No matter how many scooters you have, it's never enough While not the flashiest electric scooter, the Hiboy S2 offers a lot of value for those looking for an affordable ride to scoot from home to the office or around town It has a reasonably powerful motor, a common-sense design, and some nice features such as a dual braking system and lights that surround the scooter While not perfect - I would have liked a smoother ride and longer range - it's good for a last mile commute Read the rest of our Hiboy S2 review to see how it compares to the best electric scooters

The Hiboy S2 is available on Amazon and other retailers The regular price is $549, which seems a bit pricey based on its price, but I have seen it on sale for $399 If you see it at that price, it is definitely worth the purchase

Highboy also sells a version of the S2 with a removable seat for $479

Highboy sells an upgraded version of the S2 Pro for $669 (discounted to $532 at the time of writing) It has a more powerful 500W motor (the S2's motor is 350W), larger 10" tires (the S2's tires are 85"), and a longer maximum range of 25 miles (the S2 has 17 miles) The S2 Pro is also available with a removable seat for $559

This is a functional scooter Design-wise, it looks a bit nicer than other budget scooters like the GoTrax GXL V2 - all of the Hiboy S2's cables are routed inside the front, popping out only at the bottom

On the right handlebar is a push-button throttle and a handbrake for operating the scooter's mechanical disc brake On the left handlebar there is another push button for the regenerative brake All of the controls were comfortable and easy to use

In the center of the S2's handlebar is a small color display not unlike the one on the Segway Ninebot Kick Scooter Max Below that is a battery meter, and at the top is a bar that indicates how much power the scooter's motor is using, or how much energy is being sent back to the battery if regenerative braking is used

The deck of the S2 is coated with a grippy rubber with small diamond-shaped bumps I found the deck to be a bit small (at least for a large person like me), but my feet never felt like they were going to slip off

The S2's 350-watt motor, while not race-winning, could run at up to 19 mph on flat roads Uphill was another matter, and up my standard test incline (about a 6% grade), the S2 slowed to 3-4 mph If you are a larger person and intend to climb hills on a scooter, I would recommend a model with a more powerful motor

In addition to the headlight and taillight, the S2 has a series of LEDs running the length of the bottom, illuminating the ground on either side This is a neat effect and makes it a little easier for others to see

The headlight on the S2 was quite bright, projecting a beam that illuminated the ground about 15 feet in front of the scooter This was helpful when trying to find potholes at night, but it would have been nice to be a little closer to the front of the scooter

The S2 has 85-inch rubber tires The tires never go flat, but on uneven pavement, the ride is somewhat bumpier than I would like I find myself avoiding cracks and potholes more than I would a scooter with air-filled tires

I liked that the S2 has both regenerative and rear mechanical disc brakes The regenerative brakes were more gentle and brought the car to a much more gradual stop than with the very aggressive disc brakes

The Hiboy S2 folds up quickly thanks to a sturdy and smart latching mechanism on the front I didn't much like the rear latch, which keeps the downtube in place when the scooter is folded

It requires manually lifting a small metal loop and hooking a small hook onto the downtube It is more work than it needs to be Also, at just under 30 pounds, the S2 is heavier than the Razor Icon and Eel Model One, which weigh about 25-26 pounds

According to Hiboy, the S2 has a maximum range of 17 miles when weighing 150 pounds, at 77°F, on flat pavement, at 50% throttle

After about 7 miles on a mostly flat road with some hills, the S2's battery was down to 2 out of 5 Not terrible, but not one of the better children's electric scooters Also, your mileage may vary depending on your size and where you ride

If you can find the Hiboy S2 for $399, it is a good deal because it has more features and a more powerful motor than other electric scooters in its price range For example, the GoTrax GXL V2 has a 250W motor, a shorter range of 12 miles, and a price tag of about $330; the Swagtron Swagger 5 Boost has a 300W motor and a range of 12 miles for $289

The Hiboy's ride is on the rough side, which is not surprising given its rubber tires, and its range could be better If your scooting needs are modest, the Hiboy S2 will more than satisfy them