WAWSCOTE W3C Electric Scooter

WAWSCOTE lists a 500 W rated motor, which, with its Oslich and HopCycle siblings, is the most rated power of any scooter we cover under $200, and a 20 mph top speed, with an app for speed modes, cruise control and a lock. 20 mph is right at New York's limit: its e-scooter definition covers scooters that cannot exceed 20 mph (VTL §114-e). It is above California's 15 mph limit (Vehicle Code §22411), so California riders must hold it below full speed, and it is 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.

The listing also claims the W3C climbs slopes of up to 20 degrees. That is about a 36% grade, steeper than most city streets and a figure we could not check, so we do not repeat it as a rating.

The battery is 36 V and 7.8 Ah, which is 280.8 Wh, and WAWSCOTE claims 18 to 21 miles per charge with no test conditions given. 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 is the same battery size as the Hiboy S2 and close to the MAXSHOT V1, so plan on about 5 miles each way with a margin. A full charge takes about 4 hours.

The W3C rides on 8.5-inch honeycomb solid tires, which cannot go flat but pass more of the road to your feet, and no suspension is described. Braking is an electronic brake on the front plus a mechanical drum on the rear, with no disc. It has a headlight and a taillight, and an IPX4 rating, which covers splashes from any direction: light rain, not puddles or a hose.

The frame is listed as high-carbon steel. The weight is given two ways, 35.1 lb in the bullets and 31.5 lb in the product table, so expect a scooter of about 31 to 35 lb, and it folds to 44.1 by 16.7 by 16.1 inches. The rider limit is 264 lb and WAWSCOTE says it suits riders 13 and up. The warranty is 180 days, shorter than the 1 year most budget scooter 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 WAWSCOTE as of October 2026. Our electric scooter safety guide covers what to check.

• Oslich W3C ($159.99 as of Oct 22, 11:10 AM EDT, subject to change): the same W3C under the Oslich name, with the same battery, motor, limit, water rating and lab line. Its listing says 21 mph to WAWSCOTE's 20 and gives a 180-day repair warranty.
• HopCycle N3 ($159.98 as of Oct 22, 11:10 AM EDT, subject to change): the lighter sibling from the same suppliers, at 28.4 lb with the same 280.8 Wh battery and 500 W 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 scooter, 350 W, 19 mph and about the same battery, with a 1-year warranty but no water rating and no lab named for its UL claim.

Buy the W3C if you want the most motor you can get under $200, ride up to about 5 miles each way, weigh under 264 lb and sometimes get caught in light rain. Pick the option whose details say W3C. Skip it if you want a warranty longer than six months, a smoother ride than solid tires give, or a scooter you can ride at full speed in California or New Jersey. Our best electric scooters under $200 guide compares it with the other budget best sellers.