Hoverfly GXL MAX Electric Scooter

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!

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.

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.