E-TWOW GT 2020 Electric Scooter Review!

Timestamps: battery 0:34, motor 0:55, display 1:09, folding 1:43, ride time 2:56, acceleration data 5:21, braking data 5:45, hill climb 6:10, range test 1 7:12, low camera angle 9:33, range test 2 and conclusion 17:51
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Specifications:
Make: Etwow
Model: GT 2020
MSRP: $1,049
Motor: 700 watts
Display: color
Battery: 48v/10.5ah = 504 wh, samsung cells
Charger: 3.0 amp, 1.4 pounds
Tires: 8 inches, solid
Suspension: dual spring
Weight limit: 275 pounds
Scooter Weight (advertised/measured): 27.0/29.0 pounds
folded (LxWxH): 41x5.75x13 inches
Unfolded (LxWxH): 42.5x5.75x15 inches
Deck
Height: 5 inches
Clearance: 3 inches
length x width 20x5.75 inches
Handlebars
from deck: 37/39.5 inches
Rotation: 65R°/85L°
Width: 15 inches
Brakes: Electronic and rear drum
Advertised Range/Top Speed: 31 miles/25 mph
Observed Range/Top Speed: ~22 miles/23.5 mph
Tested Braking from 15 mph: 12.0 feet
Advertised Hill Climb: 25°
Tested Hill Climb: 8°/14%

[@ElieZ]

2 years later and 2300 km later, still going strong with zero maintenance. I do nothing. I might pay $200 for a new motor since the front tire is so worn. The motor comes with the tire and changing it is easy compared to the work it takes to switch the tire.

[@ElectronSurfer]

Right on, thanks for checking in. I just reviewed the new GT Sport and I think the GT 2020 like this one is a better overall scooter. I have attempted to change the solid tire...what a pain, I think changing the motor like you say is the way. Thanks again!

[@jonathannadu5118]

Fantastic review, super informative. Loved how I was able to track the speed / distance the whole video. This has very much helped inform my decision to purchase.

[@ElectronSurfer]

Awesome!! The overlay can take some time so seeing it help, is worth it! Cheers!

[@jonathannadu5118]

@@ElectronSurfer Especially for this type of scooter too. People interested in it like it because it's low weight / high portability and yet is supposed to have a best in class range. So seeing a detailed range like this is critical to understand if it will withstand an individual's daily commute. Only review I saw (and I think I watched all of them) that showed this level of detail.

[@jubyloo8275]

Thanks for this. Was looking at this scooter and Zero 9.

[@pewpewpower]

Those are my top two as well. Which one did you end up getting?

[@jadenrobinson5736]

Also love the videos!

[@ElectronSurfer]

I appreciate that, thanks!

[@anttmann6123]

I got one this summer and I really like it. It's perfect for commuting in NYC with its compactness and light weight. The suspension works surprisingly well and has a good amount of power, no problems on hills. Of course the company has a great reputation for quality.

[@momocamara]

Is that so? I live in NYC and was contemplating on buying the scooters because my area had a lot of cracked roads

[@jamesdspaderf2883]

I bought the Apollo Pro but at 77lb it's impractical for a walk up. I am selling to switch out to a more city friendly scooter and this review is helpful. Thanks! One question: without a local retail store how do you get it fixed?

[@anttmann6123]

@@jamesdspaderf2883 James there are videos online that will tell you how to maintain the scooter. I would also recommend joining Electric Scooter Guide. They have a lot of very knowledgeable members that can help you out if need be. Lastly there is a guy who does e-scooter repairs in the city, I'm sorry I forgot the name but you can find him on yelp.

[@Frostorm777]

@@jamesdspaderf2883 you can watch tutorials and learn…

[@RennieAsh]

I like the idea of these lightweight scooters with decent performance. I guess depends if I need the gt or the cheaper one will do. Love the name, ET-WOW ;-)

[@ElectronSurfer]

I totally agree, they hit a niche that I really like. I unfortunately sold my scooter so need to get another!

