MAXSHOT V7 Electric Scooter

The V7 and the V1 are close cousins. Both listings claim a 350 W motor, a 19 mph top mode, 8.5-inch honeycomb tires, a drum brake plus an electronic E-ABS brake, and 31 lb. The difference that matters is the battery.

On paper the V1 does everything the V7 does with about half as much battery again, which by our estimate is worth about 4 more miles at full speed, and it claims 21 miles to the V7's 16. Both listings we link give 31 lb, so the V7 does not save weight unless the 26 lb on its other listings is the true figure. At our last checks the V1 cost $149.99 (as of Nov 2, 1:54 AM EST, subject to change) and the V7 $159.99 (as of Nov 2, 1:54 AM EST, subject to change); on October 18, 2026, the V7 was the dearer of the two.

Buy the V1 unless the V7 is clearly cheaper the day you shop. If it is, the V7 makes sense when your round trip fits comfortably inside 7 to 9 miles at full speed and you like the yellow finish.

The listing's first bullet gives a 350 W brushless motor, and the title calls that a peak figure, so the continuous rating may be lower; the V1's listing does not label its 350 W either way. Consumer Reports describes a front hub motor. Top speed is where the listing contradicts itself: the title says "Up to16 MPH" and the first bullet says the V7 "delivers thrilling 19 mph speeds". The other V7 listings split the same way, one at 19 mph and one at 16, and Consumer Reports describes three speed modes of 8, 11 and 19 mph. We list 19 mph, the higher figure, because whether it is legal where you ride depends on what it can do.

At 19 mph it is under New York's 20 mph e-scooter limit (VTL §114-e) and above California's 15 mph limit for motorized scooters (Vehicle Code §22411), so California riders must hold it to 15 mph; the 11 mph mode sits under that, and the app can set a lower top speed. It is not under New Jersey's 19 mph line for a legal e-scooter, though it would be if the title's 16 mph is the true limit. Scooters are not e-bikes, so the US e-bike classes do not apply. California also requires a driver's license or instruction permit (§21235), and Pennsylvania does not allow e-scooters on public roads.

This listing gives no battery size. The two other V7 listings both state 36 V and 5.2 Ah, and Consumer Reports' panel shows a capacity of 5.2, which only makes sense as amp-hours. That is 187.2 Wh, about two thirds of the V1's 288.6 Wh. The listing claims 16 miles, marked with an asterisk, and its bullets give no test conditions; a spec table for a third V7 listing, reproduced on the manuals.plus site, says 12 miles and a 4-hour charge.

We estimate about 7 to 9 miles at full speed for a 175 to 180 lb rider. That is 187.2 Wh divided by 22 to 27 Wh per mile, the middle half of 32 published full-speed range tests of commuter scooters. In those tests, scooters covered a median 59% of their advertised range, and makers that publish conditions use 150 to 165 lb riders at about 9 to 10 mph. The 8 and 11 mph modes will stretch it; cold weather, hills and a heavier rider will shrink it. Plan on trips of up to about 3 miles each way, so the round trip leaves a margin.

The V7 rides on 8.5-inch honeycomb tires, which are airless and cannot go flat. The title promises "Dual Suspension", but the bullets credit the tires with the shock absorption and never describe a shock, and Consumer Reports' panel says the V7 has no suspension. As with the V1, we treat suspension as unconfirmed; on solid rubber, expect bumps to reach the deck.

Braking is a mechanical drum plus an electronic E-ABS brake, with no disc; Consumer Reports puts the electronic brake at the front and the drum at the rear. The listing promises "360° visibility lighting", and the V7 listing Consumer Reports links describes an LED headlight and rear warning lights. No water (IP) rating is stated, so keep it out of the rain.

The frame is aluminum. Weight is the least settled number on the page: 31 lb on this listing, 26 lb on two other V7 listings and 35.3 lb in Consumer Reports' panel. The listing gives no folded size. This listing states no rider limit; the other V7 listings say 264 or 265 lb, and we use the lower. MAXSHOT's warranty is 12 months on this listing, and "12-month or 180-day" coverage depending on the part on another.

