E-TWOW Booster GT vs Booster V - Is it worth to upgrade?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- According to our daily user experience we can present the differences between the brand new ETWOW Booster GT vs ETWOW Booster V.
Autonomy expected @65kg of load, 1m70 (battery down to 20%)
- Speedlimited @25km/h: 40km+
- Speedlimit off (over 34km/h): 30km
Autonomy expected @95kg of load, 1m92 (battery down to 20%):
- Speedlimited @25km/h: 33-35km
- Speedlimit off (over 34km/h): 22km
Conclusion - what we like:
- The ETWOW GT has much more torque compare to the V. Appreciable when you are an heavy guy, it will cross little slope like bridges almost without efforts.
- When not speed limited, you'll feel a little "kick" when you pass the 30km/h mark point. Nice!
- Extra acceleration also brings more safety when you need to accelerate when the lights turn green into traffic. Cars won't take the risk to overtake in the first 20m.
- Longer deck board gives a more manoeuvrable feeling. Easier to avoid a pothole or such other bad things coming on the road.
- Autonomy was a kind of a surprise! 20km at max speed (without speed limit) isn't bad at all imo. 30km+ @25km/h is really decent.
- Speedometer is now more accurate! (but still not perfect)
- Battery gauge: for previous ETWOW Booster user, we all noticed that the gauge was dropping off to 0% very quick from 50%. Not the case anymore! When showing 50% left, you can trust it (though not recommendend to drive under 20% battery).
What we regret:
- Not much actually, already a big fan of the ETWOW Booster for more than a year and half.
- Optional Cruise control has been removed. Why?
- No more P3 - max speed 30kmh - was kind of nice to go a bit faster without driving crazy.
- Still not waterproof.
- Front light is good to be seen, but not to see.
Is it worth to upgrade? If you are looking for more torque/acceleration and a bigger autonomy, definitely yes. Other than that? Not really. Just wait for the next generation ;)
Nota: sorry for the windy conditions, we couldn't do better. Our conclusion was almost inaudible... impossible to add to the video infortunately...
Thank's for watching, other tests are coming, hopefully soon :)
Nice comparison review and one of the better E-Twow GT reviews I've seen.
Really nice review that made me interested in E-twow. I just recieved my Booster GT 2020 version with a drum brake and a kickstand. I Love it!!! Huge improvement from my Xiaomi M365 of course. So much fun!
I'm a big guy of 108 kg and I reached 39 km/h (on display) without elevation which I think is really good! I drove for 23 km with 10% to go on the battery. It was 8 degrees outside, so the range will be longer in summer temperatures.
Hello Erik, I have the GT2020 too, is your throttle lever OK on smaller speeds too? If you want to go for example with 27km steady, you press the lever 100% and when you reach that speed you release the lever a little (to 80% for example), you can maintain that speed. If you want to go with 12km however, the lever at the beginning doesn’t have a way to adjust (for low speeds). If you press the lever at 5% it starts accelerating and when you reach the speed, if you release it to 2% the engine stops and is very hard to find the 3-3.5% needed to keep that speed. Try to maintain a 12km speed with a GT 2020 to check for yourself and let me know.
@@gvard79 Unfortunately, the GT has no cruise control. Seeming better and there was no such thing as cruise control.
Nice review. One can see you know your stuff. For info, the GT cheats about 15% on speed (like the old boosters), while the monster/v by 25%.
Thanks, hightly appreciated :) 38km/h on display, 34.5km/h GPS = 11% :)
I bought an etwow booster v because so fast with 36kmh. I would sad when it turned out that ~30kmh like a kugoo s2, but it has half price.
Got my gt only yesterday, seems totally brilliant. 👍
Great review! Thanks.
Thank's appreciated ;)
I have the earlier V version. So this version doesn't have the cruise control (5 sec. gas)? What do you think was the reason to not include it? I drive alot, lengthy and straight bicycle roads and it is absolutely essential. The only reason I'm not buiying this great new GT model.
People stupidity.
The same reason hot coffee has a statement regarding IT'S HOT.
