lobsterOk I opened mine up and rode it around. Fortunately mine seems to work fine. I have an E-go 1 and it has functioned fine for two years. The E-go 2 appears to have all the same components in a shorter more nimble package, and there are some subtle improvements. I think you have to consider the price when purchasing this--you are not getting a boost board for $1500. For 300 i don't see anything really closely competing with this board for what it offers and the quality. Again, there very well may be more lemons at this price range, but I have ridden my e go 1 for hours and recharged it weekly over 2 years with no melting, fires, over heating or dead electronics. I hope the e go 2 I just got on this drop (for much less than I paid for the e go 1) will give the same reliable service. I no longer even ride regular long-boards with the convenience of brush-less electric power and braking.