Hiboy KS4 Pro Electric Scooter, 500W Motor (Max 750W), 10" Honeycomb Tires, 25 Miles Long Range 19 MPH Foldable Commuti Electric Scooter Adults with Hiboy APP

Why it's worth it

The Hiboy KS4 Pro is about 31 pounds with a 500W motor, dual shock absorption, and 10-inch honeycomb tires that can't go flat. It's the sensible pick if you carry your scooter as often as you ride it.

Weight is the spec that most last-mile commuters underestimate. Anything past 40 pounds stops being portable in any real sense. The KS4 Pro comes in around 31 pounds by Amazon's listing, and that difference is the whole argument — you can fold it, carry it onto a bus, and set it under a desk without a production.

It doesn't cut the comfort features to get there. You get adjustable dual shock absorption front and rear, plus 10-inch honeycomb tires, which is unusual at this weight. The 500W motor peaks at 750W and tops out near 19 mph, with a 25-mile claimed range — figure high teens in real use. That covers a five- to seven-mile commute each way with margin.

From our review of 6 electric scooters for adults, by Genevieve Dubois, Home & Living Expert

What we like

• +Weight is the spec that most last-mile commuters underestimate
• +It doesn't cut the comfort features to get there
• +The braking setup is smarter than the price suggests
• +Honeycomb tires are the trade-off worth understanding

What to know

• –Honeycomb tires ride firmer than pneumatic ones
• –Hiboy's after-sale support draws mixed owner feedback
• –The listing states 30.9 pounds in one spec field and 38.5 pounds in a bullet, which is a frustrating discrepancy on the number…