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Despite being a household brand name, this model's poor showing in almost every test category left reviewers struggling to find positive things to report
The Razor E300 fails to perform at the same level as the other products we tested. For example, it has an extremely short travel radius and a prolonged charging time. Moreover, the scooter does not hint at the needs of the commuter-oriented customer. Overall, we were less than impressed with this well-known brand's electric scooter.
So what scooter should you buy?
The Maxshot V1 delivers more speed, range, and portability for less money. It goes 5MPH faster, 14 miles further, and weighs 15 pounds less.
The Razor E Prime III is much better than the E300. However, it still can not compare with the Maxshot. See how all these models compare in our electric scooter review.
Razor has upgraded their original E300 electric scooter to the E300 HD with a modern, quiet hub motor built directly into the rear wheel. We are now linking to the new model.
Despite the modest price, this scooter's performance — or lack thereof — in our testing regimen left reviewers with little positive to relay
Superior power, braking, and comfort for long commutes,
A powerful scooter with excellent range and a smooth ride
This budget scooter is a favorite due to its impressive top speed, range, and portability
Good but not great, and you'll be happy you considered other models first
Rating Categories
Razor E300
Segway Ninebot MAX G2
Gotrax G4
Maxshot V1
Maxshot V1SPRO
Range(30%)
2.0
10.0
7.5
6.7
6.1
Speed and Hills(30%)
3.6
7.7
6.7
6.2
6.1
Ride Comfort(20%)
7.0
9.8
8.0
4.0
5.0
Portability(20%)
4.9
3.5
7.0
8.6
7.6
Specifications
Razor E300
Segway Ninebot MAX G2
Gotrax G4
Maxshot V1
Maxshot V1SPRO
Measured Effective Range
4.7 miles
34.4 miles
22 miles
18.2 miles
15.3 miles
Measured Maximum Speed
12.0 mph
21.4 mph
19.8 mph
17.5 mph
18.7 mph
Measured Weight
42.5 lb
54.0 lb
37.8 lb
27.5 lb
36.2 lb
Motor Size
250W
450W
350W
350W
350W
Peak Power
250W
1000W
500W
500W
500W
Tire Size
9"
10"
10"
8.5"
10"
Tire Type
Pneumatic
Pneumatic tubeless and self sealing
Pneumatic
Solid (honeycomb)
Solid (honeycomb)
Max Load
220 lbs
265 lb
220 lb
264 lb
265 lb
Battery Size
168Wh
551Wh
374Wh
375Wh
378Wh
Brake Type
Rear disc
Front drum brake with a rear electronic brake
Rear disc brake and E-ABS braking system
Drum braking and eABS regenerative anti-lock braking
Front electronic brake and rear drum brake
Measured Charge Time
6.3 hours
5 hours
5.8 hours
4.2 hours
5.7 hours
App
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Our Analysis and Test Results
This electric scooter has several unique features. First, it uses a sealed lead acid battery, which is interesting considering that lithium-ion batteries have become the standard. The E300 also uses a chain-driven motor to transfer power to the rear wheel, meaning there is no electronic hub brake. Finally, the frame and fork are constructed of steel. Given the design and the target consumer (primarily children), it's no wonder this product failed to meet the standards set by the other scooters reviewed here. It also didn't help that our E300 broke during testing and had to be returned.
Turn and burn. The razor's twist grip accelerator. Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Power
On the 3.5% hill, the E300's max speed was reduced by 5-7 mph. However, one tester noted that he was skeptical that the scooter would have continued were the hill any longer. The steeper grade was not attempted for fear of breaking the product before further tests could be completed. (note: the E300 eventually did break during testing).
To assess speed we took the Razor out with a fully charged battery and cranked the throttle taking it to its maximum cruising speed and timed how long it took to go 100 feet. This trial was run three times, and the results were average. At 11.95 mph, the E300 is at the bottom of the class.
The Razor E300's beefy pneumatic tires provide a smooth ride. Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Ride
This was one of the categories in which the E300 excelled, mainly due to its 9" pneumatic tires.
The Razor's single disk brake is operated by a hand lever. Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Braking
Despite having only one (disc) brake, the Razor did quite well in both tests. However, the lack of redundancy in the brake system raises safety concerns.
The Razor has the shortest travel radius in the class. Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Range
The E300 shows the problematic nature of its sealed lead acid battery. There is a big gap between the maximum miles (5.9) and the effective miles (4.7) delivered on a charge, and both were well below those delivered by the lithium-ion counterparts. Additionally, the battery was slow to charge, taking about 6 ½ hours. The manufacturer notes in the manual that it can take up to 24 hours to fully charge.
Portability
The Razorlacks a folding mechanism for the steering column; its heavy steel frame construction and generally bulky design suggest that its designers did not consider portability. As such, the scooter received the lowest marks in the class in this category.
Value
Given the general lack of performance delivered and the fact that our E300 broke within a few days of purchase, we can not say this product is of good value.
Conclusion
We would recommend that a potential consumer look elsewhere for an electric scooter. Even if you're looking to pick up one of these machines for the kids to play around on in the driveway, there are better options at the price.
