VMAX VX4 Commuter Electric Scooter
- 601-800 Wh
- 26-40 mi claimed
- 301-350 lb max load
- 21-28 mph
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A full-suspension commuter scooter with a 624 Wh battery, off-road tires, cruise control and a 330 lb rider rating.
$999
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Usability
6.2 out of 10Strengths
- Long range for daily commutes
- Cruise control on long rides
- Rated for heavier riders
- Three brakes including a rear disc
- Full suspension and off-road tread
Drawbacks
- Heavy to carry up stairs
- Top speed modest for its size
- Only one battery size sold in the US
- Manual parts list omits the rear disc
- Battery wear is excluded from the warranty
A comfortable long-range commuter for rough roads, but heavy to carry
Specs
- TypeCommuter
- E-Bike ClassNot applicable
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorSingle motor
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed Range26-40 mi
- Weight56-70 lb
- Max Rider Load301-350 lb
- BrakesMixed
- SuspensionFull
- FoldingFolds
- CertificationsUL 2272 listed
- Warranty2 Years
At a glance
- USB phone charging port
- Zero or kick start in app
- About 6.5 h to charge
- 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.
- 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).
The VMAX VX4 is a full-suspension commuter scooter sold here as the LT build with a 48 V, 13 Ah battery of 624 Wh and a 500 W rear hub motor (1,600 W peak). It has a front drum brake, a rear disc with regenerative braking and 10-inch tubeless off-road tires.
VMAX lists it at 60.4 lb in the US and 29 kg in Europe, and rates it for 330 lb. The maker claims 25 mph and up to 34 miles. It has cruise control and a USB phone port. It is a separate model from the NEW VX4.
Questions answered from our data
How much does an electric scooter cost?The 140 electric scooters we list run from $240 to $5,799, with a median of $805.
Are electric scooters UL certified?72 of the 140 electric scooters we list carry a UL 2272 listing we could look up by model.
How far can an electric scooter go?76 of the 140 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?45 of the 140 electric scooters we list have a battery over 1,000 Wh, as their makers rate it.
