THE BEST e-scooter for commuting? (Etwow GT 2020 electric scooter review)
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- This week, we've been testing the newly updated Etwow GT - and it's quite a thing. Jack explains why this scooter ticks every box that matters when looking for the perfect city commuter - and why you're so much safer on a higher quality scooter than a budget one.
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ive had the GT 2020 for 2 weeks now , ans i swear to God , its a blast ! i love this thing
just got mine today! so excited, i’m loving it so far like a lot
did you all had any problem with the police?
@@Nicholas.Tsagkos personally I had an electric scooter not etwow since 2019, and I've had zero problem with the police. I ride it pretty much everywhere(cycle lanes, pavements, roads and inside the city centre) the police don't even look at me. I think I even asked them once for directions (not kidding) lol and they didn't even ask me about the scooter. With that being said, it's still against the law I think as of today. 30/4/2021
this is actually the first scooter i ever tried and it inspired me to buy an electric scooter for myself because i hadn't realised how fun they are!
Great video mate with high production value! That E-Scooter looks awesome 🤙
Great review mate with high production value! That e-scooter looks awesome 🤙
great review ans i must say that you are spot on with giving this scooter credit
Terrific review...just about to review it myself so thought I would take a peek...love all your b-roll clips of the riding and the funny memes tossed in :)
Yassss! Great review. I have the etwow V and it is the best money i have ever spent. Had a xiaomi first. It was crap compared the the etwow. Suspension is a game changer!
Thanks for the review. My thoughts:I own the GT 2019 version for 3 years now. Still a happy owner. Had some battery connector issues where it randomly disconnected from the battery controller after riding on cobble roads, but i was able to fix it by taping it with electrical tape. My version had no drum break but I upgraded that with an aftermarket drum brake set. Works fine now
I haven’t had any issues climbing hills, still feels zippy, so i don’t have the same experience there.
One downside: it is not waterproof. I use silicone around the battery compartment, but that is a risk i take. But it works for me. Never had any issues in the past years :)
Got the etwow s+ (2019 sport model) last week and it’s a blast, not got the drum brake kickstand and power of the GT and the deck is a bit shorter but its the same scooter otherwise and was on offer at 349! So less than half the price of the GT that was itself on offer but for 895! Happy with my purchase as it’s my first e scooter. If you are doing longer trips and full on commuting get the GT maybe but for short trips and errands and short commutes the S+ will suit your needs👍🏻
Great video mate..can you help me please..i want this scooter to buy..but do you know if this scooter is a kind of waterproof or ip rated? I got now one which is waterproof..so also the 50 km is not reacable? So like 30 km is realistic you think?
What is the ip water resistance levels in this one?
So far except for xiaomi and ninebot g30 max I was not able to find other scooters with IP mentioned in specifications
Have you heard of the inmotion L9? If you could review it that would be great I was thinking of getting one because I liked the design but a scooter like the etwow seems a bit more practical
Awesome review.... thank you
Great review. Subbed
Thanks for the sub!
Nice review! I agree this is the best. I have a special version of this (dual motor, only sold in Spain) and it's extremely fun...Even the regular version, tough, can climb hills much better than the xiaomi....
Can you provide link to this dual motor version please!
Hey can you test the new inmotion l9 as it's what I'm looking at. it's got good reviews to who they sent it out with but many reviews are better thanks.
I've had mine for about two months. I use it to run around NYC. I like it because it is pretty light and I can carry it with me when I go into a store. It is great on hills, can travel a good distance between charges, and it is a lot of fun.
Have you rode it around in rain or snow by chance - if so how does it perform?
@@JoseRhodeIsland Its sketchy on wet roads because of the solid tires. If it snows, I find other forms of transportation
Thank you for this fun review. I especially appreciate the reassurance that this will be a good and safe first scooter. Spending more more safety is always a good decision imo. Looking to try this at a store soon.
What price are you looking at for this scooter ?
@@robinarden8877 im in nz and it’s 1800nzd
@@keurigstin : Dude, that is over £930 ! (UK money). A lot of places here in the UK are selling it for less than £550. (Just over 1,000 NZD). I'm glad I don't have to pay that much for this scooter... I will have the money on Wednesday, then I shall buy me one. (Colour : black). This will be my second scooter... My first was a Dualtron Mini : Nothing but trouble... Puncture after puncture after puncture. It was a complete Nightmare ! That is one of the reasons, I am going to buy a solid tyre scooter
Great review, thanks. I might have missed it but I can't seem to find the weather resistance on this scooter. Will it handle rain?
