I figured out that the side stand is purposely not attached to save weight and keep it up with its light reputation...to make it stand semi fold the stand...I feel it has a cooler stance that way..
I had a xaiomi m365pro, loved it. It got nicked. I then bought this. It's on a different level, it's awesome. The speed is great. It's so light and folds away compact too, literally perfect. Breaks are fine, when you combine both brakes it's decent enough. Although if a rear brake kit comes out (been told it will), I will fit that.
The actual specs on the battery pack are _super_ hard to find: 13S3P 54.6V peak ("48.0V nominal") Samsung 35E, and the scooter specs claim 504Wh (3500mA 3.7V nom), but the battery pack sticker says 477Wh (3350mA 3.65V nom)
alex The 2019 Etwow Booster Sport Monster is lighter faster, less charge time and takes up less space than the GT 2020. Only advantage of the GT 2020 was strong motor for uphill, distance and a kick stand and crappy hand brake. Etwow ran out of stock on the Monster so gave me the GT 2020 for the same price as the Monster which was 300 less than the GT 2020. It’s a good deal but I rather have the Monster. I only wanted an e scooter for when I needed to post mail to the post box 📦 which is only a few hundred yards away from my house. Other than that I won’t even use it. Good job they gave me discount cuz 900 bucks doesn’t seem worth it.
@@childlover4091 I've had it up to 27mph on the flat so far, that's on the scooters speedo though, goes uphill OK too, I was torn between this or a mercane wide wheel pro, chose the etwow as it weighs about half as much.
The handlebar looks really short :-/ E-wheels says it's 15 inches wide vs 21-26 inches for most other scooters. Do you find that it makes it difficult to control? I was considering this model but seeing Micah with his hands so close together is making me reconsider, I'd love to hear from someone who has one.
Low diameter plays to electric motors' inherent strength in rpm. Having the power allows it enough regen to skip mechanical brakes. Reasonably light and foldable. Airless tires so there is no bs. It's an intelligent design. It's pretty much how I would do it and I very rarely say that about anything. I might get this to bring in my plane to get from airstrips into civilization. Tesla should get rid of rear mechanical brakes too. Individual power on rear and brakes only on front is a very good combination for a zippy car. Optimization is king.
I own one of these (accept its the 500 watt model) and they are absolutely the best for final mile needs - BTW you guys missed the directions for how to kickstand it !?! = you release the fold pin and have it partially folded so the bottom of the deck goes flat on the ground and holds it up - C’mon guys!!?? - only down side to these is there’s no way these can claim more than 12/14 miles on a charge for a normal man of 150+ lbs. -im 170 lb. and i have to be perfectly efficient to get 10mi out of mine ( i do have hills here in LA but still ) -their mileage stat is not for grown adults -i assume they did mileage stats based on flat terrain for maybe like 140lb person -
You're right and I've tried that but it's just a more finicky way to do it than with a kickstand. You have to manipulate the locking lever while also pushing on the handlebars... you're right that it definitely works, but I just prefer the simplicity of a kickstand.
The 500 w model has a smaller battery. It has a 10.5Ah battery with 36 V. That makes 36x10.5=378 Wh energy. The GT has a 48V battery pack. 10.5x48=504Wh energy. Not to mention that is charges to 54V. The GT has an excellent range, any 150-160lbs person can easily count on a 20 mile ride with 20-30% battery reserve remained on a flat urban environment.
I’m in Palm Beach Gardens. Wish I can come and try this one out. I bought an Unagi but range is 7 miles while in its top mode. Probably going to mail it back.
Hey man, read the manual, there's a way to leave the scooter standing up straight! If you can't find it, watch the other youtube reviews of that same e-scooter...
@@armando110787 - thanks. I own solid wheeled kick scooters, so I'm aware of the risks. And the battery should be fine with this. I don't plan on riding in heavy downpours. This is the video that convinced me to get the GT. ua-cam.com/video/m1G-X6Gaqok/v-deo.html
@@greplink it's a E-Twow scooter, and is a lesser model. If the less expensive model is that reliable than the GT is that much better. The video I linked sold me on the brand.
I really wanted to pull the trigger on one of these scooters cause they would be ideal for New York. I can overlook the solid tires but cant overlook the braking. Especially in NY you need to be able to stop fast and in a short distance.
@@mirceskiandrej Andrej just don't ride top speed in front of a cop lol. I've had mine for a while and because of its appearance no one even looks twice. Even heavy duty scooter riders don't get harassed unless your being reckless. One of the secret bonuses of this scooter is it looks like a kids toy, so thieves that don't know over look it and law enforcement assumes its some kiddie 15mph scooter.
