Segway ZT3 Pro Electric Scooter, 24.9 Mph Top Speed, 43.5 Miles Max. Range, w/Dual Suspension, Flash Charge, 1600W Peak Motor, Folding Off Road Scooter for Adults UL2272 2271 Certified

Finally went for my first ride as weather has been too cold. What a blast! I'm 62 and wanted to get out and have some fun and this really fits the bill. Not too hard to get up and going. Walk mode turns out to be very useful as you can get off it and instead of pushing it, the throttle works but it won't go fast. Sport mode, on the other hand, goes plenty fast on these back roads. Be sure to wear a helmet! Let's just say it's fast enough to get hurt! Don't do that!Brakes are great with no adjustments; rear break will skid. Right hand is on front break, as it should be. The throttle is operated by your thumb but you can scoot your hand over and part of your hand falls on an extended part of the thumb operated rotating piece so you can just turn your hand; this makes the throttle easier to use because part of your hand is on the non-moving handle, and part of your hand is on the part that twists and you can achieve much more accurate subtle movement of the throttle and avoid lurching forward; give it a try!I'd recommend a rear view mirror if you want to accessorize. If you're on a street or ANYTHING is behind you, it's awkward to look behind you, so get a mirror. You don't need your phone except to initialize the scooter, and if you want to electronically lock it; otherwise you can have fun without a phone mounted, and the screen installed is very nice quality but it's hard to read the "mode" you're in. You'll get used to that though, as you don't really need to read the letter (S is for Sport) because each letter is in a different position like a gearshift on an automatic car, and you'll see it go up to the next mode. You can change modes while riding and it does not lurch or do anything unexpected, and sport mode is pretty fast on a flat road.Not intimidating at all, and this scooter scores a home run on the fun meter! Get one!

Most of the reviews seem to be about the wrong scooter. This is one is about the ZT3 Pro. This thing is a beast. I came from the G2 Max and loved it, but the power and torque of the ZT3 dwarf the G2. It flies up hills that the G2 would struggle up or even stall out on. Very impressive. My only nit-picky complaint is that the suspension is a little stiffer and bouncier than the G2. The G2 was smoother off-road, but even with that the ZT3 is much more capable off-road than the G2. The overall build quality is fantastic and the setup out of the box was very easy. The Segway app was definitely improved from the way it was getting my G2 set up 2 years ago. Very cool scooter. No regrets.

I am enjoying this scooter a lot. I am able to get to and from work with at least 60 Percent Battery life on Drive mode (Commute is around 9 miles total or about 4.5 miles to and from my work). Roads where I live are pretty terrible and I am glad this scooter can handle those terrible conditions. I do feel like the light on the scooter needs better range in my experience, but it is still pretty bright! Overall, I have had a smooth experience with this scooter!

The scooter was very simple to put together. One electrical connection and six screws. Once it's together, it folds/unfolds very easily, as well. At just under 30lbs, I find it it's pretty easy to carry up/down a flight of stairs one handed. Charging time is accurate, about 3.5 hours to full charge. Getting it started is as easy pressing the power button, giving it a kick, and hitting the throttle.I'm 6'2" tall / 195lbs with a size 12 shoe and the handlebars and deck are tall/wide enough to ride comfortably. The 9" tires are big enough at you don't have to worry about wiping out on every small bump in the road or sidewalk, though you'll definitely want to slow down on bumpy terrain. The top speed of about 12.5mph is easily reached in standard mode (the middle of the three performance modes available). It slows down a bit during inclines, but I haven't had to get off and walk it up a hill yet.If 12.5mph seems slow to you, especially compared to some of the more expensive electric scooters out there, trust me when I say that unless you're riding on perfectly level terrain you are not going to be safe going much faster! The lack of any kind of suspension means that you can really feel every crack in the sidewalk.On thing I'm a little disappointed with is the range. I've been commuting to/from work every day this week on the scooter. It's 5 miles round trip, mostly at full throttle with the lights on, and it uses 70% of the battery. Note also that once your battery level hits 10% the scooter automatically slows down to the point that you might as well walk. So the realistic usable range for me is more like 6.5 miles on a full charge, about half of what the manufacturer claims. Then again, it's only been about 25-35 degrees F this week so that may account for some loss of range.Ultimately, I am happy with the scooter since it works for my use case as a commuter. It's fast enough (I make the 2.5 mile trip each way in 15 minutes) and has enough range to get me there and back. And it's inexpensive so it will pay for itself in gasoline savings within about 6 months. I'll update this review if the scooter doesn't last that long, but it seems pretty well built so I'm optimistic.UPDATE (July 4, 2021): Since I wrote my original review above I've driven an additional 300km (~185 miles) and I'm happy to report that the scooter still performs the same. I can confirm that the battery usage is a little better in warmer weather. In 60-70 degree F temperatures I'm getting about 10% battery drain per mile driven.That said, I am considering upgrading to a more expensive scooter (Segway MAX G30LP) for three reasons:1. While I do still feel like going even 13mph on uneven terrain is dangerous, now that I've found some relatively flat back roads for my commute I do find myself wishing I go a few miles per hour faster.2. The 300W motor slows to about walking speed on steeper hills. Yeah, it still moves, but it just feels a little embarrassing to be moving so slow when pedestrians are around.3. The solid tires and the lack of any kind of suspension really does make the ride quite uncomfortable on bumpy roads and sidewalks.I would still absolutely recommend the E22 as a first scooter for someone who's on the fence about riding an electric scooter. It's a great combination of high quality, low cost, and decent performance, especially when it's on sale.UPDATE 2 (August 3, 2021): I added the optional external battery in the hopes of gaining some additional speed and power. Indeed, with the external battery installed, the scooter now gets an extra 4-5kph (~3 mph), including during hill climbs. Even so, I'm not sure I'd recommend the external battery option because of how it's designed.The external battery plugs into the stem of the scooter using a small plastic connector, and the battery is held in place by a metal bracket. The battery connects to the bracket using two small screws. Other users online have reported that these screws can loosen during operation due to the normal shocks and vibrations experienced during riding. With the screws loosened, those shocks and vibrations can then end up damaging plastic connector on the battery.I was able to confirm myself that, yes, after installing the battery and taking a few test rides, the screws did already require some re-tightening. So instead of only trusting the screws to keep the battery secure, I also used a couple of stainless steel worm gear hose clamps. This workaround means that the battery definitely isn't going anywhere now, but it looks kind of tacky.