{"id":9523,"date":"2021-01-30T15:35:28","date_gmt":"2021-01-30T15:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/?post_type=product&p=9523"},"modified":"2022-11-02T22:20:11","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T22:20:11","slug":"segway-ninebot-zing-e8-review","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/electric-scooters\/reviews\/segway-ninebot-zing-e8-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Segway Ninebot ZING E8 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Segway Ninebot ZING E8 is pitched at riders between the ages of 6 and 12.<\/p>
However, its top speed and features mean that it\u2019s kids between the ages of 9 and 10 that will get the most out of it<\/strong>.<\/p> If your child is in the 10 to 12 age range, you\u2019ll probably want to look at the Segway ZING E10<\/strong><\/a> or Hiboy S2 Lite<\/strong><\/a>. It\u2019s hard to put an exact number on it, though. You\u2019ll always want to assess your child\u2019s size, scooting ability, and readiness for the road before picking a particular model.<\/p> With the E8, though, you\u2019ll be getting a scooter that\u2019s ideal for younger kids. Its safety specs, shock absorption, and handling are all geared towards putting even the most inexperienced and apprehensive of riders at ease \u2013 not to mention their parents.<\/p> <\/p> Kids Electric Scooters<\/a><\/strong> <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div> When it comes to buying your child\u2019s first scooter, you should expect nothing less than a safe, comfortable ride. The Segway Ninebot ZING E8 delivers on both fronts.<\/p> Whilst I\u2019d always recommend that your child sticks to smooth, well-paved routes, the scooter\u2019s front shock absorption helps to cushion some of the impacts from terrain underfoot<\/strong> and as a result, it can handle light off-roading across local parks and grassy areas. The wear-resistant rubber tires will lighten the load on maintenance, too.<\/p> The low-lying foot deck will also add an extra layer of comfort, giving the scooter a low center of gravity making it easier for your child to steer and control the scooter.<\/p> Riding for the first time? Rest easy \u2013 the ZING E8\u2019s curved, comfortable handlebars are the perfect tonic to any nervousness your child may feel on their inaugural ride.<\/p> The E8\u2019s handlebar grips are made of a colorful rubber material that not only looks great but is grippy too<\/strong>. These not only give the rider more control over the scooter and ensure a firm grip, but are super easy to clean, too \u2013 a less exciting feature, but one that parents will be grateful for.<\/p> Unlike most adult scooters<\/strong><\/a>, there is no LED display, which, in all honesty, is a positive thing. Your child won\u2019t be distracted by it while riding.<\/p> When a scooter is made of the same stuff that NASA has launched into space, you know it\u2019s built to last.<\/p> Enter the Segway Ninebot ZING E8\u2019s frame, made of aerospace-grade aluminum alloy.<\/p> <\/p> Before you ask, there are plenty of benefits of this (beyond sounding cool, of course). Lightness, durability, portability – take your pick. This scooter has all three<\/strong>.<\/p> Oh, and we can\u2019t talk about the frame without shouting out the ZING E8\u2019s color scheme. Available in both pastel blue and pale pink, the E8\u2019s palette manages to achieve the impossible \u2013 appealing to the tastes of young children, while not straying too far into gimmick territory.<\/p> The ZING E8\u2019s deck sits just 3.9-inches off the ground.<\/p> Now, normally I wouldn\u2019t be quick to wholeheartedly recommend scooters with low decks. If you\u2019re going quickly, or over less well-maintained terrain, low decks can be bad news, and lead to damages to the scooter\u2019s underside.<\/p> However, with the ZING E8 \u2013 and kids scooters<\/strong><\/a> at large \u2013 this isn\u2019t such a problem. The E8\u2019s top speed of 8.6 mph isn\u2019t exactly adrenaline rush territory, after all.<\/p> In fact, the deck\u2019s low center of gravity works in favor of the ride comfort and quality<\/strong>, giving your child improved control when it comes to steering and general handling.<\/p> Better still, the deck is coated with a layer of anti-slip material. Your child will be sticking to that thing like glue.<\/p> The ZING E8\u2019s high elastic solid rubber tires \u2013 aside from being quite a mouthful \u2013 are surprisingly feature-rich, too.<\/p> <\/p> Resilient to both wear and tear and punctures, these tires will give you back the time and energy you might otherwise have spent replacing or repairing them. Plus, they have anti-skid treads that will keep your child safe<\/strong> while the 40mm front shock absorber relieved some of the burden from your kid\u2019s knees and ankles.<\/p> From puncture-proof, wear-resistant tires to aerospace-grade aluminum, it\u2019s clear that Segway has left no stone unturned to ensure that the ZING E8 meets the rigorous quality standards the brand is synonymous with.<\/p> Make no mistake this is no cheap, crappy knockoff. Nor is it a scooter where bright colors and flashy superficial touches mask a black hole where the features should be (Air T15, I\u2019m looking at you). When it comes to design and materials the ZING E8 has quality in spades<\/strong>.