In the past few years, electric scooters have become a popular means of transportation in the city and are often seen on the streets. Introduced in 2016, the Xiaomi M365 became one of the most popular scooters due to its price-quality ratio, and today we can see scooters of various sizes and shapes on the streets.
Teverun Blade Q Pro
Assessment:
What did we like?
What didn't we like?
Teverun, a relatively new player in the market with an experienced (Blade and Dualtron) team, introduced its first Teverun scooters in 2022. Teverun Blade Q Pro is Teverun's cheapest scooter and one of the cheapest models offering two motors. After covering more than 100km, in today's review we will evaluate whether a cheap scooter is a bad choice and whether it is worth buying one. For comparison, we include a similarly priced scooter - the Ninebot Max G2.
What's in the box?
As we carried this little box to the photo shoot, we joked that it probably didn't even have a scooter in it, but we were just kidding. Inside we found the scooter, user manual, charger, two NFC cards and a multi-tool packed safely and neatly. There is nothing new for those unpacking the scooter for the first time - the steering frame is removed during transportation, and is fixed with 4 screws during assembly. Those in a hurry will be able to prepare the scooter for the first ride in a few minutes.
First impressions
The colors of the scooter are reminiscent of the color style of the 90s - dominant black with red accents and white inserts. When the surrounding people saw it, two opinions were divided - beautiful or ugly (similar to olives, you either like it or you don't and never in the middle).
One of the more interesting features of the scooter is the height-adjustable handlebar. It's not a feature you see often, and it's the first time we've seen it on the VSETT 8 scooter. Its advantages - folding the scooter takes up less space and it is easier to find a comfortable steering position for shorter people.
On the steering wheel you'll find a separate light/turning and signal control, on the other side an eco/turbo and single/dual engine selection control, and a speed control (operated by the index finger) integrated with a display and battery volt data. The main screen is colored, and its menu and information are clearly laid out. Although it is dim enough, everything is visible in the sun.
The steering wheel is folded with one lever and when fully folded, the front wheel of the scooter is lifted up, and the scooter itself rests on the screws and the rear wheel on the bottom. The folding lever has a small plate that should prevent the scooter from accidentally folding while riding. And although this protection does not seem reliable in its size, the folding mechanism did not budge during the entire test.
When the scooter is fully folded, the steering wheel locks automatically and you can lift the scooter (its weight is 24.8kg). At the folding mechanism, the amount of wires that are pulled out is what catches the eye. And although they are nicely wrapped, visually they seem a little too much.
The standing platform is wide and completely covered with non-slip rubber, and at the back you will find a place to rest your foot while driving. The scooter has closed and non-adjustable front and rear shock absorbers, drum brakes and solid tires. At first glance, this is a scooter that does not require any attention or maintenance. Everything is connected and tightened well, and nothing wobbles or rattles when driving or moving.
The Ninebot Max G2, in turn, resembles the well-known Xiaomi/Segway scooters. It's got the familiar folding mechanism, the same straight and narrow steering wheel, thumb shifter, and reasonably narrow parking platform, but it also has 10" pneumatic tires, shock absorbers in the front and dual shock absorbers in the rear.
Both scooters have mudguards on the front and back, and the Ninebot Max G2 also has an IPX5 level of protection, which allows for a fairly quiet ride in light rain. While driving on the road in the rain, not a single scooter splashed mud on the feet. Both Teverun and Ninebot scooters look solid in terms of build quality and materials used.
Teverun Blade Q Pro on the go
Note - we used the scooters (Blade Q Pro and Ninebot Max G2) all the time at maximum speed and power, in S and turbo mode and with two motors (the Ninebot only has one). The speeds achieved and the distances covered are for the same person, in similar weather conditions and with the same additional weight (about 79kg in total).
Maximum speed
With a fully charged battery, the maximum achievable speed on a smooth road is 34 km/h. And although it lags behind the 40 km/h declared by the manufacturer. speed, there are probably very few scooters that would meet the declared max. speeds.
The speed achieved by the Blade Q Pro is enough to feel safe enough on the road, but when going faster (downhill at 40+ km/h) it lacks stability and a sense of security. At 36V or half battery charge level, the maximum speed drops to 30 km/h. and this speed is maintained almost until the battery is dead.
The maximum speed of the Ninebot scooter is the same - 34 km/h. At the half-charge level of the battery, the maximum speed is 27 km/h. or 3 km/h slower than the Blade Q Pro. Similar to the Blade Q Pro, we feel reasonably safe at top speed, but the issues are the same at overspeed. Both scooters accelerate and reach their top speed fairly quickly. There isn't a clear winner when it comes to acceleration, but the Blade Q Pro feels slightly faster.
