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Dualtron Thunder 3 vs Dualtron New Storm
The Dualtron Thunder 3 has the longer estimated range — 75.8 miles against 66.3 — because it carries 2880 Wh to the Dualtron New Storm’s 2520. The Dualtron Thunder 3 is the lighter of the two at 112.9 lb, which puts it in the rolls only class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 75.8 mi | 66.3 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 100 mi (1.3x the estimate) | 90 mi (1.4x the estimate) |
| Tested range | 53.6 mi | — |
| Top speed | 62 mph | 55 mph |
| Motor | Dual motor, 5,000 W (11,000 W peak) | Dual motor, 4,400 W (6,640 W peak) |
| Battery | 2880 Wh at 72 V | 2520 Wh at 72 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.87 Wh/$ | 0.65 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 26 Wh/lb | 21 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 112.9 lb — rolls only | 122 lb — rolls only |
| Max rider weight | 265 lb | 330 lb |
| Rated grade | 70% | 70% |
| Tires | 11" tubeless | 11" tubeless |
| Suspension | Dual | Dual |
| Brakes | Dual hydraulic disc | Dual hydraulic disc |
| IP rating | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| Charge time | 28 h | 23 h |
| Folded size | 50 x 12.6 x 23.2 in | 50 x 12.6 x 23.6 in |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight, turn signals | Headlight, taillight, turn signals |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Approx. price | ~$3,299 | ~$3,899 |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
Dualtron Thunder 3: the case against
- Twenty-eight hours to charge on the supplied charger
- 265 lb rider limit is low for a 113-pound scooter at this price
- No cruise control
- IPX5 only
- The power delivery breaks traction easily for lighter riders
Dualtron New Storm: the case against
- Twenty-three hours to charge on the supplied charger
- 122 lb
- No cruise control and no independent range test published
- Non-adjustable suspension, unlike the Kaabo rivals at this price