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Segway Ninebot Max G30LP vs NAVEE G5 Max
The NAVEE G5 Max has the longer estimated range — 19.1 miles against 14.7 — because it carries 477 Wh to the Segway Ninebot Max G30LP’s 367. The Segway Ninebot Max G30LP is the lighter of the two at 38.6 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 14.7 mi | 19.1 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 25 mi (1.7x the estimate) | 43.5 mi (2.3x the estimate) |
| Top speed | 18.5 mph | 20 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 350 W (700 W peak) | Single motor, 500 W (1,000 W peak) |
| Battery | 367 Wh at 36 V | 477 Wh at 46.8 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.46 Wh/$ | 0.6 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 10 Wh/lb | 10 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 38.6 lb — curb lift | 49.8 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 220 lb | 265 lb |
| Rated grade | 20% | 24% |
| Tires | 10" tubeless | 10" tubeless |
| Suspension | None | Dual |
| Brakes | Front drum with rear electronic brake | Front drum + rear EABS regen |
| IP rating | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| Charge time | 6.5 h | 8 h |
| Folded size | 43.7 x 18.6 x 21.0 in | 44.8 x 22.4 x 21.4 in |
| Deck width | — | 6.4 in |
| Lights | Headlight | Headlight, taillight, handlebar turn signals |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | No |
| Approx. price | ~$800 | ~$800 |
Segway Ninebot Max G30LP: the case against
- CPSC recall (March 20, 2025): the folding mechanism can fail while riding; free maintenance kit from Segway, 800-914-6110, service.segway.com/recall
- No suspension
- 220 lb rider limit; the F2 allows 265 lb
- $799.99 is $100 above the F2, which has the same 367 Wh and a front disc
- Tubeless but not self-sealing, so a puncture still means a repair
NAVEE G5 Max: the case against
- 20 mph cap, same as the cheaper G5s
- 8-hour charge
- 6.4-inch deck is narrow for a 477 Wh scooter
- No cruise control listed
- The 43.5-mile claim is at 9 mph