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Gotrax G4 vs Gotrax G3 Plus
The Gotrax G4 has the longer estimated range — 15 miles against 8.6 — because it carries 374 Wh to the Gotrax G3 Plus’s 216. The Gotrax G3 Plus is the lighter of the two at 34.5 lb, which puts it in the carry up stairs class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 15 mi | 8.6 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 25 mi (1.7x the estimate) | 18 mi (2.1x the estimate) |
| Tested range | — | 9.8 mi |
| Top speed | 20 mph | 18 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 500 W | Single motor, 300 W (430 W peak) |
| Battery | 374 Wh at 36 V | 216 Wh at 36 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.83 Wh/$ | 0.68 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 10 Wh/lb | 6 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 37 lb — curb lift | 34.5 lb — carry up stairs |
| Max rider weight | 264 lb | 220 lb |
| Tires | 10" pneumatic | 10" pneumatic |
| Suspension | Front | None |
| Brakes | Rear mechanical disc with regen | Rear mechanical disc with front electric brake |
| Charge time | 5 h | 4.5 h |
| Folded size | Folds | Folds |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight | Headlight, taillight |
| App | No | No |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$449 | ~$319 |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
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 Plus: the case against
- Tested range of 9.8 miles against an 18-mile claim
- The rear disc is the only mechanical brake; the front is electric only
- Some wobble in the stem, folded and upright
- 220 lb rider limit
- Tubed tires and no suspension