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Gotrax GX1 vs Gotrax GX3
The Gotrax GX3 has the longer estimated range — 35.5 miles against 18.9 — because it carries 1350 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 | 35.5 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 35 mi (1.9x the estimate) | 60 mi (1.7x the estimate) |
| Top speed | 30 mph | 38 mph |
| Motor | Dual motor, 1,200 W | Dual motor, 2,000 W |
| Battery | 720 Wh at 48 V | 1350 Wh at 54 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.72 Wh/$ | 0.82 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 9 Wh/lb | 14 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 76 lb — rolls only | 94 lb — rolls only |
| Max rider weight | 300 lb | 300 lb |
| Tires | 10" pneumatic | 11" pneumatic |
| Suspension | Dual | Dual |
| Brakes | Dual mechanical disc | Dual mechanical disc |
| Charge time | 8 h | 10 h |
| Folded size | Folds | Folds |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight | Headlight, taillight, turn signals |
| App | No | No |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$999 | ~$1,649 |
| 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 GX3: the case against
- Mechanical discs rather than hydraulics at 38 mph
- No app and no published water rating
- Ten-hour charge on a 1,350 Wh pack
- 94 lb