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Gotrax GX3 vs Gotrax GX2
The Gotrax GX3 has the longer estimated range — 35.5 miles against 25.3 — because it carries 1350 Wh to the Gotrax GX2’s 960. The Gotrax GX2 is the lighter of the two at 76 lb, which puts it in the rolls only class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 35.5 mi | 25.3 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 60 mi (1.7x the estimate) | 40 mi (1.6x the estimate) |
| Tested range | — | 24.7 mi |
| Top speed | 38 mph | 35 mph |
| Motor | Dual motor, 2,000 W | Dual motor, 1,600 W (2,000 W peak) |
| Battery | 1350 Wh at 54 V | 960 Wh at 48 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.82 Wh/$ | 0.8 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 14 Wh/lb | 13 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 94 lb — rolls only | 76 lb — rolls only |
| Max rider weight | 300 lb | 300 lb |
| Tires | 11" pneumatic | 10" tubeless |
| Suspension | Dual | Dual |
| Brakes | Dual mechanical disc | Dual mechanical disc with regenerative braking |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Charge time | 10 h | 7 h |
| Folded size | Folds | Folds |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight, turn signals | Headlight, taillight |
| App | No | No |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$1,649 | ~$1,199 |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
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
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