Hoverfly GXL MAX Electric Scooter

This scooter was easy to put together and has so many features it blew me away! I use it to commute on campus & to ride around my neighborhood and love it.

I love riding my scooter to check the mail everyday. It’s so much healthier than walking and more fun. The last thing I need is a heart attack. I have yet to be caught by my home owners association and we will see how that goes. Lydia was super helpful with everything that I needed. Thanks.

My new scooter Hoverfly GXL MAX Electric Scooter. I couldn’t be happier with my scooter. This is my first review ever, and I felt compelled to write it because I found something I truly like on Amazon. What I Liked: Perfect Speed: The scooter isn’t too fast or too slow; it’s just right. It provides a smooth and steady ride, making it ideal for both commuting and leisurely rides.
Versatility: I now take the scooter everywhere after work and on weekends. It’s become my go-to mode of transportation for short trips around town. I currently use it at work and around downtown LA. It gets me around lunch and breaks. I love how I can take a quick ride to get coffee and still have ice in my coffee. What you'll love about this scooter is no add-ons need it. It has lights and a bell to warn people around you. GREAT RIDE

Will this GXL MAX electric scooter get you from point A to point B? Yes. It will, albeit with a teeth-chattering ride.
This electric scooter was somewhat easy to assemble. I had a hard time getting the brake line into the handlebar.
Charging took about 4 hours. Weight wise, this is a hefty scooter and you will do some light lifting picking it up if you need to load it into a car.
Ride wise, this scooter has a jarring experience. I primarily ride on the road, and even on a flat paved surface, your vision looks like your bouncing super fast. It's not a fun ride, but it'll get you from one place to the other.
Perhaps if this scooter had a suspension, it would ride better?
I appreciate the flat-free tires. But there has to be a better way to improve the ride comfort.

I ordered this e-scooter to compliment the one we have from a different brand. Just thought it would be fun to have two.

Overall, we haven't had any substantial issues with this scooter. However, it has 2 major design flaws which are annoying and detract from our overall enjoyment, and ultimately our 3-star rating for this machine.

First off, the kickstand rattles at various speeds and it noticeably loud. There is nothing that can be done about it, no way to tighten it or adjust it. For this reason I alone I would not order this product again.

Secondly, the rear fender wobbles almost 100% of the time at reasonable speeds. Thankfully this doesn't make any noise but it looks weird and cheap.

Compared to our other scooter of which I won't name, this one just isn't worth the value. For just a bit more money, our other scooter is quiet, has more features including an app, and goes 5mph faster (33%!) than this one. Mechanically the scooter is sound but definitely wouldn't order again based on the other flaws.

This thing has some pep. Decent range and quite fast to accelerate. I appreciate all of the hand controls so you don’t need to use your feet. The build quality is quite nice.

Not a fan of the wild tires as it is a bumpier ride but you don’t need to worry about flats.

A great scooter for zipping around town or campus,

It can’t hold really large people though. The weight limit is 220 I think.

All things considered it a a decent medium range scooter and Hoverfly support is good.

I like it very much, it is very convenient to Portability

I have a number of electric scooters. To me: Suspension doesn’t feel great. The automatic cruise control is super annoying. Supposed to go 15mph but when side by side with my others it always falls behind. And those others have the same top speed.
I’m happy to see they’ve dropped the price to $360 at time of my review that’s definitely more reasonable for this scooter.
For a kid or just a casual rider it should be fine. But if you ever have ridden even the rental scooters you will see the difference.
I hate to be so negative because it’s not as bad as it sounds but i have other scooters in the same price range and I was just disappointed to say the least.

Does everything they say for the most part and can get you from A to B. Decent enough battery life as well. But keeping the things I mentioned above in mind, I stick to my 3.8/5 rounded to 4 rating

This scooter is really fun. It works exactly as described, charges easily, and has a powerful motor. It works great for going to and from my mailbox which is a ways away. It folds up small and is surprisingly sturdy, and it's a lot of fun to play with. It's exactly as described in the listing and is as pictured, and I'm really happy with this neat scooter.

This scooter is FREAKING amazing! I freaking LOVE this scooter so much. I look forward to riding it and I use it every single chance I get. It is so much fun!!!