People would forget to disengage the cruise and crash into something.
Ever been to a resort where they have mopeds?
Ever watched a tourist twist the right hand throttle of a moped while squeezing the left side brake?
Stupidity has to be factored in to EVERYTHING.
Might be able to turn it on in the programing settings.
Really no ide why they removed that option... the only thing we heard was for "safety" reason...
@@MyMobelity It's only their ingeneer's stupidity reason. It can be disabled by defolt end those who need CC can enabl it OPTIONALLY. But stupids disable this OPTION.
@@dddddddd9870 You can't enable it :( I have Booster V and search for tips of CC for GT and nothing :(
Good review! Looking forward to buying a new GT!
I noticed some sort of a bumper on your booster V in your video. It's down on the front edge of the deck, so when you fold the scooter it protects from scratching the bottom. Where did you get that? Or it's handmade? )
Hey thanks, its appreciated :) Nope there is nothing under the deck, its just stock. The only upgrade is the sealing of the battery front and rear, but you can't see it :)
Who is your American distributor?
I bought the "eco" Etwow at Interbike (Vegas, not Reno) back in 2014 and loved it.
Now I want the GT model
People ole here are riding electric scooters more & more.
I see about 5-5 per day, personally owned, not rentals
*Ninebots mostly
ewheels sells it.
@@arevee9429
Ewheels might sell it but I doubt they are the American distributor.
Ronnie sells drugs.
Ronnie isn't the distributor.
And he sure as Hell doesn't make it.
@@EvilTwin123 has Ronnie got a website..??
NO cruise control = NO buy!!
Dddd Dddd it’s your choice :)
On the V model, my maximum distance was 32-36 km. for the GT model, the developer says about 50 kilometers
165artefact like we delight it, our test and results are according to our weight and height
This is a lie of the producers. The maximum distance at full speed of the 92 kg E-twow Booster V is 27 km.
nice review, thanks! I am not a fan of the longer deck. The V has a really good length and feels really compact when taking it on the train. I wish that there was an accessory to help hold the scooter in the vertical position, so that it takes up less space when on train/bus.
The vertical accessory you're referring to is called "rope"
Take a piece of 1ft long rope
Tie the too ends together.
Feed the knot through the front wheel then through the loop of the rope.
Hold the knot in your hand, carry the scooter vertical and stop whining
Im 1m92. The longer deck is definitely better for taller people with bigger feet ^^ When I drive non GT, I really feel like "trapped". Can't go back on a shorter ETWOW deck anymore. I have now approx 1000km on the GT and imo that's the best city model and nothing else (as the date of today ) would make it replacing it: powerfull, nice torque, comfortable, light, manoeuvrable, compact; VERY LOW maintenance...
@@MyMobelity
Size 13 foot.
Never had issue with ETWOW deck. Had one in 2014 (only one model at the show, not sure which).
I was able to ride and kick the scooter to 19.5 mph.
I don't recall any issues with foot placement.
Haven't tried it yet but from what I've seen so far e twow is making the best suspension in that form factor and good value. The only thing that seems better at eg xiaomi scooter is the handle width. I'd like space for a phone mount and it's probably easier to steer
Thanks for your comment ;) Definitely, ETWOW has IMO best driving comfort on that scooter category. We do install phone holder on the ETWOW, without mich problem actually. What do you mean "easier to steer"?
@@MyMobelity Now that have one I can confirm this. It is a general thing also with (motor)bikes that the wider the handlebar, the easier it is to steer it, because it will stutter less and is easier to control. Thats because one cm of movement steers less when it is wider
It's not a dealbreaker, but it should be improved upon
@@rgbled4778 Not agree ^^I drive all big scooter too (Dualtron, OX, Kaabo...) I LOVE them, but I also love the short handlebar on the ETWOW's family. Serioulsy, that's a part of the charm in my opinion. The big advantage compare to a wider handlebar is the fact you can drive MUCH easier with one hand. Almost impossible to drive safe one hand on a wide handle bar, it has no balance. The short handlebar on the etwow bring the center of the gravity at the middle and you don't loose your balance at all ^^
@@MyMobelity Good Point. Then it is a form of preference. I dont "blink" with my arms, I only turn my head or stick out a leg when I want to signal a turn. So I rarely ride with only one hand
how to change the P modes from P1 to P2 and then put the cruise control on?
