Are segways expensive?
Segways are more expensive than hoverboards. Segways range between $149 for the eKickScooter, and $3,999 for the Segway SuperScooter G2. Finally, the large form factor made the Segway impossible for sidewalks or streets, too large to bring to office buildings, and an eyesore when stored at home. The price was entirely out of sync with the utility the Segway offered. Why Segway failed? Unlike e-scooter, it didn’t offer value innovation.Our Take: Incredibly Popular But Incredibly Mediocre Ride After putting a ton of miles on this scooter and thoroughly considering all of its features, it’s a bit puzzling to us how this could be such a popular scooter. The only explanation that makes sense is the strength of name recognition due to the Segway brand.According to Fast Company, while the original Segway scooter cost around $5,000 at its 2001 launch, introductory prices for similar vehicles have decreased over time.