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Gotrax GX1 vs Gotrax GX2
The Gotrax GX2 has the longer estimated range — 25.3 miles against 18.9 — because it carries 960 Wh to the Gotrax GX1’s 720. The Gotrax GX1 is the lighter of the two at 76 lb, which puts it in the rolls only class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 18.9 mi | 25.3 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 35 mi (1.9x the estimate) | 40 mi (1.6x the estimate) |
| Tested range | — | 24.7 mi |
| Top speed | 30 mph | 35 mph |
| Motor | Dual motor, 1,200 W | Dual motor, 1,600 W (2,000 W peak) |
| Battery | 720 Wh at 48 V | 960 Wh at 48 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.72 Wh/$ | 0.8 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 9 Wh/lb | 13 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 76 lb — rolls only | 76 lb — rolls only |
| Max rider weight | 300 lb | 300 lb |
| Tires | 10" pneumatic | 10" tubeless |
| Suspension | Dual | Dual |
| Brakes | Dual mechanical disc | Dual mechanical disc with regenerative braking |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Charge time | 8 h | 7 h |
| Folded size | Folds | Folds |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight | Headlight, taillight |
| App | No | No |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$999 | ~$1,199 |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
Gotrax GX1: the case against
- 76 lb, heavier than performance scooters with twice the battery
- 720 Wh is thin for two motors — the 35-mile claim needs gentle riding
- No app and no published water rating
- Eight-hour charge
Gotrax GX2: the case against
- Tested range was 24.7 miles against a 40-mile claim
- 76 lb, with no way to carry it upstairs
- Slower off the line than the GX1, according to testing
- Seven-hour charge
- IP54 means splash, not rain riding