Assembly was a breeze! Assembly consist of simply connecting the break line and screwing the handle bars into the base. It was pretty straight forward and easy. The instruction manual is straight forward and easy to understand. The scooter has integrated break lights and a front light that can be turned on or off by tapping the power button a series of times. The scooter can toggle between MPH or KM depending on your preference. The display screen is clean crisp and easy to read. It shows the speed, battery and a green light displays when the front light is active. (The green light doesn't show on the screen when the front light is not active)

Into the fun stuff! it's comfortable and easy to use. The handles are comfortable and easy to hold onto. It has impressive horse power and glides so smoothly! The tires are legit! They tolerate and handle (small) pot holes and bumps with ease. The scooter really does get up to 15mph and cruises at 15mph with ease! It actually even exceeds it by around .5mph! The cruise control kicks in when you're holding down the accelerator for like 5 seconds. To shift out of the cruise control is super easy by simply pressing down on the accelerate again or tapping the break. The break is reliable and so responsive! The battery also has impressive longevity! I took it out for a good 30/45 minute joy ride (after a full charge) for about 3-4 miles and it didn't even bring the battery down one bar!!! This is the perfect cruising or getting around scooter! It condenses down and essentially folds in half making it easy to transport and keep safe after zipping around the city/park. When folded it perfectly fits our trunk without taking up toooo much space. That being said it is rather heavy to carry around when folded but, it's more convenient and safer than chain locking it to a public rack. When folded down it's easy to store under a desk or even under a little star bucks table (if needed). The up keep and maintenance appears to be low key so far.

All that said, I keep using the word impressive because this scooter is so freaking fun and bottom line impressive! It feels, looks and drives like a top of the line well made scooter. If you're in the market for a scooter this one is your model! This is it! Look not further and don't hesitate; I promise you not regret it!

**We did ultimately get both this model (300W) and the model below it (250W) and the main differences are battery life, weight and horsepower.

The 250W has pretty much all the same features as the 300W. Assembly is the exact same. Features are the same. (breaks, cruise control, lights/break lights and display). The tires on the 250W are slightly smaller which helps contribute to being lighter in general. That being said you can feel the road a smidge more. The horsepower is slightly less. It picks up speed just as quickly as the 300W but when going up hill the 250W slows down quicker. The 250W also struggles more going up hill than the 300W. If you live in a place with lots of hills or intend to use the scooter in an area with lots of hills you're going to need the 300W. period. The battery life on the 250W is almost half the battery of the 300W. We found the 250W got down to one bar after an hour of driving it close to 6 miles in a hilly area whereas the 300W literally only went down one bar.

If you're debating between the 250W and the 300W I would definitely pick the 300W over the 250W but I would also say it does depend on your usage how you intend to use it. If you need it strictly on flat lands or side walks and don't need it to last more than 6 miles the 250W will work just fine! They're both phenomenal, fun, high powered impressive scooters. We love both of ours and they suite our needs PERFECTLY! You can't go wrong with this brand or the 300W scooter. The 250W is a great alternative for casual or minimal use! I can't recommend these scooters or this brand enough!! They will not disappoint! Hope this helps!

This is a super nice Electric scooter! I'm super impressed by how durable and heavy duty it is. It came very well packed and secured and was super simple to put together. My husband had this ready to go in no time. The directions were easy to read and all of the correct pieces were there. I love that you can charge this up and you're good to go. The battery life on it is very impressive and lasts much longer than another scooter we have. It's a very nice and smooth ride. The wheels fit perfectly and there is no bouncing or swaying whatsoever. This gets a good amount of speed and definitely functions as it should. I love going for rides on this with my husband it's so much fun! The color matches up perfectly with the ad and everything is perfectly as you would expect. Definitely an amazing value for your money!

Scooter came almost fully assembled. Basic assembly of the handle bars, power cord and cable line are required. While the power line is simple plug in and the handle bars slide in and require 4 screws, which was easy enough. The cable line had to be attached to the brake lever and that required more effort than was expected. You have to catch the cables sheath on the edge of the lever bar to get it to stretch after some forceful pulling. After that the fun can begin.

1 button controls all the options available to you. 1 press to turn on, 2 to turn on/off light, 3 to change from kpm to mph, 8 presses to turn on/off cruise control. 1 long press to turn off scooter. Scooter's engine kicks in after you start moving a little but will not engage at a stand still. It is a nice safety feature, just be advised you will not be able to test the scooter unless you can ride it a little bit of a distance. Once you get moving and give it some throttle, the scooter will pick up speed quickly and you will feel the acceleration. It coasts easily when at constant steady throttle or no throttle at all. It will slow down with breaking but due to the weight you will need to adjust for distance and speed.

The weight limit states 220lbs and I'm just a little over that and it still performed as expected. It reached 15mph on a nice straightway of about half a block but I'm sure my weight made it work more that it needed too. The acceleration was definitely noticeable and not sluggish, I could only imagine how much quicker it response to some one under the weight limit.

It does say its for commuting but its also good for short jaunts out or just to cruise around. You'll be able to be out for a bit with the 10-16 mile range. It doesn't take away from the fun factor but the weight is a hefty 30lbs and not something you'd be carrying around as much as riding and putting aside.

The scooter feels solid and sturdy. The platform held up with out any sagging and the handle bars and steering column had no wobble or bending. Tires are smooth riding and had great grip. To collapse you need to pull a knob and pull the release bar. This setup does expose you to getting knocked on the head if your not careful and probably needs to be redesigned.

