Bo M2 review: The premium e-scooter unlike anything I’ve ever tested before
I’ve ridden a lot of electric scooters over the years. Most blur together – two wheels, a deck, a motor, and a series of compromises. But every now and then, one stands out. And after a couple of weeks riding the Bo M2 electric scooter, I can confidently say: this one’s different.
The Bo M2 is not your average e-scooter. It’s a purpose-built, premium commuter with some seriously refined features – and a price tag to match. At $2,490, it’s firmly in high-end territory. But for riders who want a serious transportation tool, not a toy, there’s a lot to like here.
Bo M2 scooter review
To see what I mean, check out my ride review video below. Then keep reading for even more details on this innovative electric scooter!
What makes the Bo M2 stand out?
Let’s start with the construction. The M2 is built around a single-piece aluminum unibody frame, which the company calls the Monocurve chassis, and it’s beautiful. No welds, no hinges, no rattling folding mechanisms. Just one sweeping curve of aluminum that feels solid as a rock and helps explain the scooter’s clean, futuristic aesthetic.
This thing looks more like a design concept from a European mobility expo than something you’d expect to lock up outside a coffee shop. But it’s not just for looks (even if it does look beautiful). The rigid frame gives the whole scooter a planted, roadworthy feel. It doesn’t flex, wobble, or creak, even when you’re riding aggressively or hitting uneven pavement.
Even the most rigid of folding scooters will always have a bit of play in the folding area, but the Bo M2 just feels like a solid frame throughout – more like a motorcycle frame than a standing scooter frame.
And speaking of stability, let’s talk about the real magic trick here: the steering system.
The best handling I’ve ever felt on a scooter
The Bo M2 uses a proprietary feature the company calls Safesteer, which is essentially a built-in steering damper. Think of it as power steering for a scooter – but in reverse. Instead of making the steering looser or twitchier, it actually adds some light resistance and dampens those small, unwanted wobbles you often get when riding one-handed or over rough terrain. The result is that the bars don’t wiggle and they also naturally have a slight return pull towards the neutral position.
The effect is genuinely impressive. You can feel it from the first few feet of riding. At slow speeds, the front end feels calm and composed, not fidgety or loose. At high speeds, it tracks in a straight line with an almost eerie smoothness. I can even ride the scooter no-handed like a bicycle or motorcycle, though it just feels wrong to do so because I’ve spent my entire life knowing that you can’t ride a scooter no-handed… at least until now.
It’s one of those features you don’t realize you need until you experience it – and now I wish every scooter had it.
For newer riders or anyone who’s ever felt nervous about steering on a scooter, Safesteer is a game changer. And for experienced riders, it just makes the whole ride feel more premium.
Performance and range
The Bo M2 uses a 400W-rated motor with an actual peak output of 1,270W, and it delivers a top speed of 22 mph (35 km/h). That’s fast enough for most urban commuting in the bike lane and likely more than enough to keep pace with bike traffic.
It’s not going to pace a Class 3 e-bike in the US, but it’s still pretty fast for riding along on 10×2.5″ tires.
Acceleration is strong but not jerky, especially in Sport mode, which gives you full power. There’s also an Eco mode if you want to conserve battery or ride more gently. I mostly stuck with Sport mode, since it’s fun without feeling twitchy.
Range is rated at up to 26.2 miles (42 km), or one marathon, and while that’s best-case scenario, I could get over 20 miles (32 km) per charge riding at mixed speeds in the city. I’d call that sufficient for most daily commuters, and the 672 Wh battery charges in about 4.5 hours with the included fast charger.
Braking and control
Bo takes a slightly different approach to braking than most scooters. Up front, you get a sealed mechanical drum brake. Out back, there’s a regenerative electronic brakes with e-ABS that activates when you pull the left lever. The regenerative braking can pull as much as 1,000W of power, helping to (briefly) recharge the battery during each stop.
Braking is smooth and progressive, and the regen system is particularly satisfying. It slows the scooter down quickly and recaptures a bit of energy while doing it. Plus, there’s less maintenance to worry about with sealed drums and electronic brakes.
And of course, having the Safesteer system means you can brake hard without worrying about wobble or oversteer. Everything feels composed, like it was designed by automotive engineers… since it was.
Ride quality, comfort, and details
The ride comfort on the Bo M2 is among the best I’ve experienced on a scooter without full suspension. Part of that is due to the Airdeck system, which is a layer of EVA foam that adds vibration damping to the standing deck. Combined with the 10-inch tubeless pneumatic tires and ergonomic silicone grips, it smooths out a surprising amount of road chatter.
It’s not a plush, bouncy ride as you’d get with spring suspension, but it feels deliberate and connected to the road, like riding a high-quality urban bicycle. This will absolutely not make up for big pot holes, but it will feel better on normal rough roads then a typical rigid scooter. You’re giving up the advantages of long travel suspension for the benefit of rigidity, and the Airdeck system helps make swallowing that compromise a bit easier.
