Segway Ninebot Max G2 Electric Scooter

Segway rates the motor at 450 W continuous and 1,000 W peak. It ships at about 20 mph, and a setting in the Segway app raises that to about 22 mph. At the factory setting its 20 mph is at the 20 mph line in New York's e-scooter definition (VTL §114-e), and unlocked to 22 mph it goes past it; both speeds are above California's 15 mph limit for motorized scooters (Vehicle Code §22411), and scooters are not e-bikes, so the US e-bike classes do not apply. New Jersey's line for a legal e-scooter is under 19 mph and no more than 750 W (NJ chart). California also requires a driver's license or instruction permit, plus a helmet under 18 (§21235), and Pennsylvania does not allow e-scooters on public roads. In August 2026 New York City sent cease-and-desist orders to 42 online retailers, Amazon among them, over stand-up scooters that can exceed 20 mph; the outcome is not yet known.

The battery is 36 V and 15.3 Ah, which Segway states as 551 Wh. Segway's 43-mile headline is a theoretical range, measured with a full battery, a 165 lb (75 kg) load, 77°F and a 9.9 mph average on pavement. Segway also prints range at top speed under the same conditions: 28 miles at 20 mph and 25 miles at 22 mph. We estimate 20 to 25 miles at full speed for a 175 to 180 lb rider on city streets with stops (551 Wh divided by 22 to 27 Wh per mile), so Segway's own 22 mph figure lands at the top of our band. Plan on 20 to 25 miles if you are heavier or ride in town; 43 is the number for a light rider cruising slowly on flat ground. Segway lists a full charge at about 5 hours from the built-in 121.8 W charger.

The Max G2 rides on 10-inch tubeless self-sealing tires, which Segway says seal punctures up to 4 mm, at 42 to 48 psi. Suspension is a hydraulic damper up front and dual springs at the rear. Braking is a front drum plus a rear electronic brake, with no disc, which is where the NIU KQi 300X and the Max G3 pull ahead with discs at both ends. It is rated IPX5. At 53.5 lb it is a two-handed lift, and it folds to 47.6 x 22.4 x 23.8 inches. Segway lists rider heights from 3 ft 11 in to 6 ft 6 in. You also get turn signals, a horn, traction control, a remote anti-theft alarm and Apple Find My; the listing adds an LED headlight, a brake light and cruise control, which Segway's page does not itemize.

Segway states its scooters are tested to UL 2272 by TÜV Rheinland; we could not verify it in a certifier's directory. The statement appears on Segway's Max G2 page, and the Amazon listing repeats a UL 2272 claim. New York City requires UL 2272 for e-scooters sold there (Local Law 39); the standard covers electrical fire and shock risks and does not test the frame or folding stem. No CPSC recall found for the Segway Ninebot Max G2 as of October 2026. To be plain about the name: the Max G2 is a different model from the Max G30P and G30LP. Segway recalled about 220,000 of those scooters on March 20, 2025, after 68 reports of the folding mechanism failing and 20 injuries, and that recall does not cover the Max G2. G30P and G30LP owners can find the remedy on Segway's recall page and the CPSC notice.

• NIU KQi 300X: a bigger 608.4 Wh battery (we estimate 23 to 28 miles), front and rear disc brakes with regenerative braking, a hydraulic front fork and IP55, at 48.7 lb, about 5 lb lighter. NIU's US store lists 20 mph; the 23.6 mph on Amazon is NIU's non-US figure. The Max G2 keeps rear suspension and Segway's published top-speed range. Our Max G2 vs KQi 300X comparison goes through the rest.
• Segway Ninebot Max G3: front and rear disc brakes, dual hydraulic suspension, 11-inch tires, IPX6, a 286 lb limit and a 28 mph unlock, for 0.7 lb more and only 46 Wh more battery. Segway's US store lists the G3 as end of life, so the G2 is the current model of the two.
• Segway Ninebot F3 ($849.99 as of Oct 22, 11:10 AM EDT, subject to change): 11.2 lb lighter at 42.3 lb, with a front disc instead of a drum and IPX6, but a smaller 477 Wh battery (we estimate 18 to 22 miles) and an 8-hour charge.
• Segway ZT3 Pro ($799.99 as of Oct 22, 11:10 AM EDT, subject to change): the all-terrain Segway, with a 1,600 W peak motor, 11-inch off-road tires and disc brakes at both ends. It ships at 24.9 mph, above New York's 20 mph line, and weighs 65.5 lb.

Buy the Max G2 if you are 16 or older, weigh up to 265 lb with your bag, and ride up to about 8 miles each way on city streets, which leaves a margin inside our 20 to 25 mile estimate. The self-sealing tires and suspension suit rough pavement, and IPX5 suits wet commutes. Skip it if you carry the scooter up stairs (53.5 lb), if you want disc brakes (look at the NIU KQi 300X or the Max G3), or if your trips are short enough for a lighter scooter such as the Segway Ninebot E3 Pro. Our guide to the best electric scooters for adults sets it against the rest.