Is the Begode A2+ worth buying?
We like the idea of the A2+ more than its place in our ranking. It is a 41 lb wheel with a 750 Wh battery of Samsung 50S cells, a tubeless 15-inch tire in street or knobby tread, a display and a kickstand. But at $1,150 at eWheels on November 13, 2026 it costs $351 more than the InMotion V9, which has suspension, IPX6, UL certification and a trolley handle. The A2+ has none of those on its page. It scores 7.6/10, No. 15 of 15. Buy it for what it is: small, simple and light.
Buy it if
- You weigh under 200 lb and want something light and flickable
- You want a knobby tire on a small wheel for park paths and dirt
- You prefer a rigid, simple wheel and don't need to roll it through a station
Skip it if
- You are over 200 lb with gear: every other wheel here is rated for at least 264 lb
- You want the best beginner package: the InMotion V9 is $799
Who is the A2+ really for?
A lighter rider who values agility over features. A 15-inch wheel at 41 lb changes direction with a thought, hops up a curb without drama, and fits behind a cafe chair. The 1,000 W motor suits it: eWheels quotes a cruising speed of about 23 to 25 mph, and separately notes a no-load speed of 33 mph with the warning "not riding speed!".
The 220 lb limit is the line that decides it. If you weigh 150 or 170 lb, you are well inside it and the wheel will feel lively. At 210 lb with a bag you are at the edge, and a wheel at its load limit has less power in reserve to keep you balanced. In that case, look elsewhere.
How does it compare with the V9 at $351 less?
On paper, it is hard on the Begode. Same motor rating, same battery size. The InMotion V9 then adds 60 mm of air suspension, an IPX6 rating, UL certification, a smart BMS, a trolley handle, GPS and free shipping, for $799 against $1,150.
The A2+ answers with 9.7 lb less weight, a knobby tire option and a kickstand. If those three are your priorities, it is a fair pick. For everyone else, including most beginners, the V9 is the better buy, and that is why it sits so much higher in our ranking. The side-by-side is in InMotion V9 vs Begode A2+.
What does "highly water resistant" mean without a rating?
It means the seller is confident and the page is not specific. eWheels lists "Highly water resistant" among the A2+ features, next to an upgraded display and a metal-reinforced chassis. There is no IP code beside it.
An IP code tells you which test a product passed: IPX5 for water jets, IPX6 for stronger ones. Without the code, you can't compare. Our formula treats an unpublished rating as the lowest mark, for the A2+ as for anyone. If you ride in the rain, ask eWheels the question in writing before you buy.
Video: "Best Electric Unicycle for Beginners! // Begode A2 Review!", Electric Dreams on YouTube. Not made by us; chosen because it shows the wheel or the topic clearly.
What's in the box?
eWheels' page doesn't list the box contents for the A2+. You choose a street or a knobby tire at checkout. Ask whether a charger of a particular amperage ships with it: the page only gives a 3 to 7-hour charging range.
How do you get it ready to ride?
Check the tire pressure, charge fully and pair the Begode app. Set a conservative speed limit and alarms before the first ride. With no trolley handle, think about how you will carry it at your destination. New riders: a small rigid wheel is quick to learn on but twitchy, so give it a few sessions along a fence.
Before the first ride, a helmet and wrist guards at the very least: our electric unicycle safety gear guide lists what riders wear at each speed. Rules change by state and by city, so check where an electric unicycle is legal to ride before you plan a commute around it.
What does it really cost?
Shipping is priced at checkout (FedEx, per eWheels). The wheel needs little else: no shock to service, a tubeless tire that resists small punctures. Returns are 14 days, unopened, with shipping both ways at your cost. Add a helmet and wrist guards.
Per watt-hour of battery, that is $1.53: the figure our tie-break uses when two wheels land on the same score.
What do we like, and what should you know?
- 41 lb: only the 14D Pro and the V8S are lighter here
- Tubeless 15-inch tire, with street or knobby tread at the same price
- 750 Wh of Samsung 50S cells, per eWheels
- Kickstand, top display, spiked pedals and matrix-style tail lights
- 1-year warranty that includes the battery pack, per eWheels
The catch: The load limit is 220 lb, the lowest on our list, and that includes your backpack. There is no trolley handle, so you carry it wherever you can't ride it. eWheels calls it "highly water resistant" but the page gives no IP rating, no UL certification and no BMS detail. No suspension either. And at this price, the V9 simply offers more.
Begode A2+ specifications
| Price | $1,150 at eWheels, checked November 13, 2026 (regular price shown: $1,299) |
|---|---|
| Shipping | FedEx shipping priced at checkout, per eWheels |
| Who it suits | First wheel |
| Wheel size | 15 in |
| Tire | 15 in tubeless (3.00-10), street or knobby |
| Battery | 750 Wh, 84 V system |
| Battery cells | Samsung 50S |
| Motor | 1,000 W |
| Torque | Not stated |
| Top speed (claimed) | about 23 to 25 mph cruising speed, per eWheels |
| Range (claimed) | 30 miles, per eWheels |
| Hill grade (claimed) | Not stated |
| Suspension | None |
| Weight | 41 lb |
| Maximum rider load | 220 lb |
| Size | Not stated |
| Water rating | No rating published |
| UL certification | Not stated |
| Battery management | Not stated |
| Charging | 3 to 7 hours, per eWheels |
| Fast charging | Not stated |
| Trolley handle | Sold separately |
| Kickstand | Built in |
| Display | Top display |
| App | Yes |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty that includes the battery pack, per eWheels |
| Returns | 14 days, unopened, buyer pays shipping both ways, per eWheels |
| Price per watt-hour | $1.53 per Wh |
"Not stated" means eWheels's pages didn't give the figure when we read them on November 13, 2026. Top speed, range and hill grade are claims, not measurements: a claimed top speed is not a speed to plan your rides around.
Why 7.6/10? The score, criterion by criterion
Each criterion is marked from the figure eWheels publishes; anything the page doesn't publish gets the lowest mark. Claimed top speed is not a criterion. The weighted result is placed on our 7.5 to 9.6 scale. The scales and the weights are on our methodology page.
| Price, against the catalog median (dated, US) (20%) | Strong |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity (watt-hours) (15%) | Average |
| Suspension travel (15%) | Weak |
| Published protections: water rating, UL certification, smart BMS (15%) | Not published: lowest mark |
| Motor power (nominal watts) (10%) | Weak |
| Weight to lift and carry (10%) | Strong |
| Maximum rider load (5%) | Weak |
| Warranty, return window and shipping (10%) | Average |
How much is the Begode A2+, and where do you buy it?
$1,150 at eWheels on November 13, 2026. Sale price at eWheels on November 13, 2026; eWheels lists $1,299 as the regular price.
One step up, the InMotion V11Y is $1,299 for 9.1/10. We link to eWheels because that is where we read the price and the stock.
What should you ask eWheels first?
- Is there an IP rating behind "highly water resistant"?
- Which charger is included, and how long does a full charge take with it?
- Is 220 lb the limit for rider plus gear, and what happens to range near it?
Which wheels should you compare it with?
The two closest in price: InMotion V11Y ($1,299, 9.1/10) and KingSong 16X Pro ($1,499, 7.9/10). Put all three side by side.
Head-to-heads: KingSong 14D Pro vs Begode A2+, InMotion V9 vs Begode A2+.
Rankings with this wheel: best electric unicycles, best electric unicycle for beginners, electric unicycle under $1500.
Guides that mention it or help you decide: How to ride an electric unicycle.
Where do these figures come from?
- ewheels.com/products/begode-a2, read November 13, 2026
