Got Hills? Scooters with a Dual Motor like the Unagi E450 are able to take hills much more efficiently than single-motor models. They won't make you go faster, but they will definitely keep your battery from draining on those inclines.

Got Rain? Make sure you get a scooter like the Segway Ninebot ES4 that has a water-resistant seal.

Got Potholes? A scooter with Pneumatic tires like the Xiaomi M365 uses air-filled tires to help cushion you on your ride. Solid core plastic tires have been known to send riders flying when they hit a bump in the road

Got a Long Commute? Or a commute that requires you to carry your scooter for a while? Make sure you get one of the lighter scooters like the Razor E-90 that only weighs about 24lbs

Got tools? Many of these scooters require a little maintenance after riding, especially after long distances. And, some of these scooters require heavy tooling, if, for instance you puncture a tire and need to replace it. A little Do-It-Yourself goes a long way.

Got time? Nearly all of these scooters are made in China. There is a range of support that you will receive, depending on the model you've purchased. In many cases, the companies will require you to mail back the scooter to either their US location or abroad. That takes time, and you might be waiting up to 1 month to receive your scooter back.