[@alfredsfunvideos4270]

Sac town in the house. I recently purchased a Widewheel pro, been wanting to test range on the American river trail.

[@ElectronSurfer]

I have never tried out the Widewheel, I've heard mixed results. The trail is a great spot to ride, I just watch my speed and try to find a time when pedestrians aren't really out. When you get up past Lake Natoma it gets really beautiful and peaceful. If you see me out on the trail say hello.

[@alfredsfunvideos4270]

@@ElectronSurfer will do! Love the WW besides the cornering. Takes a little getting used to but accel is great, range is acceptable and ride quality is great. Do you know of any group rides that are organized in our area?

[@ElectronSurfer]

@@alfredsfunvideos4270 If you check out facebook there are a few riding groups. They do tend to ride really fast so I don't usually join as I'm a more of a slow and see the scenery type.

[@davidagiel8130]

I want the 21 version but Malaysia only has the 2020 model.

[@ElectronSurfer]

E-TWOW has a tendency to sell different models in different countries, I'm not sure why this is the case! Hopefully they get the 21 sometime!

[@FramingReality]

Is this GT 2020 the S2 or S3 version? I can't seem to find it anywhere :(

[@ElectronSurfer]

I don't know about the S2 or S3 denominations, it was only called the GT 2020 at the time of review.

[@franjobel3421]

I want I know something. I take the bus very almost 15 mile to work.. if I buy this scooter will it take me to work on one fully charge to 14 mile far?

[@karolygellert7126]

Helo, how does it compare to Ninebot Max g30? Quality etc. I know that the ninebot is much slower and cheaper but still. which is better? I'd like to use 3-4 times a week and almost never would transport it on public transport.

[@ElectronSurfer]

I haven't ridden the g30. The regular Max is a totally different scooter. This one is faster, more compact but the ride is rougher even though it has suspension. I have heard the range on the Max is nowhere near advertised. Sounds like I need to review a G30!

[@judyr.4825]

@@ElectronSurfer I've read segway is plagued w control board failures and error codes.

[@davidagiel8130]

The ninebot scooters are best if you're in UK or tropical country because they have a IPx5 rating on the body and IPx7 rating on battery and internals. It's tough, well built has good range, can handle the rain but it's slow and heavy. You can always mod your max tho, you can run CFW and install 48v battery with 500w motor, that's why people love the max. The e-twow 2021 model also has decent water resistance and even faster, but the best thing is it's lite weight and compact.

[@jordandavies9591]

I really want this scooter do you think I will fit okay as I’m 6’7” or will be all a hunched over? If you don’t think I can what sort of scooters do think would be a good alternative to this?

[@ElectronSurfer]

@Jordan Davies, I think most scooters are kinda low for guys of your height unless you have pretty long arms. To me the Etwow's potential issue is the deck, a wider deck would give you some more potential riding positions to offset your height. 41" from the deck up is about as high as I've seen stock scooter handlebars. Thanks for asking.

[@thePeterpumpkin68]

Giving it the full beans, I'm getting just 16 miles on my GT. Great scooter though.

[@ElectronSurfer]

May I ask your weight? I got 18 so 16 sounds about right depending. Thanks for chiming in.

[@thePeterpumpkin68]

@@ElectronSurferof course you can! In the UK, I'm 16 stone which is 101kg or 221 pounds.

[@jadenrobinson5736]

Hey hope you see this! It’s time I change my battery I’m putting a 48v 10.5AH Battery in , I don’t have my manual how do I change the Battery?

[@ElectronSurfer]

I"ll look into this today for you, I think this is one where you remove the front deck cover and the battery then slides out towards the front. I haven't changed this scooter's battery but have done a number of similar ones.

