Is the Tesla of scooters WORTH IT? Unagi Model One

[@arevee9429]

With 7.5" solid tires, it's not likely to ride well on anything but perfect surfaces. Perhaps the E-TWOW with its suspension and high build quality would be a better choice. But there's no arguing that the Unagi is a looker. Though I would not call it 'the Tesla of scooters' because it's too slow for that.

[@Andrew-vt4jt]

You are correct! With the 7.5 honeycomb solid tires, the scooter is only designed for ideal smooth pavement conditions with minor imperfections. We are supposed to be receiving the newest E-TWOW to review. The E-TWOW suggest it's for street riding and not off-road conditions. E-TWOW was even worried to send it to us in Denver because they do not want to promote riding in snowy and icy conditions. However, as you can see from the video we have had an extremely mild winter with no snow sticking around. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@arevee9429]

@@Andrew-vt4jt Yes, E-TWOW (which I have) is absolutely not for off-road or even wet conditions, but it manages adequately on less than perfect paved surfaces. And the build quality is great. It might even have an IP rating. I am in the process of selling my house and packed up a lot of stuff and put it in storage. The E-TWOW was one of the things and I am already regretting the decision to store it.

[@UnagiScooters]

Definitely a looker huh! Stylishhhhh

[@archiesegrave4708]

Range is shit

[@wortexinternational2598]

at 20mph it is one of the fastest cheaper scooters. At $589 it isn't the premium priced so the 20mph is respectable. You need to unlock the code for the 20mph but its super easy.

[@YourAubsome]

I would get one if I lived in the city. In the suburbs I ride scooters for fun so portability is not very important. Its an awesome scooter!

[@freshlycharged]

You are right. Not a "fun" scooter. It shines when it comes to portability and appearance.

[@UnagiScooters]

true!

[@-joo3033]

Here its sold for 1200€ wich is an Insaine price for a scooter with such a short range, for comparison i paid about 1500€ for my Kaabo Mantis pro (with a 24AH battery)

[@gotscooter781]

It's definitely designed for a specific customer. It's not designed for someone who wants range or speed. But perfect for someone who has to carry their scooter into public transit and buildings. I find it to be the perfect last mile solution and someone who likes the nicest scooter.

[@freshlycharged]

People pay a premium for the portability.

[@UnagiScooters]

You're totally right. Our scooters are built for environments leaning urban and short distances, since all US transportation data shows that this is where micromobility is mass-market relevant. We don't build for the off-roading, long range use case, but we are certainly exploring improving both range and suspension - and price reduction ;)

[@claudtalkz2194]

I live in Brooklyn, sick of dealing with a motorcycle parked on the street. We'll see how it goes when this arrives at my door on Tuesday... I'll take it when I go to turn in my "cool card" - looks like fun, tho. None of my friends would allow me to get a OneWheel... I'm granma aged.... with some $ to throw at something like this... thanks for the review!

[@MIAMI113]

Same issue here in DC, you see these scooters and motorcycles parked everywhere including in parks

[@chrisb.1214]

I'm glad you guys are still including commuter e-scooters in your reviews. Other channels like Electric Scooter Guide have pretty much moved on to reviewing higher priced high performance e-scooters only now and have left the commuter market behind. I still feel that commuter e-scooters are the most utilized by majority of casual riders so I definitely appreciate your reviews greatly. Thank you Jimmy and company.

[@freshlycharged]

More to come! Stay tuned, I'm editing those videos right now!

[@mdk36]

Love the video, thanks for sharing Jimmy. 🤙🏽🙏🏽 Always being honest and true. Does the scooter allow you to manually scoot if it runs out of juice?

[@freshlycharged]

It allows for manual scooting! Thanks for the support

[@RPSartre01]

I had this, but had to return when one of the motors quit. Forget about the comments about how beautiful the boxing is, this is an overall nice stable scooter. The only problem is the range. By now they really should have put out a longer range model. I would even pay $200 more for that. Also, it needs cruise control - c'mon Unagi!