There are also a lot of thoughtful features that make the M2 feel like a real vehicle. The 800-lumen headlight is excellent, and the 270° daytime running light ring makes the scooter more visible from all angles. The rear light includes a brake alert, and everything is IP66-rated, so riding in the rain is no problem. Or at least it’s not a problem for the scooter. I’d still recommend you not ride in the rain unless you have to since its harder to be seen by cars and you do have to worry about loosing traction on slick surfaces like wet leaves, smooth pavement, etc.
The scooter comes with a MOUS Intralock phone mount (which I didn’t use because I’m married to the Peak Design phone lock system, but they do include an adapter if you want to stick it to the back of your own phone case). There’s also lockable anchor points for a U-lock and a built-in motor immobilizer that you can activate via the Bo smartphone app, giving you a bit more peace of mind in terms of theft prevention.
Is it worth the price?
At $2,490, the Bo M2 is definitely not cheap. You can get solid e-scooters for less than half that price. And so I will immediately tell you that this is not the scooter for everyone, or even most people. This is not a bang-for-your-buck scooter. This is something fancy for those who want to pay more for fancier features like steering dampers and a design that speaks to things no other scooter ever has.
This is a commuter-grade vehicle for someone who wants to ditch the car or bus and ride something premium, daily. And it genuinely delivers on that promise.
If you’re looking to spend less, Bo also offers the Bo M1, which shares much of the same design DNA but has lower power and a slightly reduced spec sheet. It starts at $1,990, saving around $500 compared to this higher spec version. But after riding the M2, I’d say the upgrade is worth it if you want the best experience.
And if you’re considering a Bo scooter at all, let’s just say that money probably isn’t your first concern. A scooter that was brought to you by former engineers at outfits like Jaguar and Land Rover was never going to be designed to compete on price, but rather on premium features and design.
Final thoughts
The Bo M2 is one of the most refined electric scooters I’ve ever tested. It’s beautifully built, thoughtfully engineered, and loaded with features that actually make a difference in day-to-day riding.
The steering damper alone puts it in a league of its own for ride stability, and the unibody aluminum frame gives it a level of build quality that most folding scooters can’t touch.
No, it’s not for everyone. If you just need a cheap ride for a few blocks, this is 100% overkill. But if you’re serious about getting something premium, you definitely want the standing ride of an e-scooter, and you want a daily commuter that feels more like a transportation appliance than a toy, the Bo M2 is worth every penny.
And with a scooter that rides this smoothly, you might actually look forward to your commute.
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File this under “wishful thinking” if you want, but a fresh trademark filing for the Buick Electra name could mean that the storied nameplate is set for a return to US shores.
GM Authority reports that Buick parent company General Motors has renewed its trademark for the Buick Electra name in the US in a filing from 09DEC2025 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and received an assigned serial number 99538079. The application carries a Goods and Services of, “Motor land vehicles, namely, automobiles.”
Electra a nameplate that holds a long history with the near-luxe Buick brand and has generally been believed to be one that’s especially relevant to Buick’s electrification strategy in the US. That’s a notion that seems especially true when you consider the following two facts:
- the Buick Electra nameplate is already featured on a number of hugely successful GM products being sold in the ultra-competitive Chinese market
- 2027 is the fortieth anniversary of the Buick Grand National, and GM’s marketers are way too smart to let that moment slide
It’s worth noting, of course, that this most recent renewal for the Buick Electra trademark is a long, long way from a confirmation of a new all-electric Buick for the US market and even further from a confirmation that we’re getting the hot, sexy Electra GM sells in China. If anything, it’s likely just a matter of course legal thing that GM needs to protect its IP in China while, at the same time, preventing some kind of disastrous Sierra Mist scenario from playing out at home (which– yeah, I get that it’s not true, but you got the idea).
That said, I want to believe.
Electrek’s Take
I’m a huge fan of GM, GM’s EVs, and the way Mary Barra has managed the General over the past several years. I also think a big, sexy sedan is sorely missing from GM’s lineup, and the fast, flashy electric sedan formula might play better at the Buick store than at the Cadillac brand.
Combine that with an overwhelming desire to see a new-age Buick Grand National parked in my garage next Christmas and you can see that I’m not to be trusted. So, what say you? Head on down to the comments and let us know what you think of an American Electra revival just in time for the 2027 model year.
SOURCE | IMAGES: GM Authority; GM.
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Heavy equipment giants Caterpillar have signed an agreement with Vale that will see the company dramatically expand its fleet of autonomous haul trucks deployed at iron ore operations in the Carajás region of Brazil over the next three years.
