HiQiS V10 Electric Scooter

The listing and HiQiS both give 25 mph from a 500 W motor. Neither says whether 500 W is the rated or the peak figure. HiQiS's European store files it under "Maximum Power", and its German road-legal V10 ABE lists "350-500W", which suggests 500 W may be the peak. The listing says the app sets the riding mode and the speed level. HiQiS gives the V10 Pro's three modes as 8, 15 and 25 mph on its US store, and its European V10 page mentions three modes with a top speed of 25 or 40 km/h depending on mode and local rules, but neither page gives per-mode speeds for the US V10.

25 mph is the catch. It is above California's 15 mph limit for motorized scooters (Vehicle Code §22411), and California also requires a driver's license or instruction permit (§21235). It is above the 20 mph line in New York's e-scooter definition (VTL §114-e), which also sets New York City's enforcement limit, and too fast for New Jersey's legal e-scooter, which must be under 19 mph. Pennsylvania does not allow e-scooters on public roads at all. Scooters are not e-bikes, so the US e-bike classes do not apply. Where your state or city caps scooters at 20 mph or less, set a lower speed level in the app and check the local rules before you buy. If the V10 shares the V10 Pro's modes, which HiQiS does not confirm, its middle mode would hold it to California's 15 mph.

The listing rates it for a 15-degree climb, the figure HiQiS also gives the V10 Pro. A 15-degree slope is about a 27% grade, so read it as the most the motor can manage with a light rider, not a hill you will climb at speed.

The listing gives the battery as 36 V and 8 Ah and says it charges in about 4 hours. Neither the listing nor HiQiS states watt-hours, so we multiply: 36 times 8 is about 288 Wh. The listing claims up to 22 miles, and HiQiS says about 15.5 to 22. Reaching 22 miles on 288 Wh takes about 13 watt-hours a mile, which only a light rider going slowly gets.

We estimate range by dividing battery capacity by 22 to 27 watt-hours per mile, a band from the middle half of 32 published full-speed range tests of commuter scooters, adjusted to a 175 to 180 lb rider. For 288 Wh that is about 11 to 13 miles at up to about 20 mph, or a commute of about 5 to 6 miles each way with no charger at work. That band comes from scooters that top out at about 24 mph or less, so we give no figure for riding flat out at 25 mph; expect less there. On our numbers the V10 sits level with the Hiboy S2 and below the MAXSHOT V1 SPRO's estimated 14 to 17 miles. HiQiS's own low figure, 15.5 miles, is still above our estimate. Charging takes about 4 hours per the listing; HiQiS gives 4 to 6 hours for its German V10 ABE with the same 8 Ah pack, so plan on up to 6.

Both wheels are 10-inch. The listing only says the tires resist wear and punctures; HiQiS's pages say honeycomb, a solid tire with holes molded through it, so it cannot go flat and never needs pumping. A 10-inch tire rolls over cracks better than the 8.5-inch tires on most budget scooters, but solid tires pass more vibration to your feet than air-filled ones, and neither the listing nor HiQiS mentions any suspension. On rough pavement, the tires do all the cushioning.

Braking is an electronic brake, which the listing calls anti-lock, plus a drum brake. The listing does not say which wheel carries the drum. HiQiS's European pages put the motor in the front wheel, and on the V10 Pro its US store puts the mechanical brake at the rear, so a rear drum is likely but not stated. A drum is enclosed and needs little upkeep; the Hiboy S2 and S2 Pro use a rear disc instead. There is a headlight and a taillight. No water (IP) rating is stated by the listing or by HiQiS, so treat the V10 as a dry-weather scooter.

Per the listing, the app turns the scooter off and locks it, and sets the riding mode, lights, speed level, start mode and cruise control; the listing does not explain the start-mode options. The LCD on the stem shows battery level, power and mileage.

