This Kid-Friendly Electric Scooter Is on Sale for Less Than $150 at Walmart

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Why We Love This Deal

When I was younger, my grandmother bought me a small, rideable car. It had pedals on the interior, steering via handles on the sides, and all-plastic wheels that made me slide around the hairpin corners of my cul-de-sac like I was straight out of “Mario Kart.” These days, kids are asking for electric scooters instead, but thanks to Walmart, the same kind of core memories can be made for under $150.

Right now, the Gotrax G2Plus Foldable Electric Scooter is just $148, a $100 discount from the usual $248 price point. I believe this e-scooter, which ships free, has the potential to be the same kind of memory-making gift that my car was. It’s perfect for teens who can’t yet drive and want to ride in style to the corner store, a friend’s house, or even to school.

Gotrax G2Plus Foldable Electric Scooter, $148 (was $248) at Walmart

What Shoppers Should Know

• Max Range: 7 miles
• Max Speed: 12 MPH
• Weight: 20.9 pounds
• Recommended Age Range: 8+
• Motor: 200W electric
• Max Load: 265 pounds
• Charge Time: 5 hours
• Features: LED headlight, LED display, foldable body, kickstand
• Safety: Certified to UL 2272 safety standards, has a kick-to-start safety mechanism
• Best Use Case: Neighborhood rides and short commutes

The Gotrax G2Plus is outstanding for neighborhood rides, short commutes, and getting from place to place locally. Since it only weighs about 20 pounds and folds up quickly and easily, the rider can easily take it inside that local gas station or corner store for those essential snack and soda pickups. 

Of course, with an item like this, you do want to think about safety. The scooter is UL 2272 certified, which means it is designed to mitigate risks associated with electrical and fire hazards. Plus, its 12 mph top speed and 7-mile range help keep younger riders grounded, both literally and figuratively. Then, it has an LED headlight that increases the rider’s ability to see the road and cars’ ability to see the driver, a safety win-win that’s hard to ignore.

For older riders and adults, also consider the Gotrax G3 Plus, which has an 18-mile range and 18 MPH max speed. It’s a more expensive model (currently on sale for $348) but meets certain needs for those really looking to do far that the G2Plus can’t quite crack.

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What Shoppers Are Saying

One parent bought it for their kids and reported, “The 11-year-old loves it, and as parents, we feel comfortable with the speed.” In many ways, despite being electric, the responsibility level required to use this scooter effectively is not much different from that required to ride a bike.

Another shopper said, “My grandson went ape-wild over this; it was the best gift ever!” They further reported that he was able to learn how to ride the scooter easily, and it is a comfortable delight to watch him ride the scooter.

The Gotrax G2Plus Foldable Electric Scooter is marked all the way down to $148 right now and is a guaranteed memory-maker. Don’t wait to get one—the price could change at any time.

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