It will not. There's no waterproofing out of the box. You theoretically can do it yourself by pouring sealant all over the electric components, but it's a rather difficult task (you need to disassemble the bloody thing and rebuild it again) and you really need to know what you are doing for it to actually work. Also, these tires are not particularly well suited for wet surfaces and may slip easily. Expect your face to get very well acquainted with the pavement if you ride in wet conditions.
If I was to swap the rear tire, for a pneumatic tire...would it give a more comfortable ride??? I’ve got this scooter but it’s basically noisy and bumpy 😳
Did you do a review of your golf gti on a different channel?👀 look so similar
thanks for the review!!!! you're funny too😂😂
I have the 2019 version without the disk brake. It’s a great scooter and the rear brake would cure my one complaint. I will get it upgraded once I’m back in London post lockdown.
2019 version is better...drum brake makes no diff as u need electric one with it..wire is a pain too
You can upgrade with an aftermarket drum brake set. It is sold by most distributors
@@theCountOfTotal I did. It isn’t as neat as the new version where the cable runs through the deck.
@@davidhumphries3614 There is a way to make it run through the deck. In my case it runs in the little gutter alongside the battery. Just had to drill a hole in the reflector if i remember correctly...
ruclips.net/video/i9FrEPGfSRg/видео.html
@@theCountOfTotal Thanks. I will try that.
Have you tried the Inokim Light 2 ?
Actual specs on its batteries are _super_ hard to find anywhere: 13S3P 54.6V peak ("48.0V nominal") Samsung 35E, scooter specs claim 504Wh (3500mA 3.7V nominal) but the battery pack sticker apparently says 477Wh (3350mA 3.65V nom)
Hello very sorry to bother you and team I have around £1000 for a electric scooter which one would be best to do around 10/20 miles a day but must be able to use in the rain again sorry to bother you love your videos
Got mine just over 2 weeks ago, for £550 !!! 😜🤪🧐😎🤩🥳 (Brand new).😍
You didnt show how well it closes up when you carry it and you didnt mention that the speed button is a bit jumpy. Things i think are important about this scooter. I have the booster V myself and its awesome. Great review exept the things you left out
Which is the best e twow model that I can get today?
@@DeeEfSea If you want the best e-twow I would look at the E-Twow GT-SE.
What can i do my Scooter is showing E4 error, and stoped Runing,
If you consult the online manual for your scooter you will find the answer. If it is an Etwow then an E4 error means take it to your nearest authorised service provider.
great video, helped me choose to buy it. I love it, but...does it really hit 40kmh on the straight, coz mine certainly doesn't; I'm 80kg and my son is 65 kg and we both only hit 21mph (on L4 i Was told there's no L5). HAve I bought a dud?
In many countries the L5 (no limits) is disabled because the speed limit, by law, is 25 km/h
Mine is the 2020 version and only has level 4..
It does go 25mph/40kmh when you lift the wheel.. but I’ve only got it to 22mph ish on the flat, fully charged.
I weigh 85kg.
please review the mimo c1
Just hit 600 miles on the E-TWOW. A good investment for commuting 3 miles to work
I like it but I wanted more speed so went with the Skywalker 10s
Which country are you from
Hello my fellow Gospel Oak and Parliament Hill resident, I looked at the ETwow but for only £100 extra i brought the EMove Cruise for £1149, it has double suspension like the ETwow but it gets up to 28mph, 50-60 miles range, 150kg weight limit, front and rear disk brakes, wider deck for my size 11 feet, IP rating 67 (can be ridden in any weather) The only negative is it's almost double the weight but as i'm around 100kg it's manageable on transport.
You are right. Spurs rule.
@@adammcculloch5614
No surprise this has dropped £150 (£895) in a month, Just way overpriced for what you get, I love the EMove Cruiser so much i brought the EMove Touring as well (£800) It's lighter than the Cruiser so easier to take on public transport (17KG cpmpared to 25KG) It has way better suspension than the ETwow, Same top speed, 24 miles of range (still some battery left) longer and wider deck for feet and most importantly living in London a IP rating of 54, You can ride it on wet roads unlike the ETwow which doesnt have a IP Rating?
I love mine ❤️.
Review a skywalker. Best imo for commute
Do the review on kugoo G booster
These are on a deal on the etwow uk page. I bought one. 550 only.
"I hate Peckham... And my friend"
😆😆 Hysterical!!
In my opinion scooters are dangerous over a certain speed. The center of gravity is so high that if you need to break suddenly, it is not possible and therefore it is not safe. Yes going faster is better in a traffic but when I hear 40km/h speed then I get scared. I think regulators should look into this because with this kind of speeds I expect serious injuries.
