Having reviewed several electric scooters in the past several years, getting a chance to look at the HOVSCO Felicity electric scooter seemed like a great opportunity. We had already reviewed the HOVSCO HovRanger e-bike, so expectations were high. The immediate draws to this scooter are its dual brakes, larger 450W motor, and low cost of entry. The fact that it goes up to 21 mph doesn’t hurt either!
HOVSCO Felicity Electric Scooter Overview
I have two sons in college and one of them has to go about a mile to and from the campus where he attends and also works part-time. I wanted to see if the HOVSCO Felicity electric scooter would make for a better solution for commuting from his downtown apartment. While my son only weighs around 130 pounds, the trip does involve a significant uphill climb (significant for Florida, that is!). The scooter has to be powerful enough to support that with an adult’s weight. I also want to ensure he can cruise along at sufficient speed to make it worthwhile, and it has to have the range required so that it doesn’t require charging after every few trips.
Rider Capacity & Speed
The HOVSCO Scooter supports up to 220 pounds. That’s a bit less than some other scooters I’ve tested, but this scooter also weighs a bit more due to the integrated suspension and dual disc brakes. Unfortunately, I could only test that with my 160-pound frame. It didn’t seem to have any issues moving me around at a speedy clip.
Speed Modes
In terms of speed, the Felicity scooter does really well and has three modes:
- Low (4 mph)
- Medium (12 mph)
- High (21 mph)
In Low, the scooter basically goes the speed of a brisk walk. This makes for a great setting when you have someone who wants to walk with you but cannot due to some physical ailment or restriction. The 12 mph Medium mode works well for training. It keeps you from going too fast while you earn techniques like making a U-turn on a residential street. On High, you can get up to 21 mph depending on your weight and if the road is paved and flat. This is the mode I used most frequently and definitely the most fun.
Design and Portability
This particular HOVSCO features a non-removable 36V 10.4 Ah battery. Due to this, you probably want to keep this scooter out of the sun as much as possible since heat reduces the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries. It does help that the cell batteries are located underneath the deck (and the scooter is IPX5 rated, so that should present no problems with running through the occasional puddle).
Folding the scooter to carry or move it requires two ac tions. One lever releases the steering column, letting it fold down. A second “lever” on the folding column hooks into the angled stem, letting you lift and carry the scooter safely. It’s a better design than a simply “catch” like you find on the Turboant.
Kickstand
The spring-loaded kickstand on the Felicity is located instinctively on the left side and deploys and retracts easily. It angles the scooter securely when not in use.
Tubed Front and Solid Rear Tires
The 10-inch tubed pneumatic front tire inflates to around 45 psi (max) but the rear tire is solid. An integrated front and rear suspension system reduces felt bumps on the road—but doesn’t even come close to eliminating them entirely or providing a truly smooth ride.
Driving the HOVSCO Felicity Scooter
21 mph may not seem very fast until you ride a scooter with low 10-inch wheels on a smooth road. It feels downright “zippy” and should make for a quick commute and/or a fun ride.
HOVSCO uses a familiar (and welcome) safety feature that doesn’t let the scooter’s throttle activate the hub motor until you first push off and get it going. This keeps you from accidentally hitting the accelerator before you’re ready. It also reduces the load on the battery since you never have to start the electric scooter from a dead stop.
HOVSCO lets you switch drive modes while in motion. I like this as you might decide you want a lower maximum speed in some areas and this keeps you from having to stop the scooter or power down. Mode switching happens by simply double-pressing the power button.
That same button, pressed once, also activates the bright LED headlight.
Braking
This scooter features both dual disc brakes as well as electronic braking. That means that when you let off the throttle you start immediately slowing down. Presumably, this also produces energy back to the battery—but I can’t confirm that. In either case, it’s not enough to matter much. Having dual disk brakes lets you stop the HOVSCO Felicity scooter very quickly if needed.
LED Lights
I mentioned the headlight earlier, and when activated, you also get a rear running light. Whenever you activate the disc brakes, the rear red LED activates as well, lighting up brightly and flashing. I found the front LED adequate enough to light up the area in front of wherever I was driving. This should be very handy when driving during dusk hours or even at night.
One advanced feature I liked was that the headlight actually turns on automatically when the scooter is on and it’s dark outside. That’s a great safety feature!
LED Display
The LED display sits atop the steering column, providing speed, mode, and battery life information. The 5-bar battery level gauge functions excellently, providing ample details to help you decide if the pack needs recharging. The speed display is large enough for quick checks, and I appreciated how easy it was to see the screen in full sun.
HOVSCO Felicity vs Turboant X7 Pro vs Segway Ninebot Kickscooter MAX
Since the HOVSCO Felicity compares favorably to both the Turboant X7 Pro and Segway Ninebot Kickscooter MAX scooters, I wanted to give you a brief side-by-side comparison. Overall, HOVSCO is faster, less expensive (at least when on sale), and has a larger motor. Just about anybody beats Segway on pricing!
| Felicity | X7 Pro | Kickscooter MAX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Speed | 21 mph | 20 mph | 18.6 mph |
| Max range | 30 miles | 30 miles | 40.4 miles |
| Battery | 36V 10.4Ah (374.4 Wh) | 36V 10Ah (360Wh) | 36V 15 Ah (551Wh) |
| Removable Battery | No | Yes | No |
| Charge Time | 5–6 hours | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Motor | 450W | 350W | 350W |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | 10″ tube + solid | 10″ tube | 10″ tubeless |
| Braking | F/R Disc + electronic | Disc + Manual | Regenerative Disc |
| Max Load | 220 lbs. | 275 lbs. | 220.5 lbs. |
| Weight | 40.12 lbs. | 33 lbs. | 42.1 lbs. |
| Price | $399 | $450 | $849 |
Conclusion
The HOVSCO Felicity Battery-powered Scooter presents a great value for commuters or anyone looking for a powerful, quick electric scooter to add to their collection of recreational toys. It certainly holds its own against the competition—including more expensive models.
Note: For a limited time, get $50 OFF with code “MTV” while supplies last.
HOVSCO Felicity Electric Scooter Specs
- Tires: 10-inch tubed pneumatic front, solid rear
- Motor: 450W
- Battery: 36V 10.4Ah fixed
- Charge time: 5–6 hours
- Drive modes: 3
- Speed: 4/12/21 mph
- Braking: Front/rear disc + electronic
- Range: 30 miles
- Dual suspension
- Max load: 220 lbs (100 kg)
- 3W LED headlight + LED brake light
- Weight: 40.12 lbs (18.2 kg)
- Price: $399
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