# Segway Ninebot Max G2

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/segway-ninebot-max-g2
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/electric-scooters
- Placement: #1 of 15 in Electric Scooters, S tier
- Brand: Segway
- LP on this board: 955
- Last researched: 2026-08-20T02:49:45.671Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

A reliable commuter choice, slightly dated compared to newer models but still praised for robustness.

## For

- Reliable build quality
- Ease of use
- Robust construction
- 4-year battery warranty
- 20 mph top speed

## Against

- Heavy weight
- Mediocre battery life

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 1 of 9 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 40 cited sources across 34 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Facebook | Henrik Arcilla | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ninebotmaxforum/posts/3650506551920809/ | fetched and confirmed |
| ERideHero | eridehero.com | C | https://eridehero.com/segway-ninebot-max-g2-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| DUODIANRIDEINC | duodian | B | https://www.duodianbike.com/blogs/blog/segway-ninebot-max-g2-deep-review-the-king-of-commuter-comfort?srsltid=AfmBOooZ_DWFhWxISs-eFDZCHwXTWJwVWmPbzjXSj3nBY1B-mdnNNBz2 | fetched and confirmed |
| Rider Guide | Matt Kaye | C | https://riderguide.com/best-rated/segway-max-g2-vs-g3/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Pablo Maya | - | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ninebotmaxforum/posts/3420728228231977/ | fetched and confirmed |
| IonicRide | asadwaleed2020@gmail.com | A | https://ionicride.com/reviews/segway-ninebot-max-g2-uae-review-is-it-worth-aed-4000-in-dubai/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Back Market | backmarket.com | C | https://www.backmarket.com/en-us/p/segway-ninebot-max-g2-electric-scooter/d4f28f42-4be7-4304-8597-6473ee8127ce?srsltid=AfmBOoo4Sc-GPux80_AoTVhBkJjPX3VU-fXhZaHLst4Vq99-Bp8O0y0D | fetched and confirmed |
| Kaabo USA Electric Scooter | Marketing, SEO Team Kaabo USA | D | https://www.kaabousa.com/blogs/blog/kaabo-urban-vs-segway-ninebot-max-g2-apollo-air?srsltid=AfmBOopjCJdlH7qIcDcyzkoda5kZICTxtYKKj8U-6FETYmzqRSz1bmH8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Car and Driver | Mason Cordell | B | https://www.caranddriver.com/car-accessories/a69383009/segway-ninebot-max-g2-black-friday-deal/ | fetched and confirmed |
| ZDNET | Taylor Clemons | B | https://www.zdnet.com/article/segway-max-g2-electric-scooter-best-buy-deal/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Xolvie | Emrah | D | https://www.sikayetvar.com/en/segway-ninebot-us/i-face-serious-battery-issue-with-my-new-ninebot-max-g2-scooter | fetched and confirmed |
| Car and Driver | Mason Cordell | B | https://www.caranddriver.com/car-accessories/g62530668/best-electric-scooters-tested/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Eashune Abenojar | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ninebotmaxforum/posts/3675853286052802/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Rider Guide | Matt Kaye | B | https://riderguide.com/guides/segway-electric-scooters/ | fetched and confirmed |
| For Black Friday, the Segway Ninebot Max... | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/caranddriver/posts/for-black-friday-the-segway-ninebot-max-g2-the-best-overall-pick-in-our-scooter-/1200514731936203/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Accio | accio.com | - | https://www.accio.com/business/segway-g2-max | fetched and confirmed |
| HOVSCO | EO S | C | https://www.hovsco.com/blogs/news/how-does-the-emove-cruiser-v2-compare-to-other-long-range-scooters?srsltid=AfmBOorVF3o-AineTIQucxtUJzpjgK3MJI5jdZz6_QqKkY2yniL3VAEW | fetched and confirmed |
| craigslist | craigslist.org | B | https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/orlando-segway-max-g2-electric-scooter/5SZHgiDqetxy8Hsmc57YRS | fetched and confirmed |
| VMAX Mobility Inc | Vitoslava Hlahovych | B | https://vmax-escooter.us/blogs/news/best-electric-scooters-for-commuting-9-popular-models-tested?srsltid=AfmBOoqf8vuB-xxxZaHS7vVYzf95qL5cmdUncQOMHZw_zC9-piv8opuW | fetched and confirmed |
| ProMechBC | ProMechBC Inc | B | https://promechbc.com/blogs/blog/best-electric-scooters-for-commuting-in-bc?srsltid=AfmBOor_TtBWb6iqGcW2yCoNpHeg9sENs0gQ5kjIpNzo-F1mSopr8kvc | fetched and confirmed |
| In-Depth Review | Nathan Schaumann | C | https://freshlycharged.com/reviews/315/segway-max-g2 | fetched and confirmed |
| Electric Kicks | Electric Kicks | C | https://www.electrickicks.com.au/blogs/escooters/segway-max-g2-electric-scooter-ultimate-guide?srsltid=AfmBOooZNKUC__oGgMbXEAtMCvh2yCegPrOsFRtFvLNMW2ZT4HijjbbM | fetched and confirmed |
| Kaabo EU Electric Scooter | Marketing, SEO Team Kaabo USA | C | https://www.kaaboeu.com/blogs/news/best-electric-scooter-under-1000-euros-europe?srsltid=AfmBOor_ClnSvH6mvV86v762MPabqJ1fHkQJtcL276sIGYUuObUU6ph6 | fetched and confirmed |
| Golf Sky | Golf Sky | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SI12YwVFMc | fetched and confirmed |
| Electric Scooter Guide | Electric Scooter Guide | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGY9PZrbxUE | fetched and confirmed |
| Electric Scooter Guide | Electric Scooter Guide | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx7tUz491fM | fetched and confirmed |
| China Galaxy | China Galaxy | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xI0nFHE0dk | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech We Want | Tech We Want | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y9TQCkRczk | fetched and confirmed |
| landpet | landpet | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-w7Z9JPv7o | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Gadget Garage | Tom's Gadget Garage | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6w9yR4n4_w | fetched and confirmed |
| the daniel life | the daniel life | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBruEEstqxY | fetched and confirmed |
| Scooter Quest | Scooter Quest | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m60yKq8SZsw | fetched and confirmed |
| Power In Motion | Power In Motion | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGkRGL9Pzqo | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Gadget Garage | Tom's Gadget Garage | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xs0XmCNMf8 | fetched and confirmed |
| RAFTOR EN | RAFTOR EN | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE2NXRTwSSQ | fetched and confirmed |
| BLAZE BIKES | BLAZE BIKES | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLiFRpIbMAY | fetched and confirmed |
| 5StarStuff | 5StarStuff | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR4wYOHNqZE | fetched and confirmed |
| Classic Deals | Classic Deals | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hMBtNBkozU | fetched and confirmed |
| Versus Lab | Versus Lab | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUazaUwCI_I | fetched and confirmed |
| Denis Yurev | Denis Yurev | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM8JTKhTIcc | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | Apollo Go | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/apollo-go |
| 3 | Segway E3 Pro | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/segway-e3-pro |
| 4 | Gotrax G4 Pro | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/gotrax-g4-pro |
| 5 | Segway GT3 Pro | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/segway-gt3-pro |
| 6 | Navee NT5 Ultra X | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/navee-nt5-ultra-x |
| 11 | Isinwheel H7 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/isinwheel-h7 |
| 12 | VMAX VX2 Hub | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/vmax-vx2-hub |
| 13 | Hoverfly X5 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/hoverfly-x5 |
| 14 | KuKirin T1 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/kukirin-t1 |
| 15 | KuKirin T3 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/kukirin-t3 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/electric-scooters.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is the Segway Ninebot Max G2 for?

