Back to School: Ninebot E2+ Electric Scooter for €299 — Is It the Time to Buy?

It’s time to reconsider your mode of transportation, especially in Paris where shared e-scooters will be banned starting September 1st.

A commercial war is currently raging in Paris, but it’s the whole of France that is benefiting. The City Hall of Paris’s decision to ban, from September 1, 2023, the free-floating electric scooter services has opened the door to a huge demand: should I buy my own scooter or not to get around? The idea was that the success of scooters was a response to the chronic failures of transportation networks…

Manufacturers are thus engaged in fierce competition, as this business is booming. Since most purchases are made online, a buyer from the provinces enjoys the opportunity.

Browsing the internet reveals that Segway-Ninebot, one of the most reputable players in the market (there’s always cheaper options, but beware of reliability), is extremely aggressive on pricing. Its flagship model, the E2+, is currently discounted to €299 both at Decathlon and Boulanger, with Darty opting to focus more on the Xiaomi Mi Electric, which is sold at the same price.

At this price, don’t expect a powerhouse. Power is limited, as is the range (about 15 km comfortably, but not the promised 20…), but the product is seriously built.

The price difference with more expensive models mainly lies in the size of the battery. But this is a point not to overlook: a bigger battery means more weight to carry up stairs or elsewhere.

With only 14 kg to carry, the Ninebot E2+ is a “featherweight” that will do the job, namely being a companion that can easily go unnoticed in everyday life. Its charging times will also be quicker.

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