Segway Ninebot F3 Electric Scooter

Its 20 mph top speed is right at New York's 20 mph e-scooter limit (VTL §114-e), which still qualifies, and above California's 15 mph limit (Vehicle Code §22411), so California riders must hold it to 15; the D and E modes run slower. It is too fast for New Jersey's legal e-scooter, which must be under 19 mph. 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.

Segway rates the climb at 20%, more than the E3 Pro's 18% and less than the Max G2's 22%. Its 1,000 W peak motor matches the Max G2's.

Segway quotes range for each mode: about 44 miles in E at 9 mph, 31 in D and 25 in S at the full 20 mph. We estimate about 18 to 22 miles at full speed for a 175 to 180 lb rider, by dividing 477 Wh by 22 to 27 watt-hours per mile, a band from published full-speed tests. That sits a little under Segway's own 25-mile Sport figure, which is what you would expect from a heavier rider on city streets with stops. It is enough for a commute of about 9 miles each way with no charger at work. Charging takes about 8 hours, the longest of the Segways we cover (the E3 Pro takes about 7 and the Max G2 about 5), so this is an overnight charger.

The F3 is the lightest Segway we cover with suspension and a disc brake. The front hydraulic shock and rear elastomer take the edge off cracked pavement, and the 10-inch self-sealing tubeless tires are built to plug small punctures. The front disc brake is a step up from the drum on the E3 Pro and Max G2. IPX6 means tested against powerful jets of water, a grade above the IPX5 on most Segways, and the battery pack is IPX7. Amazon describes a magnesium alloy frame. Per the Amazon warranty text, the frame and main parts get 2 years of limited warranty, while the stem and folding mechanism, battery, charger, brake parts and lights get 1.

Segway states its scooters are tested to UL 2272 by TÜV Rheinland; we could not verify it in a certifier's directory. The Amazon listing claims UL 2272 and UL 2271. That matters in New York City, where Local Law 39 requires UL 2272 for e-scooters sold there, and in California, which has required UL 2272 battery testing for motorized scooters sold there since January 1, 2026. Segway's 2025 recall of the Max G30P and G30LP does not cover the F3. No CPSC recall found for the F3 as of October 2026. More in our electric scooter safety guide.

• Segway Ninebot Max G2 ($699.99 as of Oct 22, 11:10 AM EDT, subject to change, against $849.99 (as of Oct 22, 11:10 AM EDT, subject to change) for the F3): the bigger battery, 551 Wh against 477 (we estimate 20 to 25 miles against 18 to 22), a built-in charger with a 5-hour charge and a 22 mph app unlock. The F3 is 11.2 lb lighter, has a front disc instead of a drum, and is IPX6 against IPX5.
• Segway Ninebot E3 Pro ($599.99 as of Oct 22, 11:10 AM EDT, subject to change): 2.2 lb lighter at 40.1 lb with a smaller 368 Wh battery (we estimate 14 to 17 miles), a front drum brake and IPX5. Pick it if your commute is under about 7 miles each way and the price matters.

Buy the F3 if you commute up to about 9 miles each way, ride in rain, carry the scooter up a flight of stairs or onto a train, and want a disc brake. Skip it if you need the longest range for the money (the Max G2 goes further), if you cannot charge overnight, or if you live in New Jersey and want a legal e-scooter there (the F3 is too fast). Our best electric scooters for commuting guide ranks it against the other commuters.