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Fluid Mosquito vs Fluid Vista
The Fluid Vista has the longer estimated range — 34.3 miles against 18.4 — because it carries 858 Wh to the Fluid Mosquito’s 461. The Fluid Mosquito is the lighter of the two at 29 lb, which puts it in the carry up stairs class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 18.4 mi | 34.3 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 22 mi (1.2x the estimate) | 45 mi (1.3x the estimate) |
| Tested range | 19 mi | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph | 31 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 500 W (700 W peak) | Single motor, 1,000 W (1,800 W peak) |
| Battery | 461 Wh at 48 V | 858 Wh at 60 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.46 Wh/$ | 0.72 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 16 Wh/lb | 14 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 29 lb — carry up stairs | 60 lb — rolls only |
| Max rider weight | 265 lb | 265 lb |
| Tires | 8" solid | 10" solid |
| Suspension | Dual | Dual |
| Brakes | Rear drum with regenerative front | Front drum plus rear mechanical disc |
| IP rating | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| Charge time | 5.5 h | 8 h |
| Folded size | 41.5 x 5.7 x 13 in | 49.5 x 25.5 x 24 in |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight with brake light | Headlight, taillight, turn signals |
| App | No | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | No |
| Approx. price | ~$999 | ~$1,199 |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
Fluid Mosquito: the case against
- Range is the universal owner complaint, and there is no larger battery option
- 8-inch solid tires at 25 mph
- Rear drum with front regen is light braking for the speed
- No app
- Expensive for the specification — the weight is what you are buying
Fluid Vista: the case against
- Solid tires at 31 mph make a firm ride firmer
- 60 lb
- No cruise control on a scooter built for long distances
- Eight-hour charge
- Heavy-handed branding that owners routinely cover with stickers