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Pros
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Well designed electric scooter for urban commuters and students
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Fairly affordable
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Double suspension
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Easy to fold and reasonably light
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Additional features typical of premium motorcycles
cons
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Not enough power for heavier riders
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The deck may be a bit short and narrow
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The Kickstand is better on Segway’s Max scooters
Our resident Electric scooter Expert Joe Kaminsky typically tests high-end, more powerful electric scooters that have high top speeds and are capable of traveling longer distances. He’s a bigger, braver guy than me – he complains that he needs more power to get up hills and often rides in New York City traffic.
More from the entry-level Segway E3 Pro, which is priced at $700 (although it currently sells for $500 for Black Friday and Cyber Monday) Maybe it’s not for it, but it’s in my wheel room. It’s an excellent choice for travelers looking for an electric scooter that’s fairly lightweight (40.1 pounds or 18.2 kg), folds easily, has decent all-round performance, and has some of the features found on higher-end models that cost closer to $1,000. That’s why I gave it a CNET Editors’ Choice.
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I’ve been riding Segway Ninebot electric scooters for a while. I’ve also bought some really entry-level models in the $300 range for my younger teenage kids. These top speeds were only 13-15 mph because I didn’t want my kids to go too fast.
However, the E3 Pro is more powerful than those. Equipped with 10-inch tubeless tires, it has an 800-watt motor and a top speed of 20 mph, with an estimated range of up to 34 miles, though this varies widely based on your weight, the speed you’re traveling at, how fast you’re accelerating and the terrain. (This 34-mile range is based on an average speed of 9 mph in its Eco mode.) In other words, expect less from that higher number, but I found it to be sufficient for my needs since I tend to only ride 10-15 miles during most of my rides in New York City.
Segway E3 Pro at Riverside Park in New York City.
Smooth driving and acceleration
I’m 5 feet 11 inches tall and 166 pounds, so I had no problems getting up steeper hills. While I was OK with using the standard acceleration setting, I preferred the Sport setting for more active riding. (Eco mode has slower acceleration and feels underpowered, but it helps conserve battery life.)
For some people, the scooter’s deck may be short and narrow at 19 inches long to the fender and 6 inches wide, but it wasn’t an issue for me. I was overall impressed with how smooth the ride and acceleration were. (It doesn’t lunge forward when you hit the throttle; it’s constant acceleration, especially when you’re riding at a lower acceleration level.) The 40-inch handlebar height was comfortable for me, as was the 22-inch width. I didn’t feel any rattle or vibration in the stem while riding.
Prepare to take the hill test.
The E3 Pro has a double wishbone (“double rubber”) suspension and rear swing arm design with a generous 67mm of travel, which means the E3 Pro’s wheel is positioned slightly behind the stem axis. This gives you more stability and control than your typical scooter. (It’s also equipped with the company’s SegRide Stability Enhancement System, according to Segway.) I felt safer riding the E3 Pro than I did on the 5-year-old Ninebot Max, which feels a bit dated by comparison, though it still works well.
The E3 Pro is equipped with front drum brakes and electronic rear brakes. There are better and more advanced braking systems (disc brakes, for example) that allow you to stop more quickly. It’s a good idea to have mechanical brakes, in the unlikely event that the electronic brakes fail. I was able to stop about 22 feet below the 15 mph speed limit. But if you gain weight, that distance will increase – or become shorter if you’re lighter. I tend to avoid using the brakes and simply ease off the throttle when I want to slow down.
The scooter is equipped with the Segway-Ninebot SegRide stability system.
Some useful additions and Bluetooth app support
The E3 Pro has a few extra bells and whistles, including an actual bell, a 4-watt headlight, a rear brake light, turn signal lights, and RGB under-deck lighting. There’s an Apple Find My feature and the companion Segway Mobility app for iOS and Android that I used to update the scooter’s firmware and battery firmware, as well as activating traction control, adjusting the start speed, customizing the RGB lighting and enabling Safe Mode, which locks the scooter’s dashboard.
The RGB lighting under the deck can be customized in the app.
Very easy lift
As I said, folding the scooter is relatively easy, although it helps to view it Tutorial video Before doing this for the first time. Simply use your foot to press down with some force on the fold switch (you have to release the switch first) and pull the handlebars toward you.
You must release the latch before stepping on it with your foot.
At 40.1 pounds, it’s fairly light for an electric scooter. However, not everyone can lift 40 pounds easily, and it takes a little strength to hold the E3 Pro. The problem is that higher caliber scooters tend to weigh more, so there is a trade-off between performance and weight. I’d prefer it to weigh about 10 pounds less, but few electric scooters weigh less than 30 pounds — at least the ones worth buying.
If I have a small gripe with the design, it’s that the kickstand isn’t a little taller — or that it’s positioned more toward the front of the deck as with previous Ninebot Max models — so the scooter doesn’t tilt as much as it does when the kickstand is down. I kept wishing the scooter would sit a few degrees more.
The Segway E3 Pro weighs 40.1 pounds and folds easily for portability.
Is the Segway E3 Pro worth it?
Segway makes Lots of electric scooter modelsIt can be a bit difficult to choose which one to buy, especially since they keep models for a while. Step Segway F3 The scooter has superior suspension and braking systems, plus more power (1,000-watt motor) and longer range (up to 44 miles), but it costs about $250 more.
There’s also the two-year-old Max G2 About $100 more than the E3 Pro, which offers a higher top speed (22 mph), longer range (43 miles), and more power (1,000 watts). The Max line also has additional step-down models. The Max G2 is geared slightly toward intermediate or advanced riders commuting longer distances, while the E3 Pro is perhaps better suited to entry-level riders looking for a stable ride with smooth acceleration, plus some premium features at a reasonable price. However, it’s well-suited for any average short-to-medium-distance commuter, so it’s great for the last mile to and from the train station.
For a little less cost, you can step down to something more like Swiss design Vimax VX5 Pro (about $450), but it doesn’t offer the same top speed as the Segway E3 Pro nor the range. And Segway still sells E2 Pro For about $400, with top speed and range similar to the VMAX VX5 Pro. I think the E3 Pro is the better option if you can afford it because it makes you feel like you’re heading into more premium territory without paying the premium price.
Key specifications of the Segway E3 Pro
- Weight: 40.1 lbs (18.2 kg)
- Maximum power: 800 watts
- Maximum range: Up to 34 miles on a single charge (in Eco mode, average 9 mph)
- Maximum speed: 20 mph
- 10-inch tubeless tires
- 18% maximum climbing slope
- Dual suspension system (double rubber)
- Brakes: front drum and rear electronic brake
- Enhanced SegRide stability and traction control
- Safety Features: 4W LED headlight, turn signals and rear brake light
- Bluetooth connectivity with Segway Mobility app support for iOS and Android
- Works with Apple Find My