% grade · ~$450

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    Wet-weather commuting on a budget.

  22. 22

    10.8 mi estimated · 17 mi claimed · 11.4 mi tested

    10.8 mi est · 270 Wh · 18.6 mph · 31.9 lb · ~$330

    Carry up stairs · Front mechanical disc with regen

    A short flat commute where punctures are the thing you refuse to deal with.

  23. 23

    9.7 mi estimated · 18 mi claimed · 11.4 mi tested

    9.7 mi est · 243 Wh · 17.4 mph · 38.1 lb · 15% grade · ~$299

    Curb lift · Front drum with regenerative rear

    A short commute for a heavier rider on a tight budget.

  24. 24

    7.5 mi estimated · 12.5 mi claimed

    7.5 mi est · 187 Wh · 15.5 mph · 27 lb · ~$299

    Carry up stairs · Rear mechanical disc with regen

    A half-mile hop to a station or a campus building.