Segway ZT3 Pro Commuter Electric Scooter

4th of 8 we've scored in Electric Scooters

4th of 8 in Scooters

Segway ZT3 Pro Commuter Electric Scooter

401-600 Wh
41-60 mi claimed
251-300 lb max load
21-28 mph

SVT Score, Mid

Usability6.5/10Social6.7/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

Versus

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A rugged folding scooter with a 597 Wh battery, 11-inch off-road tires, dual suspension, dual discs and traction control.

$1,000

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SKU: AA.05.18.01.0002 Category: Electric Scooters Brand: Segway

Usability

6.5 out of 10

Battery7597 Wh (46.8 V, 12.75 Ah) on the commuter ladder

Motor10650 W nominal rear hub

Peak: 1,600 W claimed, not scored

Ride Hardware9discs front and rear, suspension front and rear, 11-inch tubeless tires, traction control

Weight265.5 lb

Better on weightSegway Max G2At 53.5 lb it is heavier than most commuters. $699.99Scores 4.0

Features8one-step fold, lights, turn signals, Apple Find My, display, IPX5

Verification6TÜV Rheinland UL 2272 certificate CU 72406257 names the ZT3 Pro, model 051801U

Searched: Certipedia UL Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Record: TÜV Rheinland Certipedia, ANSI/CAN/UL 2272:2016 R2.19, 051801E, 051801D, 051801U, 051801A, Ninebot

Warranty & Support3one year on the battery, two years on the motor

Conflict: store page shows a two-year limited warranty; the ZT3 Pro agreement gives the battery one year

Price

Kit: fast charger free in the current offer

Strengths

Dual suspension handles gravel paths
Off road tires grip loose ground
Disc brakes at both wheels
Turn signals built in
Quick acceleration and strong climbing

Drawbacks

Heavy to carry
Top speed is modest for the price
Battery covered for half as long as the motor
Some owners report a rear squeak early on

Verdict

A tough all-terrain scooter with strong hill power, but heavy to carry

Social score

6.7 out of 10

Reddit6 out of 10

Liked

build quality

Complaints

speed cap
rear squeak

Read the full summary

r/ElectricScooters: one owner regrets paying about 850 euros for a 40 km/h cap but calls the quality great; another reports a rear squeak after 30 km (May 2025)

Google8 out of 10

Liked

acceleration
hill climbing

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RiderGuide (measures; unit source not stated, affiliate links) recorded 24.7 mph and 20.5 mi, with the quickest acceleration and climbing of any single-motor scooter it had tested (Sep 2024)

YouTubeNot scored

The YouTube pool is blank: the tester videos found repeat a written review already counted or do not say how the unit was obtained (October 2026).

AmazonBrand-level6 out of 10

Segway's own Amazon store lists its MAX series at 4.2 stars from 526 ratings and its E-series at 4.1 stars from 327 ratings, both on listings shared across models (Oct 2026)

User reviewsNot scored

Best Buy sells six of these scooter models as the seller, and no major US retailer was found selling the e-bikes (October 2026).

Trustpilot

On Trustpilot, www.segway.com holds 1.3 from 851 reviews, 18% five-star and 75% one-star (October 2026).
That Trustpilot page is claimed, does not invite reviews and has not replied to negative ones (October 2026).

Track record

BBB rates Segway, Inc. F, not accredited, with 85 complaints in three years (October 2026).
A search of CPSC and Health Canada recalls found none naming a current Segway scooter or e-bike model (October 2026).
On November 21, 2024, the CPSC announced a recall of about 1,400 P100 scooters whose front forks can break.
On March 20, 2025, the CPSC announced a recall of about 220,000 Max G30P and Max G30LP scooters whose folding mechanism can fail.

Not countedExcluded

Not counted in any pool: Segway's own store reviews and Q&A, its YouTube channels and Facebook pages, posts by Segway staff, dealer pages, and affiliate or creator programs.
The retailer pool is blank: Best Buy sells the ZT3 Pro itself, and every one of its reviews read (84 of 84, newest first) carries Best Buy's Incentivized badge, so no native unflagged review remains (October 2026).

Specs

TypeCommuter
E-Bike ClassNot applicable
Battery401-600 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
Warranty1 Year

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At a glance

Ground clearance about 6 in
Charges in about 4 hours
Protective fork bellows

Company

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.

Where it sells

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.

Description

The Segway ZT3 Pro (eKickScooter ZT3 Pro, model 051801U) is a folding all-terrain scooter with a 46.8 V, 12.75 Ah battery of 597 Wh and a 650 W rear hub motor (1,600 W peak). It has disc brakes front and rear plus an electronic brake, dual telescopic front and spring rear suspension and 11-inch off-road tubeless tires.

It weighs 65.5 lb and is rated for a 265 lb rider, with about 6 in of ground clearance. Segway claims 24.9 mph, 43.5 miles in Eco mode at 9.3 mph and 18.6 miles at top speed with a 165 lb rider. It is rated IPX5 and has turn signals, traction control (off by default), a 3-inch display, AirLock and Apple Find My.

A fast charger is included free in the current holiday offer.