Best New Scooter Under $300 | GoTrax XR / ULTRA Electric Scooter Review
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2020
- The Gotrax XR and XR Ultra (geni.us/Gotrax-Xr?track=yt) scooters are some of the best entry-level scooters in the US market.
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WARNING: gotrax has an F rating on the Texas BBB. They are a US warehouse for fully Chinese made and assembled scooters. They don't do any of their own repairs or assembly. They sell new buyers scooters before sending out customers waiting on returns/service. I purchased two may 1. This was the experience. I purchased because of this video and even used your code ESG.
Would have been nice to also see a performance comparison (acceleration, top speed, braking, battery life) to the old gxl v2 versions.
Your comparison table / chart (description box) is extremely helpful.
Even though I am only computer-semi-literate, I was able to copy-paste the data to Excel, then filter on the 'essentials' as suits me. It seems that I am a Macwheel or Gotrax client, based on that!
Thank you for it; after hours of videos and trying to make up my mind, this comparison chart helped me limit my 'search' to only a few models.
You may want to give this chart a bigger shout-out on your videos.
3 things I missed on the chart (albeit non-essential):
(1) Hill-climb speed;
(2) Push-start (i.e. have to be moving before the 'engine' kicks in) vs. 'cold-start';
(3) Another column next to each entry, showing a link to your most pertinent youtube video where you discuss that specific model ... which is my next and final stop-over; revisiting your videos on Macwheel and Gotrax!
Thanks again.
Thank you for your Review, I just purchased the xr ultra with you link
Thanks so much. I have been riding motorcycles until I had my first kid. Thanks to your video, I pulled the trigger on the GoTraxx XR Ultra. Thanks again your review was excellent!!
How you liking it? Do you think it will last you a few years of heavy use?
10 videos later ! This is the best ❤️🙌🏽
Sold ! Can’t wait to ; have to no longer commute on public transportation in NY , and save money . Thanks
I used 2 little strap on red blinking lights on each side of the rear wheel on my GoTrax GXL V2 that works out pretty well at night for rear visibility.
Dude I love ur videos sooo much. Your my frickin idle man as a kid in middle school. I really want u to do that wires q1 hummer review tho just so I know if you would recommend it😁
Awesome video! Will definitely use your link when I buy!
Nice review and format. Thanks.
Great concise review,well done
Great review Chuck 💪 You always give us the skinny without bias.
Great review, I've checking out their reviews and web site, What I've notice is there is a bios towards ninebot/segway.. I was interested in the Bird Es1 300 which is the ninebot Es2, with a battery add on it becomes the Es4.
Hi Chuck,
1. Seeing as the trunk test is available for some models already, can the folded dimensions be added to the comparison chart?
2. many scooters list the max speed but fails to mention that those are max peak speed, and are usually not max sustained speed. sustained speed are the max speed that can be achieved in any battery condition, as compared to the peak speed that's only achievable on full battery.
Very Helpful! I have been looking at the GOTRAX GXL V2 and this video helped me a lot with my decision.
So happy we could help. Incredible bang for the buck. It also made our "best cheap scooters list" -Paul
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide going to purchase one with the review you have given
Gotrax XR and XR Ultra are on sale right now. And the 10% off coupon also works. Great deal.
Thanks I wanted to get a electric scooter and I’m new to them at first I wanted a bird but my mom said find something cheaper then I found the goteras Xr ultra and i wanted to make sure it was good so thank you
thanks for your insights!
Happy to help! -Paul
My XR ultra actually appears to have slime inside the tires from the factory, It was difficult to air up the front tire because the schraeder valve is short compared to the motor cover so a little sprayed out,
Great review, thanks! Has the coupon code expired? Doesn't seem to be working for me.
Are they as squeeky when riding as th GXL V2? Is the rear brake the exact same or updated from the GXL v2?
Best vid ever
Thx :-)
Your reviews are so helpful & informative. I like the Ultra, but I have heard consistent Negative Feedback, regarding the Customer Service & durability from GoTrax and that is concerning?
Yea it's concerning if you are a real buyer not making promo videos. Gotrax has an F rating on the Dallas Texas better business bureau. Gotrax does no assembly or repairs. They are nothing but a us warehouse for fully chinese made and assembled scooters. Even their hardware claims are bogus. They advertise the xr ultra as containing LG batteries yet inside are generic chinese. That's not only less safe but an outright lie. Lg batteries cost way more than chinese. Customer service has 0 product knowledge. Better off buying a xiomi that they are trying to copy direct from someone in china. Because at least they would give a crap.
