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Best Last-Mile Scooters

Last-mile scooters live or die by weight. Under 35 lb is genuinely portable on a bus or subway. Range matters less; 12 to 20 miles is plenty for typical multi-modal commutes.

Our Top Pick
Hiboy · 350W · 19 mph · 17 mi · 32 lb
$299.98
4.4/5.0
Why we like it
  • · Cheapest credible commuter scooter on Amazon
  • · Light enough to carry up stairs
  • · Solid tires eliminate flats
Watch out
  • · Short range
  • · Solid tires ride rougher than air tires
NIU · 20 mph · 33 mi
$569
Why we like it
  • · Front suspension and air tires for rougher streets
  • · Up to 33 miles of range
  • · UL 2271/2272 certified with a 2-year warranty
Watch out
  • · 20 mph top speed
  • · Drum front brake rather than a disc
Backfire · 24 mph · 12.5 mi
$379
Why we like it
  • · Gentle enough for first-time riders
  • · Quick enough for short commutes
  • · Under $400
Watch out
  • · 12.5-mile max range
  • · 180-day warranty

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