When driving down a steep hill and exceeding the maximum speed, both scooters have strong disadvantages. Blade Q Pro at 40 km/h runs fine, but when you press the speed lever, the scooter will start to brake hard enough with the motors. Driving without knowing or getting used to this feature is very unsafe.
After exceeding the maximum speed of the Ninebot scooter, the engine starts to "thump" and the engine brakes little by little without even pressing the brakes. After pressing and releasing the brakes and still going above the maximum speed, the engine sometimes continues to brake, which is very unsafe.
Ride quality/comfort
Solid tires are an advantage for some, a big disadvantage for others. If you drive more often on off-road, gravel or other poor surfaces, solid tires will not puncture and you will not need to take care of them. Driving on a smoother road surface will not provide the same comfort as with inflatable tires.
The latter are much softer and better absorb small irregularities (gaps between pads), and the tires installed on the Ninebot Max G2 scooter are self-healing - inside they have a special layer that self-fills holes up to 4mm wide. Searching the forums, I was able to find cases where the small holes were fixed, but there were also cases where the layer broke out too much and changed the geometry of the tire, in which case the tire should be replaced with a new one.
The Blade Q Pro and Max G2 scooters have front and rear shock absorbers. When it comes to ride softness (tyres and cushioning), the Max G2 scooter is a clear winner. Every bump is felt when riding the Blade Q Pro scooter, even on newly paved cobblestones or a bike path. Although the sensation is not very strong, it is already annoying on a longer trip.
The Blade Q Pro is head and shoulders above the rest in terms of stand platform size and comfort. On it, you'll find legroom at the side, and a footrest at the back helps you lean back easily and move your body's center of gravity closer to the rear for safer sudden braking. The Max G2 does not have a leg support at the back.
Both scooters have drum brakes and use engine braking for braking efficiency. Both scooters will stop quickly enough, but the Teverun's brake levers will need to be pressed almost all the way down for full efficiency. The Ninebot's brakes are a bit more comfortable and the balance between brake pressure and stopping power is excellent. According to the manufacturer, the new Blade Q Pro models already come with mechanical disc brakes, so if you're considering buying one, this problem should no longer exist.
One of the bigger differences between the two scooters is speed control. Personally, index finger control is much more comfortable, while thumb control is much more difficult to maintain a constant speed. The same speed for both scooters is required to activate the cruise control and this is more convenient with the Blade Q Pro.
Ninebot Max G2 owners would feel safer driving in the dark or on poorly lit roads. Both scooters have front, rear and cornering lights. The lights of the Blade Q Pro scooter are mounted on the bottom of the scooter, while the Max G2 turns in the handles, with the headlight on top of the handlebars. Although the angle of the front lighting is similar and the lighting of both scooters is sufficient for their maximum speeds, the Max G2 is much brighter.
Driving uphill
The mountains are where the Teverun Blade Q Pro dual-motor scooter shines. We went to Želvos St. in Vilnius to test the scooters. the mountain Both scooters are fully charged, and the results are as follows: Teverun Blade Q Pro covers this street at 15 - 20 km/h. speed at its peak, and with one engine 5-7 km/h. once, but at the top you already want to kick. Ninebot Max G2 covers this street at 5-7 km/h. speed, and the second time you have to kick yourself.
Battery and distance covered
With fully charged scooters, we covered the same routes to evaluate how far you can go before the scooters stop completely. We used the Strava app for tracking:
The Teverun Blade Q Pro takes slightly more than 8 hours to fully charge, while the Max G2 takes over 5 hours. Charging Ninebot has an advantage not only in time - you only need a cable to charge it, which does not have any block, so it is convenient to always have it with you. The Blade Q Pro charging pad resembles a computer pad in size.
Verdict
I often hear from my friends - small things make me happy. This expression perfectly describes the Teverun Blade Q Pro scooter. It is small, its speed is enough, and you practically do not need to take care of it - you stand up and drive. This scooter is best suited for covering short distances.
It is true that the Ninebot Max G2 scooter is incomparably softer, and the distance covered on a single charge is greater. Nevertheless, I would go for the Teverun Blade Q Pro scooter for the more comfortable handlebars, easier and more comfortable speed control, and the ability to tackle daily hills with ease.
For those with the ability to stretch the budget and have room to store a larger scooter, the Teverun Blade Mini Pro should be considered. In terms of its price-quality ratio, it is probably one of the best scooters on the market right now, and you will learn more about it in our next review.
