My son in law, pre lockdown, would take his scooter to work (Shoreham to Worthing Town centre). Not when it was raining, but all other times. When it was raining he took his car. Was just as quick on his scooter by the time he'd sat in traffic along the coast road in the morning and evening...
My son in law is a techie nut. Bought one at Xmas for £1500. Does 30 mph and goes from home (Shoreham) to work in Worthing town centre every day (apart from really shite weather). Gets there and back easily on a full charge. Says can do 30 miles on full charge.
Been on it, great fun, easy to...