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Segway Ninebot E2 Plus is an affordable, portable, lightweight, and quality scooter for those on a budget. With a top speed of 15.5 mph and a measured effective range of 10.9 miles, it is best for short-distance last-mile commutes. The solid tires provide a smooth ride and eliminate the need to worry about flat tires. The model weighs 33 pounds and folds in a secure, easy-to-carry package for bringing upstairs, on the bus, or storing in the apartment. The LED deck lights and brake lights increase your visibility throughout your trip, while the app helps you fine-tune features like cruise control. After longer days commuting, expect a longer recharge time compared to scooters of a similar range. The Segway Ninebot E2 Plus is a great value for budget-minded commuters needing a portable, lightweight scooter. It is not ideal for long-distance rides, but it is perfect for short trips around town. See our comprehensive electric scooter review if you need something that can go the distance.
REASONS TO BUY
Maintenance free tires
User friendly carrying latch
Cruise control
REASONS TO AVOID
Charge time
Stiff latch
What Other Electric Scooters Should You Consider?
Why didn't the E2 Plus get an award? There is just so much competition in this price range. For less money, you can get the Maxshot V1, which goes faster and has a longer range. Check out the Segway Ninebot MAX G2 if you want a faster, more comfortable ride. This standout model offers best-in-class ride comfort, speed, and range at the expense of portability.
Editor's Note: We updated this review on February 7, 2025, to add more comparisons to another model you should consider.
An affordable option for shorter commutes on flatter and smoother terrain
A standard-performing scooter at a decent price
A good performing scooter that rides best in flat landscapes
This budget scooter is a favorite due to its impressive top speed, range, and portability
Tackle longer distance rides or big commutes
Rating Categories
Segway Ninebot E2 Plus
Segway E2 Pro
Hiboy S2 Pro
Maxshot V1
Hiboy S2
Range(25%)
5.0
6.7
6.6
6.9
5.8
Speed and Hills(25%)
4.6
6.0
6.2
6.4
6.3
Ride Comfort(20%)
6.5
8.0
7.3
4.0
4.0
Portability(20%)
6.8
6.7
6.4
7.9
7.3
Braking(10%)
7.5
7.7
9.5
7.0
9.0
Specifications
Segway Ninebot E2 Plus
Segway E2 Pro
Hiboy S2 Pro
Maxshot V1
Hiboy S2
Measured Maximum Speed
15.6 mph
15.7 mph
17.3 mph
17.5 mph
17 mph
Measured Effective Range
10.9 miles
17.2 miles
17.1 miles
18.2 miles
14 miles
Measured Weight
33.3 lb
42.1 lb
38.1 lb
27.5 lb
32.0 lb
Motor Size
500 Watt
750 Watt
500 Watt
350 Watt
350 Watt
Max Load
198 lb
265 lb
220 lb
264 lb
220 lb
Battery Size
220Wh
275Wh
417Wh
375Wh
270Wh
Average Measured Braking Distance
21.0'
19.7'
11.7'
17'
14.3'
Tire Size
8.1"
10"
10"
8.5"
8.5"
Brake Type
Electronic front brake with rear drum brake
Front drum brake with a rear electronic brake
Electronic front brake with rear disc brake
Drum braking and eABS regenerative anti-lock braking
Front regenerative and rear disc
Tire Type
Inner hollow, maintenance-free
Pneumatic tubeless air-leakage-proof
Solid (honeycomb)
Solid (honeycomb)
Solid rubber
Measured Charge Time
7 hours
4.5 hours
7.7 hours
4.2 hours
5.7 hours
App
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Our Analysis and Test Results
The Segway Ninebot E2 Plus allows consumers to commute with the Segway brand and associated build quality without the traditional expense. The brand's intro model features a comfortable ride, great portability, and an app to control and help you customize the ride's features. It is best suited for individuals who value storage and portability and do daily short commutes.
Performance Comparison
This scooter is a great option for shorter commutes, scoots along the bike path, or as a gift to enable teenagers to get around.
Credit: Brian Walker
Range
The real-world range of an electric scooter dictates which model is right for you. This metric looks at the actual mileage when tested on our standardized loop and the overall recharge time. The Segway Ninebot E2 Plus fell short of its stated range but remains comparable to other scooters in its price range. Riders that fall below the weight limit and have optimal riding conditions may make it closer to the manufacturer-claimed 15.5 miles. We were surprised by the 7-hour recharge time despite its shorter range. Overall, this model offers an acceptable range for shorter commutes around the city.
In our extensive testing, the 220-watt-hour lithium-ion battery propelled this model for 10.9 miles in 55 minutes. This was notably below the manufacturer's stated range of 15.5 miles. A scooter's range can change based on rider weight, terrain types, and road conditions. We tested on a standardized flat track and maintained a consistent speed throughout.
