Oslich W3C Electric Scooter

Oslich lists a 500 W motor, without saying rated or peak, and 21 mph, with three modes it calls ECO, D and S plus cruise control. WAWSCOTE gives 20 mph for the same model, and Oslich's own second W3C option is titled 20 MPH, so expect about 20 to 21 mph. That gap matters in New York, whose e-scooter definition covers scooters that cannot exceed 20 mph (VTL §114-e): ride it in the lower modes there. It is above California's 15 mph limit (Vehicle Code §22411) and not under New Jersey's 19 mph line for a legal e-scooter. Scooters are not e-bikes, so the US e-bike classes do not apply. California also requires a driver's license or instruction permit (§21235), and Pennsylvania does not allow e-scooters on public roads.

Oslich does something most budget listings do not: it states the battery in watt-hours, 280.8 Wh, and adds that range varies with rider weight, roads and terrain. It claims up to 21 miles. We estimate about 10 to 13 miles at full speed for a 175 to 180 lb rider, by dividing 280.8 Wh by 22 to 27 watt-hours per mile, a band from published full-speed tests. That suits trips of about 5 miles each way. Charging takes about 5 hours, per the product table.

The W3C rides on 8.5-inch solid tires with no suspension described, so it is firm on rough pavement and cannot get a flat. Braking is a brake lever that cuts motor power, which slows the front, plus a mechanical drum brake on the rear; there is no disc. It is rated IPX4 against splashes, which covers light rain, not puddles or a hose.

The frame is listed as a reinforced iron alloy. Oslich gives the weight as 31.5 lb in the bullets and 28.4 lb in the product table (WAWSCOTE says 35.1 and 31.5 for the same model), so plan on about 30 lb. The rider limit is 264 lb. The warranty is a 180-day repair warranty, with 24/7 support through the seller, which is shorter than the 1 year most budget sellers give.

The listing states "Safety certified to ANSI/CAN/UL 2272 by TÜV Rheinland". Naming the lab is more than most scooters at this price do; we could not verify the certificate in TÜV Rheinland's directory. That matters in New York City, where Local Law 39 requires e-scooters sold there to be certified to UL 2272, and in California, which has required UL 2272 battery testing for motorized scooters sold there since January 1, 2026. No CPSC recall found for Oslich as of October 2026. Our electric scooter safety guide covers what to check.

• WAWSCOTE W3C ($159.99 as of Oct 22, 11:10 AM EDT, subject to change): the same scooter, ranked higher on Amazon (#9) with more ratings (512), a 20 mph listing and a stated rated motor. Buy whichever is cheaper on the day.
• HopCycle N3 ($159.98 as of Oct 22, 11:10 AM EDT, subject to change): the lighter N3, 28.4 lb with the same battery and motor, but only a rear hub brake.
• MAXSHOT V1 ($149.99 as of Oct 22, 11:10 AM EDT, subject to change): Amazon's #2, 350 W and 19 mph, which keeps it under New York's line at full speed, with a 1-year warranty but no water rating.

Buy the Oslich if you want the W3C's 500 W motor, IPX4 and named-lab UL claim, ride up to about 5 miles each way and weigh under 264 lb, and it is the cheaper of the two W3C listings that day. Skip it if you need a warranty longer than six months, a softer ride than solid tires give, or a scooter you can ride flat out in New York, California or New Jersey. Our best electric scooters under $200 guide compares the budget best sellers.