One reason many people pick up the best electric scooters is to ride the last mile from the bus or train station to their home or office However, many electric scooters are too large or bulky to fit easily on public transportation

Despite its size, the Glion DollyXL avoids this problem because its handlebars fold down, allowing it to fit easily into tight spaces In addition, a pair of luggage wheels allows the scooter to roll even when folded

The Glion DollyXL is a scaled-up, long-range version of the company's original electric scooter, the Glion Dolly, which was introduced a few years ago and offers many of the same features Read the rest of this review to find out which model is best suited for your commute, or whether another electric scooter is better

The Glion DollyXL will first be available in late 2022 and is currently available for $699 on Glion's website

This is about $200 more than the original Glion Dolly, which is still available on Amazon and elsewhere

As its name suggests, the DollyXL is a very large version of the Dolly It has about twice the range (28 miles vs 15 miles), a slightly faster top speed (18 MPH vs 15 MPH), a more powerful motor (400W vs 250W), and larger tires (10" vs 85")

Oh, and the weight has increased considerably: the original Dolly is relatively light at 28 pounds, not much different from the Unagi Model One Voyager, but the DollyXL is heavier at 40 pounds; if you plan to pick up a DollyXL, don't skip arm day, because the DollyXL is a lot lighter than the original Dolly

The DollyXL has a clever feature that makes it easy to carry: behind the rear wheels is a second small wheel that allows the scooter to roll when folded A small handle extends out in front of the scooter's deck so it can be carried like a piece of luggage A nice idea, but not necessarily practical We found that the scooter would begin to wobble uncontrollably if we tried to use the wheels or turn on anything other than a smooth surface

Despite its size (41 x 195 x 85 inches when folded), the DollyXL fits under train and bus seats better than many small scooters I have used This is because the DollyXL's handlebars collapse into the downtube in the folded position It's a small but clever idea

Another clever feature is the two headlights: the first is mounted directly above the front wheel, giving a good view of the road ahead The second light, located just below the handlebars, illuminates higher up and increases visibility from oncoming traffic

The DollyXL is not as sleek as an eel, but it gets the job done However, DollyXL has something the eel does not: a water bottle holder

The DollyXL speeds up more gradually than other scooters, but once it gets up to speed, it cruises briskly

The DollyXL's 400W motor got me up my standard test hill (6% grade) at 10 mph However, when it had to work hard, the motor was considerably louder than other scooters, making a whining noise that I did not hear on competing models We also found that when the battery was low, the maximum speed on this slope dropped to about 5 MPH

Despite the lack of suspension, the DollyXL's 10" x 15" inflated tires provide a fairly comfortable ride over bumpy roads This is one of its advantages over more compact scooters, such as the Eel Model One, which has hard rubber tires

Unfolding the DollyXL requires a few more steps than other electric scooters - lifting and extending the downtube from the base and folding the handlebars - but once I got the hang of it, it took less than 20 to 30 seconds

The DollyXL's 36V 128Ah battery is rated for up to 28 miles of range under ideal conditions (flat terrain with a 165-pound rider) Like most scooters, it can go about half the advertised distance

Realistically, you can probably get 15-18 miles on the DollyXL, but you'll have to nurse it toward the end of the day; after riding the scooter for about 12 miles, I found that I had a real hard time getting up hills that were no problem when the battery was fully charged

When you're looking for an electric scooter that can take you the extra mile, you need to weigh the implications more: portability, power, or rangeThe Unagi Model One Voyager sacrifices the third in favor of the first two The Glion DollyXL, on the other hand, has both power and range, but at the expense of portability; the DollyXL mitigates this somewhat with two mobility wheels and a handle, but it is definitely not athletic enough to try to carry around

If you're looking for something with a shorter range but more portability, check out the original $499 Glion Dolly with folding handlebars and a second wheel But if you have a longer commute and don't mind the weight, the Glion Dolly XL is worth a look