It folds in about 3 seconds, the listing says, to 44.1 by 18.1 by 21.7 inches. The listing gives 36.4 lb. HiQiS lists its V10 Pro and its German V10 ABE with the same 8 Ah battery at 18 kg (39.7 lb), so plan on 36 to 40 lb: fine for a car trunk or a short flight of stairs, heavy to carry every day.

HiQiS's US store sells V10 spare parts, including a replacement battery, a 36 V controller and wiring, which helps if something fails after the warranty runs out. Its warranty page gives 12 months, limited, on all its scooters and asks for proof of purchase; the Amazon listing states no warranty. Both HiQiS stores advertise "1-2 Year" or "2-Year" warranties in their banners, but the warranty page and the V10 Pro's spec sheet say 12 months, so count on 12.

The V10's listing states no UL 2272 certification, and HiQiS does not claim it for the V10 either. Its European V10 page lists CE, UKCA, MSDS and UN38.3: CE and UKCA are European and UK conformity marks, UN38.3 is a battery shipping test, and an MSDS is a safety data sheet. None of them is UL 2272. HiQiS's US store shows a UL 2272 badge on the V10 Pro, a different model, and the brand's About page says its products are certified to UL among other standards without naming which ones. We found no UL certificate published for any HiQiS model.

That matters in New York City, where Local Law 39 has required UL 2272 for e-scooters sold there since September 16, 2023, and in California, where SB 1271 has required UL 2272 battery testing for motorized scooters sold there since January 1, 2026. Some buildings and landlords also ask for it before they let a scooter inside. If you need it, the Hiboy S2 and Hiboy S2 Pro come with published UL 2272 certificates, and the MAXSHOT V1 SPRO at least claims it on its listing.

No CPSC recall found for HiQiS as of November 2026. Wear a helmet on every ride: CPSC estimates e-scooters sent 79,300 people to US emergency rooms in 2024, and only 18% of injured riders in CPSC's data were wearing one. Our electric scooter safety guide covers helmets and safe charging.

• MAXSHOT V1 SPRO ($265.99 as of Nov 2, 1:54 AM EST, subject to change): the stronger scooter on paper. It has the same 500 W, 10-inch honeycomb tires and 265 lb limit, plus front and rear suspension, about 378 Wh (an estimated 14 to 17 miles) and a UL 2272 claim, at 22 mph. Like the V10, every figure is its listing's, and it states no water rating.
• Hiboy S2 ($299.98 as of Nov 2, 1:54 AM EST, subject to change): about the same battery (280.8 Wh, an estimated 10 to 13 miles) at 19 mph, with rear springs, a rear disc brake, IPX4 and published UL 2272 and UL 2271 certificates, on smaller 8.5-inch honeycomb tires. Its 220 lb limit is below the V10's 265 lb.
• Hiboy S2 Pro ($422.95 as of Nov 2, 1:54 AM EST, subject to change): the bigger step up, with a 500 W rated (600 W peak) motor, 417.6 Wh (an estimated 15 to 19 miles), 10-inch honeycomb tires, rear springs, a rear disc, IPX4 and UL certificates, at 39.7 lb and a 220 lb limit.
• Segway Ninebot E2 Pro ($499.99 as of Nov 2, 1:52 AM EST, subject to change): slower, at 15.5 mph out of the box, on 10-inch tubeless air tires, with the same 265 lb limit, IPX4, a two-year limited warranty and a UL 2272 statement from Segway. Its 275 Wh battery is a little smaller and it weighs 41.4 lb.

Our best electric scooters under $300 guide ranks the scooters in this price band.

Buy the V10 if your rides are short, up to about 5 or 6 miles each way on fairly smooth pavement in dry weather, you weigh up to 265 lb, and you want flat-proof 10-inch tires with an app lock and cruise control. It suits places where a 25 mph scooter is allowed, or riders happy to keep it in a lower speed level.

Skip it if you need UL 2272 for New York City, California or your building, ride broken pavement every day, ride in the rain, or need more range. The MAXSHOT V1 SPRO adds suspension and battery, and the Hiboy S2 Pro adds battery, a disc brake and published certificates.