Most were wary of investing in the product as the electric skateboard market was already pretty crowded. But tech sites like The Verge praised the M1's innovative in-wheel motor design and battery.

DIY electric ... skateboard with a single wheel. A very big, very wide wheel, in fact. The Mega-Wheelie houses a 24V LiFePO4 battery pack, 450 W gearmotor with chain and sprocket drive, SyRen ...