With the X7 Max, Turboant has gone all-out to raise the bar. They’ve listened carefully to feedback from their customers and have made several impressive changes to improve their latest model.
Even the tallest riders will now find it easy to get comfortable on the Max with its tall stem, wide handlebars, and spacious tapered deck. However, the improvements aren’t just to its size and structure; an update to the drivetrain software and hardware means that the range has been extended from 30 miles to 32 miles, despite the battery remaining the same.
One of the main reasons why so many people fell head over heels for the X7 Pro was its detachable battery. I’m sure you’ll be pleased to hear that this is still one of the Max’s stand-out features. But what’s so special about a detachable battery, I hear you ask? Well, it’s a simple feature that significantly expands the capabilities of your scooter, and what’s more, only a tiny fraction of electric scooters have them.
With most scooters, you have to carry the entire frame to a power outlet when you need to recharge. But with the X7 Max, it’s a much simpler process because you only need to take the battery.
The most notable reason why detachable batteries are so popular, though, is that you can purchase additional units, charge them, carry them with you, and extend your scooter's range indefinitely. Turboant sells additional batteries for $219.98, meaning you can take your scooter from 32 miles to 64 miles for a total cost of just $819.98. Compared to scooters that achieve this type of mileage, the X7 Max is 45% cheaper.
And, while the battery is almost identical to that on the X7 Pro, the new design comes with one major improvement – it now has a keylock to keep it secure and prevent it from being stolen.
While the detachable battery pack is an impressive feature, it could be easy to misjudge the X7 Max as a one-trick pony, but it’s far from this. It’s powered by a 350W brushless motor, and while this isn’t record-breaking, it delivers solid all-around performance with a top speed of 20 mph. What’s more, the Max leaves more expensive scooters – like the GoTrax GMAX Ultra ($849) – that share the same motor in the dust when it comes to acceleration. Here, the X7 Max accelerates to 15 mph in 6.9 seconds, beating its more expensive rival by 14%. It also outpaces its predecessor (7.1 seconds).
This level of performance is ideal for an electric scooter that prioritizes functionality, portability, and convenience. With a weight of just 34 lbs and a newly improved one-click folding and locking mechanism, it’s perfect for anyone looking to speed up their daily commute.
The aerospace-grade aluminum frame and well-made components also demonstrate exceptional build quality and won’t let you down when you’re rushing to get to that first Monday morning meeting. Alongside the grippy rubberized deck, rock solid stem, and impressive 275 lbs load capacity, it’s perfectly primed for all riders, no matter how you use the scooter – whether that's commuting, daily errands, or simply just a fun way to get around the city at weekends.
Even the brakes promise excellent performance thanks to more effective components. Fans of the Turboant X7 Pro may be looking out for the fender brake, but, thankfully, Turboant’s designers decided to leave it out of the design blueprint this time around. In theory, a fender stomp brake may seem like a great idea, but, as I previously reported, if you use it too often or at high speeds, you quickly wear the rear tire down. To make up for this, the Max comes with a dual braking system that features a front electronic brake and a rear disc brake. Together they provide balanced control.
What surprised me the most, though, was that the braking power of the X7 Max has been significantly increased. Newly-calibrated brake pads are responsible for a 40% improvement in stopping distance compared to the X7 Pro. When you slam both brakes on you’ll stop completely in just 3.0 meters.
The chart-topping performance of the X7 Max continues when we consider its ride quality. Despite not having suspension – 99% of scooters under $500 don’t – the X7 Max offers a surprisingly comfortable ride thanks to its 10-inch pneumatic tires. The tires provide a thick layer of air that cushions the scooter from the road. Plus, with thick sidewalls, the risk of pinch flats has been greatly reduced. All told, the tires sport a profile that not only smooths out the bumps and lumps of urban landscapes but is at home when carving from side to side, making it incredibly agile.
Another sneaky upgrade that the less observant may not have noticed yet can be found on the display. While the screen remains the same shape and size, the interface has been refreshed. The digits are better spaced, larger, and easier to see. This makes it much more convenient when you need to keep tabs on your speed, distance, and battery life.
