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Segway Ninebot MAX G3 Electric Scooter (051601U)

Longer commutes for riders at least 5 ft 3 in, up to 286 lb

The MAX G3 pairs an 850 W nominal, 2000 W peak motor with a 597 Wh battery, hydraulic suspension at both ends, dual disc brakes and a built-in charger. It ships limited to 20 mph; 28 mph needs the app. Segway's ranges run from 25 miles at 28 mph to 50 miles at 10 mph.

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Published specifications

  • Segway: model 051601U; 850 W nominal, 2000 W peak
  • Segway: 46.8 V, 597 Wh; built-in charger, 3.5 h (2.5 h dual), measured at 220 V
  • Segway: 20 mph default, 28 mph via app; 25 mi at 28 mph, 50 mi at 10 mph
  • Manual: 286 lb payload; ages 16-55; rider 5.25 ft+; 54.2 lb
  • Segway: folded 48 × 23.2 × 23.3 in; 11-inch self-sealing tubeless; IPX6
  • Warranty PDF: 2 yr frame and motor, 1 yr battery and charger, 3 months wear parts

Fit and limits

Strengths

  • Published range for each of four modes, from 25 to 50 miles
  • Hydraulic suspension front and rear, dual disc brakes, 286 lb payload
  • Model-specific manual and North American warranty supplied on the listing

Caveats

  • 28 mph requires unlocking in the app, and state speed caps may apply
  • 54.2 lb and still 23.2 inches wide when folded
  • Charge times were measured at 220 V; manual says not to ride in rain

Segway's big-battery commuter, model 051601U

The listing is titled for the MAX G3 Plus, G3 and G2, and the option inspected was the MAX G3 with model and part number 051601U. That number appears in both Segway's specification table and the user manual, and the warranty document on the listing is written for the MAX G3. Figures here apply to the MAX G3 only; check the selected option before ordering.

Segway rates it at 850 watts nominal and 2000 watts peak, with a 46.8-volt, 597 watt-hour, 12.75 amp-hour battery and a 286-pound maximum payload. Hardware includes 11-inch tubeless self-sealing tires, hydraulic suspension front and rear, front and rear disc brakes plus an electronic brake, a built-in charger and an IPX6 body rating with an IPX7 battery pack.

20 mph out of the box; 28 mph needs the app

Both Segway's page and the manual say the factory default top speed is about 20 miles per hour, and that 28 miles per hour is available only after enabling High Speed in the Segway Mobility app. The listing title leads with 28. The manual adds a long warning that several US states cap on-road scooter speed and that you must pick a mode that complies, or not ride on-road there.

Segway's mode ranges are about 50 miles in Eco at 10 miles per hour, 40 in Drive at 15, 34 in Sport at 20 and 25 in Sport+ at 28. The manual adds that range falls as the battery ages. Climbing is rated at about 30 percent, and the manual says not to ride up slopes steeper than 30 degrees.

Charging times were measured at 220 volts

The built-in charger takes one AC cable, and Segway quotes about 3.5 hours for a full charge, or about 2.5 hours if you also plug in a second Ninebot adaptor sold separately. Both footnotes on Segway's page and in the manual say those times were measured at 220 volts in a room given as 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, so confirm with Segway what to expect on a standard US outlet.

The manual's safety booklet says to let the scooter cool before charging, use a surge protector, keep it away from combustibles, never leave it unattended while charging and unplug when finished. The same list also contains the line 'Do not charge indoors', which sits beside instructions to store it indoors; ask Segway how to read that before choosing where to charge. An unactivated scooter beeps and is limited to 9 miles per hour until given a three-second charge.

Weight, size and rider requirements

The manual and listing give 54.2 pounds and Segway's page gives about 53.6 pounds. Folded, it measures about 48 by 23.2 by 23.3 inches, the same length and width as unfolded, so folding only lowers the height from 51.1 inches. Segway lists a 5.15-inch ground clearance, a 7.9-inch-wide footboard and a front locking rim.

The manual sets a recommended age of 16 to 55 and a minimum rider height of 5.25 feet, or 160 centimetres. For safety, the motor does not engage until you have kicked off to about 1.9 miles per hour, adjustable in the app. The manual also notes that braking distance grows with rider weight and asks you to control speed downhill and keep to 3.1 to 6.2 miles per hour over speed bumps.

IPX6, but not for riding in the rain

Segway defines IPX6 as protection against high-pressure water streams from any angle, tested under controlled conditions, and says immersion damage is not covered and not to charge it wet. The manual's warnings page still says do not ride the scooter in the rain and do not ride through puddles, and the safety booklet warns that prolonged exposure to rain and the elements may damage the enclosure.

For storage the booklet says to keep it indoors between 14 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit, to charge to at least 50 percent before long storage and recharge every 30 to 60 days, and that damage from over-discharge is not covered. It says to warm the scooter above 50 degrees Fahrenheit before charging after freezing storage, while Segway's page says above 41 degrees; follow the manual's higher figure unless Segway tells you otherwise.

What the listing's warranty document covers

The attached North American agreement for the MAX G3, published February 2025, gives two years on the frame, handlebar, motor, front fork, controller, dashboard, cables, shock absorbers and headset, one year on the stem and folding mechanism, battery, charger, brake parts, lights and wheel hub, and three months on wear parts such as tires, grips, mudguards and the kickstand. A battery is covered if it falls below 70 percent capacity under test within its period.

Coverage requires purchase from an authorised Segway dealer, the original receipt and an intact serial number and seals, and is void for commercial or rental use. Shipping damage is excluded, you pay to ship the scooter for service, and exclusions include water, accidents and battery under-voltage from not charging. The agreement also contains binding arbitration with a 30-day opt-out after purchase, so read it before buying.

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Primary sources

  1. Segway product page and specifications for the MAX G3 eKickScooter (model 051601U)
  2. Segway MAX G3 user manual, supplied on the listing
  3. Segway MAX G3 North American limited warranty and arbitration agreement, supplied on the listing

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