Gotrax XR Elite Review
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Hey what's going on guys, my name is Jay and THIS is my review of the Gotrax XR Elite.
Shout out to Sam and Jeff from Gotrax for sending out the Elite for review. Now, for a little perspective, I own the original Gxl V1 model and used it for my 4 mile round trip commute for about 18 months. It served me well with 0 problems. In the last few years we've seen an increase in e-scooter usage. and with the Pandemic in full swing, Many would be subway and bus riders have taken to the escooter as a means of transportation. So I was super excited to try out Gotrax newest member of the XR series of commuter scooters. But this won't be a comparison video, rather this will be a dedicated first look of the Gotrax Elite and its features. And as always, links to check out this scooter can also be found in the description down below.
Specs.
The XR Elite comes with a pre installed battery sporting 36 volts with 7.8 Amp hours. The 36 volts are responsible for achieving the scooter's top speed of 15.5mph while the 7.8 Amp hours speak directly to the batterys endurance or distance, which in this case is 18.6 mile. The 300 watt motor located in the front wheel is the driving force behind the scooters spirited acceleration and hill climbing abilities. More on that later. The Elite weighs in at a little over 26 pounds, which in my opinion really isn't too heavy. It's fairly portable when gripped in the right location but I wouldn't recommend going far as it's awkward to carry long distances and it's better suited for a quick flight of stairs or hoping on a bus. The max rider weight is 220lbs but we have many folks in our Facebook group who are over 220 and still get a good deal of range. The tires are 8.5 in and come pre inflated with the recommended 50 psi. The dual braking system employs both an electronic brake which slows down the motor and more importantly, a caliper style brake. The deck is a super wide 6.6 inches and houses the new battery location, which is a new design change from older model, where the battery was housed in the tiller. Speaking of the battery, for those of you wondering if you can switch batteries, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is, the battery is replaceable and will be available on the Gotrax website soon, the bad news is the battery is not modular and therefore not interchangeable. That is, the rear wheel, among other parts, needs to be removed in order to replace the battery. There is also a newly upgraded, brighter headlight and newly added taillight which turns on simultaneously when turning on the headlight. And finally, the XR Elite is rated IP 54. Which basically means you can ride through some puddles and maybe a little light rain but anything more than that you may begin to damage the internal electronics.
Aesthetics
So far, the XR Elite only comes in one color.... Black....all black. And with the exception of a black and white logo Midway down the tiller, the Elite is strangely reminiscent of the scooter version of the batmobile.
But countering this all black look, Gotrax must've had safety in mind when designing the XR Elite because this thing has ALOT of reflectors. Six reflectors to be exact. It's a little much, but it's not the end of the world. The reflectors on the front and back are well placed, make sense, and are inconspicuous. The four reflectors on the sides however, are very thick, and stick out too much for my preference. I realize gotrax is making a commuter scooter, but I think they could have eliminated the side reflectors or at least replaced them with heavy duty Reflective paint. The brake cable is neatly encased in a hard plastic coil...and runs through the tiller via entry and exit slots giving it a neat, tucked in tech look. The deck being 6.6 inches wide gives off a spacious and roomy feel where even riders with larger feet won't be cramped for space. It's also lined with a thick rubber surface with nodules for a grippy texture. The Elite's lighting scheme finishes up its look with a super bright headlight up front. It's light can illuminate a completely dark space with a throw of over 15 ft. And while it's such a small detail, that little tail light in the rear totally improves the look of this scooter.
Performance
I have to start by saying that I really love the way this scooter rides and feels. The air filled tires give it a solidly smooth ride with minimal bumps. The construction seems well built and suitable for daily riding. One of the first things I noticed when turning on the scooter is the power on button. It has a definite firm clickiness to it and reminds me of a new retractible pen 🖋.
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Great review! Appreciate the range test.
I'm not sure I like the speed being limited to 15.5, I always enjoyed picking up speed to about 20mph going down hill.
Love the Facebook group too. A great resource for GoTrax owners.
Since the steering column is the same size as the ones on the GXL and XR series and the battery is now located in the deck, I hope we'll see future GoTrax models that allow adding an extended range battery into the column (to be used in conjunction with the battery in the deck).
Glad they upgraded the headlight and the tail light is a long overdo addition.
Excellent mileage from a stock configuration.
I never use 1st gear on my GXL so, I won't miss it.
Great review. Informative and very well made!
