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Electric scooterWith a seat7.1/10

Gotrax FLEX ULTRA Electric Scooter with Seat

By John WeeksUpdated Oct 19, 2026How we score

Specs read from the live Amazon listing and the maker's own sheet where one exists

Our verdict

7.1
/ 10

The Gotrax FLEX ULTRA ($549.99 as of Oct 22, 11:10 AM EDT, subject to change) is the big seated Gotrax: 14-inch air-filled tires, suspension at both ends, a 500 W rear motor, 20 mph and a 48 V, 9.6 Ah battery (460.8 Wh), which we estimate covers about 17 to 21 miles at full speed. It carries 264 lb plus a 39.6 lb basket, and weighs 60.4 lb. Every figure is the Amazon listing's; Gotrax does not sell this model on its own site.

Best for
Seated rides of 8 miles or more each way

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Ranked #2 in Best Electric Scooters With a Seat for Adults (2026).

Gotrax FLEX ULTRA Electric Scooter with Seat

At a glance

Motor
500W
Battery
461Wh
Claimed range
25mi
Our estimate
17 to 21mi
Top speed
20mph
How we estimate range

We estimate range by dividing the battery's capacity in watt-hours by 22 to 27 watt-hours per mile. That band comes from the middle half of 32 full-speed range tests that eRideHero and RiderGuide published for 26 commuter scooters, adjusted to a rider of about 175 to 180 lb on city streets with stops and small hills. We have not ridden these scooters ourselves. Makers that publish their test conditions rate range for a 150 to 165 lb rider at about 9 to 10 mph on flat pavement at 77°F; in the full-speed tests, scooters covered a median 59% of the advertised range. You will get less in the cold, on steep hills or if you weigh more, and more if you ride slower.

The numbers

Gotrax FLEX ULTRA Electric Scooter with Seat is a folding, seated electric scooter that scores 7.1/10 on our editorial rubric, last verified on October 19, 2026. Amazon listed it at $550 as of October 22, 2026. Prices change often, so treat that as a snapshot. On Amazon it currently ranks #41 Best Seller in Electric Scooters. It pairs a 500 W motor and a 461 Wh battery, rated for a claimed range of up to 25 miles and a top speed of 20 mph. We estimate about 17 to 21 miles a charge for a 175 to 180 lb rider at full speed, because advertised ranges are measured with lighter riders at lower speeds. Its 20 mph top speed as shipped is above California's 15 mph scooter limit, so California riders must hold it to 15. New Jersey's legal e-scooter is a stand-up scooter, so a seated model is not one there. It is right at New York's 20 mph e-scooter limit, which still qualifies. Scooters are not e-bikes, so the US e-bike classes do not apply. The scooter weighs 60.4 lb and is rated for riders up to 264 lb. It rides on 14-inch air-filled tires, with dual suspension and front and rear drum brakes. The seller states UL 2272 certification (on the Amazon listing or the maker's own site); we could not verify it in the certifier's directory. It best suits seated rides of 8 miles or more each way.

Pros

  • + 14-inch air-filled tires and suspension at both ends
  • + 460.8 Wh battery: an estimated 17 to 21 miles, the most of any seated scooter we cover
  • + 264 lb rider limit plus a 39.6 lb rear basket

Cons

  • - 60.4 lb, too heavy to carry
  • - Drum brakes only, at 20 mph
  • - Not on gotrax.com; every spec is the listing's, and its ratings are shared with two other models

Who is this for?

  • Seated rides of 8 miles or more each way
  • Heavier riders who want a seated scooter (up to 264 lb)

What it is

A sit-down scooter with bicycle-style 14-inch wheels, a height-adjustable saddle, a wide deck and a rear basket, sold by Gotrax on Amazon. It shares one Amazon listing family, one #33 placement in Electric Scooters (October 19, 2026) and one pool of 1,380 ratings with the smaller Gotrax A5 and the A7. Gotrax's own site lists FLEX ULTRA spare parts but not the scooter, and Amazon names Zhejiang TaoTao Vehicles as the manufacturer.

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The facts that matter

  • Range: a 48 V, 9.6 Ah battery, 460.8 Wh by our arithmetic. Against the 25-mile claim we estimate about 17 to 21 miles at full speed for a 175 to 180 lb rider, the most of any seated scooter we cover.
  • Speed: 500 W at the rear wheel and 20 mph. That is right at New York's 20 mph e-scooter line, and New York's definition counts a scooter with a seat (VTL §114-e); it is above California's 15 mph limit (Vehicle Code §22411). New Jersey's legal e-scooter is stand-up only. Scooters are not e-bikes, so the US e-bike classes do not apply.
  • Ride and brakes: 14-inch pneumatic tires with suspension at both ends, and a drum brake at each wheel (no disc).
  • Weight and load: 60.4 lb, a scooter you park rather than carry, with a 264 lb rider limit and a 39.6 lb basket.
  • Safety: The listing states UL 2272; we could not verify it in the certifier's directory. No CPSC recall found for the Gotrax FLEX ULTRA as of October 2026. Gotrax gives a 365-day parts warranty.

Who it suits

Riders who want to sit for longer trips, up to 264 lb, with ground-floor parking. For a lighter and cheaper seated Gotrax at 15.5 mph, see the Gotrax A5 ($379.99 as of Oct 22, 11:10 AM EDT, subject to change), and our seat guide compares the rest.

Gotrax FLEX ULTRA Electric Scooter with Seat

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Frequently asked questions

How far does the Gotrax FLEX ULTRA go?

About 17 to 21 miles at full speed for a 175 to 180 lb rider, by our estimate, against a 25-mile claim. We divide its 460.8 Wh battery (48 V, 9.6 Ah) by 22 to 27 watt-hours per mile, a band from published full-speed tests.

Is the Gotrax FLEX ULTRA UL 2272 certified?

The listing states UL 2272; we could not verify it in the certifier's directory, and Gotrax does not list this model on its own site. No CPSC recall found for the Gotrax FLEX ULTRA as of October 2026.

Gotrax FLEX ULTRA Electric Scooter with Seat

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