<\/p> At just 17.6 lbs, the ZING E8 is as light as a feather<\/strong>.<\/p> It\u2019s the lightest kids scooter I\u2019ve reviewed, which helps it beat similar models such as the GoTrax GKS<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(17.8 lbs) and Segway ZING E10<\/strong><\/a> (18.7 lbs) for portability.<\/p> More importantly, the E8\u2019s weight means your little one should have no issues controlling this scooter when it\u2019s in motion, or transporting it from place to place when it\u2019s not.<\/p> <\/p> Load-wise, the ZING E8 supports a maximum rider weight of 110 lbs. Considering the scooter\u2019s pitched at riders aged between 6 and 12 years of age, this is a little on the light side.<\/p> If your child is growing up fast, though, you may want to consider the aforementioned GoTrax GKS<\/strong><\/a>, which supports up to 154 lbs, or the ZING E10 \u2013 which, being targeted at kids of up to 14 years old, has a maximum load of 132 lbs.<\/p> Of course, it\u2019s kids who will get the most out of the ZING E8, but that doesn\u2019t mean that parents won\u2019t find plenty to love. Namely, that\u2019s how easy the E8 is to fold and stow away \u2013 whether that\u2019s in the trunk of the car for a long journey, or just out of sight at the back of the utility closet.<\/p> <\/p> The scooter\u2019s one-step folding mechanism<\/strong> means you just have to apply a little force to the hands-free folding pedal, and the E8 will collapse down into a portable, compact, package. It\u2019s so simple that a child could do it \u2013 literally.<\/p> A Guide to Foldable Electric Scooters (Lightest & Most Compact)<\/a><\/strong> Assembly of the ZING E8 is DIY but of the super simple<\/strong> variety.<\/p> You\u2019ll first need to loosen the bolts on the collar clamp with the Allen wrench provided, and then slide the stem into the clamp. Finally, it\u2019s just a matter of using the Allen wrench to retighten the bolts of the collar clamp.<\/p> Congratulations \u2013 you\u2019re done! Although it\u2019s probably worth checking the brakes and handling are all in order before handing it over to your kid.<\/p> The Ninebot ZING E8\u2019s 130W motor will get your kid up to a respectable top speed of 8.6 mph. While this isn\u2019t enough to beat Segway\u2019s scooters for older kids in a foot race \u2013 and is nowhere near as fast as the Hiboy S2 Lite<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 it does trump the GoTrax GKS\u2019<\/strong><\/a> 7.5 mph top speed.<\/p> You\u2019ll also be glad to know that there are plenty of ways to control the ZING E8\u2019s speed. Of its three riding modes, one caps the top speed at 6.2 mph, while another disengages the throttle \u2013 meaning your kid only goes as fast as they can propel themselves by kicking (but no higher than 8.6 mph). You can toggle the ZING E8\u2019s riding modes with a click, via a small panel of buttons located near the rear fender.<\/p> <\/p> All you need to take away here is that the Ninebot ZING E8 is fast enough to give your youngster a pleasant thrill<\/strong>, but not fast enough to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up in fright.<\/p> Like its older brother, the ZING E10<\/strong><\/a>, the E8 has a quoted range of 6.2 miles. While this mileage is no match for some competitors (like the Hiboy S2 Lite<\/strong><\/a>, for instance, which claims an endurance of up to 10.6 miles) it\u2019s still pretty good for a kid\u2019s scooter.<\/p> I should emphasize, though, that the 6.2-mile range is the very furthest the ZING E8 will go on a single charge<\/strong>. The speed and level of acceleration while riding will affect this, so it\u2019s important to keep this in mind when embarking on long journeys.<\/p> Still, there\u2019s nothing major to worry about, the ZING E8 functions perfectly well as a regular scooter, even after the battery has died.<\/p> The Ninebot ZING E8 can tackle hills with an incline of up to a maximum of 7% (4-degrees). Okay, so your kid isn\u2019t going to be climbing Everest with this one, but they\u2019ll be able to take on the neighborhood\u2019s more relaxed slopes<\/strong>.<\/p> If a scooter with hill-climbing excellence is near the summit of your kid\u2019s wishlist, the Hiboy S2 Lite<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 which we\u2019ll look at below \u2013 is your best bet. It's more powerful motor allows it to handle inclines of up to an impressive 15% (8-degrees) \u2013 although, to be fair, it is aimed at an older demographic than the ZING E8, and is best suited to pre-teens and young teenagers<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p> Between a 40mm front shock absorber and high elastic solid rubber tires \u2013 which are wear-resistant and puncture-proof \u2013 the ZING E8 offers your child not only a smooth ride but a reliable one too.<\/p> <\/p> As previously mentioned, the scooter performs best on flat urban terrain but can handle light off-roading too.<\/p> The ZING E8 is equipped with not one, not two, but three brakes.<\/p> The scooter\u2019s handbrake operates the electric brake, while more braking pressure can be applied by stepping on the rear foot-operated fender brake. On top of this, the ZING E8 sports a regenerative braking system, which helps provide a quick, secure stop<\/strong>.