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Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
11 features vs 5 features avg
5 h vs 6.9 h avg
Dual suspension
1200W vs 1031W avg
Weaknesses
25 mi vs 41 mi avg
9.5 Wh/lb vs 12.7 Wh/lb avg
76 lbs vs 61 lbs avg
0.39 mph/lb vs 0.47 mph/lb avg
Compared with 24 similarly priced models ($749–$1,249), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 24 similarly priced e-scooters ($749–$1,249), from manufacturer specs. 50% is mid-pack.
How to read this
Each spoke shows where this vehicle ranks among similarly priced e-scooters: 73% means it beats 73% of them in that area. Rankings come from spec scores computed on fixed scales from manufacturer numbers (the small "spec" value, out of 100), so a high percentage means strong for the money, not perfect. The gray ring and ticks mark mid-pack.
At a Glance
The GOTRAX GX1 is an electric scooter listed at $999. Manufacturer specs put it at 1200W of rated motor power, a 720Wh battery, a claimed 25 mile range, and a 30 mph top speed, at 76 lbs.
Next to the 24 other electric scooters in its price band ($749–$1,249), its strongest numbers are included features (11 features vs 5 features avg), charge time (5 h vs 6.9 h avg), and motor power (1200W vs 1031W avg). The tradeoffs are claimed range (25 mi vs 41 mi avg) and energy density (battery size for the weight) (9.5 Wh/lb vs 12.7 Wh/lb avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings a dual suspension setup for ride comfort.
Full Specifications
GOTRAX GX1
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub
- Nominal Power
- 1200 W
- Peak Power
- 1500 W
- Throttle Type
- Thumb
- Motor Configuration
- Dual
- Max Incline
- 20° · 36%
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 720 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 15 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Battery Type
- Li Ion
- Claimed Range
- 25 mi40.2 km
- Charge Time
- 5 h
- Charger Output
- 3 A
- Charger Voltage
- 55 V
Components
- Front Brake
- Mechanical Disc
- Rear Brake
- Mechanical Disc
- Regenerative Braking
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
- UL 2272
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Coil
- Rear Suspension
- Coil
Utility
- Weight
- 76 lbs34.5 kg
- Max Load
- 300 lbs136.1 kg
- Kickstand
- Footrest
- IP Rating
- IP54
- Lights
- Front & Rear
- Terrain Type
- Hybrid
- Display
- LCD
- Connectivity
- None
- Warranty
- 24 mo
Classification
- Top Speed
- 30 mph48.3 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Front Tire
- 10x3
- Rear Tire
- 10x3
- Tire Type
- Pneumatic Tubed
Frame & Geometry
- Seat
- None
- Handlebar Width
- 26.8"68.1 cm
- Overall Length
- 45.7"116.1 cm
- Overall Width
- 26.8"68.1 cm
- Overall Height
- 51.8"131.6 cm
- Folded Length
- 45.7"116.1 cm
- Folded Width
- 26.8"68.1 cm
- Folding Frame
Smart Features
- Cruise Control
- Speed Modes
- Speed Limiting
- Push-To-Start
- Zero-Start
- Brake Curve Adjustment
- Acceleration Adjustment
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