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Gotrax G4 vs Gotrax GMAX Ultra
The Gotrax GMAX Ultra has the longer estimated range — 25.2 miles against 15 — because it carries 630 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 | 25.2 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 25 mi (1.7x the estimate) | 45 mi (1.8x the estimate) |
| Top speed | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 500 W | Single motor, 500 W |
| Battery | 374 Wh at 36 V | 630 Wh at 36 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.85 Wh/$ | 1.15 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 10 Wh/lb | 14 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 37 lb — curb lift | 46 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 264 lb | 220 lb |
| Tires | 10" pneumatic | 10" pneumatic |
| Suspension | None | None |
| Brakes | Rear mechanical disc with regen | Rear mechanical disc with regen |
| Charge time | 5 h | 6 h |
| Folded size | Folds | Folds |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight | Headlight, taillight |
| App | No | No |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$439 | ~$549 |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
Gotrax G4: the case against
- Owners report battery capacity collapsing inside a year, with a $200 replacement quoted
- A theft-mode lockout that some owners cannot clear
- No suspension and no app
- Gotrax's customer service is the most frequently criticised in this catalog
Gotrax GMAX Ultra: the case against
- Owners report the tiller arriving loose and needing tightening before first use
- 220 lb rider limit despite the size
- No suspension and no app
- 46 lb for a scooter with no suspension