Thank you for the good video.😎👍😍
I noticed on some of your tests that the swagtron 5 was only in some of them why is that?
Hey,
Not sure if that's the Blue Yeti, if it is, the front side of the mic should be aimed towards you. The microphones are on the sides of the mic, not on the top.
Have you ever reviewed the Pioneer hover 1 its basically the same gotrax ultra
So far I love❤ my gotrax scooter!! Its fast enough without being unsafe & the battery life is pretty decent
Glad you like it. Which model do you have? -Paul
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide The GoTrax Ultra 😁😁
How do you secure the scooter if you need to leave it outside?
Great video and review really helped in my decision on which one would work out better for me ended up getting the XR Ultra and with the coupon code picked it up for 299.99 out the door due to the additional discount they had going on at there site had it priced at 349.99 and no tax so I got lucky for a change Thank you 😁
Great video
This was shot in emeryville/Albany/ Berkeley areas Nice!
Hello I just want to say you have a very informative sub; this video specifically helped me to decide to get the xr ultra for my budget and as you said I can probably sell it down the road to recoup for an upgrade. I used your coupon, which the ultra ended up being under three hundred. For this price it’s better than the xiaomi and better than amazon, it’s eighty/hundred more there. 🤙🏽
hello how would you compare these to the new GoTrax elite
When does the coupon expire? Thanks!
Received my XR today, wish it has suspension. Not bad though for $250 though.
can you review the mercane mx60? Literally there is no English info from this scooter,regards
I just got the XR Ultra and the coupon code was still working. But I started wondering, how do I tell I got the Ultra version and not the regular XR? It seems like there are no difference in how they look.
Great reviews, I am looking to upgrade my 12 year old sons Razor E200 to the XR Ultra. Do you think this would be a nice step up in speed and battery life? I believe the E200 only lasts 30 mins on a full charge. Thanks
yes it will go 12 miles lol
You said you maxed out the speed at 14.6 but I'm seeing 15.5 displayed on the speedometer many times throughout the vid. Just a heads up.
Bit unrelated but what is thre background music? It's so soothing 😅
When are you gonna review the hiboy max brother??
I put the ultra battery in my GXL and now I get the 13 mile range, I don’t know why you’re not getting a faster speed I average 16.5 mph to 17 mph on flat ground no problem, then again I GXL is a 2019 maybe that makes a difference I’m not sure but I love it especially with the extended range now due to the new LG battery
Those scooters are great for getting around in cities/urban areas.
Is it a hybrid of m365 and es2?
possible to get an updated discount code? doesn't look like this one works anymore
Great job .not a bad scoot.
Great video. I am looking for the best bang for my buck scooter for less than $400. Can you give a suggestion on which to look for that may be similar to this but w safety features etc?
If you can swing it the G4 is my #1 choice up to $500 but currently $499 electric-scooter.guide/reviews/gotrax-g4-review/. At under $400 I'd go with Xr Elite which is newer than those two models. electric-scooter.guide/reviews/gotrax-xr-elite-review/
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide
Thanks for your reply. Definitely interested. However I have been leaning towards the kugoo G-Max e scooter. Has a lot of more options etc. hence I don’t like the warranty on either of these brands as they range from 6 months to one year and that’s not appealing to me
I used your coupon code to get $50 off a GoTrax Elite. Thank you!!!
Great to see a review of new Entry Level - Budget scooters.
If you're travelling 8-10 miles a day and don't mind making it at about 15mph.... GoTrax scooters are a good choice.
The folding mechanism is one of the best around. The deck is very sturdy and large. Because the scooter uses m365 tires, replacement tires and tubes are cheap and plentiful. It's also a little easier to replace a tube than on an m365.
Lack of a back light is a bummer. I'd recommend investing in a lighted LED vest which makes you more visible than having a simple LED thats low to the ground. If you get an LED for the scooter, look into motion activated lights that become brighter when you stop. Available on eBay for about $8
I'm up to about 600 trouble free miles on my GXL. GoTrax is a good company and they make fine entry level scooters.
Great video review!
You should do a review on the Hover-1 Alpha.
Just got my XR today. Do wish it has suspension, but it will do, especially for $250.
Is this better than the Xaomi M365?
