REVIEW – I’ve reviewed one other electric scooter for this site, and it was honestly disappointing. It had a cool design, but really lacked the power to get around. This one is different – lots of power, comfort, and safety, but in a bit of a bland package.
What is it?
The Gotrax G6 is an electric scooter that can really move!
What’s in the box?
- Gotrax G6 electric scooter
- Manual
- Charger
- Valve stem extender for tire inflation
Hardware specs
Miles Per Charge: 25-35 Miles
Max Speed: 20mph
Max Rider Weight: 264lbs
Waterproof Rating: IP54
Motor Size: 500w
Battery Size: 48v 15ah Lithium-Ion Battery (720wh)
Tire Size: 10″
Product Weight: 45lbs
Dimensions: 45″ X 18.5″ X 48.9″
Warranty Length: 1 Year Limited
Frame Material; Aluminum Alloy A6061 & Steel
Color(S); Gunmetal Gray
Inner Tubes: 10″
Brakes: (Front & Rear) Disc Brake + Electromagnetic Brake (claimed – they look a lot like drum brakes to me)
Suspension: Front Wheel Suspension System
Display: Led Digital
Headlight: Led
Tail Light: Reactive Tail Light
Charger: 54.6v 3a
Charge Time: 6 Hours
Kick 2 Start: Yes
Assembly
The assembly of the Gotrax G6 electric scooter was pretty straightforward. All I really had to do was attach the handlebar with the included Allen key, unfold it, and charge the battery. The instructions includes discussion of connecting the brake cables, but this was already completed. I did adjust the brakes a bit to make them grab a bit earlier in the lever stroke, but that was really easy to do and not really necessary – just a point of personal preference. Once charged up, it’s ready to go!
Design and features
The Gotrax G6 scooter is very similar to rental scooters available in many cities today. There’s a thumb throttle on the right hand, and brakes on both hands that work the same way as on a bike, so they will be familiar.
There is a small suspension fork on the front wheel, and the tires are 10-inch pneumatic, these two things combined provide for a very smooth and comfortable ride. The 500W rear-drive motor provides plenty of power, and the brakes felt very secure and could slow the scooter quickly if needed. The brakes are mated to the rear light, which flashes when the brakes are applied for extra safety. In addition to the tail light, there is a front headlight and cool purple LEDs underneath that have a subtle “breathing” effect.
The display is in the stem and has one button which is used to power on and off, change the three-speed settings, and turn the lights on and off. The controls also feature an optional passcode to help prevent theft. It locks the rear wheel until you enter the right code. One handy feature is cruise control – keep the throttle pegged for 10 seconds, and it will stay there until you hit the brakes – no need to keep pressing the throttle.
The Gotrax G6 electric scooter has a large rubberized deck providing plenty of room to stand on, and maybe even to help support some cargo. The scooter folds down and clips in place easily, for convenient carrying, although it is 45 pounds, so you won’t want to carry it far.
A kick-stand on the side was stable and easy to use, and a handy bell is included to let people know you’re coming.
The Gotrax G6 electric scooter’s design is a bit bland – it’s mostly gray and black, with some light gray branding. It’s not going to stand out, but maybe that’s a good thing, with the rate at which these things get stolen. Some more unique color choices might be an opportunity for personalization.
Performance
We took the Gotrax G6 electric scooter (and one other) when we went to visit my parents at a resort town over the July 4th holiday. Traffic is notoriously bad at this time of year, so we were hoping the scooter would be a great alternative – we were right! The Gotrax G6 provided all the power, braking ability, and safety we needed to zip around town and up to the beach confidently and quickly – and parking is so easy! The G6 easily cruises at 20 MPH, and gets up to that speed quickly, thanks to the torquey 500W rear-drive motor. I’m not sure the front suspension did much, as it seems extremely stiff, but the 10-inch pneumatic tires did soak up minor bumps and road chatter.
My only real gripe about the Gotrax G6 electric scooter is that the display is basically invisible in even dim daylight. To see anything on the display, I really had to cup my hands around it and get my face down to block out almost all light. That was a minor disappointment in an otherwise great scooter. The headlights and taillights, as well as the purple “breathing” lights underneath, were all very bright and provided lots of nighttime visibility. The headlight was a bit narrow and focused too close to the front of the scooter, though. At maximum speed, I felt like I was over-running the light. It’s not adjustable so there was nothing I could do about that. But in terms of being seen, which is maybe more important, it was adequate. Battery life was great – we were at the beach for a week, using the scooter multiple times a day, and never had to recharge. It was close to out of juice when we left, but we got a lot of use out of that one charge.
Back at home in our Appalachian mountain town, it was time to put the Gotrax G6 to the test on some hills, which were a challenge on another scooter I had tested. Not so with the G6. Hills are no problem. The scooter did slow down a bit on hills, but it did not struggle and was able to maintain momentum up some pretty steep grades, which was impressive.
