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How much does a Segway Scooter Cost

February 23, 2013

The Segway Scooter has been gaining increased popularity in the past few years. They are ideal for inter-city travel, especially in dense urban areas, such as Chicago or New York City. In some areas, Police use them to patrol, and even tours of historical sites and moments are offered on Segways.

Unlike traditional scooters, the Segway Scooter has a self-balancing device that keeps a person upright. The wheels are located on either side, as opposed to one in front and one behind in a self-propelled scooter. They are powered by an electric engine, and fuelled by batteries. The range of the scooter differs based on the size of battery you purchase, but can have a range of anywhere from 16 to 30 miles.

The cost of a Segway differs based on the model, year, and options you are interested in. Segway manufactures a variety of models, each with its own set of benefits and features. A wide array of upgrades and options for the scooter enable it for all different types of usage, and are a wide range of costs.

There are two main Segway models, each designed for different uses, and with a different set of features. The models come in a variety of upgrade packages, which use the same basic model but with a number of options and features – also while increasing in price. There are other models made for special uses, such as the Segway Patrol model, designed for police departments.

Segway i2

The Segway i2 is the basic, more popular model. It doesn’t come with a lot of frills or features, and is designed to be a basic mode of transportation in flat, urban environments – such as roads, parking lots, and sidewalks.
This model runs around $6,000 for a used model, such as purchased from Amazon. For a new model, they can run upwards of $7,500.

The i2 Commuter model is the same basic model as the i2, but comes with a few accessories and features for someone who would use the Segway more regularly, or daily. It comes with more storage, the ability to lock the Segway to a fixed object for security, and has a number of safety features for night time travel – such as reflectors and a brake light. The Segway i2 Commuter costs an additional $500 to $1500.

The i2 Cargo is essentially a cargo upgrade for the i2 Commuter, offering better and more storage capacity. The cases are hard, waterproofed, locking, and can hold up to 30lbs of storage. The i2 Cargo is designed for a user who would haul equipment, groceries, or other items regularly. This upgrade will cost an additional $1500 to $2000 over the base price of the i2.

Segway x2

The Segway x2 model is designed to be a bit more rugged, and will support off-road travel. It normally comes equipped with all-terrain tires, allowing for travel over environments the basic model won’t – such as gravel, dirt, and sand. The x2 model costs between $6,500 and $7,500 = with a new model costing as much as $8,500 or so.
The Segway x2 Turf is very similar to the x2 base model, but has upgraded tires for more offroad travel and harsher terrain. These are exceptionally popular on golf courses, as they can navigate sensitive ground (such as putting greens) without leaving any marks. The x2 Turk model costs $500 to $1000 more than the x2 base model.

The Segway x2 Adventure model is designed for longer outdoor use. It features cargo plates, an area for water storage, and features that benefit someone who would use the Segway on trails or camping. This model costs an additional $1000 to $1500 over the x2 base model.

There are a number of options to paying upfront for a Segway – there are financing plans, monthly payments, leases, and more. Or a used model can be obtained for less cost from sites such as Amazon or eBay.

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