Hiboy S2 vs S2 Pro vs S2 Max: every S2 model compared

Seven scooters, one family

The S2 family is Hiboy’s line of light, folding commuter scooters. The adult models share a 19 mph top speed, a single motor, an IPX4 water rating and a 220 lb maximum load. What changes is the battery, the tires, the suspension and the weight.

• Hiboy S2: the original. Honeycomb tires, rear suspension, up to 17 miles.
• Hiboy S2 Pro: the S2 with a bigger battery, a stronger motor and 10-inch honeycomb tires.
• Hiboy S2 Max: the long range model, with a 48V battery and air-filled self-healing tires.
• Hiboy S2 SE and Hiboy S2 Nova: a solid front tire with an air-filled rear tire.
• Hiboy S2R Plus: the lightest adult S2, with a removable battery.
• Hiboy S2 Lite: a smaller, slower model for teens and smaller adults.

Comparing Hiboy with other commuter brands instead? Our guide to Segway vs NAVEE vs Hiboy covers that. This guide stays inside the S2 family.

Hiboy S2 vs S2 Pro

This is the choice most shoppers start with, and the two look almost the same. Both have honeycomb tires that never go flat, dual rear shocks and a 19 mph top speed. The differences sit inside.

• Battery: a 36V 7.5Ah pack on the S2 (about 270Wh) against 36V 11.6Ah on the S2 Pro (about 418Wh). That is why Hiboy lists 17 miles for the S2 and 25 miles for the S2 Pro.
• Motor: 350 W with 500 W peak on the S2, and a 500 W rear hub motor with 600 W peak on the S2 Pro.
• Tires: 8.5-inch honeycomb tires on the S2, 10-inch on the S2 Pro. Bigger wheels roll over cracks and seams more easily.
• Weight: 35.49 lbs for the S2 and 37.4 lbs for the S2 Pro.
• Charging: 3 to 5 hours for the S2, 4 to 6 hours for the S2 Pro.

Folded, they are close in size: 45.7 x 17.0 x 19.3 inches for the S2 and 45.3 x 16.5 x 19.3 inches for the S2 Pro. The S2 brakes with an electronic brake and a disc, and offers two riding modes. Hiboy lists regenerative braking on the S2 Pro, which puts a little charge back as you slow down. The S2 Pro also lists UL 2272 certification, explained in our guide to UL 2272.

For most riders, the S2 Pro is worth the extra 2 lb. The bigger battery and tires matter every day. The S2 makes sense if your trips are short and every pound counts.

Where the S2 Max fits

The S2 Max is the one for long commutes. It is the only S2 with a 48V battery: 48V 11.6Ah, about 557Wh, for up to 40 miles. The motor is rated at 500 W with 650 W peak, and the top speed stays at 19 mph.

It also changes the ride. In place of honeycomb tires, it rolls on 10-inch self-healing air-filled tires, which grip better and ride softer. It has no suspension, so the tires do the cushioning. Regenerative braking and three riding modes, chosen from the LED dashboard, round it out.

The trade offs are weight and charging. It weighs 40 lb, folds to 45.7 x 18.9 x 20.7 inches and takes 6 to 7 hours to charge. Hiboy recommends it for riders aged 16 to 50.

S2 SE and S2 Nova: mixed tires

Both pair a solid front tire that resists flats with an air-filled rear tire that smooths the ride. Each lists a 19 mph top speed and a 5.5 hour charge.

• S2 SE: a 350 W motor with 430 W peak, a 36V 7.8Ah battery for up to 17 miles, 10-inch tires and 37.8 lbs. It has no suspension and stops with an electronic brake and a rear drum brake.
• S2 Nova: a 350 W motor with 420 W peak, a 36V 9Ah battery for up to 20 miles, 8.5-inch tires and 34.5 lbs. It adds rear suspension and app sync, and lists UL 2272 certification.

The S2 Nova is lighter and goes further. The S2 SE has larger 10-inch tires but no suspension. Not sure which tire type suits your roads? Read solid vs air filled tires.

S2R Plus: the removable battery

At 31.5 lbs, the S2R Plus is the lightest adult S2. Its 36V 8.7Ah battery releases with a key, so you can carry it indoors to charge while the scooter stays in the hall. A spare battery, sold separately, stretches the range from 22 to 44 miles.

It rides on 9-inch air-filled tires with split wheels, which make tire changes easier. It has a 350 W motor with 500 W peak, an electronic brake plus a disc, an LED digital display and a 5 to 6 hour charge. It suits riders who cannot bring the whole scooter near an outlet.

S2 Lite: the teen model

The S2 Lite is built for younger and smaller riders. Hiboy recommends it for ages 12 and up and rider heights from 3 ft 7 in to 5 ft 7 in, with a 180 lb maximum load.

It has a 250 W motor with 400 W peak, a 13 mph top speed and a 36V 5Ah battery for up to 10.6 miles. It weighs 21.8 lbs and rolls on 6.5-inch solid tires with no suspension. An ABS electronic brake and a rear foot brake stop it, and it charges in 3 to 5 hours. For more on choosing for a younger rider, read electric scooters for teens.

Adding a seat

Most of the family takes a Hiboy seat. The Hiboy seat saddle fits the S2, S2 Pro, S2 SE and S2 Nova, and the S2 Max has its own S2 Max seat saddle. Both adjust from 20.9 to 30.7 inches on an aluminum post. The S2R Plus and S2 Lite are not on either fit list. Our guide to electric scooters with a seat explains when a seat helps.

The S2 family side by side

Range figures come from the maker’s own testing. Hills, cold weather, a heavier rider and the fastest riding mode all bring them down. Our real range guide explains how much to expect.

Maker figures, checked September 2026. Real range and speed depend on rider weight, terrain, temperature and riding mode.

Which S2 should you buy?

• Choose the S2 Pro for a daily commute with no flats and no fuss. It is the all-round pick.
• Choose the S2 if your trips are short and you want the simplest S2 with rear suspension.
• Choose the S2 Max if you ride long distances and prefer air-filled tires to suspension.
• Choose the S2 Nova for a light scooter with rear suspension and app sync.
• Choose the S2R Plus if you need to charge the battery away from the scooter.
• Choose the S2 Lite for a teen or a smaller adult.

Want more range or more speed than any S2? Our guide to NAVEE electric scooters covers a lineup that runs from light commuters to 43 mph. See every model on the Hiboy brand page. Every order ships free to the lower 48 states, and you can pay with Pay in 4 at 0% APR or monthly payments with Affirm.

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