Segway Ninebot MAX G2 Electric KickScooter, Power by 1000W Motor, Up to 43 Miles Range and 22MPH, w/t 10-inch Tires , Dual Brakes & Suspension, Electric Scooter for Adults, UL-2272 Certified

Why it's worth it

The MAX G2 pairs a 1000W motor with 10-inch self-healing tires, dual suspension, and traction control — the combination most riders actually need on cracked city streets. It's heavy at 53.5 pounds, but nothing else here covers as many kinds of rides.

For everyday commuting, this is the scooter that asks the fewest compromises of you. The 1000W motor pulls to 22 mph without drama, and the 551Wh battery is rated for 43 miles. Segway's own spec sheet and independent range testing tell different stories — expect roughly 28 to 32 miles at a steady 15 mph, and less if you ride flat out. That's still enough for a week of five-mile commutes between charges.

The tires deserve most of the credit for how it rides. They're 10 inches, air-filled, and lined with a self-healing foam that Segway says seals punctures under 4mm. You get the vibration absorption of pneumatic tires — the thing that actually separates a comfortable ride from a jarring one on broken pavement — without the flat-tire tax. Front hydraulic and rear spring suspension handle what the tires don't.

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

What we like

• +For everyday commuting, this is the scooter that asks the fewest compromises of you
• +The tires deserve most of the credit for how it rides
• +Traction control is the feature you won't think about until the morning you hit a wet manhole cover
• +Owner feedback skews strongly positive on build and ride quality, and long-term reports from earlier MAX models describe…

What to know

• –It's 53.5 pounds. That's fine if you roll it into a garage or an office elevator, but it's genuinely unpleasant to carry up…
• –The range gap frustrates people
• –It uses a front drum brake and rear electronic braking rather than dual mechanical discs