<\/p> Each brake can be used solo, or in combination with one other; giving your little one plenty of ways to come to a halt safely.<\/p> It\u2019s also important to note here that the handbrake shouldn\u2019t be overlooked. From having tested many electric scooters, hand-operated brakes are my preferred option since they are second-nature to most riders that have upgraded to a scooter from a bike – especially when compared to electronic thumb paddle brakes (which can take a while to get used to).<\/p> The Segway Ninebot ZING E8 charges within 4 hours<\/strong>. As we\u2019ve seen, a fully-charged ZING E8 will score you a maximum range of up to 6.2 miles \u2013 or, in practice, around 40 minutes of ride time.<\/p> The amount of charge time needed is pretty standard for kids\u2019 electric scooters<\/strong><\/a> so there\u2019s nothing to write home about here.<\/p> The scooter\u2019s handy battery indicator lights will let you know when it\u2019s time to recharge.<\/p> While moderate, the ZING E8\u2019s top speed of 8.6 mph might still have you alarmed \u2013 particularly if this is your kid\u2019s first experience with an electric scooter.<\/p> Feel free to breathe a sigh of relief, though. With three riding modes \u2013 \u2018Safe\u2019, \u2018Cruise\u2019, and \u2018Turbo\u2019 \u2013 there\u2019s an option for everyone.<\/p> The \u2018Safe\u2019 mode\u2019s maximum pace of 6.2 mph is ideal for getting learner riders up to speed with their new scooter.<\/p> \u2018Cruise\u2019, meanwhile, is slightly different in its approach. It\u2019ll allow your child to reach the ZING E8\u2019s top speed but won\u2019t require any mastery of the scooter\u2019s thumb throttle. Rather, your child will simply have to kick to start, with that initial pace allowing them to move into a gentle glide. The more power in the kick, the faster the scooter will go<\/strong> \u2013 and the more confident your young rider will become.<\/p> Next up, \u2018Turbo\u2019 mode. As the name suggests, this mode engages the full power of the motor allowing your child to reach 8.6 mph for as long as they\u2019re comfortable with – or as long as the battery lasts.<\/p> As previously mentioned, you can toggle the ZING E8\u2019s riding modes with a click, via a small panel of buttons located near the rear fender.<\/p> <\/p> Like most electric scooters, the ZING E8 is IPX4 water-resistant. More or less the industry standard, an IPX4 rating means the E8 is entirely splash-proof<\/strong>. So the scooter \u2013 as well as your kid \u2013 should be able to weather the storm of a rainy day\u2019s riding.<\/p> That said, the ZING E8 isn\u2019t fully waterproof, and Segway\u2019s website is quick to point out that the scooter isn\u2019t made for riding through puddles.<\/p> As a product of years of testing and tweaking in Segway\u2019s labs, the Smart Battery Management System helps prevent the battery from overheating and guards it against any electrical faults.<\/p> Basically, it keeps the battery in good condition. So, even if your young daredevil pushes the scooter to its limits, you can be confident the battery will hold up its end of the bargain to keep the wheels rolling charge after charge.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Throughout this review, you may have noticed that I\u2019ve been drawing comparisons between the ZING E8 and the GoTrax GKS scooter. On paper, the former comes out on top; it\u2019s lighter, goes further, and has better specs.<\/p> The only catch? The GoTrax GKS<\/strong><\/a> tends to cost around one hundred bucks, while the ZING E8 rings up at a much more expensive $219.99<\/strong>. That\u2019s more than double the price of the GKS \u2013 how come?<\/p> Well, the ZING E8\u2019s loftier price point is in no small part down to the brand name \u2013 Segway scooters are quality, after all, and quality rarely comes cheap.<\/p> Although the GoTrax brand is not as globally recognized as Segway, they are established in the scooter industry and I\u2019ve helped hundreds of people choose a GoTrax scooter. They are synonymous with awesome budget scooters that hold their own when it comes to durability and quality, and so, I highly recommend checking out the GoTrax GKS<\/a><\/strong>. Plus, the GKS can support up to 154 lbs (which is 44 lbs more than the E8) and comes equipped with an excellent safety start technology.<\/p> Best Cheap Electric Scooters<\/a><\/strong> \r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>
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Ride Quality<\/h2>
Is the Segway Ninebot ZING E8 Comfortable to Ride?<\/h3>
Design<\/h2>
Handlebars<\/h3>
Frame<\/h3>
Deck<\/h3>
Wheels<\/h3>
Build Quality & Durability<\/h3>
Weight & Load<\/h3>
Folding & Portability<\/h3>
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Performance & Safety<\/h2>
Speed & Acceleration<\/h3>
Range<\/h3>
Hill Climbing<\/h3>
Shock Absorption \/ Suspension<\/h3>
Braking<\/h3>
Charge Time<\/h3>
Features<\/h2>
Cruise Control<\/h3>
Water Resistance Rating<\/h3>
Battery Management System<\/h3>
Specification: Segway Ninebot ZING E8 Review<\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Value for Money<\/h2>
Is it Worth the Price Tag?<\/h3>
Best GoTrax Scooters<\/a><\/strong><\/p>Alternatives<\/h2>
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