*Battery life is great **Latest.Bike** Scooter . Love the different driving modes. It’s got a little headlight and taillight too. Gets lots of looks haha*
To have a city commuter for me what is important is to know what type of IP protection does it have so har from many scooters I check the specs for the ninebot g30 max looks the best. What type of water resistance does this have?
How good is the scooter in low speed? I tried the V, and it was really hard to move alongside pedestrians. Sometimes it is very practical to ride slow, but the throttle was extremely sensitive.
That's a good point, I ride a ninebot now and want something faster. But yeah gotta be careful around pedestrians. Get enough idoits being reckless on footpaths and the bans start to roll in.
I'm on my second scooter right now and I enjoy your videos. But I have to know how do you set up your camera to make your videos so that it looks like the camera is following you?
@@Electrek thank you for replying. I figured you had the stick somewhere lol. But how is it that the stick isn't seen? Is that because it's a 360 camera? All I have are a couple of action cameras that I can put on a selfie stick. Maybe one day I can get a 360 camera.
I have the same scooter but i have trouble braking. Do you press the brake and accelerate the same time to gradually decrease speed? Can i install aftermarket disc brakes?
I think its perfect for mobility and transport. Light scooter easy to carry. fast fold and unfold system. Powerful compare to the size. I have one if these scooter and just added the brake drum kit it make a difference. The hard wheel not very confort on pavement. I only recommend if you need to carry you bring your scooter on train at home or office like me. otherwise better go for speedway leger or zero 9 for the same range price.
Buy a KUGOO G Booster for £870 on Amazon and have 2x 800w (1200w peak) motors and 34mph /55kph Also has a kick stand. but weighs 38kg. Range is 40miles going full power with no eco mode on. choice is yours guys
KarlLovellMusic Not everyone wants speed. You’re better off getting a motorcycle if you want to go 55 kph. This Etwow is fast, light and has decent range, it is easily carried in the train, bus, even plane if you really want. Nobody is going to carry a 38 kg scooter around town.
Hi Electrek, can you tell me the power engine of GT etwow scooter? They say 700w. Is it possibile this is max power? If so, Nominal power should be lower? Thanks a lot.
I am wondering the same thing. Did you ever figure it out? It was slower than the 600w Apollo City in Electric scooter guides hill climb test so I'm thinking it's a 500w motor.
Great video. I live in the UK where these are not currently legal. The 2020 model of the GT has both kick stand and a hand brake. I'm looking at one if they become legal and that I can ride it on the pavement. Drivers here are idiots. Thanks for the post.
For people in Germany where electric scooters are legaly limited to 20 kph, the same scooter (with the speed limit and some other minor changes including a slighty smaller battery) can be bought under the SXT brand: www.escootee.com/de/etretroller-ekf/sxt-light-plus-v-ekfv-version.
Looks like a 250w scooter that good you won't attract too much attention from police but I don't like the handlebar set up don't look stable for that speed
You may not imagine what you can do with it... For the curious and the adventurous, here is the scooter equipped for long distance trips. 4000 km to the North Cape: ua-cam.com/video/v41hNnzEzdo/v-deo.html (Activate the subtitles because the video is translated from French)
It is the other way around... And the kugoo s1 falls apart after two blocks... Not to mention 30 kmh is the speed when the GT picks up more speed with a boost you can feel (like a turbo button). Kugoo s1... Don't be ridiculous.
@@hhy2k Take a look at one, its the EXACT same design. there is no difference. and yes the GT is going to be faster, i said that, its a Kugoo S1 Pro with a higher end motor. I've had mine for over 500km now and its not "fallen apart".
@@MartinMurphy01 The Kugoo S1 is a clone (wait for it) of the e.twow scooter. It is behind it in every single aspect and so the sum of all things is a low quality scooter. No, they are not the same. The GT has a 48V system (charges to 54V actually) and that means it has twice the energy than the Kugoo S1. 48x10.5=504 Wh 36x7.5=270 Wh and then I didn't count the quality of the batteries which is crap in a 250$ scooter. I say have fun with it, but do not think that you have a 1000$ scooter for $250. (I just mention that a 700W motor has twice the engine brake power than a 350w motor). Do your research and you'll see the difference. Also the tires on the etwow have air pockets while a Kugoo does not have such thing... The list just goes one.... This is not a Kugoo, Kugoo is Kugoo, this is e-twow.
@@hhy2k sorry my mistake, i thought this was a completely new release - yes you're right the Kugoo S1 is indeed a clone of the etwow. still, this means the design is the same, you're basically paying 4 times as much just for a stronger motor and battery. paying 1000usd and not even getting mechanical front and rear brakes seems crazy to me.
