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Gotrax G4 vs Gotrax G3 Max
The Gotrax G3 Max has the longer estimated range — 19.6 miles against 15 — because it carries 490 Wh to the Gotrax G4’s 374. The Gotrax G4 is the lighter of the two at 37 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 15 mi | 19.6 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 25 mi (1.7x the estimate) | 37 mi (1.9x the estimate) |
| Top speed | 20 mph | 17 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 500 W | Single motor, 500 W |
| Battery | 374 Wh at 36 V | 490 Wh at 48 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.83 Wh/$ | 1 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 10 Wh/lb | 13 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 37 lb — curb lift | 37 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 264 lb | 264 lb |
| Tires | 10" pneumatic | 10" pneumatic |
| Suspension | Front | None |
| Brakes | Rear mechanical disc with regen | Rear mechanical disc |
| Charge time | 5 h | 6 h |
| Folded size | Folds | 48 x 18 x 18 in |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight | Headlight, taillight |
| App | No | No |
| Cruise control | Yes | No |
| Approx. price | ~$449 | ~$489 |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
Gotrax G4: the case against
- One owner's battery capacity collapsed inside a year, with a $200 replacement quoted
- A theft-mode lockout that one owner could not clear
- No app, and suspension at the front only
- Gotrax's customer service is the most frequently criticised in this catalog
Gotrax G3 Max: the case against
- 17 mph top speed is slow in bike lanes
- Rear mechanical disc is the only brake
- No suspension and no published water rating
- Motor power is 500 W on Gotrax's page and 350 W in reviews
- Tubed tires