Swagtron GlideX Pro Commuter Electric Scooter
- Up to 400 Wh
- 26-40 mi claimed
- Up to 250 lb max load
- Up to 20 mph
SVT Score, Lower
A light folding commuter scooter with a removable 360 Wh battery and lights, held back by a single disc brake and a 220 lb rider limit.
$400
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Usability
4.2 out of 10
- Deck: Flex Deck suspension in the deck, not scored as wheel suspension
- Not published: which wheel the disc brake sits on
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Strengths
- Light to carry onto trains
- Folds for storage under a desk
- Lights at the front and rear
- Pneumatic tires soften the ride
- Battery lifts out to charge indoors
Drawbacks
- Single mechanical brake feels basic
- Low rider weight limit
- Only splash resistant in rain
- No suspension at either wheel
- Warranty term not stated for this model
A light, easy-to-carry commuter scooter, but basic brakes and a low rider limit
Specs
- TypeCommuter
- E-Bike ClassNot applicable
- BatteryUp to 400 Wh
- MotorSingle motor
- Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
- Claimed Range26-40 mi
- WeightUp to 40 lb
- Max Rider LoadUp to 250 lb
- BrakesMechanical disc
- SuspensionNone
- FoldingFolds
- CertificationsClaimed only
Not stated by Swagtron: warranty.
Not checked: The warranty term and the brake position, not published
At a glance
- 15° climbing angle
- 5 to 6 hour charge
- Front-wheel drive
- Aluminum alloy frame
- Protron Products, LLC of Vernon, California operates that store under the Swagtron name.
- Protron Holdings LLC of New York, New York holds the current US registration of the SWAGTRON mark for motorized scooters.
- Zake IP Holdings, LLC of South Bend, Indiana, the owner behind the earlier Swagtron hoverboards and scooters, still holds an older SWAGTRON registration.
- Swagtron sells its electric bikes and scooters in the US through its own store at swagtron.com.
- The store ships from a US warehouse to the contiguous 48 states only.
- The store sells a short range: one bench-seat e-bike and two folding scooters, plus apparel.
The Swagtron GlideX Pro is a folding commuter scooter with a 36 V, 10 Ah removable battery and a 350 W front hub motor. 36 V × 10 Ah works out to 360 Wh.
Swagtron lists a mechanical disc brake, Flex Deck suspension built into the deck, 10 in pneumatic tires, a headlight and taillight, an LED display and an IPX4 water rating. It weighs 33 lb and is rated for a 220 lb rider.
The maker claims 19.8 mph, 21.7 to 27.9 miles of range, a 15° climbing angle and a 5 to 6 hour charge. The aluminum alloy frame folds for carrying, and the box holds the scooter, the battery, the charger and the left and right handles.
Questions answered from our data
How much does an electric scooter cost?The 153 electric scooters we list run from $240 to $5,799, with a median of $799.
Are electric scooters UL certified?76 of the 153 electric scooters we list carry a UL 2272 listing we could look up by model.
How far can an electric scooter go?79 of the 153 electric scooters we list claim 41 miles or more on a charge, each on its maker's own basis.
Which electric scooters have a battery over 1,000 Wh?47 of the 153 electric scooters we list have a battery over 1,000 Wh, as their makers rate it.