[@jadenrobinson5736]

@@ElectronSurfer appreciate it ! Yeah, it stalled on me wouldn’t accelerate at all - but it feels like its trying too. I ride a couples miles 5 days out the week I rode it some during the winter and had the stock for over a year now, no dimming of the lights and battery shows 100%, Hoping it’s not an engine problem. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ElectronSurfer]

@@jadenrobinson5736 Can you switch the display, or use the app, to give you the current voltage? The signs of a battery failing are typically quickly dropping voltage either fresh off charger, 54.6 and dropping quickly. Or full charge voltage but scooter shuts down very soon under load. Since if it feels like it is trying, it is unlikely the battery, more likely a connection, the controller, or the motor.

[@ElectronSurfer]

@@jadenrobinson5736 This guy shows how to remove the battery, kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWq6l36JnMtplassi=mmfQ4TA9rcpmIVzg

[@jadenrobinson5736]

@@ElectronSurfer wiring on the battery was shot. Got the new one runs again showily I hard reset or charge for while?

[@comepuchas990]

9.15.23

[@Melker63]

02:40 About the height of the stem in it's highest position. "kind of on the low side". Can you relate that to your own height? I'm 190 cm (about 6.23 ft) myself. Thanks.

[@ElectronSurfer]

@farbror Frej, I always put that info in the description, I am now doing it with cm/mm as well. Here they are position 1: 37 (94cm) position 2: 39.5 (100 cm). I used to cover all those dimensions in the video but have tried to make a little shorter videos. Have a good one!

[@GingerOnWheels]

Sorry if it's been asked already, but I would love to know what you're using to track stats and display them at the bottom of the screen. Thanks! Very cool video BTW, 15 miles is about what I expected.

[@ElectronSurfer]

Hey there @Ginger On Wheels! I use a Sony action camera with GPS. There is a Sony app that then lets you do the overlay. It doesn't have a lot of flexibility but it does a good job with speed and distance. I can also pull the GPS data file into Dashware if I need to do something a bit more customized. Thanks for the comment, I'm a fan of your channel and direct people who like to watch guys riding fast over your way! Peace!

[@silver6701]

can you please review a scooter that look like the zero 9 but is from wish. I would love to see that. There $350 so its much cheaper but is it realy that bad?

[@AquaDogTTR]

Got the link for that? I'd like to check it out

[@silver6701]

@@AquaDogTTR no man sorry I don’t know where it is but i got it from a KZbin vid I can sent you that

[@silver6701]

@@AquaDogTTR it’s called buying bird electric scooter from wish

[@silver6701]

@@alreadyknow2114 yeah you could’ve told me earlier, already brought it never shipped

[@telefonnous7telefon219]

How is your etwow after 4 month?

[@ElectronSurfer]

The scooter has been great, it is actually the scooter I ride personally. I don't get as many miles as I'd like this time of year and with reviewing other scooters, but after 200 miles it's still spot on!

[@RONNIEJNZN]

I guess it's either bumpy ride or flat tires. Another reviewer doing a review on a diff model I was looking at got a flat on the unboxing ride. That was a 61 lb scooter.

[@ElectronSurfer]

I have gotten a first ride flat on a ebike, luckily not on a scooter...what a buzz kill! I would say it is either a "buzzy" ride or flats. The Dualtron Compact, Varla Pegasus, and Etwow scooters have solid tires and good enough suspension to remove most of the bumps, however there is a level of road buzz through solid tires you just can't remove totally. Repairing flats is a huge bummer and I hope we see more advances in tires as scooter get more popular.

[@ModellbautechnikSalzkammergut]

How long does it take to Charge the battery?

[@ElectronSurfer]

It takes me under 4 hours to recharge typically, the 3amp charger definitely makes a difference.

[@DE3RD]

Is it worth buying this october 2020?

[@thePeterpumpkin68]

Yes!

[@DE3RD]

@@thePeterpumpkin68 oh! Thanks!

[@thePeterpumpkin68]

@@DE3RD no probs, I've had mine for a month now and it's a great scooter. Light and fast. Well made too. No issues so far.

