Segway - Ninebot Max G3

Best bang for your buck for first scooter, high quality build so little maintenance required - check tires regularly, clean it up. Enough power for anything except steepest hills. YouTube how to ride scooter and avoid mistakes and good luck, i went from ninebot max g2 3k km to max g3 and it feels like my old scooter was a toy.

Best is relative I think, it depends what features and specs matter most to you. A solid, reliable, and all round stout scooter I think you can't go past the Ninebot Max G3 or even G2 is you don't need the extra speed. Super approachable, forgiving scooters that punch above their class in certain metrics.

Ninebot Max G2 or G3 bare minimum, but even for that you are going to have to up your budget. You don't want cheap cheap when it comes to scooters. Batteries are expensive, so anything fast and cheap is going to kill you or burn your house down. Most scooters are rebadges of chinese OEM scooters, and can come under multiple names. Buying used is a risk, as you have no idea if it's been crashed or if the battery pack is failing until it's too late.

Just save a bit and get a Ninebot Max. It's a great first scooter, with tons of mods and parts.

EDIT: Opted for the max G3. Part of me wonders if I should of gotten another eco reco as it uas a good balance of power, weight, and build quality. Looking for a good commuting scooter that I can take on the NYC subway. I'm Coming from an ecoreco l5+. Will use it for commuting (take on subway, up/down stair ) and sometimes tandem rides with my wife (250 lbs combined weight) Loved my ecoieco but the steering started to break after some time. I also hated the braking power of the ecoreco in the rain. It essentially turned into an ice skate in rain. Looking for something under 50lbs.

Thanks for the thorough response. Opted for the MaxG3

If range isn't an issue I'd take a look at something like the Max G3 with its dual hydraulic shocks, as good as it's gonna get I think on a sub 25kg/50lb escooter.

Care and maintenance are keys to making your escooter last long. An escooter used for offroading, jumping curbs, constantly on low tire pressure, and that has been in accidents... You get the point. You're buying something that does not undergo regular technical inspections so as far as the state of the escooter is, unless it's been barely used, all bets are off. As for "escooter tanks" that last through the ages, you have for example the Ninebot Max G30 whose frame seems indestructible. It's a relatively cheap option if you're on a budget. Its next iteration, the Max G2, seems to hold up pretty well too (mine is still here after 9000km), right now we're at the Max G3. If you don't want bad surprises... well avoid buying very cheap stuff or from brands that are known to have lots of issues/bad customer service.

Not much good stuff under 50lbs honestly. Fast scooters need batteries and suspension in order to well... Go fast lol. The Ninebot Max G3 is probably the nicest and fastest scooter under 55lbs. 28mph, 2000w peak motor, and rides like it's on rails (rock stable). Check the dimensions though, it's a wee bit chonky for a commuter, but performance/feature/quality wise there's nothing close sub 55lb. I have the previous version of it, the Max G2, and I've been taking it on the light rail and bus for a year and its been great. It's also 54lbs, but it's not as chonky as the G3. The downside is it goes 22mph vs 28, and the motor stock is 1100w peak. It's got full suspension though, and most of the nice features on the G3. I've put 4500 miles on it in the last year. Only had to replace a wheel bearing, and the fender cuz it broke off. Everything else, even tires are stock . Both are very water resistant and reliable. If the G3 is just a bit too big for ya, you can mod the controller on the G2 if you got some tools, $5 STlink 2, and a boring evening to kill. And make it faster than the G3. Mine goes about 35mph on full battery, and it still does 26-27mph down to 20%. 1700w peak too. Its not gonna break it, just speeds wear a bit. It's extremely overbuilt physically and electrically. Something to consider!

