Electric scooter (adult)
Gotrax GXL V2 Electric Scooter for Adult
The Gotrax GXL V2 Electric Scooter for Adult lists a 250W motor, 15.5 mph, 12 miles of claimed range at $300. Our physics estimate for a 180 lb rider at 15 mph on flat ground is about 9.315 miles per charge. Riders up to about 191 lb with a bag keep the recommended 15 percent headroom under its 220 lb rating. Its 250W motor holds about 3.9 mph on a 10 percent grade with a 180 lb rider.
Gotrax GXL V2 Electric Scooter for Adult specifications
| Type | Electric scooter (adult) |
| Brand | Gotrax |
| Price at last check | $300 |
| Motor (rated) | 250W |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph |
| Claimed range | 12 miles |
| Battery | 187 Wh (36V x 5.2Ah) |
| Max load | 220 lb |
| Tires | 8.5 in |
| Scooter weight | 27 lb |
| Electrical safety | UL 2272 stated on the listing |
Parsed from the Amazon listing's own title and feature bullets.
How far will the Gotrax GXL V2 Electric Scooter for Adult really go?
Real range from its 187 Wh battery, on flat ground in warm weather, by rider weight and cruising speed. Same physics as the range calculator.
| Rider | 10 mph | 15 mph |
|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 15.024 mi | 9.816 mi |
| 200 lb | 13.021 mi | 8.914 mi |
| 250 lb | 11.518 mi | 8.213 mi |
Will the Gotrax GXL V2 Electric Scooter for Adult go up a hill?
Speed held on rated power (250W) with a 180 lb rider. Below about 6 mph expect to kick-assist; below 3 mph it will not reliably make the hill. Check your own hill in the hill climb calculator.
| Grade | Speed held |
|---|---|
| 5% (2.9 degrees) | 6.7 mph |
| 10% (5.7 degrees) | 3.9 mph |
| 15% (8.5 degrees) | 2.7 mph |
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Questions riders ask
How far does the Gotrax GXL V2 Electric Scooter for Adult go on a charge?
The listing claims 12 miles from a 187 Wh battery. Claims assume a 165 lb rider at eco speed on flat ground. Our physics estimate for a 180 lb rider cruising at 15 mph is about 9.315 miles; cold weather takes another 10 to 30 percent and hills more. Run your own numbers in the range calculator.
What is the weight limit of the Gotrax GXL V2 Electric Scooter for Adult?
The listing states a 220 lb max load. Keep rider plus bag at least 15 percent under it, so about 191 lb in practice. Near the limit, hills slow down, range drops and tires and brakes wear faster.
Can the Gotrax GXL V2 Electric Scooter for Adult climb hills?
With its 250W rated motor and a 180 lb rider, physics puts it at about 6.7 mph on a 5 percent grade, 3.9 mph on 10 percent and 2.7 mph on 15 percent. Short hills can borrow peak power; long ones cannot. The hill climb calculator takes your exact grade and weight.
What helmet should I wear with the Gotrax GXL V2 Electric Scooter for Adult?
A CPSC-certified bike helmet at minimum; for commuting, one with built-in lights and MIPS is worth the extra. Size it by head circumference with the helmet size calculator.
Wear a helmet every ride, and check your state and city rules on age, speed and where scooters may ride. This page is researched guidance, not professional, legal or medical advice. Specifications come from each product listing and can change; confirm on the listing before you buy.