Segway’s new electric kick scooter gives kids a boost with every push

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The $199.99 Ninebot eKickScooter C2 Lite’s top speed can be limited to 7.5MPH until kids get more comfortable with riding it.

By Andrew Liszewski, a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid.

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A child riding the Segway Ninebot eKickScooter C2 Lite using its power assist kick mode.

Kids just learning to ride a scooter can use a power assist mode that doesn’t require them to master the throttle controller.
Image: Segway

Segway’s new Ninebot eKickScooter C2 Lite is targeted at kids who have not yet mastered operating a throttle control, and nervous parents who want to limit the top speed of a young rider who’s still learning.

Designed for kids aged six to 10 years old who are still under 110 pounds, the eKickScooter C2 Lite has a smaller frame that’s easier and safer for children to operate than a larger scooter designed for adults. The eKickScooter C2 Lite also offers three different speed modes designed to match a child’s riding proficiency.

  • Standard mode includes a less aggressive acceleration when the throttle is activated, and is limited to a top speed of 7.5MPH.
  • Sport mode increases the acceleration for kids who are more experienced, and boosts the scooter’s top speed to 9.9MPH.
  • Power assist mode is similar to sport mode with a top speed of 9.9MPH, but instead of using the throttle control, kids power the scooter by pushing off the ground with one foot. Every push is boosted by the scooter’s electric motor, so kids glide farther between them.
The Segway Ninebot eKickScooter C2 Lite accent lighting illuminating the road beneath it.

The Segway Ninebot eKickScooter C2 Lite accent lighting illuminating the road beneath it.
Under scooter LEDs light up the ground and make young riders easier to see in the dark.
Image: Segway

After a full 5.5 hour charge the eKickScooter C2 Lite has a range of around 5.6 miles in sport mode, and a runtime of about 70 minutes. It includes a mechanical hand brake which kids may already be familiar with using on a bicycle, and LEDs on the underside that can project one of 256 different colors on the ground as it’s being ridden, improving visibility when it’s darker outside.

It’s available now through Segway’s online store for $199.99, with one additional peace of mind feature for parents. The scooter is also IPX4 water resistant so if it gets abandoned on the driveway after a ride and caught in a light rain, there should be no risk of damage.

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