Hiboy S2 Commuter Electric Scooter
- Up to 400 Wh
- Up to 25 mi claimed
- Up to 250 lb max load
- Up to 20 mph
SVT Score, Mid
A light folding commuter with a 281 Wh battery, app lock and cruise control on small solid tires.
$353
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Usability
4.8 out of 10- Store: 36 V 7.5 Ah (270 Wh) on the product page
Better on batterySegway Max G2The Max G2 carries a 551 Wh battery. $699.99Scores 6.0- Peak: 500 W claimed, not scored
Better on motorHiboy S2 MAXRear hub motor is rated 500 W nominal. $589.99Scores 7.0- Store: 35.49 lb on the product page
- Water: IPX4 stated, below the IPX5 point
- Searched: UL Solutions certificate (brand-hosted) UL Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: UL Solutions certificate (brand-hosted), ANSI/CAN/UL 2272, S2, F19 is identical to S2, Freeman IT Limited
- Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2272, S2, Shenzhen Freeman IT Limited
- Kit: With 3L Scooter Bag $372.99; With Seat $402.99
- Pack: 2-Pack S2 $685.98
Strengths
- Light enough to carry upstairs
- Tires never go flat
- App lock and cruise control built in
- Folds in one step for trains and offices
- Bright lights front and rear plus side lights
Drawbacks
- Harsh ride on small solid tires
- Short range for heavier riders
- Rear suspension does little
- Battery capacity stated two ways
- Only one year of warranty
- Only the rear wheel has a friction brake
A light budget commuter for short smooth rides, but rough on bumps
Specs
- TypeCommuter
- E-Bike ClassNot applicable
- BatteryUp to 400 Wh
- MotorSingle motor
- Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
- Claimed RangeUp to 25 mi
- WeightUp to 40 lb
- Max Rider LoadUp to 250 lb
- BrakesMechanical disc
- SuspensionRear
- FoldingFolds
- CertificationsUL 2272 listed
- Warranty1 Year
At a glance
- Folded height 19.3 in
- Charges in 3 to 5 hours
- Seat version $402.99
- The HIBOY trademark is registered to Freeman Investment Holding Limited of Shenzhen, China.
- Hiboy's contact page gives its headquarters only as "CA, USA".
- Hiboy electric scooters and e-bikes are sold in the US on the brand's own store, hiboy.com.
- Hiboy also sells through its Amazon brand store.
- Its scooters also appear at US retailers including Best Buy and Walmart.
- Hiboy sells a range that runs from adult e-bikes and seated scooters to kids' dirt bikes.
- Best Buy sells a handful of Hiboy scooters and e-bikes directly, Costco sells the U2 Pro, and Walmart carries the range through the brand's own Hiboy Store, while Sam's Club, Home Depot, Lowe's and Dick's showed no Hiboy rides (October 2026).
The Hiboy S2 is a folding commuter scooter with a 36 V battery that its 2026 manual rates at 7.8 Ah (281 Wh) and its store page at 7.5 Ah, and a 350 W motor (500 W peak). It has a rear disc brake with an electronic brake, dual rear spring suspension and 8.5-inch honeycomb solid tires.
Its manual gives 35.5 lb, it is rated for a 220 lb rider and it carries an IPX4 water rating. The maker claims 19 mph and up to 17 miles of range at 11.4 mph with a 165 lb rider. It measures 45.7 x 17 x 47.2 in unfolded and 19.3 in tall folded, and charges in 3 to 5 hours.
The listing also sells it with a 3L scooter bag for $372.99, with a seat for $402.99 and as a 2-Pack for $685.98.
Questions answered from our data
Is Hiboy good?We list 17 Hiboy products and score 17 of them. Their overall scores run from 4.7 to 6.1, with a median of 5.2, against a median of 5.6 for all 88 products we score.
How much does an electric scooter cost?The 31 electric scooters we list run from $310 to $2,700, with a median of $699.
Are electric scooters UL certified?29 of the 31 electric scooters we list carry a UL 2272 listing we could look up by model.
How far can an electric scooter go?11 of the 31 electric scooters we list claim 41 miles or more on a charge, each on its maker's own basis.