Martin Murphy I am sorry, but it is like saying a Kia is the same as a Mercedes. They both have four wheels, basically the same engine, the seats are not much different either... Yet the Merc cost three times as much, it is crazy! Well, it is your choice. Etwow-s has the best reliability among scooters, the Kugoo has the reputation of being junk. I know they look the same. They are not. I really think you should try it for yourself. On the other hand the etwow only make sense if you need to pick up that scooter a lot... If you don't, you can fing great options in the 5-6 kilos heavier category for much cheaper.
@@dandobre7482 You need a licence plate for these. A very small one. And you must have the needed paperwork (Allgemeine Betriebserlaubnis), a General operation allowance, at hand. That's specified in the "Elektrokleinstfahrzeugeverordnung". Otherwise you get fined and the vehicle gets confiscated. There is a law called "Pflichtversicherungsgesetz" and if you drive without an insurance, you get in jail because of insurance fraud. Thie License plate for these is not like the ones used on Cars and big motorcycles, its a visible sign that you habe an insurance. Ant every year the get an other color. It cyles throu black, blue and green. This year is it black. Also for small motorcycles with a max speed of 28mph you need this kind of license plate. Just google Mopedkennzeichen to get a look. The ones used on the e scooters looks similar bit are a quarter of the size. But you can drive an e scooter at an age of 14 or older without a driver's license. Its germany. Everything is regulated by government...
@@dandobre7482 Actually not. You can drive as fast a you can. Even if you drive faster than the speed limit for cars. No one will get you in trouble. But even with an e-bike you are limited to 25kmh/15mph. Otherwise, you guessed it, you need a licence plate. The same as for the e scooters or small motorcycles. And then its only allowed to go 45kmh/27mph or you need to license them as a medium motorcycle. And then you are in the need to show them every two years to a certificated mechanic (the TÜV it means Technischer Überprüfungsverein, its the equivalent to the DMV I think) and get a new safety license. An the ones with a thumb throttle are illegal.
redjack56 nope, there are none actually, 12 kilos, 40 km, 40 km/h, full suspention, 700w, 48 volt 504wh scooter with samsung cells. If there would be anything like it they couldn't sell it for $1200.
If you don’t care about the weight and size then yep, I’d go with a Apollo or emove or evolve or zero or Kaabo or Mercane but for light weight and portability it’s this or Unagi or Gotrax and that makes it a easy decision.
The sccoter is garbage, trust me. I have had 3 scooters from Etwow, they all break eventually and might get you 1000 miles ($1 per mile, not worth it in my book. If you ride them steady, the fast 25mph goes to 19mph and then might just shut down on you, I've had many different things happen with these scooters and had to ship it to CA to get it fixed about 5 times, they finally replaced the scooter and the replacement was not better. Many design flaws, the rear tail light is basically designed to sever the wire every time to fold it, so stupid. Happened on all 3 scooters within just a few weeks. The worst part about it is the company itself, Scott Morris sells these things and then wont pick up the phone or reply to an email, he is if you can believe it, worse than the actual scooters themself. I could go on and on.... the guy is a wuss and the sccoter is garbage unless you like getting stranded and then left with no scooter at all. they take about 2 months to turn around a repair and then it breaks again within a week, it's a joke and they had me going for about 2 years. Dont fall for this ridiculous review of a brand new scooter, ride it for a few weeks and then see what you think, its trash, it will break down, parts will break and oh yeah, it opened up on me 2 times, going 20+ mph and there i go, sliding across the pavement, ripped up my clothes and had road rash all over, it was awesome!!. These guys should be put in jail for selling these things, they are a total liability. I bought a go trax, goes only 15 mph but it works, it's tough, you can rideit in the rain, its only $350 vs $1000. dont waste your money and dont risk your life but #1 do not buy this scooter!
I tried this scooter, its too responsive, and the handle bars are not solid due to folding mechanism. Because of this they move about an feel cheap. Apart ffom that its very fast an light. Ul be lucky to get 12miles out of it. Definitely not worth £1000.
Once again :) Etwow scooters don't need a kickstand as they partially fold, kneel down and stand that way. That's what clever engineering is, that is how it is intended to be used, very far away from being a design flaw.
Digitalguy You can be serious thinking that the kickstand is an invention previously was not thought about. The kickstand is unnecessary for this scooter. I have one, so I know. The same can be said about extra brakes. You get what you ask for and what laws require as the scooter sceene gets bigger. I think both "improvement" means butchering the original etwow design principles.
