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VMAX VX2 Lite Commuter Electric Scooter

401-600 Wh
26-40 mi claimed
251-300 lb max load
21-28 mph

SVT Score, Mid

Usability5.2/10Social6.0/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

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A folding full-suspension commuter scooter with a 499 Wh battery, turn signals and app lock, braked by a front drum and rear regen.

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SKU: 110.60420 Category: Electric Scooters Brand: VMAX

Usability

5.2 out of 10

Battery5499 Wh (48 V, 10.4 Ah) on the commuter scooter ladder

Option: 874 Wh (48 V, 18.2 Ah) pack on the 56-mile version

Better on batteryGotrax G6 CommuteThe G6 Commute carries a 768 Wh battery by its manual. $629Scores 9.0

Motor7500 W nominal rear hub

Peak: 1,400 W claimed, not scored

Ride Hardware7front drum and rear regen, front and rear suspension, 10-inch tubeless tires

Weight448.3 lb with the 499 Wh pack

Better on weightNIU KQi AirAt 26.2 lb it is lighter than the top of the commuter ladder. $809.10Scores 10.0

Features8one-step fold, lights, turn signals, app lock, display, IPX6

Verification2brand-wide UL 2272 claim; no directory record names VX2 Lite (SGS lists only sibling VX2 Pro)

Searched: Certipedia UL Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada

Better on verificationNIU KQi 300XUL certifies the KQi 300X to UL 2272 (certificate UL-US-2417017-0. $899Scores 8.0

Warranty & Support524 months on battery and motor, normal battery wear excluded

Price

Option: 56-mile 874 Wh version, $849.10

Strengths

Tubeless tires resist small punctures
Turn signals front and rear
Rated for riding in rain
Low price for a fully suspended ride
Full suspension smooths rough streets

Drawbacks

Drum brake and regen only with no disc
Heavier than most commuter scooters
Battery wear is excluded from the warranty
Larger battery costs extra

Verdict

A comfortable full-suspension commuter, but the brakes are basic for its speed

Social score

6.0 out of 10

RedditBrand-level5 out of 10

r/ElectricScooters: a VX2 Gear owner rates VMAX support 9.5 of 10 but calls the throttle and brakes finicky and the deck small (Aug 2026)
owners of other VMAX models praise quick support replies and long range in threads from 2024 to 2026

Google7 out of 10

Liked

full-suspension comfort
hill climbing

Complaints

long stopping distance

Read the full summary

Electric Scooter Guide (affiliate code; VMAX's blog runs its unboxing) measured 19.3 mi worst-case, 52.1 lb and about 19 ft stops from 15 mph on the 874 Wh version (Jul 2026)|Electrek (unit source not stated) found the full suspension comfortable and the weight modest for its class (Aug 2026)

YouTubeNot scored

The YouTube pool is blank: the VMAX tests found are Electric Scooter Guide and ERideHero videos that repeat their written tests, and the EV Tech Steven and Tom's Gadget Garage reviews VMAX embeds on its store pages (October 2026).

AmazonNot scored

The Amazon pool is blank: the VX2 Pro and VX4 listings in VMAX's Amazon brand store show no featured offer and name no seller, so their ratings are not the brand's own listing (October 2026).

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: none of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, REI, Home Depot and Lowe's lists it (October 2026).

Trustpilot

Trustpilot shows no page for the US store in October 2026.
The claimed Trustpilot page for VMAX's Swiss store scores 4.3 from 58 reviews, 69% five-star and 26% one-star, and shows no recent invitations (October 2026).

Track record

BBB rates VMAX Mobility Inc. D+, not accredited, with four complaints in three years (October 2026).
Searches of CPSC and Health Canada found no recall of a VMAX scooter or battery (October 2026).

Not countedExcluded

Not counted in any pool: the ratings on the brand's own site, VMAX's YouTube channel and social pages, and reviews embedded on its store.

Specs

TypeCommuter
E-Bike ClassNot applicable
Battery401-600 Wh
MotorSingle motor
Top Speed21-28 mph
Claimed Range26-40 mi
Weight41-55 lb
Max Rider Load251-300 lb
BrakesDrum
SuspensionFull
FoldingFolds
CertificationsClaimed only
Warranty2 Years

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At a glance

Sport and Eco ride modes
About 5 h to charge
For riders 14 and over

Company

The VMAX brand is owned by VMAX Global AG of Rothrist, Switzerland.
VMAX Global AG holds a pending US trademark application for the VMAX mark.

Where it sells

VMAX scooters are sold in the US by VMAX Mobility Inc., a Delaware corporation based in Los Angeles, through its own store at vmax-escooter.us.
The US store ships from a Los Angeles warehouse.
VMAX also runs an Amazon brand store, where the scooter listings read in October 2026 showed no featured offer.
The US store sells a range from compact folding commuters to a 52 V touring scooter.
Among major US retailers, only Walmart carries VMAX scooters, through the brand's own marketplace store (October 2026).

Description

The VMAX VX2 Lite is a folding commuter scooter with a 48 V, 10.4 Ah battery of 499 Wh and a 500 W rear hub motor (1,400 W peak). It has a front drum brake with rear regenerative braking, a 47 mm oil-damped fork, elastomer rear suspension and 10-inch tubeless tires. It weighs 48.3 lb and is rated for a 287 lb rider.

The maker claims 25 mph and up to 31 miles. The 56-mile version with an 874 Wh pack sells for $849.10. The box holds the charger and a tool kit.