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Gotrax GMAX Ultra vs Gotrax G6
The Gotrax G6 has the longer estimated range — 28.8 miles against 25.2 — because it carries 720 Wh to the Gotrax GMAX Ultra’s 630. The Gotrax G6 is the lighter of the two at 45 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 25.2 mi | 28.8 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 45 mi (1.8x the estimate) | 35 mi (1.2x the estimate) |
| Top speed | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 500 W | Single motor, 500 W |
| Battery | 630 Wh at 36 V | 720 Wh at 48 V |
| Wh per dollar | 1.15 Wh/$ | 1.16 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 14 Wh/lb | 16 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 46 lb — curb lift | 45 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 220 lb | 264 lb |
| Tires | 10" pneumatic | 10" pneumatic |
| Suspension | None | Front |
| Brakes | Rear mechanical disc with regen | Dual mechanical disc |
| Charge time | 6 h | 7 h |
| Folded size | Folds | Folds |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight | Headlight, brake-activated taillight |
| App | No | No |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$549 | ~$619 |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
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
Gotrax G6: the case against
- No app and no published water rating
- Claimed 35 miles is optimistic against the watt-hours
- Owners report the real weight running above the quoted 45 lb
- Gotrax's support record is the brand's weakest point