Getting top features without the price tag to match isn’t the easiest feat when it comes to electric scooters, but the Hiboy MAX tries to do just that. A reasonably solid performer with a top speed of 18.6 mph, a range of 17 miles, 15% incline capability, and load-bearing capacity of 100 kg, the MAX promises a lot. With premium features like the front shock absorber and mobile app, the MAX looks great on paper. However, it’s not all that it cracks up to be. There are similarly priced scooters that put the MAX to shame.

Reliability, affordability, and performance; some of the qualities you might look for in a scooter. On paper, the MAX V2 seems all that. Offering a top speed of 18.6 mph, a range of 17 miles, and load up to 120 kg, it stands out as a strong contender among the budget scooter bracket. It also manages to flaunt high spec features including a water-resistance rating and a mobile app that make it a very exciting prospect. But, there’s a dark side to the MAX V2 lurking behind the makeup of a seemingly good scooter. While Hiboy made a conscious effort to deal with the ride quality that its predecessor – the Hiboy MAX – so dearly struggled with, by adding dual rear shock absorbers to accompany the front spring, the MAX V2, unfortunately, has a subpar ride quality when compared to similarly priced alternatives.

If you’re looking to cruise around town with your friends or even ditch the bus and rock up to school in style, then the Hiboy NEX might be a good option for you. A lightweight scooter that boasts a stylish aesthetic, the NEX appears as though it’s an ideal entry-level scooter for young teenagers. However, the solid tyres and lack of suspension mean you’re in for an uncomfortable ride on anything but pristine roads and pavements. If you look beyond its shiny exterior, the NEX’s value for money comes into question when compared against similarly priced scooters.

Entering the exceedingly competitive budget scooter market, Hiboy’s NEX3 struggles to step on the toes of its rivals despite boasting decent specs. The NEX3 has a top speed of 16 mph and a max range of 16 miles as well as an advertised hill climb of 15%, all of which suggest the scooter can hold its own in terms of performance. Yet its biggest flaw is ride quality. The 8.5 inch solid tyres struggle to absorb bumps and cracks, while the lack of shock absorbers guarantees a brain massage. There are better similarly-priced scooters.

The Hiboy S2 Lite, with its three colour options and lightweight frame, makes it an alluring option for teenagers that need a scooter for the school run or simply a ride with their friends around the block. At just 9.5 kg, the S2 Lite suits the name perfectly as one of the lightest scooters. The combination of the easy-to-use LED display that monitors speed and battery level, atmospheric four-light setup, and impressive cruise control setting, allows the S2 Lite to boast some truly premium features. With a top speed of 13 mph and a range of 10.6 miles, could your teen really go wrong with the S2 Lite at £245?

‘The flagship’, that’s where the S2 Pro sits in Hiboy’s S2 line, with a model evocative of the Xiaomi Mi 365, it does, at points, achieve that title. The key aspects differentiating the Pro from the rest of the S2 range are the battery life and 10 inch solid tyres which complement the rear dual shock absorbers. The battery allows for a max range of 25 miles and the 350W motor propels the S2 Pro to 19 mph when in ‘Sport’ mode. Combined with an IP54 resistance rating, cruise control, an integrated mobile app, and the option of attaching a seat, the S2 Pro promises a lot of extra features. However, at £355, there are scooters in the same price bracket that outperform the S2 Pro.

A cheap scooter with all the right features? The Hiboy S2 promises a lot, especially in its quest to compete with an already impressive list of budget scooters. With a top speed of 18.6 mph, range of 17 miles, weight of 13.4 kg, and an IP54 water-resistance rating, the S2 makes a good go of it. Features such as cruise control, an integrated mobile app, and digital lock push the S2 into the “premium” bracket when it comes to the feature-set of budget scooters. But, despite its attempt to differentiate itself from its competitors with dual rear shock absorbers, the solid tyres prevent smooth ride quality. The biggest asset of the S2, though, is the ability to add a seat whilst maintaining a budget price - the next best seated scooter costs over £1,000.

It looks the same, goes as fast (18.6 mph), and has the same range (17 miles) as the Hiboy S2 – so what makes the S2R different? Well, that R stands for Removable battery. As the S2R’s only stand out feature, the removable battery not only makes the scooter more convenient to charge but adds a layer of versatility that the rest of the S2 range can’t match. Most notably, you can pick up an extra battery (+£105) to double up on the 17 mile range. However, when putting the S2R under scrutiny, it's clear to see that Hiboy has sacrificed features from the rest of the S2 range to accommodate the removable battery. You lose the option to add a seat, a champion feature of the S2 and S2 Pro, and the rear dual shock absorbers are also absent. Combined with the solid rubber tyres, ride quality is poor. If the S2R had air-filled tyres it would be a top contender as one of the best budget scooters but, unfortunately, it misses the mark.

If you’re looking for a scooter to get you from A to B in style without having to fork out, then look no further. The Horizon 10.4 combines style and practicality to produce a scooter that is not only smooth and comfortable but affordable. It is the best entry-level scooter and comes out on top for ride quality, speed, mileage, and hill-climbing against all scooters under £700.

When I hear the words ‘INOKIM Ox’, the first things that spring to mind are build and ride quality. And while I'd love to surprise you, this is exactly what the Ox Super brings to the table. The rubber torsion suspension system is accompanied by adjustable swing arms and plush air-filled tyres to deliver a supremely soft ride that makes it one of the most comfortable scooters we’ve ever tested. Alongside its best-in-class suspension, the Super delivers some unique features like the LED lights that automatically turn on when the scooter’s sensors detect low light. But like the Hero, its predecessor, when push comes to shove and we dig deep into performance, it lacks bite. While it might not be the fastest scooter on the block, its redeeming attribute is its large 60V 21Ah LG battery. Thanks to a bigger and higher-quality battery than the Hero, it delivers an additional 19 miles of ride time which is the equivalent to a 54% greater range. Its extended mileage combined with its superb ride quality makes the Ox Super one of the best long-range electric scooters.

The INOKIM OxO is a scooter that divides the scootering world. On one side you have the thrill-seekers, who'll think it lacks speed and oomph. And on the other, you’ll have those who are all about build and ride quality, who'll think it's superior to anything else because of these traits. On paper, the OxO isn't slow. After all, it has a top speed of 40 mph. But its sluggish throttle response and lack of urgency make the scooter feel a lot slower than it is. There are a lot of good things, though, and none more so than its rubber suspension and single-sided swingarms. The two combined do a fantastic job at soaking up undulations like a hot knife cutting through butter, while the damping keeps the wheels in contact with the ground below. This, alongside the crisp, sharp hydraulic brakes bring the scooter to a stop in 2.7 meters — which is pretty much unheard of in the world of performance scooters. Whether or not the OxO is the Rolls Royce of the scooter world will depend on if you can let its flaws slide - read our full review to decide.

If the electric scooter industry was a high school, the Mantis Pro would be the most popular kid. The perfect blend of style, specs, and uncompromising performance, the Mantis Pro is the people’s champion – not to mention my top pick of the best 45 to 50 mile scooters. Striking a seemingly effortless balance between power, distance, weight, and cost, the Mantis Pro is the all-rounder of the all-rounders, and truly offers something for (just about) everyone. But is it right for you? Here are the key things you need to know about the Mantis Pro.