VMAX VX2 Pro GT
~$850Long-range commuter

VMAX

VMAX VX2 Pro GT

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30.7 mi estimated · 37 mi claimed · 29.5 mi tested

The claim is 1.2× the estimate. How this is worked out.

Seven hundred and sixty-eight watt-hours in a 45.6-pound scooter is 16.8 watt-hours per pound, a figure only its own Extreme GT sibling beats under 50 pounds, and it is the whole argument for the VX2 Pro GT. Independent range testing has put it between 29.5 and 39.6 miles depending on rider and route, against a 37-mile claim — so unlike most of the category, the claim sits inside the measured spread rather than above it. IPX6, a 36% rated slope and a 287-pound rider limit round out a genuinely practical package. The omission is suspension: there is none, and at 24 mph on 10-inch tires the tire pressure becomes your only tuning knob. Owners have found that dropping from 42 psi to around 32 transforms the ride, which is worth knowing before you conclude the scooter is harsh. The 8.5-hour charge is the other cost of carrying that much battery.

Approx. price
~$850
Estimated range
30.7 mi
Claimed range
37 mi
Top speed
24 mph
Weight
45.6 lb
Weight class
Curb lift

Best for: A big commuter pack in a scooter you can still lift

768 Wh at 45.6 lbIPX6

Specifications

Estimated range
30.7 mi
Claimed range
37 mi (1.2x the estimate)
Tested range
29.5 mi
Top speed
24 mph
Motor
Single motor, 500 W (1,300 W peak)
Battery
768 Wh at 48 V
Wh per dollar
0.9 Wh/$
Wh per pound
17 Wh/lb
Weight
45.6 lb — curb lift
Max rider weight
287 lb
Rated grade
36%
Tires
10" tubeless
Suspension
None
Brakes
Front drum with regenerative rear
IP rating
IPX6
Charge time
8.5 h
Folded size
43 x 22.8 x 19.3 in
Deck width
5.9 in
Lights
Headlight, taillight, turn signals
App
Yes
Cruise control
Yes
Approx. price
~$850
Released
2024

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

  • 768 Wh pack — one of the two largest here under 50 lb
  • 1,300 W peak motor, 36% rated slope
  • 10-inch tubeless tires, 2.7 inches wide
  • IPX6 water resistance
  • 287 lb rider capacity
  • Turn signals
  • App with adjustable acceleration and OTA updates

In its favour

  • 768 Wh in a 45.6 lb scooter — 16.8 watt-hours per pound, second only to its Extreme GT sibling under 50 lb
  • Tested range brackets the claim rather than falling short of it
  • IPX6 and a 287 lb rider limit
  • Owners report a big ride-quality gain simply from running the tires around 32 psi
  • 36% rated slope from a single motor

Against it

  • No suspension at all, at 24 mph
  • 8.5-hour charge
  • Front drum plus regen is the only braking
  • Turn signals do not self-cancel, which owners find easy to forget

The lists above combine the specification sheet with what owners of this model report.

What owners say

Summarised from owner discussions and long-term owner write-ups.

The VX2 Pro GT is what people buy when the deciding specifications are certification and sealing rather than speed. UL-certified cells and an IPX6 rating in a 45.6-pound scooter carrying 768 watt-hours — 16.8 per pound, beaten under 50 pounds only by its own Extreme GT sibling — and owners consistently rate the build, down to the moulded plastic protectors over the frame and components.

The universal owner tip is about tire pressure. At the factory 42 psi the ride is harsh; at around 32 it is pleasant, and riders describe the difference as being like discovering the scooter has shocks. That is because it does not: there is no suspension at all, and the tires are doing every bit of the work. The other consistent grumble is small and constant — the turn signals do not cancel themselves, so you will ride with one flashing until you notice.

What owners like

  • Owners who prioritised UL certification and an IPX6 rating over headline numbers describe this as the scooter that met both
  • 768 Wh in a 45.6-pound scooter is 16.8 watt-hours per pound, beaten under 50 pounds only by its own Extreme GT sibling, and owners notice the range
  • Build quality draws specific praise — solid plastic protectors covering the frame and components
  • Shipping and delivery have been fast and well packed in owner accounts, which is more than several rivals manage
  • Dropping the tire pressure from 42 psi to around 32 transforms the ride, and owners pass that tip around as the first thing to do

Common complaints

  • No suspension at all, at 24 mph — the tire pressure tip exists because the tires are the entire system
  • The turn signals do not self-cancel, and owners report riding for blocks with one still flashing
  • 8.5 hours to charge
  • A front drum with rear regeneration is the whole braking system on a scooter with this much battery

Questions people ask

What tire pressure should I run?
Owners consistently report the factory 42 psi being harsh and around 32 psi transforming the ride. Lower pressure costs a little range and rolling speed, and buys a lot of comfort on a scooter with no suspension. Carry a small pump and experiment.
Does the 37-mile claim hold up in testing?
Independent testing has put it between 29.5 and 39.6 miles depending on rider and route, against a 37-mile claim — which means the claim sits inside the measured spread rather than above it. That is rare in this category and it is the strongest thing about the scooter.
Is UL certification worth anything?
It matters if you store the scooter inside a managed building, many of which now require it, and it is a real signal about cell quality and battery management. VMAX leans on it, and owners in apartments cite it as the reason they chose the brand.
Only a front drum brake?
Yes, with regeneration at the rear, on a 45-pound scooter at 24 mph. It is adequate on flat ground and it is the specification to think hardest about if your route has descents. The tire-pressure tip also affects braking distance, so do not run them too soft.

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