You can't :(
I have a booster V and when the display showing 36km/h the real speed is 30km/h. I compared my bicycle and my Zero 10x.
Now that you've had the scooter for a while. How is it holding up? Any problems/issues?
Have the ebay Kugoo s1 sellers used your image in their listings?
shawn G can you show to us? Couldn’t find it
Booster? The website does not say booster anywhere where did you get that name from
No cruise control ;(((((;;((
= No buy.
What is The differemce between Booster S And GT?
Power, weight and lenght
Great review! Is it possible to install an inflatable wheel at the back, or will the drum brake not slow it?
Сергей Воропаев not as we know.
Yes, you can. Facebook group E-twow France.
What about the Monster sport , is the 2020 gt better than the etwow monster sport?
Almost the same.
700w is the maximum engine power or the nominal engine power? Here in Italy are allowed only scooters with a nominal engine power of 500w (at max)
I emailed eWheels some time ago and they said that's the nominal power. Peak power is a little over 1000w.
It is max power like in E-twow Booster V 500W is the max peak power.
I'm almost certain it's 500w nominal and 700w peak, I read it on their official site
Instead of a single 700 watt motor why not have dual 350w motors? It would help balance the weight of the scooter and make it easier to carry. Plus it would provide better speed and braking. I wouldn't mind it being heavier. If it's under 16kg (35lbs) then I would for sure upgrade.
I don't agree. They would be more unbalanced actually. etwow are easy to carry unfolded (e.g. on stairs) because they have the weight in the front, once you put the weight in the back the are only easy to carry folded, which they are already now if you add a handle (and generally sellers bundle the handle with the scooter). I have tried a dual motor etwow and it's much harder to carry. Also the advantage of single motor is that you can add a mechanic break in the back wheel, which is important at this speed. If you want to go dual motor they should put 2 powerful motors (at least 500 or even 700 each) otherwise it's not worth the additional weight and unbalance.
IMO, the big advantage of the etwow compare to competitors is the ration between autonomy/weight. Doing that many km under 12kg, they are the only one. If you want heavier machine, there are some other brands able to do that. I don't say I wouldn"t like to get an etwow with two motors, if ETWOW create another type of scooter with dual motor, 16k, ... great! but I would probably replace it agains the GT cause I love to climb my stairs without any efforts while carrying the scooter :)
@@MyMobelity the GT unfolding mechanism makes me nervous. It looks like it can unfold unexpectedly while riding if you accidentally tap your foot on the folding switch.
@@AX5Terminator hum... never thought about that. The way I position my feet on step: no way it will happen. Never got a report on someone who made that "mistake" neither... but ok, might happen I guess?
@@MyMobelity one time my scooter unfolded while using the regen brakes going over a bump or big crack on the road. I feel like the brakes made my handle bars go forward and maybe the way I hit the bump triggered the folding lever. So now that one of the requirements for folding is no longer required, it will make accidental foldings occur more likely? I think after using my scooter for about 1,500 miles it has only done it twice so it's not something that happens frequently. But when it does happen, it's quite shocking.
Where do you buy that carrying handle?
Directly from ETWOW
where can I get that carry handle?? :)
In our shops :)
@@MyMobelity thank you!!
I've bought the GT at the Mobelity store about 2 months ago, the handle came with it.
@@mocat2639 So, does the carry handle come in the GT package?
@@flhandster4395 not in mine it didn't.
