VMAX / Long-range commuter
VMAX VX2 Hub
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25 mi estimated · 44 mi claimed · 25.4 mi tested
The claim is 1.8× the estimate. How this is worked out.
Where the VX2 Pro and VX2 Lite are single-motor commuters in the 25 mph range, the Hub is VMAX's attempt at a fast one: a 500 W rear hub motor with 1,900 W peak that VMAX rates at 34 mph and 35% grade, and that ERideHero's instruments measured at 33.5 mph. It shares the VX2 Lite's full suspension, a hydraulic front fork and a rubber rear, and is the VX2 that adds a rear disc to the front drum. The price of that is weight, 54.9 lb against 45 lb for the VX2 Pro GT. The 13Ah, 624 Wh pack is the cheaper of two; a 18.2Ah version with a 56-mile claim costs $180 more. ERideHero's regular-riding test returned 25.4 miles against the 44-mile claim, so plan on a 20 to 25 mile commute, not 44. Compared with the Segway Ninebot Max G3 at a similar price, the Hub is faster and heavier, with a higher rider limit of 287 lb.
- Price
- ~$1,079
- Estimated range
- 25 mi
- Claimed
- 44 mi
- Top speed
- 34 mph
- Weight
- 54.9 lb
- Carry
- Curb lift
Price and stock on VMAX’s site may differ from ours.
Best for: A rider who wants 30+ mph without paying dual-motor money
Specifications
- Estimated range
- 25 mi
- Claimed range
- 44 mi (1.8x the estimate)
- Tested range
- 25.4 mi
- Top speed
- 34 mph
- Motor
- Single motor, 500 W (1,900 W peak)
- Battery
- 624 Wh at 48 V
- Wh per dollar
- 0.58 Wh/$
- Wh per pound
- 11 Wh/lb
- Weight
- 54.9 lb — curb lift
- Max rider weight
- 287 lb
- Rated grade
- 35%
- Tires
- 10" tubeless
- Suspension
- Dual
- Brakes
- Front drum and rear disc, with regen
- IP rating
- IPX6
- Charge time
- 3 h
- Folded size
- 45.5 x 21.2 x 21.7 in
- Lights
- Headlight, taillight, turn signals
- App
- Yes
- Cruise control
- Yes
- Approx. price
- ~$1,079
35-55 lb — you can lift it into a boot or over a kerb, not carry it far. Estimated range is our own calculation from the battery capacity; the claim is the manufacturer’s.
Features
- 1,900 W peak hub motor, 34 mph claimed
- Hydraulic front fork and rear rubber suspension
- Front drum plus rear disc and regen
- Full-colour TFT display, controllable without the app
- IPX6 water resistance
- 287 lb rider limit
- Cruise control, turn signals
- Two battery sizes: 13Ah and 18.2Ah
In its favour
- 33.5 mph measured by ERideHero, in line with the 34 mph claim
- Full suspension plus rear disc, which the single-motor VX2 Pro GT lacks
- 35% claimed grade from a 1,900 W peak motor
- 287 lb rider limit, 67 lb above most 220 lb commuters
- Zero-start and thumb-throttle modes selectable on the TFT display
- Bigger 18.2Ah pack is a $180 upgrade if range matters
Against it
- Tested regular-riding range was 25.4 miles, 58% of the 44-mile claim
- 54.9 lb is a two-handed carry and a heavy stairs lift
- Rear hub motor, so the rear tire wears faster at speed
- The 56-mile pack adds 2.2 lb (57.1 lb) and $180
- Base price of $1,079 climbs to $1,259 for the 18.2Ah pack
The lists above are read off the specification sheet, not off owner reports.
What owners say
No owner discussion has been collected for the VMAX VX2 Hub yet. The pros and cons above are read off the specification, not off anyone’s experience of riding one — we do not write owner sentiment for a scooter whose owners we have not read.
Head to head
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VMAX VX2 Pro GT
30.7 mi est · 45 lb · ~$999
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VMAX VX2 Lite
20 mi est · 48.3 lb · ~$799
NAVEE
NAVEE GT5 Max
23.9 mi est · 54.7 lb · ~$1,000