@@hhy2k Well we can agree not to agree. The kickstand is much more convenient way of resting the scooter for quick moments than partially folding it. For instance I do use it all the time when I go to the supermarket with my etwow. As for the brake, I didn't feel the need to have one for my old 2015 master (at that time there was not option anyway) and not even for my 2017 superbooster (the brake option started to appear then), the rear break is enough for those... But with the monster speed I started riding on roads with cars, and that's where I felt the need to add hand brake, in addition to the electric and the foot brake. Do I use it often? No, but the few emergency times where I have used it it has almost saved my life.... Also it avoids wearing the rear tire....And the new GT brake is much improved since it uses a similar tire to the "comfort" tires of 2019
Digitalguy I still think it is an afterthought. The 700w motor has really strong brake effect. Having a thumb brake the same side as a pull brake is useless. It is either or. You can't operate both and with the pull brake you will lock the rear wheels in an emergency (making the roller uncontrollable) while you loose the braking effekt of the front wheels. It will not stop much faster in my opinion unless you are ready to use it all the time. May be the lever operates the engine brake as well as is the case at other scooters, will see.... Sure, in tight places 40 kmh is too much for the GT, there you are right. You need to be able to plan ahead.
@@hhy2k I agree with you on the side, it's bad. That's why I had mine installed on the right side... And yes, it skids if you brake hard, but it stops you, and again it does not wear the tire.... There is always a compromise, but a least the brake does not remove the other braking options, and it only adds a little bit of weight.... which is not a big deal...
Lightweight 👍🏻 suspension 👌🏻tire 👍🏻 except width ., to small battery and fwd motor 🤮and to narrow deck weak regen brake 🤮 they should put drum at front 👍🏻 regen brakes cant be stronger than acceleration i quees so fatal sh.t 👌🏻
We got one take it with us on our sailboat, it will come in useful when commuting and exploring new cities
I just got the latest version with the kickstand. I rode 11 miles and still had 80% battery left.
where did you get it?
@@steve5nash i got it from eBay. But I would wait because e-twow gt will include drum brake and with 15ah option in the upcoming release.
@@TonyLee-vj4ui ok thanks
If possible what weight are you?
that’s definitely not true!! 11 miles only 20% usage? fake news
I figured out that the side stand is purposely not attached to save weight and keep it up with its light reputation...to make it stand semi fold the stand...I feel it has a cooler stance that way..
I had a xaiomi m365pro, loved it. It got nicked. I then bought this. It's on a different level, it's awesome. The speed is great. It's so light and folds away compact too, literally perfect. Breaks are fine, when you combine both brakes it's decent enough. Although if a rear brake kit comes out (been told it will), I will fit that.
does your etwow still work? How many miles do you have on it?
Have you heard when will they be releasing a rear brake kit
Hi, thanks for the review. It doesn’t need a kickstand because you can semi-fold it and it stands up....
it will fold while you are riding it as well, and then you'll go sliding across the pavement, trust me.
Is just a decathlon city scooter with electric kit. If you go to decathlon site you can find this for 60$ and in Amazon you can buy the electric kit
The actual specs on the battery pack are _super_ hard to find: 13S3P 54.6V peak ("48.0V nominal") Samsung 35E, and the scooter specs claim 504Wh (3500mA 3.7V nom), but the battery pack sticker says 477Wh (3350mA 3.65V nom)
Bought one a month ago, thrilled with it. 👍
I’ll trade you my gt 2020 for the sport monster
@@childlover4091 lol I have only a gt 2019 though. 😁
alex The 2019 Etwow Booster Sport Monster is lighter faster, less charge time and takes up less space than the GT 2020. Only advantage of the GT 2020 was strong motor for uphill, distance and a kick stand and crappy hand brake. Etwow ran out of stock on the Monster so gave me the GT 2020 for the same price as the Monster which was 300 less than the GT 2020. It’s a good deal but I rather have the Monster. I only wanted an e scooter for when I needed to post mail to the post box 📦 which is only a few hundred yards away from my house. Other than that I won’t even use it. Good job they gave me discount cuz 900 bucks doesn’t seem worth it.
@@childlover4091 I've had it up to 27mph on the flat so far, that's on the scooters speedo though, goes uphill OK too, I was torn between this or a mercane wide wheel pro, chose the etwow as it weighs about half as much.
The handlebar looks really short :-/ E-wheels says it's 15 inches wide vs 21-26 inches for most other scooters. Do you find that it makes it difficult to control? I was considering this model but seeing Micah with his hands so close together is making me reconsider, I'd love to hear from someone who has one.
Low diameter plays to electric motors' inherent strength in rpm. Having the power allows it enough regen to skip mechanical brakes. Reasonably light and foldable. Airless tires so there is no bs. It's an intelligent design. It's pretty much how I would do it and I very rarely say that about anything. I might get this to bring in my plane to get from airstrips into civilization.