G3 acceleration is gonna get cranked way up in an update. The Max G2 accelerates faster than it rn, so yeah that's not how it's supposed to be lol. Probably had it tuned down so people didnt hurt themselves before segway had data to tune it now that it's publically release. The VX2 extreme has zero front or suspension, much worse brakes, and the motor does not have the same juice as the G3. You're totally right about it being slim though... that's what happens when you remove the suspension entirely. And Paul works there.... ew

I’d recommend you to check Segway’s G3MAX. It has just been released with future proofing options snd has been the best option out there. I just pre-ordered mine in Germany.

Please check the following link: https://shop.segway.com/de_de/produkte/kickscooters.html It’s for Germany only but you can change the region. Also, I would recommend to check online videos about the product that you are going to Purchase just to make sure that you land on the correct one according to your requirements.

Yeah for EU models the speed is restricted to max 25km/h. In DE, there are even more restrictions and due to local law the speed is restricted to maximum of 20km/h.

Yeah, but you can opt for other bikes if you want to use the scooter on private property.

Inflatable tyres, ideally tubeless pneumatic self-healing tyres (those have a layer of slime to prevent most minor flats). A level up from that is front and back suspension, like on the new Segway Max G3.

If you never rode a scooter and can't borrow one to give it a try, its probably better to waste A$200 than go all in on A$1800. But without question the Segway will be the better scooter, but considering its brand new I would still wait a bit for independent reviews. There are also cheaper models from Segway, NIU and others. For my first scooter I also went with an iScooter E9D (same model as yours but had back suspension), was around €210. It did its job for about 1200km I ridden it, but by that time I got the Ninebot Max G30LP that was way better in all aspects; and eventually sold the E9D scooter for €150.

The G3's battery is a bit bigger than the G30's but the scooter is so much more powerful that range is drastically reduced.

Yeah but its competitor will be the G3.

The G3 is rumored to cost the same as the G2. Plenty of people, including me, are willing to spend more for a nicer product, Ninebot parts are easier to find and it's more likely to receive a custom firmware.

Depends on your budget and distance you travel. Ninebot max g30p is nice for lower cost no suspension. The newest Segway ninebot max G3 i would recommend if you have that budget. Water resistance rating is amazing. Speed and acceleration is good. Distance is decent. Dual suspension and disc brakes and the steering geometry is superior to many scooters on the market. Another I understand is the Segway ninebot zt3. I hear the zt3 acceleration is quite amazing. Yume is a solid company and their swift or Hawk model can take a look at them. You can find ninebot max g30p and g30lp used on marketplace or craigslist quite often if in a bigger town and they are reliable.

Scooters are not much more or any significant difference of maintenance required. 4 miles each way is very doable. I start to cut the commute of 10 miles each way as a cap for me. If your streets are newer or in pretty good condition then the ride is so much less fatigued with added distance. Im going to recommend a ninebot g3 or a ninebot zt3. Their water ratings are good.

If you want the most piece of mind I'd get the ninebot g3. But I guess first of all I should have asked you what your budget is. The g3 is ipx6 water rating. You can basically do whatever you want with it as long as you don't fully submerge the scooter

I can tell you right now that the G2 is NOT good for hills. It slows a ton. I wouldn't do the F3 either. ZT3 will work, but portability takes a hit, and upgradability is lost for that discount. G3 is a beast. Very portable and sexy. You can add the extra battery when it's out, or even swap the battery for a GT3 battery and gain 50% more internally. (You can do the GT3 battery swap on the ZT3 as well.)

I just got the G3 and it's great. She's big, sturdy, and can handle potholes like a champ. That said, I'm a bigger guy so the acceleration can be a little slow and getting up big hills is a bit of a fight. I'm curious if I wouldn't enjoy something with 2 motors a bit more.

As a commuter myself the only advice I will give is to make sure the tires are those tubeless self-sealing type, I ride 10km to work 4 times a week and with my previous tube tires I'd get punctures all the time. The Max G3 has them and the reviews are pretty good so far.

G3 for sure but if you want a quality dual motor scooter, Nami Klima, roadrunner RS max or Inmotion Jet. The G3 is the best choice for a single motor scooter especially since you can add an extended battery later on.