@electricscooterguide You do great work, and it's very helpful. I'd ask you to add one more aspect to this GoTrax review; change a tire. As maintenance is a crucial aspect of a true scooter review, it's a key piece of the puzzle. You can use the full rubber or the traditional tire, and you'll find it to be nearly impossible. If you have any questions or doubts, just read the comments on the official GoTrax UA-cam videos. I made the mistake of buying a GoTrax product and I'd love to have others pay a premium or find another budget model that can be maintained with some ease. Thanks for all you do.
Where is the serial number located can’t locate since too many numbers and customer service wont answer
The coupon code won’t work
Where's the link for the recommended slime?
I got the xr ultra... its a disapointment
the tires screw for the main shaft to the tire is stripped and gotrax wont cover a repair or replacemnt, this was after waiting 3 weeks for a reply back when they said 72 hours.
Have you guys ever reviewed uberscoot or other brands like it. I like to tinker. And it looks to be really upgradable. Different motor sizes upgrade the battery and so on. Basically what I'm wanting to know is. If it is this versatile as far as being almost endless with options for upgrades. Is the very low price worth it? Thank you
omg wow... whatta a great thought
Cool am thinking of getting a e scooter to ride to work and back. Is like a 5 min drive so a mile maybe at tops. Hoping I can find a good budget scooter to save on gas
Plenty of options! Check it out 🔗electric-scooter.guide/comparisons/compare-electric-scooters/
-Vosk
Do you have to have a DL to use one of these?
What’s the weight capacity on the ultra
thats a beautiful video
Thanks for the kind words & for watching!
-Vosk
Where is the link for the slime?
Mine won't switch gears for some reason...
Need to see videos on battery change
Thanks for the tip! -Vosk
i need to know how would i replace one of the tires if they flattened and where would i buy the replacement tire?
This is a valid concern. I've been trying to contact their service team recently so we can tell riders what to expect. It's not looking good. For tires, any scooter tube or tire of the same dimensions from Amazon would work. Tire dimensions will typically be on the sidewall. I'm going to keep reaching out to see what they recommend for sourcing replacement parts.
Do a comparison between the XR Ultra and M365 and which is the better buy.
I've narrowed it down to these 2 models...so freaking tough to make a decision!
@@benpitchford2987 I looked at it by use. How am I gonna use it. I'm not commuting or using a scooter for transportation, just for short errands so save some $$ with the lower cost one.
@@DaBinChe ok, I took your advise and went xr ultra. Thanks!
Look at the reviews on the M365. A lot of people have posted reviews showing failures to the stem which completely breaks off or comes undone. I went with the Ultra for the battery and better locking mechanism.
I have a GXL, a V2 and the Ultra no issues with any of them.
Im look for a budget e scooter for commuting, which would u recommend for me?
is the cruise control button supposed to do anything? because put in down and it doesn't do anything. even for 10 secs.
I have the Ultra and cruise control works. You hold it down for 10 secs let go and it keeps going without having to hold it down
I ordered from gotrax and used the discount but how long did it take for you to get yours?
I got mine within 4 business days, however, for some reasons UPS didn't have my apt number so it was delayed another day. Not GoTrax's fault because they recorded my address correctly.
KUGOO KIRIN S1. Best scooter on sale right now
Would you recommend the XR or the GXL V2?
they dont sell v2 anymore xr is just rebrand with better motor and battery
Hopefully not too redundant; have you any impressions on the Ultra in different weather conditions. Winter riding, light slush/snow, water resistance ratings etc? It's the one column I keep hoping appears on the wondering comparison chart on your website.
Amazon is selling them for $400! Just Go to Walmart and buy the Gotrax Rival $248 plus tax. 15.5 MPH and 12 Miles. Worth it!
Just bought my first e scooter, Gotrax Xr. Thanks
K...can anyone tell me if I'm the only one having a hard time unlatching?.....brand new and I can't open it to ride it...the latch has no give to release...I'm assuming this is to make sure it's right thru wear and tear but how to open without ripping apart?...
We have not had any issues! -Vosk
@Electric Scooter Guide good to know..lol...I saw in video...but mine..won't unlatch as easily as you guys make it look...I see you press like I do and I releases..for me it catches still...there's no pressure even down to the tire that releases it...are you supposed to have to yank it or just pull?...the hooked piece feels like I'm pulling so hard its going to break..but the part you hold down is doing its job latching..just too good..latch is so overlapped it won't clear..
Fuckin great reviews mate!!
