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Segway Ninebot Max G30P vs NAVEE GT5 Max
The NAVEE GT5 Max has the longer estimated range — 23.9 miles against 22 — because it carries 597 Wh to the Segway Ninebot Max G30P’s 551. The Segway Ninebot Max G30P is the lighter of the two at 41.2 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 22 mi | 23.9 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 40 mi (1.8x the estimate) | 55.9 mi (2.3x the estimate) |
| Top speed | 18 mph | 25 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 350 W (700 W peak) | Single motor, 700 W (1,638 W peak) |
| Battery | 551 Wh at 36 V | 597 Wh at 46.8 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.55 Wh/$ | 0.6 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 13 Wh/lb | 11 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 41.2 lb — curb lift | 54.7 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 220 lb | 286 lb |
| Rated grade | 20% | 28% |
| Tires | 10" self-healing | 10" tubeless |
| Suspension | None | Dual |
| Brakes | Front drum with rear electronic brake | Front drum + rear disc, with EABS regen |
| IP rating | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| Charge time | 6 h | 5.5 h |
| Folded size | 45.9 x 18.6 x 21.0 in | 47.2 x 24.0 x 22.8 in |
| Deck width | — | 7.7 in |
| Lights | Headlight | Headlight, taillight, turn signals |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | No |
| Approx. price | ~$1,000 | ~$1,000 |
| Released | — | 2025 |
Segway Ninebot Max G30P: 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 at either wheel
- 18 mph top speed and a 350 W nominal motor
- 220 lb rider limit, 66 lb below the Max G3
- $999.99 list for a 2020 design when the Max G3 is on sale at the same price
NAVEE GT5 Max: the case against
- 597 Wh has to feed a 1,638 W peak motor, so range at 25 mph is far below the 55.9-mile headline
- IPX5, not the IPX6 of the NT5 range
- 54.7 lb is heavy for a single-motor commuter
- Cruise control is not listed on the maker page