GOTRAX G7

What the GOTRAX G7 is built for

The GOTRAX G7 is an electric kick scooter for short trips and the last mile of a commute.

It has a 500 W motor and a top speed of 20 mph (32 km/h).

It carries a 720 Wh battery and a stated range of up to 32 miles (51 km) on a charge.

The GOTRAX G7 weighs 45 lb (20.4 kg) and carries up to 265 lb (120 kg) including the rider.

In the United States the GOTRAX G7 sells for $699, above the median of $530 across 163 electric scooters with a US price, among the premium models. That is $1 per watt-hour of battery.

Where the GOTRAX G7 may be ridden

Most European countries cap electric scooters at 20 to 25 km/h on public roads; the GOTRAX G7's top speed of 20 mph (32 km/h) is above that, so it may be ridden at full speed only on private land there. In the United Kingdom privately owned e-scooters may not yet be ridden on public roads, and Germany requires a type-approved model with an insurance plate.

GOTRAX G7 safety certification

The brand states that the GOTRAX G7 is certified to UL 2272.

UL 2272 is the US safety standard for the electrical system of personal e-mobility devices such as electric scooters.

New York City allows only e-scooters certified to UL 2272 to be sold or rented there.