Before someone mentions motorbikes, please consider the weight distribution and the other mechanics involved.
If I was regulator I would say get a e-bike with the same amount of money which is overall so much more stable.
@coocola sure. I'm just not convinced that a scooter is safe especially for tall people with high center of gravity. Whenever I tried one, it felt that it can't stop compared to the worst bikes I've ever tried. Sure, better scooters break better but they also go faster. Bottom line physics don't offer comfort of mind.
True, if you need to go that fast, go with e bikes. Unless you’re in some scooter olympic or F1 series, do ride safely with your scooters.
Standing tall, stiff and upright is a no-no when it comes to riding escooters. You need to bend your knees and lift the heels up if you could, thereby giving yourself a much more flexible stance. Almost like a cat stance. When you stop you should sit into it to counter the forward momentum. The dangers of this type of vehicle isn’t really the stopping but the smaller, hard rubber wheels. Hard rubber wheels lose some traction on wet surfaces, esp metal so it’s important not to lean too much. Dips in the ground, potholes will present a problem if the smaller front wheel goes into it and gets stuck, throwing you off. Tubeless air filled tires, preferably larger the better are much safer.
Mine is coming on friday
Do they ship to the US???
US E-Twow brand is uscooters. www.uscooters.com
whats the ip rating?????
There is no IP rating but there are ways to make it almost highly water resistant. I’ve ridden mine in heavy torrential rain with no problems. I tape the underside of mine to keep water out of the rear suspension and in the front where the battery cover is. This helps prevent any splashes and resulting rust. Last thing you need is to replace a dead battery only to find out the bolts holding the battery cover are completely worn and rusted. What you really really need to protect is the delicate LCD readout on top because that circuit board can easily short out in rain and that thing is expensive to replace. For that a large clear grocery bag that covers the entire top assembly works perfectly. In fact I always keep a spare bag in my back pocket just in case the heavens decide to open up. Lastly, because these are solid rubber tires, you need to be careful and not lean too much in wet surfaces. Avoid going over slick ground or metal.
You may not imagine what you can do with it... For the curious and the adventurous, here is the scooter equipped for long distance trips. 4000 km to the North Cape: ruclips.net/video/v41hNnzEzdo/видео.html (Activate the subtitles because the video is translated from French)
Great job selling this scooter!
What is the best scooter which covers 3 points = 'affordable price' + better in rough roads + easy to carry to office daily = ????? - Plz advice...
Pure air pro second generation.
Waterproof, covered in warranty too!
If not climb on hills well... Not good. They said have 700W, but I think it's just 350, with 700 peak...?
I've got a previous model of E-Twow Booster V. With charged batteries and the 500W engine onboard I can climb a 10% uphill at 25km/h. My friend who owns Xiaomi M365 has to push himself as his scooter crawls at 12 km/h. With Booster GT having 700W I guess I could go even faster. I agree with the presenter, don't save money by buying the cheapest scooter, you'll hate it.
M365 is only a gateway drug to buying a real scooter. etwow Booster V and 2019 GT are two of the best reliable scooters ever.
My xiaomi does 21mph just has zero suspension 😑
Advise: change tires (rear to neumatic and forward to another type of airless) and best light scooter ever
and they should do something to keep the rear tail light cable and drum brake cable from rattling around near the rear wheel. easy user fix with some tools, but annoying nevertheless
I'm looking at commuter scooters and can't understand why Xiaomi is so popular, not being waterproof. I mean, you buy it to commute on EVERY day you need it, not just when it's dry.
Scooters in schengen are now limited to 20 kph, completely nullifying the speed advantage. I guess the only true real advantage of this one is suspension for us in these here parts.
Well, you can set it to 20km/h. It still accelerates pretty nicely and you get a better range by limiting the speed. So it’s not a complete downside
Thought this was clickbait, turns out it wasn't.
6:53 😂🤣
I checked your friend personalelectrictransport. OUT OF STOCK!
www.amazon.co.uk/Twow-Booster-Security-Helmet-Accessories/dp/B087J9V796
@@Steve.Brennan i hesitate between the E-twow or the emove touring, touring heavier but more confortable and more range and 100 pound cheaper
I have the etwow 2020 like the one in the review and it serves me well. I have no experience of the the other scooter you mention.. 👍🏼
@@Steve.Brennan This is the same company in Spain as I posted above. If you buy direct from their website with the code I mentioned, it costs even less than they advertise on amazon as the price they charge on their site is the same in Euros. After currency exchange it works out around £850.