I recently bought a Segway Ninebot Max G3. It’s supposed to be able to handle up to 30 degree slope, 50 mile range (in eco mode, max speed 10 mph) or up to 20+ mph (in sport mode but gets reduced range).

I ordered from Apollo 10 days ago and they have taken my funds and ghosted me so I recommend that you stay away from them. I got frustrated and went to BestBuy and purchased the Segway Max G3 and am happy with it so far. (new owner of 4 days) Fast charging and good distance for my weight (lets just say over 200lbs). I average 35 to 40km round trips and have some battery to spare.

Go all out. I got my Max g3 and in a week got my nami burn e2 max. I love both of them

If you have a Segway store near you go test-ride a G3. 6' 215 here. Ideal for me. I think it meets your criteria very well.

Hey Same!! I take the train and then commute the rest on my scooter or sometimes will just ride the 11 miles from home to work. Definitely wanna see what you end up going with. I currently have the Segway max G3 I consider that portable and reliable, granted I’ve only been an owner of it for a little over a month. Im actually considering getting the GT3 Pro from them next, but that won’t be my portable commuter scooter, im going to use that for the days I wanna just ride directly from home to work. Good luck in your search!

The Max G3 is a total beast on hills if you can budget it. I’m 220lbs and ride with a full pack every day. I just saw a thread that someone on eBay is legit selling new G3s for $800. Check it out

Bout 14 on Sport limited to 20mph Daily commute mostly flat with one steep climb at the end of the return trip. The hill totally stops my G30 but the G3 maintains speed all the way up and loses 3mph on the last few yards at the highest steepest part.

I'd probably say Segway g3, for the money and quality is probably the best on the market. Granted, it depends on the needs of the commuter and rider because everyone is different. Range, speed, hills, suspension, etc.. will all be factors in your choice

Same here. Bought the MAX G3 on sale. Ive only taken my car to work one day in the last month. We have some nice dedicated bike paths we are aloud to use. It has been a blast! Love the freedom from this traffic ridden town.

I'm 235 pounds and kitted out my g3 max is pulling 260 pounds and has no problem hitting max speed (28mph)

The Segway E3 is a better choice. Having both the G3 and E3, I find the E3 offers the same experience for a fraction of the price. The E3 also folds up more compact than the F3. https://preview.redd.it/oy24zqjt75nf1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=49406bf13a56505fcaf6a8d0566cb33e5040dcf0

Inmotion Climber is in your price range, and has relatively decent support. As another said, the Segway Max G3 is pretty good as well. [Decent](https://youtu.be/U284wt6aKzQ?si=79zQoG23TrOfifv-) scooters with decent rep that’ll do what you need for your commute. The former didn’t have suspension and is a tad bit slower, but has dual motors for zippiness. The latter has a single rear motor but it’s way stronger, and bigger tires with suspension and a lot of other goodies Me personally, I’m extra af so I have dual 1000w motors for my 6’5 225 frame. Don’t expect the fastest hill climbing ability, but they’ll get the job done.

Maybe you can find a lightly used Nami Klima. I’m 6’5 235 and it pulls. It fits you as well without any risers. But if you don’t need crazy power for hills, you can get away with a Segway Max G3.

Personally I’ve owned NIU and Segway scoots. Currently have the Max G3 and it is fantastic. Range can be a little better but the tech and ride quality are top tier. It has mechanical brakes instead of hydraulic but honestly they work great. For the price it’s a lot of scooter for the money. Their newest update unlocked a ton of power and fixed some early issues. Whatever you do don’t buy a cheap Amazon scooter with unrealistic claims. 😂

Max G3 absolutely eats a serious slope and keeps on moving pretty quick for my commuting needs.