[@Bennygk-yw2fx]

Na at that price I would prefer a pint,way much more fun

[@MrDmadness]

Yup.. you look less dorky then too.. toss in a quart battery and get xr type range too :)

[@harrysloan12]

Love the video. Who are you going for in the super bowl! I am going for the Bucs!

[@gotscooter781]

Thanks for the love. I would like Tom Brady to win one without Bill Belichick for validation. However, Mahomes is a bad man and I think the Chiefs will win.

[@freshlycharged]

I like that Old Man Brady is still going strong but I'm going for the Chiefs.

[@harrysloan12]

@@freshlycharged ok

[@chigivaru]

People who bought this for 1000$ are fckng loonatics. It is now half the price and there are still much better options even at 500$ price range

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Mine came via UPS yesterday. I've already ridden it for 6 miles, and I love it. The brakes are amazing.

[@Burevestnik9M730]

It needs bigger tires, e.g. 8.5". The front one should be pneumatic as the problems are most often with back tires. The deck should be wider since the material is lightweight anyways (an innovation: make it an add-on to widen the deck; it can be done since these are light materials)

[@quinnfoster4671]

Tesla?? Scooter????? never dam this pricing model is sweet!

[@freshlycharged]

Tesla made a surfboard. Why not a scooter?

[@quinnfoster4671]

@@freshlycharged true nothing to stop them BUT Tesla is already known for their 90KWh "electric skateboards"... That would be like if boosted--

[@kailewis9614]

"most luxurious" lol You obviously havent tested many scooters then lol

[@x_eno764]

I think it is tbh

[@hasan_z]

it's beautiful close up, carbon fibre handle bar stem, magnesium handlebars, aluminium deck, the handle bars and deck are covered in silicon for a comfortable grip that's easy to clean and the folding mechanism is genius. i take mine everywhere with ease

[@anttmann6123]

Another great one Jimmy and Andrew. I have an Unagi 500. Great review guys but you did miss one of the Unagi's best aspects. That sucka eats hills! Probably(almost definitely) better than any other scooter in its weight class and higher. I agree with Andrew, one of its most underrated features is that really bright headlight. However there are some obvious deficiencies; like you guys said the range is less then average. When you ride over a nickel you can tell if its heads or tails up due to the solid tires and lack of suspension. With that lack of suspension and the solid tires comes the dreaded STEM WOBBLE which grew worse over time and I was never able to find a screw I could tighten to alleviate the problem. I eventually had to send my first model back and wait a looooong time for a replacement model which was a refurbished model. The refurbished model was definitely "well worn" and made a lot more noise then my original and it wasn't red like my original :( I rode the replacement once and haven't touched it since. I would suggest going with the subscription if you really wanted to get a Unagi. I'm sticking with my Uscooters GT 2020. Three more pounds but a lot more power, range and suspension. Keep up the great work guys.

[@gotscooter781]

Antt Mann we should have had you review this scooter with us, because your information is spot on. The dual motors on the lightweight Unagi eats hills way better than scooters twice it's weight. The solid tires are not comfortable like air tires, but I did find them to be better than most solid tires I've tried. I've never heard about this stem wobble issue and surprised there wasn't an easy fix for it. Glad they replaced it but unfortunate that the replacement was nosier. You should try reaching out to them and let them know that it was well worn and noisy, I would hope they would replace it. We are supposed to receive the Uscooter GT 2020 for review, so I'm excited that you like it. I was impressed that it was only 3 pounds more and offered such robust specs and suspension. How does the Uscooter GT 2020 do on hills? We appreciate all your support!

[@freshlycharged]

HA! "When you ride over a nickel you can tell if its heads or tails up due to the solid tires and lack of suspension." I agree here. We get spoiled with pneumatic and suspension scooters. ...our stem had very little wobble. We'll see with time if that changes.

