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Gotrax GXL V2 vs Gotrax G4
The Gotrax G4 has the longer estimated range — 15 miles against 7.5 — because it carries 374 Wh to the Gotrax GXL V2’s 187. The Gotrax GXL V2 is the lighter of the two at 27 lb, which puts it in the carry up stairs class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 7.5 mi | 15 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 12.5 mi (1.7x the estimate) | 25 mi (1.7x the estimate) |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph | 20 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 250 W | Single motor, 500 W |
| Battery | 187 Wh at 36 V | 374 Wh at 36 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.63 Wh/$ | 0.85 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 7 Wh/lb | 10 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 27 lb — carry up stairs | 37 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 220 lb | 264 lb |
| Tires | 8.5" pneumatic | 10" pneumatic |
| Suspension | None | None |
| Brakes | Rear mechanical disc with regen | Rear mechanical disc with regen |
| Charge time | 4 h | 5 h |
| Folded size | Folds | Folds |
| Lights | Headlight | Headlight, taillight |
| App | No | No |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$299 | ~$439 |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
Gotrax GXL V2: the case against
- 187 Wh gives roughly eight miles of real riding
- No suspension and no meaningful water rating
- 220 lb rider limit
- 15.5 mph is too slow to hold a bike lane comfortably
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