The idea of having 2 batteries in a gotrax is an engineering miracle. And I totally hear you on the need for speed. Thanks for the nice words on the video ❤️❤️
@@riisparklover just received the xr elite. and I'm considering returning it .I noticed there is alot of play and slop in the folding mechanism. and it limits you to only 15mph even coasting down hill . I had high hopes for the the gotrax I wish it performed as good as it looks .so disappointed
Dan Pettis I’m sorry that you’re having a bad experience with the elite.
heavy and slow gotrax
@@danpettis1675 my gotrax xr Ulta wasn't heavy or slow. But...^ see my above comment. Gotrax has an F rating in the Texas Better Business Bureau. They don't do any assembly or service themselves yet blast all over they are an American company. The company golabs inc. is directed by a man named Qiong Li as well as the company taotao USA inc. The internet notes golabs Inc was filed by a foreign national. Based on my personal experience gotrax is a us warehouse for fully Chinese made and assembled scooters. I still only have 1 of my 2 scooters purchased may 2020 and it's August 2020.
Dang! The parts where you describe the feeling and physical experience of things, especially the power button being like a clicking pen, made this the review I needed and no longer need to make.
7.8AmH battery for 190 pounds for 17 miles seems to be incredibly good because my similar scooter with retractable tubular battery of 5.2 AmH can deliver me of 198 pounds(90 Kg) to only 7.5 miles(12 Km) under mixed modes(max speed of 15 mph(24 Km) at "Sports" mode while 10 mph(16 Km) at "Middle" mode).
Fam, I’m convinced to buy straight off your review. Good looking, awesome information .
Just got mine in the mail today I took it out in my parking lot and this thing is fun, I don't really understand the hate for this brand, I think its awesome
Amazing quality review! Next level stuff! The Facebook group is booming too.
Yea man thanks for the compliment. I had a great time shooting this
Wow... that was an awesome review. Love your cinematography. Keep up the awesome work. Nice you live in Valley Stream... i live in Flushing. I am hoping to buy 1 too.
thanks you live close by..... be sure to use my link ok, it helps me out a lot
Amazing review man, I absolutely love the style of this one.. amazing job!
Thanks man... I had my wedding film buddies help my out on this one. Has our good gear on this one
Thanks! Ordered one. Arrives on Tuesday. Excited!😀
Great Review Video I like my XR Elite it helps get to home and work which is great
I love mine too. I used to ride my GXLv1 to work daily. But now I live too far to scoot to work. I mostly use it for fun now 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
minor suggestion: it can be folded with one hand. pull the knob and rotate downwards. then pull the other red lever handle
You know I tried that. Didn't seem to work for me. I knew there had to be a way to make the bolt stay out by rotating but it just wouldn't stay.
Jason Alicea gotcha! lucky me....lol!
FANTASTIC BRO
GOD BLESS!
Thank you so much I really appreciate the compliment
If u pull the pin and twist down it stays pulled so you still have the other hand free
Gotrax is the best scooter brand to go with for the "lower-end" scooters. I don't recommend Hiboy for first users.
How much they pay u to say that haha
As everyone has already said excellent, excellent review. Great 👍🏾 and thanks for advice you gave me in the FB group
Glad to help...
Damn, this is a great review
Nice cinematography!
Appreciate the love 💕
The folding mechanism is one handed, you have to rotate the knob counter clockwise after pulling it out. This lock the knob in the out position so that same hand can unlatch the folding lever. I had thought it required two hands too when I first got it, after several months of use I saw another youtuber point out rotating the knob after pulling it out.
DaBinChe I was going to say same thing as I realized that this morning 👍🏾
Guys... It doesn't work on my unit. I tried. I can even see the notch that should hold the bolt open, but it simply does not
That's true but you have to make a good effort to twist it. On mine at least.
It doesn't limit the speed like you said, BUT the spedometer locks 15.5 until you hit 17.. anything between 15.5 and 17 mph registers at 15.5
Tim Schultz How do you know that you Have physically exceeded 15 miles an hour?
Nice review.
Hey Chris I love the comment...... Thanks
A month later and the cost goes up $50 :(
Yes this is definitely smooth good 1 i agree!great review.keep up the good work
CASHMERE GROW 420 thanks so much
Great video Jason!