[@DE3RD]

@@thePeterpumpkin68 it's good to hear that, i just ordered mine last friday. Hope it's worth the price.😊

[@thePeterpumpkin68]

@@DE3RD how's your GT?

[@josericobaeza3270]

Entre el E-TWOW BOOSTER GT 48V 10,5AH y el Zero 9 cuál de los dos le parece mejor patinete?? Me gustaría saber su opinión sincera para hacer mi elección. Gracias

[@BL8DRUNN3R]

18 miles in sports mode and only down to 20% is incredible for something that small, If I knew I would get that I would buy it in a heartbeat. But every other review for the GT is around 13-15 miles and thats taking it all the way down to 0%. Even ESG has it barely over 15 miles. Looks like you got the super scooter haha

[@ElectronSurfer]

Most other GT's are the GT SE which had a smaller battery. This one was 14ah vs. 11.4ah, perhaps that is the difference? I can only report what I observed.

[@jonathannadu5118]

@@ElectronSurfer I thought they were the same battery? I'm looking into the GT 2020 SE and it looks to be the same as the GT.

[@franjobel3421]

Is this the uscooter?

[@ElectronSurfer]

@Fran Jobel, Uscooter is a US distributor of Etwow. I bought this from another distributor that doesn't carry them now. I am not sure if Uscooters carrries this one or just the GT SE which has a lower amount of battery watt hours. This GT 2020 has a 48v/14ah battery, I think the SE is a 48v/10.4ah. So this is similar to Uscooters but could be a different battery.

[@franjobel3421]

Could you tell me please where I can buy this exact scooter you on the video or any website please I don’t want to buy the uscooter gt se and en up disappointed not taking me 14 mile far

[@ScottBenedict]

Are you in Sac?

[@ElectronSurfer]

I am yes!

[@ScottBenedict]

@@ElectronSurfer same here. I have the same scooter.

[@SimonCU]

Have you thought of comparing this to the Nanrobot 4x? its half the price and can go faster.

[@ElectronSurfer]

I'll check it out, the x4 looks more like the Emove Touring/Zero 8 style. I would assume atleast 10lbs heavier. For me the Gt 2020 was faster than either of the above mentioned.

[@electricwheels411]

Wow could that handlebar get any smaller? The smaller they are the less stable they become. I love my mini bmx style hadlebar on my Dualtron Mini, so much stability and much safer too with the added advantage of being able to add loads of toys to it lol

[@ElectronSurfer]

Haha, no I don't think they could become smaller. Ironically, they are more stable than some other scooters with wider ones, it could be due to the front motor or stem angle. I can ride one handed on the E-twow's where many other scooters I cannot. A secondary bar, clear of anything for mounting would be a great addition to this scooter. Thanks!

[@electricwheels411]

@@ElectronSurfer Yes I see what you say with a much smaller build of the whole scooter then it could work with small handlebars, I just found that with my Xiaomi it became unstable when trying to hand singal for turns

[@katostaxx6225]

JUST WONDERING , HOW COME YOU DIDN'T CHOOSE THE EVERCROSS H B 1 6 SCOOTER OVER THE ONE YOU HAVE ? IT'S PRETTY MUCH THE EXACT SAME DESIGN OF THE SCOOTER THAT YOU HAVE , AND HAS 5 STAR RATINGS IN THE COMMENTS.. IT HAS 2 2 MILES RANGE AND 3 1 UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS.. ALSO IS RATED AT 20 MILES PER HOUR , BUT HAS BEEN CLOCKED OVER 20 MILES PER HOUR , ACCORDING TO SOME OWNERS , AND THE BEST NEWS , IT'S ONLY 3 2 9 .0 0 ........ I DON'T SEE A DIFFERENCE IN THE FEATURES THAT'S DESCRIBED HERE .... I WAS HERE 7: 1 9 , P M FRIDAY. , EST FEBRUARY 1 9. , 2 0 2 1

[@AquaDogTTR]

It has less range and less power.