What I like
- Plenty of power
- Good brakes
- Cruise control
- Fun to ride!
What I’d change
- Soften up the suspension
- Add a display visible in daylight
- Change the headlight up a bit
Final thoughts
If you are looking for a solid commuter for rough and hilly city streets, the Gotrax G6 electric scooter is a good choice.
Price: $649.00
Where to buy: Gotrax and Amazon
Source: The sample for this review was provided by Gotrax.
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I have three of the scooters that go tracks is made the first one was the best because it didn’t have a governor on it and however the governor actually for one keeps writers safer and keeps others at Bay when it comes to them claiming that you were going in a certain speed when you can only go so fast.
I have almost been hit 2 times; both due to rude observers or instigator types who chose to make an already risky trip-worse. I know I’m taking risks by utilizing my very expensive scooter but it definitely beats going 3 mph walking everywhere to a Max of 15 down a hill. Any mishaps or a close call is usually because of a pothole on the side/shoulder of the road, debris, environmental visibility, same with the scooters up until the latest model and the most persistent of all trips; rubberneckers.
if everybody were to just keep driving like they would normally that would be great because the more that they Lolly got around or try to give me leeway or add dysfunction to the normal everyday functions of driving like a regular human being should that would be great.
It’s when people try to be kind or courteous and let me go before another vehicle or across the street or anything at all really.
this scooter that I drive or right on is my only mode of transportation therefore no I don’t want to lose those privileges and the way that people react to seeing something different or new is more frustrating and dangerous then I could ever fathom.
I need blinkers and a better headlight and a better brake light and a trailer I had to make-shift the trailer. The lights that are on the newest version of the go track scooter would have been a good idea a long time ago ideally with the first edition. it’s pretty obvious that that would be a necessity in general.
the first scooter I had broke on me within the first week because of cold weather supposedly when it was 15 minute ride it should not have been too cold for that ride. I got mad and threw it down in the middle of the highway in the median for somebody else to deal with and then I walk the rest of the way home. the second one the motor on it needed cleaning within a week 2 weeks and then the charging port on it became loose and I still have it but it’s expensive to fix. Rather than finding a repair shop that was going to overcharge me, or order parts hoping for the right ones, the time it would take to get the parts to me, and then building the skills to repair it on my own we’re not ideal and still aren’t.
I put it in the closet and paid for my third one now. This is all within less than 1 years time.
what’s that said it’s still cheaper than buying a car and paying for insurance every month and gas but every day I take the risk of losing my life or somebody else getting hurt just because I need to go from point a to point b. yes it’s my choice to choose a scooter over a vehicle but it’s also other people’s choice to not aid in my attempts to be somewhat mobile.
the battery on all three of the go trax scooters I’ve owned are terrible. once you get down to two bars of four total you might as well just stop. when it comes to charging them 4 hours is not a long time to charge but the chargers are not available in the store only online; as are the parts. The weatherproof / waterproof protection on it is terrible. repair shops are far and few between; and expensive.
If not riding it just for fun; it’s super embarrassing and very inconvenient. Exhaustingly heavy, often damaging to your ankles and feet. Draws too much attention-thus causing issues more than anyone could guess. Securing it at the store is scary due to its high cost. It’s more of a burden than it is an asset most of the time.
The charging port is weak and inconvenient. The hook on the shaft/neck below the handle bars to close it is literally just for closure; not to have anything hang off of-there is a reason its manufactured that way.
I have seen terrible things happen to people who have had alcoholic beverages before riding their scooter. Get on one first, and then tell me that you want to go have drinks and then get back on it-absolutely not. It is scary as all get-out on its own. Don’t drink and scoot. You’ll understand why NOT to take that chance the first time you ride it in general. I for one, have no choice but to use my scooter therefore I don’t want to be the reason that a car wreck happens or anybody gets injured or loses privileges for everybody.
I refuse to be the person that has caused in any way, a negative impact from misuse or not abiding by regular road rules or safety precautions. Other people need to use these scooters as well; I’m not going to be the one that ruins it for everybody else.
Anyone know of any attachable seats that fit this model? I just switched from a Segway Ninebot scooter to the GoTrax G6. I’m loving the G6 so far but the only that’s missing is my seat. I don’t want to ride without a seat because I literally rode my ninebot every day so I’ve grown accustom to having a seat.
Great scooter. Sold knowing they can’t get seats. I was told keep checking back to the website until one comes available. A waste of time and money. Selling mine moving on to better scooters with seats. Thanks Gotrax NO FACTS. HUSTLERS.
I bought it just to have a seat for going out with my puppy now 1yrs old. Only a joke about the seat. I moved on to better. I had a seat made and upgraded my own lights, added blinkers and all. Good scooter I admit. I GUESS YOU HAVE TO LIE TO MAKE MONEY. GOTRAX ISN’T ANY COMPETITION TO OTHERS ANYWAY!!