On January 7, 2025, the most popular scooter manufacturer Segway - Ninebot introduced a new series of scooter models, such as the Ninebot E3 / F3 / G3 / GT3. Of course, the MAX G3 model caught our attention the most, which we will review in detail in this article.

Ninebot MAX G3

Much more powerful 700W motor, which can develop an impressive, even 2000W instantaneous power. And this is almost 2x more compared to the Ninebot MAX G2 model. More capacious 597Wh battery with the ability to add an additional 413Wh battery (will be available for purchase separately)With the standard battery, the manufacturer declares a driving range of up to 80km, and with the additional one - even up to 135km.

Although the MAX G3 electric scooters for the EU market will have a speed limit of 25km/h, it is very likely that, as before, it will be possible to programmatically change the scooter's region and increase its maximum speed. Meanwhile, models for the CN / US market can reach speeds of up to 45km/h. We do not yet have information on when this scooter will be available to order from the DHgate e-store, but as soon as an offer appears - we will definitely share it on our website and Facebook page.

Segway-Ninebot MAX G2 front shock absorber, which although helps absorb road irregularities and provide a more comfortable ride, is not characterized by good stability and rigidity. For this reason, the MAX G3 model comes not only with an updated design of front hydraulic shock absorbers, but also with rear dual hydraulic shock absorbers (previously, conventional spring shock absorbers were used). So, we would like to believe that thanks to these updates, the G3 model will provide even greater driving comfort and stability when driving on uneven roads.

As you may have noticed from the visuals above, the Segway-Ninebot MAX G3 electric scooter has more effective braking thanks to the mechanical disc brakes installed at the front and rear, with 2 brake pads per brake. (G2 model features front drum brake only)And although these are not hydraulic brakes, it's nice that the manufacturer didn't skimp on higher-end components to ensure greater safety.

Another notable improvement is fast battery charging. The new Ninebot MAX G3 model can be charged in just 3.5 hours. (for comparison, MAX G2 fully charges in ~ 6 hours). It should also be mentioned that the G3 also has a second charging port. (additionally, a second charger must be purchased), and by connecting both chargers at the same time, the scooter will be fully charged in just 2.5 hours. Nice!

What else I personally liked is that the G3 has new control buttons and a 2.4" inch smart TFT screen, where we can see not only the usual information about driving speed and battery level, but also receive notifications about incoming phone calls and navigation messages*.

*Navigation notifications feature will be available in future software updates.

Of course, like the previous G2 model, the G3 also has features like Traction Control and Apple Find My. (scooter location setting is for Apple devices). In addition to these two features, Segway-Ninebot has also added "Segway AirLock". This feature automatically unlocks the scooter when the rider approaches a certain distance. However, the rider must have a phone with the Segway APP for this feature to work. 

Finally, a few more improvements are also worth mentioning. The scooter now has better IPX6 water resistance (battery protected IPX7), and greater comfort will be provided by 11" tires, a slightly wider base and a more ergonomic curved steering wheel. A 6W headlight will come in handy when riding in the dark. (almost 3x brighter than G2), and locking your scooter securely will become even easier, as this new series model has a specially designated spot for this purpose.

In summary, the Ninebot MAX G3 electric scooter has received a number of welcome upgrades compared to its MAX G2 sibling. More power, higher speed, faster charging, more efficient braking, higher-end components, better ergonomics, and a wider range of smart features. It looks solid. The estimated price for the European market is €899, and how much cheaper it will be available from DHgate - we don't have any information yet, but it's likely €150-200 cheaper.