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Hiboy S2 MAX Commuter Electric Scooter

401-600 Wh
26-40 mi claimed
Up to 250 lb max load
Up to 20 mph

SVT Score, Mid

Usability5.7/10Social5.7/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

Versus

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A folding long-range commuter with a 557 Wh battery and self-healing tires, but no suspension.

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SKU: S2MAX-US-10330001 Category: Electric Scooters Brand: Hiboy

Usability

5.7 out of 10

Battery6557 Wh (48 V, 11.6 Ah) on the commuter scooter ladder

Motor7500 W nominal rear hub

Peak: 650 W claimed, not scored

Ride Hardware4drum brake, no suspension, 10-inch self-healing air tires

Better on ride hardwareSegway ZT3 ProDisc brakes front. $999.99Scores 9.0

Weight640 lb

Features7one-step fold, lights, app lock, display, cruise control

Water: IPX4 stated, below the IPX5 point

Verification6UL certificate UL-US-2354037-0 names S2 MAX; listed under Freeman IT FKIS.E535405

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 MAX, MAX3, MAX, MAX V2, Titan, Titan PRO are identical to S2 MAX, Freeman IT Limited
Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2272, S2 MAX, Shenzhen Freeman IT Limited

Warranty & Support3one year on battery and motor

Better on warranty & supportSegway F3The store gives two years on the scooter. $849.99Scores 5.0

Price

Kit: With 3L Scooter Bag $609.99; With Seat $639.99

Strengths

Long range for a light scooter
Self-sealing tires resist flats
App lock and cruise control built in
Light enough to carry short distances
Folds in one step for trains and offices

Drawbacks

Only one friction brake
Only one year of warranty
No turn signals
Low rider weight limit
No suspension on rough roads

Verdict

Good range for a light commuter, but no suspension

Social score

5.7 out of 10

RedditBrand-level4 out of 10

r/ElectricScooters: a MAX Pro owner notes the sub's dislike of Hiboy while praising its build and support (Apr 2024)
a post titled 'Avoid Hiboy, Total Scam Experience' reports a scooter not delivered after three weeks (Aug 2025)

GoogleProduct-line6 out of 10

TechGearLab (bought unit) measured the sibling S2 Pro at 17.1 mi of range and 17.3 mph and found its rear suspension stiff under braking (Sep 2026)

YouTubeNot scored

The YouTube pool is blank: the Hiboy scooter videos found carry Hiboy discount codes or loaned units without a stated tie and a readable verdict (October 2026).

Amazon7 out of 10

Amazon US listing for the S2 MAX (from Hiboy) averages 4.3 stars from 642 ratings (Oct 2026)

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: Walmart's Hiboy Store listing shows 3 reviews and no other retailer read carries the S2 MAX; Best Buy, Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Lowe's and Dick's were read; Target's site was behind a bot check (October 2026).

Trustpilot

On Trustpilot, hiboy.com holds 4.8 from 2,379 reviews, 88% five-star and 5% one-star, on a claimed profile that invites customers to review (October 2026).

Track record

BBB lists Hiboy Intelligent Inc of Glendora, California, as not accredited with an F rating and 10 complaints closed in the last three years (October 2026).
Searches of CPSC and Health Canada found no recall or warning naming a Hiboy scooter, e-bike or battery (October 2026).

Not countedExcluded

Not counted in any pool: Hiboy's own store reviews and Q&A, its YouTube, Facebook and TikTok channels, its affiliate and referral programs, and reviews collected through its store invitations.

Specs

TypeCommuter
E-Bike ClassNot applicable
Battery401-600 Wh
MotorSingle motor
Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
Claimed Range26-40 mi
WeightUp to 40 lb
Max Rider LoadUp to 250 lb
BrakesDrum
SuspensionNone
FoldingFolds
CertificationsUL 2272 listed
Warranty1 Year

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At a glance

Three speed modes
Charges in 6 to 7 hours
Seat version $639.99

Company

The HIBOY trademark is registered to Freeman Investment Holding Limited of Shenzhen, China.
Hiboy's contact page gives its headquarters only as "CA, USA".

Where it sells

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).

Description

The Hiboy S2 MAX is a folding commuter scooter with a 48 V, 11.6 Ah battery of 557 Wh and a 500 W rear hub motor (650 W peak). It has a drum brake with an electronic regenerative brake, no suspension and 10-inch self-healing tires. It weighs 40 lb and is rated for a 220 lb rider, with an IPX4 water rating.

The maker claims 19 mph and up to 40 miles of range (40.4 miles in the manual). It measures 45.7 x 18.9 x 48.2 in unfolded and 20.7 in tall folded, and charges in 6 to 7 hours. The listing also sells it with a 3L scooter bag for $609.99 and with a seat for $639.99.