Thank you so much I really appreciate the kind words
You’re videography is awesome! So we’ll done. I posted a comment in your unboxing video about handlebar width and feeling stable while riding. How do you feel riding it? Do you think it would be better with a wider stance? Thanks.
GNARLY
Wow, you did an excellent job with the video on this review. Pretty much covered every aspect of the scoot from a real owner, well done. I would love to know which camera you used to get this footage, did you have a gimbal with it? Thanks man!
Thanks for the kind words Ginger. I used the Sony A7iii with tamron 28-75mm on a Ronin gimbal as well as a gopro
@@riisparklover I maayyy have just bought one... 😂, Did you have someone following you on a bike? Scooter? Skateboard? Were they just running with the gimbal? I must have watched this review like 10times now. It just looks so good.
Nice video!
Hey thanks for stopping by and for the kind words
I have the Gotrax ultra, I'm not sure what you would call the color I guess I lite gray but I have gotten it to hit 17, 18mph going down hill. I've had this scooter for over a year now & I'm overall satisfied. I would enjoy one going 20mph & a rear light
Awesome editing on this! Will def check out the Facebook group.
Thanks brother. I recognize ur name
Is that facebook group still active? I sent a join request but it seems to be as of yet unseen by admins. Thanks
Hi Jason, great review! Which is height from handlebars to deck?
I'll need to get back to you OK?
@@riisparklover Thanks Jason!
Hi Jason,
Been waiting for your review, great job! Just received my Elite last week. So far, I love it but would like to get some info on motor noise or hum. My Elite makes an audible whirring/humming noise upon acceleration and inclines, mostly when you know the motor is really kicking. I also can feel a slight vibration. My friend has an Ultra that is quieter so looking to hear from you and others with an Elite. This is my first scooter and it appears to be fine, but I’m new to the game I don’t have much to reference. Any thoughts or guidance would be appreciated!
Yes I think that most electric vehicles to have a minor hum sound to them. Even my friend who has a Tesla you can hear the motor is humming at different levels based on him pressing on the accelerator. I Think it's a normal thing
I wanna know if you can turn on the back lights for the scooter
Just got my XR Elite and I think it may be defective. When accelerating, the scooter stutters at 10-12 mph then continues accelerating. When it reaches 15.5 mph the screen says 25 E and then starts decelerating.
i wonder if it has to do with the brake. code 25 is a brake code....not sure about 25e.
try filling out a tcket online with gotrax just incase
Jason Alicea do you know what the code means and if I can do anything to fix it?
I'm sorry I'm not sure what the code means
Gotrax F rating on bbb. Terrible company. Doesn't do any of their own assembly or repairs. Fully Chinese built and assembled. They are nothing but a us warehouse owned by a Chinese national for fully Chinese products and expectations.
@@AMoneyVideo i returned it 2 months ago and they confirmed they received it but have not refunded the money. The customer service is terrible and I have reported them to PayPal so I can get my money back
How about hills????
Clean intro
thanks man
Does this have an LG battery? Great video btw!
No not branded as an LG battery
US$359 scooter using LG batteries inside? You got to be dreaming.
Be very careful about the posdible fire hazards while recharging those electric products with China made rechargeable batteries. Too many fire accidents have happened.
Niiiiiiiiiice 😎👍 vid Jay
R u in aus? the road look like aus
Do u still like it after 2 yrs?
This review was so good this must of been an ad
Does anyone know where to buy the rear rim to this scooter?
Which do you recommend more the xr ultra or te xr elite
Both elite and ultra are excellent choices for moderate to short commutes. They are very similar. You can't go wrong with either
Just bought it to replace my Xprit 8.5", this one only has an electric break which is really bad and not very safe
Gran reseña, amigo mío ... lástima que Gotrax y todos los demás lugares se hayan agotado tanto en el Elite como en el Ultra, lo que me dejó solo con el Gotrax E-XR, que es como $ 550. ¿Conoces este modelo? De todos modos terminé obteniendo un Hurtle Hures 18 M5 ... obtuve 2 de ellos para mi esposa y yo por alrededor de $ 700 ...
Es genial que tengas esos scooters, ¿cómo te gustan?
Where is the charging port located on the scooter?
On the tiller or stem on the scooter up near the handle bars
Jason Alicea Thank you!
any Stem-Wobble?
What's the width of the handle bar?