The app will keep track of your trip's statistics.
The Segway ecosystem's micro-adjustments let you fine-tune your ride by adjusting the suspension, acceleration, and braking.
After range testing, we placed the scooter on the charger and recorded its charge time from zero to a full battery. Despite having a smaller battery, it took seven hours to recharge the scooter fully. This is one of the longest recharge times in the review. A shorter range and long recharge time combo leaves something to be desired, ultimately making this model best for shorter commutes.
We were able to maintain a speed greater than 10 mph until we exceeded 9.5 miles.
Credit: Brian Walker
Speed and Hills
We maxed out the throttle and pushed the limit on various grades. The E2 has swift acceleration and accurate top speeds but struggled in our hill-climbing tests.
The E2 utilizes a 300w motor that can produce 500w maximum power to achieve its manufacturer-stated and measured top speed of 15.6 MPH. After a small kickstart, the motor kicks in with smooth acceleration. The app allows you to fine-tune the speed at which the motor engages after a kickstart.
While we found it to have quick acceleration, it struggled to make it up our moderate test hills (3.5% grade), losing almost nine mph throughout the hill. Performance suffered as the hills got steeper, and the model could not crawl to the top of our more telling test hills. The power of the E2 is best suited for flatter commutes across the city.
Like most scooters, the E2 requires a kick-start before the 300w motor takes over.
Credit: Brian Walker
Ride Comfort
A comfortable ride is a key factor when purchasing a new vehicle for commuting. We rode around the pothole-laden roads of Lake Tahoe to test each model's shock absorption and cockpit experience. The E2 Plus provided an above-average ride experience thanks to its medium-sized hollow tires, LED Deck lighting, and comfortable cockpit.
The 8.1" hollow tires are low maintenance and improve ride comfort due to their size and construction. They use a minimalist internal structure to support the subsequent hollow sections. It provides a nice ride experience that splits the difference between solid and pneumatic tires. The E2 mutes small cracks and reduces the impact of medium ones. While vibrations were ultimately present, the overall ride quality was above average, and our test team could ride for long sessions similar to its overall range. Large cracks were very noticeable on the model, while not often spine jerking; we suggest avoiding routes with large cracks or looking into models with suspension. This model offers plenty of comfort for surfaces with minor damage and small to medium-sized cracks.
The internally ribbed tires provided a slightly better ride than its solid counterparts.
Credit: Brian Walker
Portability
The importance of portability differs with each situation. It may be less important for those who can pull the scooter directly into a garage, but it is of the utmost importance for those who need to carry it up flights of stairs. The E2 Plus adds to its city-centric feature set with an impressively low weight and reliable carrying latch.
This model weighs a reasonable 33 pounds. While that may not sound light, it's competitive for a scooter of this build quality. The ergonomics also make carrying this scooter easier. The tube is large enough to comfortably grab but small enough that most hands should be able to grip it fully. It is also well-balanced and easier to carry in different positions than other scooters of the same weight. When it comes to folding, the scooter is easy to fold and unfold, which locks into place utilizing a redundant latching system to prevent the scooter from folding during use (believe it or not, we have seen this happen). The lever is secure and takes some effort to engage or disengage when folding or unfolding the scooter. The fold latch is offset and helps provide a locked-in package when carrying the scooter.
The handlebar tube latch is quite stiff but can still be engaged and disengaged quickly for easy carrying.
Credit: Brian Walker
Braking
Just like your car, the braking system on a scooter is critical, especially in a fast-paced city where you never know what is around the corner. We tested each scooter's overall stopping power and speed control. The E2 provided average stopping power on flats and hills. However, it has no controls to prevent the scooter from traveling beyond its top speed of 16 mph when going downhill.
The E2 utilizes an electric brake in the front and a drum brake in the rear. One handle controls these, providing adequate stopping power and speed control in each test. The 14-15% grade slopes presented a challenge, as it took a bit longer to decelerate. Due to the lack of control and overall braking power, riders should monitor their speed when traveling downhill. Regaining control at higher speeds may be difficult while traveling down steeper hills.
A short overall braking distance on flat surfaces can make your commute safer. The two-brake combo took 21 feet to decelerate from 15-0 mph. The drum brake in the rear prevented the rear tire from skidding. The added control enhanced the user-friendliness and overall performance of the scooter. While this scooter would benefit from increased braking power, its overall performance is well suited to the ideal terrain for this scooter.
We exceeded the scooter's top speed by 2-3 mph when going downhill which made a noticeable impact on our braking performance and stopping power.
Credit: Brian Walker
Should You Buy the Segway Ninebot E2 Plus?
This model is a good choice if you are looking for a high-quality, budget-friendly scooter from one of the industry's most recognized brands. That said, there is a lot of competition, and this model did not stand out for its price.
