GOTRAX Rival

What the GOTRAX Rival is built for

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

It has a 250 W motor and a top speed of 16 mph (25 km/h).

It carries a 187 Wh battery and a stated range of up to 12 miles (19 km) on a charge.

The GOTRAX Rival weighs 136 lb (61.7 kg) and carries up to 220 lb (100 kg) including the rider.

In the United States the GOTRAX Rival sells for $299, below the median of $530 across 163 electric scooters with a US price, among the more affordable models. That is $2 per watt-hour of battery.

Where the GOTRAX Rival may be ridden

Most European countries cap electric scooters at 20 to 25 km/h on public roads; the GOTRAX Rival's top speed of 16 mph (25 km/h) is within that range. 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 Rival safety certification

The brand states that the GOTRAX Rival 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.