Segway MAX G3 Plus Performance Electric Scooter
- 601-800 Wh
- 41-60 mi claimed
- 251-300 lb max load
- 21-28 mph
SVT Score, Upper
A long-range commuter scooter with a 717 Wh battery, hydraulic suspension, dual discs and rear turn signals, rated for 28 mph.
$1,200
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Usability
5.8 out of 10Strengths
- Holds speed well on long hills
- Strong and steady braking
- Turn signals front and rear
- Self-sealing tires resist flats
- Plush hydraulic suspension at both ends
Drawbacks
- Too heavy to carry up stairs often
- Real range far below the claim at speed
- Boost mode must be switched on again
- Rough off-road trails feel harsh
- Rear deck tail moves with the suspension
A polished fast commuter with strong hill power, but heavy to carry
Specs
- TypePerformance
- E-Bike ClassNot applicable
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorSingle motor
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed Range41-60 mi
- Weight56-70 lb
- Max Rider Load251-300 lb
- BrakesMechanical disc
- SuspensionFull
- FoldingFolds
- CertificationsUL 2272 listed
- Warranty2 Years
Not checked: Segway's own weight and motor rating for this model
At a glance
- Launched August 2026
- External battery $299.99
- Custom sound effects in app
- Segway electric scooters and e-bikes are sold in the US by Segway Inc., the US company of Segway-Ninebot.
- Segway-Ninebot formed in April 2015 when Beijing-based Ninebot acquired Segway Inc. of Bedford, New Hampshire.
- The scooters are made by Ninebot (Changzhou) Tech Co., Ltd. in China.
- Segway sells its scooters on store.segway.com and in its own Amazon brand store.
- Its e-bikes are ordered online and picked up from Segway dealers.
- Alongside its rideables, Segway sells self-balancing scooters, go-karts and power stations.
The Segway MAX G3 Plus is a folding long-range scooter with a 46.8 V, 15.3 Ah battery of 717 Wh and an 850 W rear hub motor (2,200 W peak). It has 140 mm ventilated disc brakes front and rear, adjustable hydraulic suspension at both ends and 11-inch self-sealing tubeless tires.
It weighs about 55.6 lb and is rated for a 286 lb rider. Segway claims 28 mph and up to 56 miles at 10 mph, measured until top speed drops to 60%. It is rated IPX6 and has front and rear turn signals, traction control, a 2.4-inch TFT display, boost mode and Apple Find My.
Bundle options include a 48 V external battery ($299.99), a fast charger ($49.99), a password lock ($29.99) and a mirror ($19.99).
Questions answered from our data
Is Segway good?We list 12 Segway products and score eight of them. Their overall scores run from 5.7 to 7.2, with a median of 6.6, against a median of 6.1 for all 49 products we score.
How much does an electric scooter cost?The 8 electric scooters we list run from $500 to $2,700, with a median of $925.
Are electric scooters UL certified?Eight of the 8 electric scooters we list carry a UL 2272 listing we could look up by model.
How far can an electric scooter go?Six of the 8 electric scooters we list claim 41 miles or more on a charge, each on its maker's own basis.
