MAXSHOT V1S Pro
4.2 (1,252)A 36 lb, UL-certified commuter with suspension and no-flat tires for under $300.
- Top speed
- 22 mph
- Range
- 22 mi
- Power
- 500 W
- Weight
- 36 lb
$279.99$335.99−17%Amazon price as of Sep 25, 2026
Category
Budget (under $500) electric scooters
Affordable electric scooters under $500 for short commutes, campus trips and kids. Expect single motors, smaller batteries and simpler brakes — so check weight limits, hill performance and owner reviews before you buy.
Hiboy S2 Pro
4.3 (5,730)The most-reviewed commuter in our catalog: 5,700+ ratings and a proven track record.
- Top speed
- 19 mph
- Range
- 25.6 mi
- Power
- 600 W
- Weight
- 37.4 lb
$422.95$469.99−10%Amazon price as of Sep 25, 2026
Gotrax GXL V2
4.3 (3,423)The best-selling 27 lb starter commuter, sold and shipped by Amazon.
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
- Range
- 12 mi
- Power
- —
- Weight
- 27 lb
$227.00$299.99−24%Amazon price as of Sep 25, 2026
Segway Ninebot C2 Lite
4.4 (320)Segway quality for 6–10-year-olds, with dual UL certification.
- Top speed
- 9.9 mph
- Range
- 8.7 mi
- Power
- 130 W
- Weight
- 17 lb
$179.99Amazon price as of Sep 25, 2026
Aolorozo E200 Kids
4.2 (99)A UL-certified, 19 lb first e-scooter that tops out at a sensible 12 mph.
- Top speed
- 12 mph
- Range
- 12 mi
- Power
- 200 W
- Weight
- 19 lb
$159.99Amazon price as of Sep 25, 2026
MAXSHOT PR (Teens)
3.7 (288)A $140 UL-certified scooter for teens, with an app to cap the speed.
- Top speed
- 19 mph
- Range
- 12 mi
- Power
- 350 W
- Weight
- 22 lb
$139.99Amazon price as of Sep 25, 2026
ECOROAD EK8 Kids
5.0 (4)A 2-in-1 sit-or-stand scooter with Bluetooth music for ages 6–12.
- Top speed
- 10 mph
- Range
- 9 mi
- Power
- 200 W
- Weight
- 15.4 lb
$199.99Amazon price as of Sep 25, 2026
WAWSCOTE W3
3.9 (300)A 24 lb commuter for $160 — great for flat, short trips.
- Top speed
- 18 mph
- Range
- 21 mi
- Power
- 500 W
- Weight
- 24 lb
$159.99$189.99−16%Amazon price as of Sep 25, 2026
isinwheel S7 Kids
4.4 (40)10 miles and 12 mph for tweens in a 17 lb package.
- Top speed
- 12 mph
- Range
- 10 mi
- Power
- —
- Weight
- 17.4 lb
$169.99$219.99−23%Amazon price as of Sep 25, 2026
ZDZA ZK01 Kids
5.0 (5)A 15 lb starter e-scooter with 5/8/10 mph modes and an LED display.
- Top speed
- 10 mph
- Range
- 5 mi
- Power
- 130 W
- Weight
- 15 lb
$149.99Amazon price as of Sep 25, 2026
Gotrax GKS Mini
4.3 (7,325)The cheapest kids' scooter here, with 7,300+ ratings — and one fire report to know about.
- Top speed
- 7.5 mph
- Range
- 3.75 mi
- Power
- —
- Weight
- —
$94.99$119.99−21%Amazon price as of Sep 25, 2026
iScooter IK3
4.1 (757)A light-up, three-speed scooter for 8–14-year-olds.
- Top speed
- 12 mph
- Range
- 4.3 mi
- Power
- —
- Weight
- —
$169.99Amazon price as of Sep 25, 2026
VOLPAM Q1
4.1 (2,331)The cheapest adult scooter here, with the thinnest spec sheet.
- Top speed
- 19 mph
- Range
- —
- Power
- —
- Weight
- —
$149.99$229.99−35%Amazon price as of Sep 25, 2026