I can only speak for the G3 but I live in a very hilly area and it handles them really well. I would not have been happy with a less powerful scooter

Yea 750€ for G3 overpaid, nice

Yep, looks like a trash bin, can't drive it legally too, definitely poor quality there. And costs 1230€.... And it has an useless seat. So yea G3 is better, well segway is better in Europe at all :)

Stay away from the G2! The G2 has some quality issues with the charging port and build quality. The G3 is a beast and it's my new main scooter. ZT3 is good for outdoor, lose terrain and that but lacks the extra battery for example. F3 is okay, but only the charging input where the battery would go is trash in my eyes. So either ZT3 or G3. Both are great scooters.

I just upgraded to a Max G3, in Canada. Did quite a bit of research. Yes, the g3 range is not spectacular but it’s really fantastic in every other metric. My local region does not have an e-scooter shop where I can get service or support so the Segway support system was also a consideration.

Segway Max G3, missies the top speed requirement by 2mph but does everything else.

congrats!! really good scooter i love mine, ride safe

I just want to know the real-world range I can expect on the Mantis King GT with my 140 lbs. Because we apply the common “advertised range ÷ 2” rule, we get about 28 miles. That’s not much better than many scooters under $1,000. The King GT costs twice as much, and while it has nice features, the range doesn’t seem impressive. I canceled my preorder for 899 dollars Seagway Max G3 because I found from first owners that even 25 miles is a stretch for this models.

It’s actually funny, but I had preorder for G3 Max but I canceled it as soon as I’ve learned that I’m unlikely going to get more than 25 miles on it. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a pretty decent scooter, but it primarily for people who takes shorter trips.

One of the best commuter scooters on the market, on the condition that you don't require long range. Competent build, good battery lifespan if treated properly, decent support. Speaking of the battery: LiIon batteries like partial cycles a lot more than they like full cycles, so try to avoid discharging most of the way if possible. At the end of a ride wait ten minutes or so for the battery to rest, but then plug it in even if you've only consumed a fraction of the charge.

I've tried mine out on hills and there is a huge difference from my old G2. The G3 even has a hill climb assist option and it feels really powerful on steep hills.

Funny you say, I have the G3 Max and the other half has the F3 Pro. Given that she used my G3 Max for a few months before getting her own F3 Pro, now she considers the F3 Pro to be lightweight and easier to manage when compared to my G3 Max. I suspect if she was used to a smaller scooter that she’d consider her F3 Pro to be too bulky and annoying to move about. I would stick with it. When it comes to lugging it around definitely recommend you fold it and use the handle as it makes it much easier to move about and roll on the wheel, kind of like a piece of luggage. Best of luck with it. It’s a fantastic piece of kit.

I went with Segway because I wanted US support after the sale. I also saw in the sub that people had good luck. I am happy with my G3 so far (6 days in).

I live in Ohio and I bought it to ride around the neighborhood. It’s still chilly so I haven’t had a chance to really ride it. It’s fast and solid. I like it so far. I’m a big guy (300 lbs) and am impressed how it can move me around.

I bought it off Amazon.

https://preview.redd.it/temgdsj8ekne1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7e6950b398b188f712f915928266189d97dc002c

Between zt3 and Max g3 for me haha I see on a segway video zt3 tires are self heckling but claims on reddit that they aren't. G3 is 300 more too waiting on that pre order pricing to come back. Bought a niu 200f but it had a faulty control box I think kept throwing brake code or motor phase code snd nothing was wrong just had to reset returned it was gonna get the same but want something more reliable and more than 8 to 10 miles and 7 hour charge time

Segway Max G3. You don’t need speed more than 28. The range is decent. Cruiser V2 would have better range but they won’t be as reliable as Segway 

Segway Max G3 is the best combination of weight, power (for hills), and suspension. Just keep in mind you can never lock it up outside (it _will_ be stolen), and the range will be ~25 miles for non-aggressive riding. It's not light at 54lbs, but the dual motor scooters people are mentioning are _much_ heavier. Trust me, you don't want that.

Max G3 is lighter and more powerful.

