Best electric scooters under $800

Top pick: Navee GT3 Pro — the best all-round commuter here. A 1000W peak motor and a real-world 20–30 mile range mean it handles hills and a full week of short trips, and it's sold at several stores, so parts and support are easier to find.

Who the others suit:

• Hiboy S2 Pro — the value choice for a short, flat commute; huge review base and light enough to carry up stairs.
• Hiboy KS4 Pro — a step up in speed and range over the S2 Pro while staying easy to fold and store.
• iScooter iX3 Off Road — if your route includes rough pavement or gravel.
• iScooter iX7 Pro — for heavier riders (330 lb) or anyone wanting serious power.
• NIU KQi 100P — a light, simple city runabout for the shortest trips.

Skip the X10: its listed specs don't describe a scooter.