The Segway Ninebot Max G2 is for commuters who want a scooter that keeps working. It is the only S tier scooter on our electric scooters board, praised for reliable build quality, robust construction, ease of use and a 4-year battery warranty. It is not for riders who carry their scooter up stairs every day, because it is heavy. Those riders should look at the Segway E3 Pro, our compact A tier pick. Riders who want more range should look at the Segway Max G3.

### How long does the Segway Ninebot Max G2 last?

Reviewers single out the Segway Ninebot Max G2 for robustness, and Segway backs the battery with a 4-year warranty, the longest on our board. The frame and motor draw no reliability complaints in the board research. The one weak point is battery life per charge, which reviewers call mediocre, so expect to charge it more often than the range figure suggests rather than expect it to fail early.

### Is the Segway Ninebot Max G2 still worth it in 2026?

Yes. Reviewers call the Segway Ninebot Max G2 slightly dated next to newer models, yet it still holds the top spot on our board because the newer scooters have not matched its record for reliability. The Segway Max G3 is the newer sibling with an improved motor and a 24 mile real-world range, and it sits in B tier. If the heavy weight and mediocre battery life of the Segway Ninebot Max G2 are deal-breakers for you, the Segway Max G3 is the upgrade path.

### How heavy is the Segway Ninebot Max G2 and can you carry it?

Heavy weight is the main complaint reviewers make about the Segway Ninebot Max G2. It folds, so it fits in a car boot or under a desk, but carrying it up several flights of stairs or onto a crowded train every day is a chore. If portability matters more than robustness, the Segway E3 Pro has a lightweight chassis and a compact design and sits in A tier on our board.

### How fast does the Segway Ninebot Max G2 go?

The Segway Ninebot Max G2 has a 20 mph top speed, which is plenty for city commuting and matches the legal limit in many places. It is not a performance scooter. If you want a faster ride, the Segway GT3 Pro is the superscooter on our board, though it sits lower in B tier.

### How do you look after the battery on the Segway Ninebot Max G2?

Charge it indoors at room temperature, avoid leaving it at zero for weeks and do not store it fully charged in a hot car. Lithium batteries in scooters last longest when kept between roughly 20 and 80 percent for daily use and charged fully only before a long ride. The 4-year battery warranty on the Segway Ninebot Max G2 covers defects, not wear from neglect, so keeping the charging habits tidy protects both the battery and the claim.

## What this tier means

- S: Exceptional. Finishes top run after run; capped at 3 slots per category.

## How to read this

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