Segway’s new MAX G3 Plus electric scooter goes farther with more power and better safety — SkimNews
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- Segway launched the MAX G3 Plus electric scooter with a 20% larger 717 Wh battery, boosting claimed range to up to 56 miles while retaining a 28 mph top speed and 2,200-watt peak motor output.
- The MAX G3 Plus became Segway's first scooter to adopt a new range testing methodology that measures range until the scooter can no longer maintain at least 60% of the selected riding mode's maximum speed, rather than until the battery is fully depleted.
- Segway acknowledged that under the new standard, the real-world range gap between the MAX G3 Plus and its predecessor would be roughly 12 miles, not the 6 miles listed in official specs.
- New safety features include dedicated rear turn signals, redesigned brake levers, and Segway's Intelligent Combined Braking System (ICBS) that blends regenerative and mechanical disc braking to recover energy and reduce brake wear.
- The scooter also packs dual hydraulic suspension with adjustable rear damping, 11-inch self-sealing tires, traction control, anti-lock braking, Apple Find My compatibility, a 2.4-inch TFT display with navigation, and automatic headlights with high/low beams.
- The MAX G3 Plus is available for pre-order at an introductory $1,149.99 (rising to $1,499.99 MSRP), with US shipping starting August 25 through Segway's online store, Best Buy, and Amazon, weighing 55.6 lb with a 286 lb payload rating.
Why it matters: For commuters comparing premium scooters, Segway's revised testing standard could soon make every brand's range claim more comparable — and if competitors follow, the industry's marketing shifts from optimistic maximums to usable range at realistic speeds. At $1,149.99 entry-priced with Apple Find My and turn signals, the MAX G3 Plus raises the bar for what commuter scooters bundle at this price point.
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