Can you manually ride it meaning not turning it on nd just pedal with your foot
Of course and it gains good ground like that, too
Hey jay u have a Skydio 2 drone ? 🤔
no man i have the dji spark for now.....pretty good tracking...i heard the skydio is alright
The way he is picking up the scooter can break the back part of the scooter like what happened to me
if it doesn't have an LG battery it could stay at gotrax shelves
What do you mean
I appreciate the video Jason, well done! great editing and music. I tried the ELITE50 code and it didn't work. Do you have another promotion code that is valid? I really want to get this XR Elite and would like to save some money
Is the 18.6 mile rang accurate, or is it less than that? Thanks!
I covered that aspect in the video. Did you not see it? 17 miles
Jason Alicea I did after I finished watching it lol. Thanks
?!?!? $499 on the gotrax web link provided in the description compared to $369 reported in the video
“At the time the video was made…..🙃”
I bought it and can easily say it is just advertised. You can buy better thinking with this money. So slow and range is not 18 miles just 11-14 miles depend on road.
Most reviews say you can get 16-17 miles.
Maybe you're riding at full power?
Or there are lots of hills, you weigh more than the testers (often 165 lbs)?
Cause it's pretty consistent that the range is usually 16 + miles.
Or you have a defective unit...
I have one and I use it in the cold, and the cold (for example freezing temperature...32 F.) can decrease battery performance. 32 can bring it to 80%.
I have found that I have to ride moderately (8-9 mph) if I want to reach 14 miles.
But it can accelerate to 14.6 mph when the battery is not low.
I use GPS equipment to measure. The display on the scooter is too advantageous (says you're going at 15.5 mph even if you're going 14).
I hope that with warmer weather I can go farther. And faster.
I'm 165 lbs.
Anyway just sharing with you. I understand you're disappointed.
Can it get wet?
Only a little, you can’t dunk it into the water . But if you’re in the rain shouldn’t be too much of a problem. But dry it off when u arrive at your destination
I have a gotrax g2
how do you like the G2
@@riisparklover how do I not like the g2
Gotrax has a problem. After the 12 months warranty, they lack of parts to replace for customers. They take a week to respond yoto your problems and they say that they don't have the part and they cannot recommend anywhere, and you are out of luck. You can see their parts sections and they don't have any parts to replace. They don't have anymore and they won't fill it. You broke something? Good luck. Now I have a broken scooter missing the lower part that holds the brake line and is made of plastic which breaks and they don't have it. I never seen a company with such low expectations and lack of responsibility for their customers
They have a 3 month warranty, not 12
can you remove the white gotrax logo on the pole?
Stacy G I don’t think you can’t remove it but you can certainly put something over it if you like
I'll put on reflective tape when I get mine. Or spray paint it, but if I want to resell it maybe the tape would be better...
Code doesn’t work
Duh…..the video was made a year ago
you seem so nervous on the scooter lol
Oh yeah
I'm having 8 miles range in the first week of the product. Horrible product and no customer service. I should have get a Segway instead. This is frustrating
Yeah im thinking about going with the max 30
Get the Fluidfreeride “Horizon”
Got one for $600, folds up tiny, superstrong lock up/folding mechanism, folding handle bars, telescopic steering column, 25 mp/h, 20-26 mile range (2 battery options), programmable functions, built like a tank and spare parts from a great manufacturer. Totally worth every penny!
Oh, forgot to mention: dual suspension!
My mom never give me a electric ⚡️ 🛴 so sad 😭 I never ave what I want
Easily 230! Keep it real...
I’m approaching that number 😳 but I’m only 5’7” yikes
@@riisparklover I went vegetarian 4 months ago at 210. I'm at 170 and can't wait for Thanksgiving to eat turkey lol. It was very easy to turn off the meat,carbs,surgar,junk food when you make up your mind... You can do it!
Kinda drives me nuts when people don't at least read the manual before reviewing a product.
You twist the release, which holds the bar in place, and then it folds down. There's no reason it should hit your head. Come on, man.
KilroyKilljoy don’t cmon man me....it drives me nuts when people make assumptions about my ability to read a simple manual. The mechanism simply didn’t work, twisting the bolt to hold in place was ineffective
reflectors are the least of most ppl's concerns.... it's for safety..
An RN while it might be the least of their concerns, Many people have commented that they don’t like so many being there
@@riisparklover i understand but reflectors do not affect the performance/mobility of the scooter...
Can you accept me into the Facebook group
Did u get in?
@@riisparklover yes thank you
Wear a helmet, man!