Other controls can be found on the handlebars including the all-in-one command center that is the thumb throttle (the same as that on the Pro, but a step up from the Turboant M10 which has a finger throttle). Unlike other scooters that spread their controls across their cockpit, the thumb throttle on the X7 Max is home to the buttons to control the scooter’s power, riding modes, and lights. It’s the most ergonomic setup of all budget electric scooters.
Down from the handlebars is a headlight that has been seamlessly integrated into the top of the stem to allow for a high beam. There’s also a bright taillight that flashes when you brake. For a scooter of its price, its lighting rig is one of the best, but I recommend purchasing an extra clip-on headlight before heading out after dark.
After this whistle-stop tour of Turboant X7 Max, I’m sure you’re as impressed as I was when I first got my hands on this little whipper snapper. Not only does the Max share everything great about the Pro, but it now comes with a host of value-added additions. This is an exceptional scooter that offers more value than its budget price tag may lead you to believe.
With E-Scooters becoming more and more increasingly popular and there being over 1 million privately owned E-Scooter users in the UK alone, now more than ever people are looking to get their hands on one, but what one is the cheapest along with being high in quality? With summer right around the corner and there being lighter nights and warmer days there’s never been a better time to get your hands on your new electric scooter.
Below are our thoughts on the best E-Scooter on the market for under £1000.
Aovo Pro 2
The Aovo Pro 2 is priced at just £379 and is the best pick for beginners just starting their journey with E-Scooters, this beauty has a range of 21.5 miles meaning you can use it for your short daily commute to work and back no problem and will even get a few days out of it without needing to charge it. In regard to charging time, the Aovo takes between 5-6 hours to be at full charge so you could leave it overnight or charge it as soon as you’re done using it and unplug it before bed.
The speed of a scooter can be daunting for a first time E-Scooter user but don’t worry, with the Aovo Pro 2 there are 3 different speed modes meaning you can set your max speed and only go as fast as you wish, the max speed the scooter can go is 19mph. The 3 speed modes include eco, slow and sport. The scooter has honeycomb tyres which are anti-puncture and anti-skid meaning when you walk away with your new Aovo Pro 2 you won’t need to worry about bursting a tyre and needing to make a visit to our Skootz store for a repair, so in the long run these will save you money. This scooter has a 350W direct wheel motor meaning the power drives from the front wheel.
Please note: All of the specs listed are subject to a number of things such as the weight of the person using the scooter, the terrain the scooter is being driven on and the weather.
The Aovo Pro 2 also comes with a Bluetooth app that’s available for Apple and Android that you connect via your phone which allows you to lock and unlock the scooter, turn your LED lights on and off which are located at the front and back of the scooter, set your speed with your speed modes and change your digital dash to show mph or kmph. This is a real selling point for us!
Being one of our best-selling models, and we can see why!
Pure Air3
For £449 the Pure Air3 electric scooter has speeds of up to 15.mph and a rage of 18 miles making it perfect for commuting closer distances or just for a leisurely ride. This scooter also comes with great safety features such as a front light that is 4x brighter than their other scooters and indicators on the handlebars, so pedestrians and other road users are aware of the scooters movements. This scooter also has a water-resistant rating of IP65 meaning if you get caught in a shower your ride will not be cut short! Although this scooter doesn’t have any suspension, it’s handlebars have steering stabilisation ensuring you have a smooth ride where you’re in control.
Kugoo G2 Pro Ultra
If you’re looking for a powerful scooter right below your budget, the Kugoo G2 Pro Ultra is for you. Priced at £945, this scooter has impressive speeds of up to 34 mph/55kmph and has a range of 40 miles, making it perfect for leisure but also travelling and you won’t need to worry about running out of power! This scooter has an 800w motor making riding up hills easier for you, along with having 10-inch pneumatic tyres. This Kugoo takes between 7-8 hours to charge so it’s perfect for charging overnight after or before you’ve spent the day riding. This beast also has LED lighting making it perfect for riding for riding in the darkness with the safety of being seen by other road users/pedestrians.
This scooter is great for those more experienced with e-scooters and are looking for a fast and powerful ride. This definitely isn’t for the faint hearted!
At Skootz, we’re here to provide you with the best scooters suited for you and your needs. If you have any further questions you can pop into one of our stores in Edinburgh and Glasgow, message via our live chat on our website or alternatively give one of our stores a call. All prices are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change.
We hope you found this blog useful, and we hope to see you in the future!