That's not exactly a fair comparison. Compare it instead to a bike, which can be bought used for under $500, will last much longer, is much less likely to break, and doesn't need to be charged daily.
Or, as parent implied, compare it to a skateboard: Under $200 new, no recharging, fewer things that can fail, lasts for years (might need to replace the deck a few times, $50 each), easier to transport, doesn't make you look weird.[1]
[1] I know in places like SF and NYC nobody will bat an eye at somebody riding this, but in cities like Baltimore, the owners of a Boosted Board probably number in the single-digits.
Or, as parent implied, compare it to a skateboard: Under $200 new, no recharging, fewer things that can fail, lasts for years (might need to replace the deck a few times, $50 each), easier to transport, doesn't make you look weird.[1]
[1] I know in places like SF and NYC nobody will bat an eye at somebody riding this, but in cities like Baltimore, the owners of a Boosted Board probably number in the single-digits.