Tesla should get rid of rear mechanical brakes too. Individual power on rear and brakes only on front is a very good combination for a zippy car. Optimization is king.
I own one of these (accept its the 500 watt model) and they are absolutely the best for final mile needs - BTW you guys missed the directions for how to kickstand it !?! = you release the fold pin and have it partially folded so the bottom of the deck goes flat on the ground and holds it up - C’mon guys!!?? - only down side to these is there’s no way these can claim more than 12/14 miles on a charge for a normal man of 150+ lbs. -im 170 lb. and i have to be perfectly efficient to get 10mi out of mine ( i do have hills here in LA but still ) -their mileage stat is not for grown adults -i assume they did mileage stats based on flat terrain for maybe like 140lb person -
Idrissa Morehouse I agree. I have a Zoom Stryder, which is very similar and don’t miss the kickstand at all.
You're right and I've tried that but it's just a more finicky way to do it than with a kickstand. You have to manipulate the locking lever while also pushing on the handlebars... you're right that it definitely works, but I just prefer the simplicity of a kickstand.
The 500 w model has a smaller battery. It has a 10.5Ah battery with 36 V. That makes 36x10.5=378 Wh energy. The GT has a 48V battery pack. 10.5x48=504Wh energy. Not to mention that is charges to 54V. The GT has an excellent range, any 150-160lbs person can easily count on a 20 mile ride with 20-30% battery reserve remained on a flat urban environment.
@@Electrek simplicity is not to have a kickstand at all. With some practice it is faster to do the etwow way.... you'll learn it :)
How far would you be able to go at a max speed of 15mph?
I’m in Palm Beach Gardens. Wish I can come and try this one out. I bought an Unagi but range is 7 miles while in its top mode. Probably going to mail it back.
Yikes. I am getting my unagi this Tuesday. 7 miles is abysmal.
I also was considering the unagi, but luckily I changed my mind and got the 2020 version of the GT.
@@Silver_Vee_Tm I'm returning the Unagi and have a GT on the way 😎
olivercromwel I chose white color how about you.
@@Silver_Vee_Tm I chose black! Also bought the Etwow strap that comes with the hand and shoulder carry. How is the range?
Hey man, read the manual, there's a way to leave the scooter standing up straight!
If you can't find it, watch the other youtube reviews of that same e-scooter...
My Booster GT will arrive on Friday!!!
Good luck, just be careful on wet conditions, easy to slip and easy to got water inside the battery
@@armando110787 - thanks. I own solid wheeled kick scooters, so I'm aware of the risks. And the battery should be fine with this. I don't plan on riding in heavy downpours. This is the video that convinced me to get the GT.
ua-cam.com/video/m1G-X6Gaqok/v-deo.html
tds 101 same, just bought my GT Looking forward to using it.
@@thetds101 that video you linked has nothing to do with the gt....
@@greplink it's a E-Twow scooter, and is a lesser model. If the less expensive model is that reliable than the GT is that much better. The video I linked sold me on the brand.
Quick review, covered most every aspect EXCEPT THE PRICE. Subbed anyway.
The 2020 ver comes with drum brake and a kickstand 👍
But how do you not have cruise control for a $1159 USD scooter??
@@aragorn318
I dunno. I wish it did too. Maybe the next model will have it 🙏
@@heyojayo8642 I just don't see the logic in that. Even $400 scooters have cc
the scooter is garbage, dont waste your money
I ordered the GT 2020 that addresses every one of your issues. Great company!
How is the e twow holding up after one year ??
@@judyr.4825 Superbly. Still gives me > 20 miles of range and hits 24.5mph top speed. Haven't needed to service it at all.
I really wanted to pull the trigger on one of these scooters cause they would be ideal for New York. I can overlook the solid tires but cant overlook the braking. Especially in NY you need to be able to stop fast and in a short distance.
the new GT 2020 has a mechanical brake
@@_Digitalguy That is the best news ever. Digital can you tell me where you saw that or put up a link? any info is most appreciated.
Antt Mann there are already video review online but they are in French, however have a look here e-twow.com/2020/01/23/gt-2020-sneak-peak/
Isn't this illegal in NY since it can go more than 20 mph which is a legal maximum??
@@mirceskiandrej Andrej just don't ride top speed in front of a cop lol. I've had mine for a while and because of its appearance no one even looks twice. Even heavy duty scooter riders don't get harassed unless your being reckless. One of the secret bonuses of this scooter is it looks like a kids toy, so thieves that don't know over look it and law enforcement assumes its some kiddie 15mph scooter.