I recently sold my car and bought the Segway Max G3. So far I’m really liking this scooter. It’s foldable so it’s easy to bring inside and it charges up to full battery in about 3 hours. You can speed this up with a second adapter and there’s a new battery attachment coming out in July if you want even longer range than the 50 miles they advertise. It has 3 speeds. Eco goes about 10mph and the range is about 50 miles. I use this mode when I’m on a busy street or park. Drive goes about 16mph and reduces the range to about 35-40miles. This is the mode I use the most. Sport goes about 20mph (but you can go in the app and increase the speed to 28mph) this will reduce your range to about 30 miles. I use this mode when I have a long stretch of empty trail or streets. In my opinion 28mph is a little too fast lol. I don’t really want to risk falling going nearly 30 mph but it’s also pretty fun to go faster than some cars are going. Some other features are what you’d expect. It’s waterproof so getting caught in the rain or going through a puddle won’t brick the scooter. It has an option to lock the scooter via proximity to your phone or you could use a PIN (I use a PIN). It also has a dedicated loop so you can lock the scooter to a nearby bike rack

I’ve had both the g3 and g3 pro, the g3 has about 15 miles of reasonable range, the g3 pro has about 25-??.

Just bought a Max G3 that is street legal with 20kph max speed to make sure insurance covers it in case it gets stolen. Then I used an app to change its region to US and unlocked it to 35-40 kph. So on paper it should be covered by insurance. They can't know if it's unlocked I guess.

The power on hills is nowhere near what Segway/ninebot claim. I have a couple short hills on my commute that are well under 18% (more like 10%) and the E3 pro will bog down to a complete stop at my 230lb rider weight. Going to try the Max G3 in hopes of not struggling up the hills.

And it definitely has. It slows down a bit on steep slopes but has never slowed excessively or bogged down the way the E3 pro did.

Go for a g3 max

You're going to have to spend at least $300 for a hiboy at Best Buy. I was there last night and seen a Segway max g3 and a hiboy ks4. My first scooter was a hiboy pro max and it still runs well. Only issues were 2 back tire flats. The company has sent me 2 extra batteries that I have just chilling. Customer service way better than I heard or thought.

I like my max g3 at sub 20.

Yes get an Apollo, right up there as one of the best brands. I was so happy with first Apollo City I bought another City 18 months later now I have two. Dual motor more than fast enough and goes up every hill I have tackled. Just Compare specs with others you may be considering. The regen brake lever is the best in the business, I rarely use the normal brakes, they are just for emergency stopping. I like the Segway Max G3 but not as good as the Apollo City on specs. Max G3 battery too small, only single motor, has disk brakes but they need pads to often and disks can warp, I prefer the drums on the city, will never need to change the pads while still own them.

Zt3. I have the max g3 and it's nice, but the zt3 allows more off-roading with the ride height. Actually I have both of them in the back of the work truck right now lol

G3 max is really great. I'm 240lbs and it runs just fine.

In theory the Segway G3 max only needs an app to get started. Once you're set up you don't have to carry it with you. You can set up an unlock code to enter on the scooter using the indicator arrows.

I like my Apollo 🤷‍♂️ Internet forums arent full of happy customers in general. (I don’t think I’ve made one post about mine cause I haven’t needed any support). It’s a vocal minority… if you like it go ahead and get it. That being said the Segway max g3 is a nice alternative.

The trusty ninebot max. Good size including wheels, one of the safest and good range. Power brick is built into the deck so you only need to carry a small cable in your bag if you want to charge at work

Segway is being cheap and use low capacity chinese battery cells almost for all their scooters. GT3 battery seems to be different and it has 50% more capacity without increased space. It requires latest high quality cells which obviously cost more money, but shame they don't offer it as option. Something like Ninebot Max could fit almost 2kWh battery internally and it would cost near two grands then, but still very compact. The trend is that compact means low battery and bulky heavy means high battery because it is cheaper that way.