Overall it is a good electric scooter for commuting and a nice long term investment. The only thing in my opinion is that if its going to be a main transport or long term use item, is to get the 300W version for longer distance and a bit more safety. I feel this is best used on a campus, a paved trail or around the neighborhood. It would require a bit more lighting, brake lights and stopping power to be safe near the streets.
Highly recommend for commuting and recreation use.

Daughter absolutely loves this. Easy to set up. Battery life lasts a lot longer than her previous one. She says it's smooth riding and a little quicker than than her old one.

It looks good and works well. The light is cool and functional. I tried days and the battery life is also good. It's a very good gift

This scooter impresses me. It's quick, and the battery life extends beyond my initial thoughts. Despite a 220-pound weight limit, it manages a bit more without issue. The solid tires eliminate the worry of flats. Folding it up for storage is simple. So far, it's become my preferred way to move around town. Highly recommended.

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Very nice quality scooter. My favorite feature over others we ride is the beep given when the cruise control kicks in.

The grips have a slightly larger diameter feel to me and gives a little better handling. The shaft for the tiller is a smaller diameter than the familiar rental scooters around N'ville which is a visual plus.

The black matte is unobtrusive to the surroundings. Looks a lot better. This scooter is stealthy and cool. HOWEVER, like on all these scooters these days, it has the silly kiddie bell ! A walker with their face in a phone only responds to shouting "LOOK OUT!" - not "d i n k - d i n k ." They have more "dinks" coming from their phone to hear it.

Torque ? Yes, it has an interesting power band. It's 'wheel spinning' when taking off, but smooth. It gets up to speed at a smooth rate.

I'm a Sasquatch sized guy, so I tried it up quite an ever increasing wiggly asphalt path starting off at a good 4% grade and it chugged down to 8 mph but kept momentum. It's a good 100 feet and the top is about ten feet of 7% grade or so. It slowed to about 5 mph but didn't stop and kept pulling. Once hitting the apex of the hill - whoooosh !

Speaking of "whoooosh", the disc brake is very good. And using it disengages the cruise control.

Overall - a GREAT freedom machine ! There's plenty of opportunities with this scooter to run to a cafe or errands that a car would be a hassle and take time.

I love this electric scooter. It is very easy to use. It only took me about 10 minutes to put all the parts together. It is really well made. It looks very good. It is quite easy to operate. The color looks great. I am very happy with this electric scooter.

My son love this electric scooter very much. He used it every day. This is about 3 miles each way with high speed modes of 25 km per hour and the battery life is impressive. Nice product, easy to use and work perfect. It’s lightweight and easy to fold up and carry, And the headlights can also be very safe at night. Great price and good condition, highly recommend .

This was SUPER easy to set up and was up and running in no time. It’s FUN to ride and has good battery life. It rides over bumps without worries. I was able to maintain speed no problem. It is size adjustable for all heights and sizes.

The light is bright and made me feel safe. I do wish this was slightly faster during the day but, it’s great. Overall, it’s a great scooter for the value. I recommend.

This Electric Scooter is a solid choice for commuting. The anti-flat solid tires are a big plus, reducing the hassle of maintenance. With a range of up to 16 miles and a top speed of 15.5 mph, it seems pretty efficient for daily use. The 250W/300W motor should provide enough power for most commutes, and the foldable design makes it super convenient to carry around or store.
Cruise control is a nice touch for longer rides, and the UL 2272 certification ensures safety. In general, it looks like a reliable and practical option for anyone looking to make their commute easier and more fun!

My family loves this scooter so much, we are planning to get at least one more!

This scooter is very similar to the neat scooters you see around metropolitan areas that you can rent, like Lime bikes. It feels as nice as a commercial product.

The whole bike is made really really well. All parts are really solid and high quality. The wheels are nice and thick, making it easy to use and a less bumpy ride than traditional scooter wheels.

This little cutie really zips, too. It's super fun to throw on a backpack and go grab groceries or just play around at the local park.

It's also easy to use, so you don't feel like you're going to get hurt on it, even if you've spent zero time on a scooter or e-bike in the past.

My only note about this scooter is that you're really going to want two so that you have a buddy to ride around with. Though, this would be a fantastic alternative if someone were to have an e-bike and you wanted to ride around with them.

It folds down flat, so its easy to put in your car and also to store at home without taking up too much garage space.

I have zero complaints, really. I love it. It's surprisingly so much fun and I highly recommend it!

This wasn't our first Hoverfly product, and will certainly not be our last. Because if there's one thing that they're known for, it's quality. There's no exception with this product. Looks great, rides great, and you can actually get it into any vehicle as needed. Doesn't take up too much real estate anywhere, when folded. Good speed, nice distance for a single charge. One of the better electric scooters we've ever been able to ride, and at a price that I would consider competitive.