I own an Etwow Booster V. It's an amazing scooter. Mobility and handling are really goooooood.
How is the e twow holding up after a year ??
*Battery life is great **Latest.Bike** Scooter . Love the different driving modes. It’s got a little headlight and taillight too. Gets lots of looks haha*
To have a city commuter for me what is important is to know what type of IP protection does it have so har from many scooters I check the specs for the ninebot g30 max looks the best. What type of water resistance does this have?
*The GT now has a kickstand and hand break…*
How good is the scooter in low speed? I tried the V, and it was really hard to move alongside pedestrians. Sometimes it is very practical to ride slow, but the throttle was extremely sensitive.
That's a good point, I ride a ninebot now and want something faster. But yeah gotta be careful around pedestrians. Get enough idoits being reckless on footpaths and the bans start to roll in.
I'm on my second scooter right now and I enjoy your videos. But I have to know how do you set up your camera to make your videos so that it looks like the camera is following you?
I'll never tell.........
jk, it's an insta360 one x camera. Usually with the stick in my belt loops.
@@Electrek thank you for replying. I figured you had the stick somewhere lol. But how is it that the stick isn't seen? Is that because it's a 360 camera? All I have are a couple of action cameras that I can put on a selfie stick. Maybe one day I can get a 360 camera.
I have the same scooter but i have trouble braking. Do you press the brake and accelerate the same time to gradually decrease speed? Can i install aftermarket disc brakes?
How wide is the deck ? And if the battery dies can it become a kick scooter?
i doubt you could ever get UL 2272 certification on this scooter with the braking system.
I think its perfect for mobility and transport. Light scooter easy to carry. fast fold and unfold system. Powerful compare to the size. I have one if these scooter and just added the brake drum kit it make a difference. The hard wheel not very confort on pavement. I only recommend if you need to carry you bring your scooter on train at home or office like me. otherwise better go for speedway leger or zero 9 for the same range price.
How much are they going for,, the gt scooter
Can you do a top 5 cost scooters or skateboards?
$1,089... You're Welcome
Handle bars seem too close together ?
So happy I got this thing for 849.
This or the ultra wide for commuting?
Buy a KUGOO G Booster for £870 on Amazon and have 2x 800w (1200w peak) motors and 34mph /55kph
Also has a kick stand.
but weighs 38kg.
Range is 40miles going full power with no eco mode on.
choice is yours guys
KarlLovellMusic Not everyone wants speed. You’re better off getting a motorcycle if you want to go 55 kph. This Etwow is fast, light and has decent range, it is easily carried in the train, bus, even plane if you really want. Nobody is going to carry a 38 kg scooter around town.
Hi Electrek, can you tell me the power engine of GT etwow scooter? They say 700w. Is it possibile this is max power? If so, Nominal power should be lower? Thanks a lot.
I am wondering the same thing. Did you ever figure it out?
It was slower than the 600w Apollo City in Electric scooter guides hill climb test so I'm thinking it's a 500w motor.
Any Handlebar or Stem Wobble ?
Why you don't review Q1hummer the mimi Q or the Q power??
The new GT 2020 has a mechanical brake and a kickstand....
wonder when that will be available and how much weight those additions added.
@@arevee9429 it adds around 1kg, in France it's already available
Digitalguy : where in France i can get it? Thx!
But how do you not have cruise control for a $1159 USD scooter??
@@aragorn318 Yeah, it's stupid that they removed that...
You should review the dualtron x, i think it can hit 100km/h
if you have ever had to change the tires on a scooter every time it gets a flat you will understand why solid is essential.
What bout Grass
Great video. I live in the UK where these are not currently legal. The 2020 model of the GT has both kick stand and a hand brake. I'm looking at one if they become legal and that I can ride it on the pavement. Drivers here are idiots. Thanks for the post.
You dont need a kickstand. You just semi fold the scooter. Duh.
Looks like my oxelo town 9 v2 kick scooter wierd
That looks identical to the Kugoo S1 That only costs £240😳
For people in Germany where electric scooters are legaly limited to 20 kph, the same scooter (with the speed limit and some other minor changes including a slighty smaller battery) can be bought under the SXT brand: www.escootee.com/de/etretroller-ekf/sxt-light-plus-v-ekfv-version.
Looks like a 250w scooter that good you won't attract too much attention from police but I don't like the handlebar set up don't look stable for that speed
The are very stable and I actually prefer them when I walk the scooter in crowded places. Much better than my boosted rev for instance...
I’ve had mine for almost two weeks now and three times it shut down on me while riding with a full battery. Has this happened to others?
Yes !
Ohad Israely did you contact the manufacturer? What did they say ?