Thank you
Do yourself a favor, and just splurge on the ninebot max. I had the xr ultra for a month, and it was cool and all, but the battery just did NOT last. So I returned it to Amazon and exchanged it for the ninebot max, which may have been an extra $300, but the ninebot has a range of 40 MILES! (Real world range of about 30, but that still blows almost anything out of the water, unless you have 2 grand to drop on a scooter)
Yea gotrax is a terrible company. They claim to use LG batteries in the xr ultras yet inside are generic chinese. Gotrax blasts USA texas all over everything yet they do no assembly or repairs. Fully Chinese made and assembled scooters. On the Dallas Texas better business bureau gotrax has an F rating. I've been pointing this out for more than a year now on all of these shameful promotion videos. I even used this guys code to buy one because of this review and it was a big waste of time and money.
The number 1 feature that I would like you to mention would be the carrying capacity. I'm on the heavy side and looking for a scooter rated to haul my fat ass to work.
220 lb
@@prithwjeetghosh2444 how strict are these limits? Do they generally refer to weight that would prevent top speed or hurt battery life, or could a rider at 240-250 break the scooter? I keep seeing that many scooters have the same 220 limit.
@@JohnMRaggio I'm not sure, but I think that they have scooters rated for higher weights on the website.
So I was wondering if you have heard of this - I did buy the GoTrax - its my second one and the same thing just happened to my newer one - about three years in - slowed down mid ride and shut down - unable to restart. Walked home and charged - console comes on - battery full, but when I press the accelerator - no power, no connection. Last time, I tried replacing the battery, front wheel and console and nothing got it going again. Your thoughts??
Push scooter backwards so drive wheel spins backwards while lifting wheel. Push on accelerator.
If it accelerates just switch the wires to the motor by easily opening the access. Electric motors happily work in both directions. This happened to me.
@@garyhardee2720 Thanks - didnt work!
Sorry Gail it worked for mine. Take off the cover for the drive motor (front) and see if leads that power motor are connected or have come loose. Good luck!
What about the city rider from fluid free rides? It goes 18 mph at around same price. I would say check that one out as well to anyone who sees this 👍
The cruise control problem is just lax, all it takes is a beep from the panel to indicate that it is on, even chinese clones of the xiaomi m365 have this at £269!! So sorry but no excuse, same for the rear light
Well, guess what we got a small one and a white one and a black one yesterday😂😂
3 reviews review. Definitely need more speed, at least 20mph and also need suspension like the kugoo or etwow.
Tan Nguyen I think at that speed you do need a suspension which calls for higher price. For my budget I think I’m going with the ultra. I saw that You got the twow, what made you go with that over the zero lineup?
Is the Ultra durable? I read some reviews that say they - Gotrax - break after a few months and that the customer service is terrible.
Can you tell me what it's really like? Could it last a year as a commuter - no rough use?
They ship out broken and not correctly assembled units. They do no assembly or repairs. Gotrax is nothing but a us warehouse for fully chinese made and assembled scooters. F rating in dallas texas better business bureau. False hardware claims and stats. They claim xr ultras have lg batteries inside yet are actually generic chinese. All of these yt videos are just promotions.
@@AMoneyVideo You generalize much...
@@donl3130 you asked the question that is my experience + you can read the complaints on the better business bureau page like I mentioned. I don't think anything I said was general. It was specific and mentioned the bbb where others have 100s of the same bad experience.
I spent 7 months dealing with this company. I've been commenting on every video they are promoted in since. F gotrax.
@@donl3130 so here you go....general don L....no it can't last a year. #1 they ship doa units so when it arrives it's already broken. Then they want you to pay to send it back. #2 they dont use quality batteries as they advertise. They claim to use LG batteries yet inside are generic chinese. They absolutely don't last as long and are not even safe. Also...it's an Outright lie. #3 customer service has absolutely 0 product knowledge. #4 they do no assembly or repairs. (So how will yours be fixed if you have a problem?) #5 they just give you the run around in email only contacts untill any guarantee period expires. Lol....so go ahead an buy that man.
I am a 6.4 270 pound male looking for a low budget scooter to ride with my daughter...so many scooters to choose from....I was leaning towards the swagtron 5.
If this is a bad choice,,,can you point me in the right direction?
Chris Gilmor I 6.2 250 pounds but all these scooters on the market are made for small guys at 200lbs or less
@@ruskibruski FYI 200lbs isnt a small guy lol. 200+lbs is an xl guy.