I have a ninebot max. I call it the Model T of scooters. It is cheap to buy, decent range, power, and top speed, reliable, parts are available, it’s easy to modify, a useable size, and not too heavy. There are models that are lighter and slower and models that are heavier and faster. The ninebot max is totally adequate for my commuting needs. (Also look at max vs max g2 vs max g3!)

I would agree with Apollo being B-Tier prior to their release of the Apollo Go/Pro. Those UL certified scooters are a significant leap in quality compared to the rest of their lineup and I haven't had any issues with the Go now in over 500KM of riding. The pure electric braking combined with the incredibly strong frame is great / issue free so far. Focused solely on their newer releases, Apollo to me is an A-tier, upcoming S-tier brand, especially when factoring in their local support / physical locations. I admire that they produce their own designs now that are UL certified rather than copying the latest chinesium from Aliexpress like most of the smaller brands. I also own a Ninebot Max, a Ninebot Max G2, and an Apollo City Pro 2022. I prefer the Apollo Go in almost every way compared to the G2; it feels substantially better made. GOAT scooter still though is the Ninebot Max. Its just so fucking well designed and rock solidly built due to how simple it is. Perfect last mile commuter, but not really a 'going on a ride for fun' scooter.

I live in San Francisco, so potholes and terrain is an issue, but I would suggest that you would get a scooter with at least 10 inch pneumatic tires, The one that you have a picture of has 8 inch solid wheels with plastic tires doesn’t have her any traction. I would suggest to invest a little more money on a nine bot max. They’re about $600-$800 and they’re very reliable.. they have one single hub motor and they go about 18 to 22 mph if want. Something faster that’s due a motor get a Dual Tron.

I’d go with the [Segway Ninebot](https://www.reddit.com/r/Calidad_Precio/comments/1j2ltqy/best_electric_scooters_for_college_in_2025/). It’s got great range, solid speed, and rides super smooth. Perfect for getting around campus without worrying about charging all the time. Check out [this post.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Calidad_Precio/comments/1j2ltqy/best_electric_scooters_for_college_in_2025/) Hope is helpful! :D

Segway is good but this is a kids' scooter. The weight limit is 50kg, so unless you're a preteen or a **very** small adult, this probably isn't the scooter for you. It's not built to handle an adult's weight, and it will feel slow even at top speed. The motor is only 260W. The Segway Ninebot line has good brand recognition, and a reputation for not needing much maintenance. But that comes at a premium. If you're on a budget, I'd go for a different brand. P.S. I assume this is in Canada. Your city [probably has scooter laws](https://apolloscooters.ca/blogs/news/electric-scooter-laws-2024-in-canada-everything-you-need-to-know) that limit you to around 25km/h or 500W (treating them as motorcycles past that in some cities, so you'll need a license and insurance). So it's most likely a bad idea to get something too expensive anyway; you're really only paying for more power past $800 or so. The one linked here is a good option.

Depending on your weight, and how hilly Ann Arbor is, I'd probably aim for a cheaper dual motor scooter - the Inmotion climber or the Kaabo Mantis 8 both come to mind. If you're lighter, or mostly in flat area, the Segway Ninebot line has a lot of happy users. You mention you're not handy - I'd advise learning just a little bit of maintenance on the scooter, since it really is easy to do and you don't have much else protecting you on one! Basic stuff like wiping it down when it gets dirty and checking/filling tire pressure will go a long way. You can pick up a cheap electronic air compressor that doubles as a power bank to help with that, and every manufacturer should have videos or writeups on regular maintenance. The big problem is that, unlike a bike, you probably don't have a shop you can take it to for repairs near you - even if there's a bike shop with ebike repairs, they don't necessarily service scooters too.

If it's just to commute to work get a Segway ninebot or NIU like most people.

Ninebot is made by Segway. It’s branded. I also love my ninebot.

Anything from Segway/Ninebot. The have superior waterproofing and stability in wet conditions. Ideally G30/G2/G3 line, those are the most robust ones.

I ride stuff like that on my high-mileage ninebot max, no problem.