@@R2D888 That's a great buy with the discount. We bought 2 scooters from them and got free helmets and carry strap, they arrived in about 5 working days aswell. Me and the other half have been riding the scooters now for 3 months no issues at all.
I'm so sorry but if you are seriously going to lay down a thousand pounds on a scooter there are better options with more road presents, this is a touch little and weedy looking, granted if your main concern is carrying it or getting on the train, but I still feel its over priced
Jack sent me
Just picked one up for £150 best money spent
Hey that scooter looks like a nock Off of a kugoo s1 pro
The GT is the best scooter available. 25 mph. 23 mile range. No reliability issues.
I consistently feel bad for Xiaomi owners as I blitz past them.
Does yours go 25mph out of interest?
Mine does , but only when I lift the wheel.
Around 22 is my fastest on flat (85kg)
@@bobcarter2329 Yes. Regularly hit 25mph on a full charge. 85 kg. 20+ miles of range.
@@singlendhot8628 Awesome.
Sorry for another question, but...
What version is yours, does it go to level 5?
My one is the 2020 Booster GT SE.
Level 4 is as high as it goes for speed...
is yours the 2019 version? or even the 2020 non SE version?
Really want to go 25! Haha
@@bobcarter2329 I purchased mine in early 2020 - was one of the first ones sold in the UK . No Bluetooth on it but I'd pick 25mph and 20 miles of range over it any day :)
F* me, sold!
I wanna see inoxim
The 2022 Uscooter GT sport is an even better version of this.
Xiaomi - "Shaomi" not "Jiaomi". Greetings from China 😛
the tires are the only problem
I bought the scooter because of the solid tires. I smile as I ride over glass.
@@BothellRocks noiceee
did you all had any problem with the police?
It should be legal, this stops me from buying one.
Hello I don't want to abuse owners of this scooters ( if I do I'm sorry) but in my opinion looks very cheap if compared to Xiaomi, maybe is good but looks cheap sorry, range is same like Xiaomi, is faster but they will be illegal even if finally scooters will be finally legalized in UK, ok there is suspension on it and this is the biggest advantage over to Xiaomi but is worthy to pay double??? I don't think so there is much more better scooters for this price , this review looks for me not objective at all and seems to be sponsored
Good video but 1000 money for that no way
Xiaomi M365 for me
Or a 365 Pro
no way is it worth £1k. it better be able to go atleast 30mph at that price, u're much better of getting a kaboo mantis or kugoo g2 pro for £700. there are similar scooters to this one at half the price. thanks for the review though.
How tf are u comparing it with a Xiaomi if it is double the price? Mind blowing
That jump up in price (in the context of the PLEV market isn't huge), and there's a genuine decision for people to make there - pay less for the Xiaomi and get a scooter that they might want to upgrade after a year. Or pay more for this and get a better quality scooter that lasts longer.
We also made a video that compared the Onewheel Pint v.s. the Onewheel XR, which are $1000 apart, on a similar basis. Particularly with the market as nascent as this one, it's important to provide context around value for money, rather than just comparing things that are equal price points.
I live in London and the Xiaomi 365 hits 25mph. Distance is 29km. No commuter escooters will be as fast as a car. You can really buy a Xiaomi if you want to I just feel this video kind of bashes the Xiaomi. These two escooters are more or less the same. Yes there are some differences but we're talking about speed. They are the same. Besides that it's a good video but I think it's a bit bias.
If I'm gonna 1k for an escooter I'll get the Inokim or Fuze
1k is way too much, you might as well get a faster Chinese one that's cheaper and has better torque/range.
I had 5 scooters and none beat the quality of the E-twow. 3,000 km without any problems.
goverment gona set our speed to 15mph ?
Don't take as truth anything you read on UK PEV restrictions until anything actually happens. They've taken so long to act on this that we'll probably be living on Mars before they put anything in place.
The price of this scooter is too high for it to be a Xiaomi killer.
This! And I don't think its safer than m364 as long as it has solid tires well known as low stability and very slipery tires at wet conditions.
@@branimirbankov8055 3000 on E-twow - no problem. I had the Xiaomi M365 and never again.
That looks so cheap ,the xiaomi 100% better looking
Please learn to pronounce Xiaomi correctly!! It ruins completely your video. We say "chiaomi" like in Chicago.
Chixiaomi?
but hes pronouncing it correctly
@@azmathchoudhury8702 I heard x sound not sh
1k overrated scooter