Gotrax is a terrible company with an F rating on the BBB. Fully Chinese made and assembled. They do no assembly or repairs yet blast USA texas all over. You could buy one but will get nowhere near the performance mentioned. For two reasons #1 as pointed out max weight on these is around 200lbs. #2 they claim to use LG batteries yet inside are generic chinese. So the extra weight will take down your speed and distance. You would need to buy something with strong suspension and way better hardware to perform anywhere near the specs. But that would easily put you in the $1000++ range. So back to you could buy one but it wont perform well. It's also pretty small.
Hello I’m new to the scooter life and I’m trying to find something that would be great for a commuting to work I live in the desert so there’s a lot of dirt road and I’m like some thing a little fast and not slow if you have a Facebook or Instagram that I can contact you from that would be great I would like to hear your opinion I need your advice for sure I would definitely appreciate it there’s a scooter that I’m looking at that’s on Amazon but I’m kind of iffy on it because there’s only one review and it shows five stars all across please let me know how I can contact you friend
Is the xr discontinued?
I believe so
When is the Xr Elite coming out?
whats the difference
Terminology being tricky at times like as example range.... Hill degrees In general I've rarely seen a hill marked with a degree posting. By rarely I might mean NEVER! I know the mathematical way to determine degree but by looking at a local hill I have no idea how's I get the numbers to do the math. Thus in all cases tells no me the degree gout device can handle means almost nothing. That seems risky as a potential consumer. Oh and by handle are we talking the scooter can climb on it's own and is there wiggle room if one I'd OK with significant speed reduction or that and assisting the scooter with kicks during the climb. Terminology being key.
Can the cruise control be turn off?
I don't believe it can be which is a bit of a negative imo
Monte Dizon just quickly press the throttle and release
Would this be safe enough for my 9yr old son to use. Im afraid that the cruise control stay on and my son will panic 😂
Bought the Ultra as my 1st scooter. As an adult in my late 40's I was looking for something that was easy on my bad knees and back. I originally thought of an ebike or skateboard. Pricing would lead me to scooters as they were the least expensive with the specs I wanted. Finally after some consideration between the ultra and one other brand I took the Ultra because of the locking mechanism and the LG battery. I found it to be a very fun experience. At 200lbs I can easily get 10+ miles taking in consideration terrain and riding style. I found a constant 10mph making as few stops as possible gets the best performance from the battery.
Some things I would like to see changed are.
1. Needs a rear light
2. Needs a carry handle or strap for stem
3. Should lock at the neck when folded.
4. Brake cable should have metal guides to the rear disk brake.
5. Charge brick should rest flat on the floor and still reach charger port which it cannot.
6. A dedicated locking port for cables and ulocks.
Overall you can't go wrong with the Ultra for less than 400. Buy it.
Bought one. Very unhappy with battery length. I weigh 175-180lbs and I wouldn't dare drive miles away I get half going about 2 miles at 15. If you think you're going to do the 9mph and save battery, that's very slow. You might as well just buy a skate board for $90. I can't return it cause I tossed the box
coupon did not work
What's the filming location for this one?
there's a typo in the video - you misspelled safety features as "saftey"
Get a life 😂
owned a v2 for almost a year the company has no customer service so your on your own if anything goes wrong(if you want to get your scooter repaired it will most likely break outside of warranty and they charge like $70 shipping so its better to just toss out a whole section of the scooter and get a new part) buy replacement parts ahead of time because they dont make the old scooters or parts anymore(also you will need like $50 in tools to repair anything and i mean anything) after owning the v2 i can say the scooter performs well but the company is shit buy one expect it to break in a year or less then buy a new scooter these things dont last years sometimes only a couple months from what ive read in my case i thought my battery was dead but it was actually the controller that was acting up i got a soldering kit to fix it and it worked for a week on and off with random power cuts then i learned the new xr ultra is just the v2 frame with new motor and battery i assume the new controller is the same fit and model so i will try that and get back to you
U like?
@4:51
Dam U buff bruh
Should the fact that you guys dont review ninebot scooters be a warning?
They did.
Or the fact gotrax has an F rating on the Dallas Texas better business bureau. They are nothing but a us warehouse for fully Chinese made and built scooters. gotrax does no assembly or repairs themselves. They claim to use LG batteries inside some of their units yet inside are generic Chinese. The fact they are promoting this trash should be the warning on what you are actually watching here. Shameful promotion nothing more.