The 2020 version is even better!
Looks fast
You may not imagine what you can do with it... For the curious and the adventurous, here is the scooter equipped for long distance trips. 4000 km to the North Cape: ua-cam.com/video/v41hNnzEzdo/v-deo.html (Activate the subtitles because the video is translated from French)
This is clearly a Kugoo S1 Pro with just a stronger motor, the Kugoo S1 reaches 32kmh/20mph for just 250usd.
It is the other way around... And the kugoo s1 falls apart after two blocks... Not to mention 30 kmh is the speed when the GT picks up more speed with a boost you can feel (like a turbo button). Kugoo s1... Don't be ridiculous.
@@hhy2k Take a look at one, its the EXACT same design. there is no difference. and yes the GT is going to be faster, i said that, its a Kugoo S1 Pro with a higher end motor. I've had mine for over 500km now and its not "fallen apart".
@@MartinMurphy01 The Kugoo S1 is a clone (wait for it) of the e.twow scooter. It is behind it in every single aspect and so the sum of all things is a low quality scooter. No, they are not the same. The GT has a 48V system (charges to 54V actually) and that means it has twice the energy than the Kugoo S1. 48x10.5=504 Wh 36x7.5=270 Wh and then I didn't count the quality of the batteries which is crap in a 250$ scooter. I say have fun with it, but do not think that you have a 1000$ scooter for $250. (I just mention that a 700W motor has twice the engine brake power than a 350w motor). Do your research and you'll see the difference. Also the tires on the etwow have air pockets while a Kugoo does not have such thing... The list just goes one.... This is not a Kugoo, Kugoo is Kugoo, this is e-twow.
@@hhy2k sorry my mistake, i thought this was a completely new release - yes you're right the Kugoo S1 is indeed a clone of the etwow. still, this means the design is the same, you're basically paying 4 times as much just for a stronger motor and battery. paying 1000usd and not even getting mechanical front and rear brakes seems crazy to me.
Martin Murphy I am sorry, but it is like saying a Kia is the same as a Mercedes. They both have four wheels, basically the same engine, the seats are not much different either... Yet the Merc cost three times as much, it is crazy! Well, it is your choice. Etwow-s has the best reliability among scooters, the Kugoo has the reputation of being junk. I know they look the same. They are not. I really think you should try it for yourself. On the other hand the etwow only make sense if you need to pick up that scooter a lot... If you don't, you can fing great options in the 5-6 kilos heavier category for much cheaper.
Best on the market.
you're kidding right?
Nice but could just could never buy a scooter without hand/disc braking. Any electronic braking is just way inferior
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700W engages once you pass 30kmh...
Meanwhile in Germany cruising down the road with a similar specd Scooter with 12mph because the government dosen't allow to go faster...
I think that aslong as you be careful and know where there are speed radars you should be fine
@@dandobre7482 You need a licence plate for these. A very small one. And you must have the needed paperwork (Allgemeine Betriebserlaubnis), a General operation allowance, at hand. That's specified in the "Elektrokleinstfahrzeugeverordnung". Otherwise you get fined and the vehicle gets confiscated. There is a law called "Pflichtversicherungsgesetz" and if you drive without an insurance, you get in jail because of insurance fraud. Thie License plate for these is not like the ones used on Cars and big motorcycles, its a visible sign that you habe an insurance. Ant every year the get an other color. It cyles throu black, blue and green. This year is it black. Also for small motorcycles with a max speed of 28mph you need this kind of license plate. Just google Mopedkennzeichen to get a look. The ones used on the e scooters looks similar bit are a quarter of the size. But you can drive an e scooter at an age of 14 or older without a driver's license. Its germany. Everything is regulated by government...
is there a speed limit for non electric bikes?
@@dandobre7482 Actually not. You can drive as fast a you can. Even if you drive faster than the speed limit for cars. No one will get you in trouble. But even with an e-bike you are limited to 25kmh/15mph. Otherwise, you guessed it, you need a licence plate. The same as for the e scooters or small motorcycles. And then its only allowed to go 45kmh/27mph or you need to license them as a medium motorcycle. And then you are in the need to show them every two years to a certificated mechanic (the TÜV it means Technischer Überprüfungsverein, its the equivalent to the DMV I think) and get a new safety license. An the ones with a thumb throttle are illegal.
There are much better options for a $1,000, better brakes too !
redjack56 nope, there are none actually, 12 kilos, 40 km, 40 km/h, full suspention, 700w, 48 volt 504wh scooter with samsung cells. If there would be anything like it they couldn't sell it for $1200.
If you don’t care about the weight and size then yep, I’d go with a Apollo or emove or evolve or zero or Kaabo or Mercane but for light weight and portability it’s this or Unagi or Gotrax and that makes it a easy decision.
