iScooter i9M Foldable Commuter Electric Scooter
- Up to 400 Wh
- Up to 25 mi claimed
- 251-300 lb max load
- 21-28 mph
SVT Score, Mid
A light folding commuter with 10-inch air tires, a 270 Wh battery and a 22 mph claim, but no suspension.
$280
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Usability
5.1 out of 10Strengths
- Light enough to carry up stairs
- Air tires soften small bumps
- Folds quickly for storage
- Cruise control on long straights
- Testers reached the claimed top speed
Drawbacks
- No suspension on rough pavement
- Small battery limits range
- Inner tubes can puncture
- Motor rating published only as peak
- Warranty page gives only six months on battery and motor
A light, quick folding commuter for short trips, but no suspension
Specs
- TypeCommuter
- E-Bike ClassNot applicable
- BatteryUp to 400 Wh
- MotorSingle motor
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed RangeUp to 25 mi
- WeightUp to 40 lb
- Max Rider Load251-300 lb
- BrakesMechanical disc
- SuspensionNone
- FoldingFolds
- CertificationsUL 2272 listed
- Warranty6 Months
Not checked: A nominal motor rating
At a glance
- Front-wheel drive
- Tuya app pairing
- Charges in 5-6 hours
The US ISCOOTER trademarks are registered to Shenzhen Xincheng Future Technology Co., Ltd. A second US store, iscooter.com, names X Future Inc of Flushing, New York.
- IScooter scooters are sold in the US on the brand's own store, iscooterglobal.com.
- The store's terms name DOUBLE KING INDUSTRY (HK) CO., LIMITED for card payments.
- Shenzhen Xincheng Network Technology Co., Limited handles supplier coordination for the store.
- Its US store sells a range from light folding commuters to seated and dual-motor off-road models.
- The brand also sells on Amazon through a seller named iScooter Center.
The iScooter i9M is a folding commuter scooter with a front hub motor the store lists as 500 W peak, with no nominal rating. The store gives the battery as 42 V, 7.5 Ah and 315 Wh; 42 V is the charge voltage of a 36 V pack, so at 36 V nominal it holds 270 Wh.
It has an electronic front brake, a rear disc brake, no suspension and 10-inch pneumatic tires with inner tubes. It weighs 28.9 lb, carries a 264 lb rider and is claimed to reach 22 mph and 18 miles, with IP54 and three speed modes.
A two-unit pack sells for $499.99, and a second store listing of the i9M sells for $249.99.
Questions answered from our data
Is iScooter good?We list 11 iScooter products and score 11 of them. Their overall scores run from 4.7 to 6.0, with a median of 5.4, against a median of 5.6 for all 130 products we score.
How much does an electric scooter cost?The 47 electric scooters we list run from $240 to $2,700, with a median of $629.
Are electric scooters UL certified?42 of the 47 electric scooters we list carry a UL 2272 listing we could look up by model.
How far can an electric scooter go?15 of the 47 electric scooters we list claim 41 miles or more on a charge, each on its maker's own basis.