Vale’s Northern System mining operation currently has 14 CAT, 320-ton autonomous haul trucks in service. With this new deal, sold by Caterpillar’s Brazilian dealer, Sotreq, the autonomous haul truck fleet will expand to some ninety (!) of the massive, self-driving trucks by 2028. The big yellow trucks will be operated by CAT®, MineStar™ Command for hauling, and ship with a payload capacity of between 240 to an almost unimaginable 400 (!!) tons.
“We’re proud to introduce Cat Command for hauling at Vale’s Carajás site,” says Marc Cameron, Senior Vice President at Caterpillar. “By equipping Vale’s haul trucks with our autonomous technology, we will be delivering scalable solutions that meet their needs across a mixed fleet.”
CAT says this new deal represents, “a transformational leap,” citing the fact that autonomous trucks remove workers from hazardous areas and enable safer and more inclusive environments for mine employees – and more efficient operations for Vale.
That fact is backed by results from other Vale operations that have deployed large numbers of autonomous vehicles, which saw gains of up to 15% in operational performance and a 7.5% reduction in fuel use (more with electric drive), contributing to the reduction of the company’s carbon emissions. And, because this is end-stage capitalism 2025, they’re crediting AI for discovering those efficiencies.
“By integrating autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and advanced data analysis, we are modernizing our mining operations in the Northern Corridor, becoming a global benchmark in smart mining, promoting the transformation of the industry, and connecting us to international best practices,” says Rafael Bittar, Vale Vice President, Technical.
The trucks will be delivered over the next three years, and are expected to be in full operation and up to speed by 2030.
Electrek’s Take
As I’ve said before, EVs and mining to together like peanut butter and jelly. In confined spaces, the carbon emissions and ear-splitting noise made by conventional, ICE-powered mining equipment can create dangerous circumstances that can lead to serious injuries (or worse), and that’s just going to make it even harder for a mining operation to keep people working and minerals coming out of the ground.
By working with companies like Caterpillar to prove that forward-looking electric equipment can do the job as well as well as (if not better than) their internal combustion counterparts, Vale will go a long way towards converting what’s left of the ICE faithful.
SOURCE | IMAGES: Vale, Caterpillar.
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Electric medium-duty startups Motive and Workhorse have logged millions of miles across their customer fleets — and by joining forces, they’re out to prove, once and for all, that electric vehicles can get the job done.
Following shareholder votes last month, Ohio-based Workhorse and San Francisco-based Motive are merging to form one of the largest commercial electric vehicle and last-mile delivery telematics solutions companies in the industry.
The all-stock transaction, announced last week, values the combined company at approximately $105 million and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to Workhorse shareholder approval.
Under the terms of the agreement, Motiv’s controlling investor will become the majority owner with approximately 62.5% of the combined company, while Workhorse shareholders will maintain a significant equity stake of approximately 26.5%.
The move is intended to combine Workhorse’ manufacturing capabilities and nationwide dealer network with Motiv’s proven product portfolio and existing fleet relationships to serve the growing $23 billion medium-duty truck segment with a full range of Class 4-6 electric vehicles that plays to the strengths of both companies while, at the same time, proving them with economies of scale they’ll need to survive the next wave of fake “the EV market is dead” headlines.
“Bringing together two leading OEMs in the medium-duty space strengthens our ability to reduce the cost of electric trucks and make the total cost of ownership even more compelling,” said Scott Griffith, CEO of Motiv, who will lead the combined company. “We believe this is a coming-of-age moment — not just for Motiv and Workhorse, but for the industry as a whole.”
The companies anticipate a minimum of $20 million in cost synergies by the end of 2026 through reductions in redundant R&D, G&A, and facility costs (and, of course, the associated layoffs).
Workhorse’s Union City facility has the capacity to eventually produce up to 5,000 trucks per year — a significant manufacturing scale for the merged operation and light years ahead of what Motiv’s existing facilities can crank out.
“This transaction represents a significant milestone for Workhorse, our customers, our stakeholders and our shareholders,” Rick Dauch, CEO of Workhorse and advisor to the new, combined company told FreightWaves. “We believe Motiv is the right partner to support the advancement of our combined product roadmap and capture new growth opportunities.”
The new, combined electric box van company will being life with 10 of the largest medium-duty fleets in North America as existing customers, and hopes to expand their line of offerings into the electric bus and RV markets in the years to come.
Electrek’s Take
Workhorse and Motive can spin this merger however they like — but this move is as much about survival in the new, incentive-lite era of Trump 2 than it is about anything else. That doesn’t mean it’s not a smart move, as each of the parts of this new whole has eliminated a very strong competitor while, at the same time, gaining all at least some of their best features.
As cynical as I am about corporate consolidation and layoffs (especially during the holidays), I can’t help but think this could be a winning move.
SOURCE | IMAGES: Workhorse; via FreightWaves.
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