What are the best last mile solution for commuters?

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BoardUp: Self-folding skateboard vs Acton Blink S vs Acton Blink Lite

Specs

Weight

7.5lbs

Dimensions

16" X 8"1/4 X 3"1/2

Max Speed

Mobile App

Max range

Charge time

Regenerative braking

Max power

Materials

User Modes

Incline Rate

Integrated Lights

Warranty

Battery

USB

Waterproof

Swappable Batteries

Controller

Available

Deck

Motors

Drive

Wheels

Lights

Hill Climbing

Max Rider Weight

Weight

10 lbs

Dimensions

27.7in / 704mm

Max Speed

15 mph

Mobile App

iOS / Android

Max range

7 miles

Charge time

45 minutes

Regenerative braking

Yes

Max power

1 Hub motor, Total 600W

Materials

Canadian Maple Wood, Aircraft Grade Aluminum Frame

User Modes

3 available riding modes

Incline Rate

15% (8.6 degrees)

Integrated Lights

Front, tail and 2 side lights are INCLUDED

Warranty

Battery

USB

Waterproof

Swappable Batteries

Controller

Available

Deck

Motors

Drive

Wheels

Lights

Hill Climbing

Max Rider Weight

Weight

7.7 lbs

Dimensions

31” L x 11” W x 7” H

Max Speed

10 mph

Mobile App

iOS / Android

Max range

5 miles

Charge time

2 hrs

Regenerative braking

Yes

Max power

450 W

Materials

User Modes

Incline Rate

Integrated Lights

Warranty

12 months

Battery

25,2 V / 2,2 Ah / 56 Wh / 7S1P, Lithium-Ion

USB

Waterproof

Swappable Batteries

Controller

Wireless

Available

Yes

Deck

Maple

Motors

Drive

Hub

Wheels

70mm (78a)

Lights

On side

Hill Climbing

8% / 4.6°

Max Rider Weight

180 lbs

Pros + Cons

Pro
They successfully ran a Kickstarter Campaign, and actually delivered

Their backers seem to love it. Here are the comments on the Kickstarter page.

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Pro
Android and iPhone apps for configuration and diagnostics

Gain valuable and interesting insight into your rides and how the board is performing. Also configure different aspects of the board from a graphical display.

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Pro
Max rider weight is 230 lbs

Pretty good weight capacity for a board of this size!

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Pro
Length of board is 27.7 inches

This makes the board quite small and easy to transport onto a subway, bus, etc.

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Pro
Water/splash resistant

Can tolerate a little bit of water and can be ridden in light rain. Other electric skateboards specifically advise against coming into contact with any water whatsoever.

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Pro
Top speed of 15 mph

This should be plenty for most people. Any faster than this and you'd probably start to get nervous!

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Pro
Weighs only 10 lbs

Making this one of the lightest electric skateboards available today.

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Con
Retails for $700

This is a bit pricey in my opinion, but I suppose this is subjective!

Comment

At 7.7 lbs, Blink Lite is the lightest electric skateboard on the market. And unlike most other e-boards, instead of it being longboard-sized, it's skateboard-sized. As a result, it's one of the easiest boards to carry around under your arm or by strapping it to your backpack.

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Pro
One of the most affordable e-boards for casual last mile transportation

At about $200, Blink Lite is a good budget option if you're looking for transportation for the last leg of your commute. While it's not as powerful as more expensive boards, if you don't need the speed nor range and live in a mostly flat area, this is a good pick.

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Con
Not powerful

The affordability comes at the expense of performance. It tops out at 10 mph, it can't go for more than 5 miles, it can't handle riders that weigh more than 180 lbs, and even minor inclines may present a challenge. Yet, if you only need the board for that last mile transportation in a flat city, this is a good option.

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