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E-scooters are becoming increasingly popular among urban commuters, college students, and families looking to get around faster and just have fun, but they're not known for being cheap. Luckily, Walmart is dropping prices on some of the most popular electric scooters and e-bikes, with some models seeing discounts of up to 70% off their regular price. Now the retailer has slashed the price of this foldable e-scooter by more than $700 and it even ships for free.
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The Kistp 550W Foldable E-Scooter is currently on sale at Walmart for just $340; that is, 69% off its regular price of $1,100. This commuter-style scooter has received more than 150 five-star reviews from shoppers, who say it's an “excellent” choice for first-time scooter riders and those zipping around town. It comes in two colors (blue and black) and both are sold for the same price.
Kistp 550W Foldable E-Scooter Blue for $340 at Walmart (was $1,100)
Courtesy of Walmart
This foldable electric scooter has a maximum payload capacity of 265 pounds and a 550-watt motor that reaches a top speed of approximately 20 mph, depending on what you're carrying. It uses a 36-volt battery that can reach up to 20 miles of range and charges from dead to full capacity in 5 hours. It's equipped with an LED instrument cluster that shows current speed and remaining battery life, as well as front and rear disc brakes and front and rear lights, but what stands out most is its extra-wide deck, which offers 9.5 inches of width for foot ease. assignment.
Shoppers say this is a great electric scooter for learning how to get the job done. “This was my first e-scooter ride and I had so much fun,” said one customer. “Extremely easy to use… This is so sturdy and solidly built that I can definitely say it is worth the money.” Another shopper agreed, saying: “Really good first scooter for commuting… Good quality and pretty powerful.”
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Others say it's a great option for the daily commute, especially on campus. “College is great for my kid,” one customer said. “Can say goodbye to $300 parking permit fees each semester.” Another commuter said: “I use this device every day for my commute and I can safely say that in this case you get more than what you pay for. The performance is next level!”
Whether you're trying to commute to work or just want to have fun on the weekends, Kistp's foldable e-scooter is your best choice in terms of convenience and power. And at just $340, it's a great buy. But get one in your cart soon because we're not sure when the sale will end.