I still think that it's over priced!
I'm not so sure, try and find a cheaper scooter with this performance and portability ratio.
1.3.25😅
The sccoter is garbage, trust me. I have had 3 scooters from Etwow, they all break eventually and might get you 1000 miles ($1 per mile, not worth it in my book. If you ride them steady, the fast 25mph goes to 19mph and then might just shut down on you, I've had many different things happen with these scooters and had to ship it to CA to get it fixed about 5 times, they finally replaced the scooter and the replacement was not better. Many design flaws, the rear tail light is basically designed to sever the wire every time to fold it, so stupid. Happened on all 3 scooters within just a few weeks. The worst part about it is the company itself, Scott Morris sells these things and then wont pick up the phone or reply to an email, he is if you can believe it, worse than the actual scooters themself. I could go on and on.... the guy is a wuss and the sccoter is garbage unless you like getting stranded and then left with no scooter at all. they take about 2 months to turn around a repair and then it breaks again within a week, it's a joke and they had me going for about 2 years. Dont fall for this ridiculous review of a brand new scooter, ride it for a few weeks and then see what you think, its trash, it will break down, parts will break and oh yeah, it opened up on me 2 times, going 20+ mph and there i go, sliding across the pavement, ripped up my clothes and had road rash all over, it was awesome!!. These guys should be put in jail for selling these things, they are a total liability. I bought a go trax, goes only 15 mph but it works, it's tough, you can rideit in the rain, its only $350 vs $1000. dont waste your money and dont risk your life but #1 do not buy this scooter!
I tried this scooter, its too responsive, and the handle bars are not solid due to folding mechanism. Because of this they move about an feel cheap. Apart ffom that its very fast an light. Ul be lucky to get 12miles out of it. Definitely not worth £1000.
80 kg person (150lbs), 30 km ride (20 miles), 30% battery remains every time. What are you talking about?
It’s too big the etwowmonster was better
definitely don't ride this scooter on wet surface.
Once again :) Etwow scooters don't need a kickstand as they partially fold, kneel down and stand that way. That's what clever engineering is, that is how it is intended to be used, very far away from being a design flaw.
That’s why the new GT 2020 has a kickstand, in addition to a mechanical brake....
Digitalguy You can be serious thinking that the kickstand is an invention previously was not thought about. The kickstand is unnecessary for this scooter. I have one, so I know. The same can be said about extra brakes. You get what you ask for and what laws require as the scooter sceene gets bigger. I think both "improvement" means butchering the original etwow design principles.
@@hhy2k Well we can agree not to agree. The kickstand is much more convenient way of resting the scooter for quick moments than partially folding it. For instance I do use it all the time when I go to the supermarket with my etwow. As for the brake, I didn't feel the need to have one for my old 2015 master (at that time there was not option anyway) and not even for my 2017 superbooster (the brake option started to appear then), the rear break is enough for those... But with the monster speed I started riding on roads with cars, and that's where I felt the need to add hand brake, in addition to the electric and the foot brake. Do I use it often? No, but the few emergency times where I have used it it has almost saved my life.... Also it avoids wearing the rear tire....And the new GT brake is much improved since it uses a similar tire to the "comfort" tires of 2019
Digitalguy I still think it is an afterthought. The 700w motor has really strong brake effect. Having a thumb brake the same side as a pull brake is useless. It is either or. You can't operate both and with the pull brake you will lock the rear wheels in an emergency (making the roller uncontrollable) while you loose the braking effekt of the front wheels. It will not stop much faster in my opinion unless you are ready to use it all the time. May be the lever operates the engine brake as well as is the case at other scooters, will see.... Sure, in tight places 40 kmh is too much for the GT, there you are right. You need to be able to plan ahead.
@@hhy2k I agree with you on the side, it's bad. That's why I had mine installed on the right side... And yes, it skids if you brake hard, but it stops you, and again it does not wear the tire.... There is always a compromise, but a least the brake does not remove the other braking options, and it only adds a little bit of weight.... which is not a big deal...
No kick stand at that price . Like joe biden says . Come on man😭🤣😅 nice video.
Lightweight 👍🏻 suspension 👌🏻tire 👍🏻 except width ., to small battery and fwd motor 🤮and to narrow deck weak regen brake 🤮 they should put drum at front 👍🏻 regen brakes cant be stronger than acceleration i quees so fatal sh.t 👌🏻
hey sir donate me one scooter plssss😢
1000$=IS NOT GOOD..BETTER currus r11
turbowheel swift
first
NO CRUISE-CONTROL - NO BUY!