A backlit LED display shows real-time ride data, and the listing says the companion app sets a custom top speed, locks the scooter against theft and turns on cruise control. This listing does not name the app; the V7 listing that Consumer Reports links names Tuya, the same app the V1's listing names. The custom top speed is the practical way to keep the V7 at 15 mph in California. An app lock does not stop someone from carrying a 31 lb scooter away, so a physical lock still matters.

The listing says the V7 is "UL2272 certified for guaranteed electrical safety" and names no test lab, file number or certificate, so there is nothing to look up. Consumer Reports' public spec panel for the V7 answers "No" to "Certified to meet UL 2272" (checked November 2, 2026). We cannot tell whether that describes an older batch or the one on sale now, so treat the claim as unproven. UL 2272 covers the fire and electrical safety of a scooter. New York City's Local Law 39 requires e-scooters sold there to be certified to it (since September 16, 2023), and California's SB 1271 bars the sale of motorized scooters whose battery was not tested to it (since January 1, 2026).

No CPSC recall found for MAXSHOT as of November 2026 (CPSC recalls). Wear a helmet: CPSC estimates 79,300 emergency room visits from e-scooters in 2024, and only an estimated 18% of injured riders were wearing one. California requires a helmet for motorized scooter riders under 18. Our electric scooter safety guide covers helmets, charging and how to check a listing's claims.

• MAXSHOT V1 ($149.99 as of Nov 2, 1:54 AM EST, subject to change): the same 350 W, 19 mph, 8.5-inch, 31 lb formula with about 289 Wh (an estimated 11 to 13 miles) and a 21-mile claim. Its UL 2272 claim also names no lab. The better buy unless the V7 is clearly cheaper.
• MAXSHOT V1 SPRO ($265.99 as of Nov 2, 1:54 AM EST, subject to change): MAXSHOT's step up, with front and rear shocks its listing actually describes, 10-inch honeycomb tires, 500 W and about 378 Wh (an estimated 14 to 17 miles). It reaches 22 mph, over New York's 20 mph line, and weighs about 37 lb.
• VOLPAM Q1 ($159.98 as of Nov 2, 1:52 AM EST, subject to change): on paper nearly the same scooter, with 350 W, 8.5-inch honeycomb tires, modes of 8, 11 and 19 mph, a 187.2 Wh battery, 26 lb on its listing, a 264 lb limit and E-ABS plus drum brakes. We have not confirmed that the two share a factory. The Q1's listing states no certification at all.
• Gotrax GXL V2 ($299 as of Nov 2, 1:54 AM EST, subject to change): the same 187.2 Wh battery, stated by a maker with a website and a manual, plus a rear disc brake, 27 lb and a 15.5 mph top speed. Its rider limit is 220 lb.
• Hiboy S2 ($299.98 as of Nov 2, 1:54 AM EST, subject to change): 280.8 Wh (an estimated 10 to 13 miles), rear shocks, a rear disc brake, IPX4 and published UL 2272 and UL 2271 certificates. It weighs 35.5 lb and carries up to 220 lb.
• Riuiio key-start scooter ($139.98 as of Nov 2, 1:52 AM EST, subject to change): a stated 288.6 Wh battery (an estimated 11 to 13 miles), 19 mph and a 265 lb limit, with a mechanical key in place of an app. It does not fold.

Buy the V7 if it is clearly cheaper than the V1 when you shop, your rides are up to about 3 miles each way on smooth, dry pavement, and you weigh under 264 lb. It suits errands and a short hop to a station, with app speed control to keep it legal in a 15 mph state.

Skip it if the V1 costs the same or less, since the V1 gives you about half as much battery again for no extra weight on the listings. Skip both MAXSHOTs if you need a UL 2272 certificate you can check for your city or building, or want a maker you can contact outside Amazon: the Hiboy S2 offers both, plus rear shocks and IPX4 splash resistance. Skip the V7 too if you ride in the rain, since it states no water rating. Our best electric scooters under $200 guide sets the budget best sellers side by side.