What is that color?
laboum boom grey
The Booster V is heavy to carry for most people for an extended time like at the metro station or what not. If you're going to add another kilogram with a larger deck WHY ON EARTH did ETOW not design a freakin handle so that riders can drag it on one wheel?! The larger deck makes the scooter taller so the ability to drag makes perfect sense. Otherwise, what I am seeing is a slight improvement in acceleration, a better unfolding mechanism to let the scooter rest, which I always thought was awkward on the Booster V, and a better battery plug which is also horrible on the Booster V. Is that worth $60 if you add in the extra kg?? I don't think so
trainw22 why would you drag it on one wheel if you can simply let it roll on its 2wheels next to you? :) imo the extra torque, extra range and 8cm extra length on the deck is worth for big guy like me. But that’s just my own opinion😉
@@MyMobelity It's not easy to "roll the scooter next to you". It's not a bike where typically the bulk of the weight is in the back. In the Booster V's the bulk of the weight is in the front so that means the back of the scooter swivels easily and can hurt your ankle if you walk it next to you, particularly on turns. That and also the extra effort of assembling and disassembling because to get on a train or bus or Uber, etc you have to disassemble it and make it compact. Dragging the scooter on one wheel is perfect to hop in and out of metro stations and public transport
@@250Pants I roll the E-twow V every day and it's very fun and easy.
without tempomat it is unusable for daily commuting
In your opinion, but it isn't mine ^^
Veel te duur deze step,voor deze prijs zit je kort bij de zero 10x of zero 9.
Hey Dominique, a Zero 9 is 18kg . ETWOW Booster GT 11.9kg. We are not in the same segment. We can't compare them actually. If you want to compare a Zero 9, you can compare it to a Speedway4imini for instance :)
Ik heb mijn GT gekocht bij Mobelity en het gewicht en afmetingen waren belangrijk bij mijn keuze. Stad, eventueel trein/tram, stad maar voornamelijk in het stad echt leuk om mee te rijden, zeer tevreden van de aankoop, goede kwaliteit.
Not a good scooter at all, I have had 3. only reason, the first one broke down and was irreparable, so they talked me into the Booster V. Broke down with less than 1000 miles on it, took a long time to get back from the company. when i did get it back, it was toast within a week, sent it back about 3-4 times, lost count. They finally sent me an actual replacement, the replacement is doing the same stuff the others did, shuts down, goes fast then goes slow then just stops, many error codes, Most importantly, the people who run the company specifically Scott Morris, not a cool person. Could care less about you after the sale. Didnt return phone calls or emails, acts like its my pault that i have to return the scooter every month. Awful awful awful, trust me, there are much better option out there and you dont want to give your money to jerks.
legg75962 have you bought your Etwow in Belgium?
Battery is the fucking same. Not bigger. 10.5 ah lol. Wtf????
guess what, these things break and stop working often. When they break, you have no service options except to ship them back to the company located in california on your dime plus repair costs. My first etwow cost 1000$, i got 1500 miles out of it then it died, the company convinced me to upgrade to a booster v and gave me a discount, another $1000. that one died after 1800 miles, I had to send it back 3 separate times to have it serviced and repaired. It still doesn't work right. All the parts are faulty, the controllers are garbage and made in china, they break often from my experience. I would never buy anything from uscooter / etwow again. Total garbage. Great when and if it works but IMO, too expensive for a disposable scooter. you have been warned. These reviews are nonsense, let's see a review from someone who has traveled over 3000 miles on one of these, you wont find any because they don't exist.
Customer Service. Sad to see that you are experiencing issue with your ETWOW in US. Indeed I heard they were not present over there. ETWOW Europe is based in Romania and we have a top distributor in Belgium. ETWOW offers to us one of the best aftermarket service among all other brand we represents. Our machines are repaired in our workshop basically within one or two days, we don’t have to send them back, we do everything ourself. We had etwow’s scooter with over 10000km in our hand, and often over 3000km; if you take care of your machine they last. Keep in mind that the weight of an etwow is about 15% of you weight, it needs to be respected to last over time.
I have no problems 3000 km for now.
Why to speak in English with this terrible French accent? Even me I understand 😂Avez-vous la même vidéo en français ? Tanque iou vé riz muche
Why do you need it in French if you understand?
@@MyMobelity why do you need to speak English if you are French?
@@afipl44 Our audience isn't French speaking