[@Andrew-vt4jt]

Antt Mann we should have had you review this scooter with us, because your information is spot on. The dual motors on the lightweight Unagi eats hills way better than scooters twice it's weight. The solid tires are not comfortable like air tires, but I did find them to be better than most solid tires I've tried. I've never heard about this stem wobble issue and surprised there wasn't an easy fix for it. Glad they replaced it but unfortunate that the replacement was nosier. You should try reaching out to them and let them know that it was well worn and noisy, I would hope they would replace it. We are supposed to receive the Uscooter GT 2020 for review, so I'm excited that you like it. I was impressed that it was only 3 pounds more and offered such robust specs and suspension. How does the Uscooter GT 2020 do on hills? We appreciate all your support!

[@anttmann6123]

@@Andrew-vt4jt Thanks to you and Jimmy for the replies. I feel special :). Looking forward to your guys review of the GT 2020. I am always extra excited when Jimmy has you on cause I know its scooter time lol. Keep up the great work guys.

[@UnagiScooters]

Thanks for all the comments! So glad to have you in team Unagi. Much more to come 😎

[@mypeteskimo5307]

900$ garbage The inspiration story is laughable

[@Heidenhaunting88]

I looooove my scooter! And I’m a heavy set gal and I ride at least 4-6 miles 5-10 times a month and it phenomenal on the dual gear! I highly recommend this model. Dual is the way to go! And I live in a high volume city setting folks. I know you lighter riders will LOVE it! Make sure to unlock the top speed and enjoy the high speed ride!!!!!

[@Heidenhaunting88]

It is*

[@Heidenhaunting88]

Im 5’7

[@freshlycharged]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@kailewis9614]

.............at 20mph lol And then panic when you get overtaken by an asthmatic ant carrying a heavy load of shopping lol

[@Heidenhaunting88]

@@kailewis9614 20mph is enough for me…. So what’s your point?

[@Swinghi]

Well done. The Apple comparison is very applicable. You pay a premium to have it all taken care for you.

[@freshlycharged]

It's a good looking, well designed scooter.

[@UnagiScooters]

Thank you! We certainly go for the premium customer experience, and this extends to a support team and infrastructure that we really invest in constantly improving. Most brands ship it to you internationally then forget about it.

[@RPSartre01]

Yup same dead battery as a typical iphone.

[@chigivaru]

Nah it is not an Apple for sure. It is overpriced yes but the build quality of this scooter is laughable... much worse then literally ANYTHING else on the market

[@karinaparry9716]

I have to have this scooter!!!!

[@freshlycharged]

It's not for everyone, but it's the perfect scooter for you!

[@UnagiScooters]

Let's get it!

[@mohammadsafa9736]

I got it today it’s amazing

[@WannaBesProductions]

So my fiance and I live in a busy city called Mesa in Arizona. He got the scooter because we can't afford a car right now and he needed a way to get to and from work everyday. The fact that we are able to have the subscription is what really made us wanna try this and then the scooter really did meet and exceed our expectations. It rides SO smoothe, gets him to and from where he needs to go, and the breaks are very sensitive and work great. We would totally recommend this to anyone.

[@trollhunter8842]

You should test the scooters on hills which a lot of scooters have problems with. I would like to see reviews on nanrobot's scooters.

[@gotscooter781]

Surprisingly this scooter does extremely well on hills since it is dual motors. The only issue is that if you used it on hills a lot, your range would be pretty low. We are actually meeting up with Road Runner, the US distributor of Nanrobots, soon and hope to review them since there is a ton of interest.

[@Andrew-vt4jt]

That is one area that it shines in since it has dual motors. It performs better than scooters double it's size. However, the range would be extremely low if you used it on a lot of hills. We are hoping to review the whole Nanrobot line very soon.

[@trollhunter8842]

@@Andrew-vt4jt Awesome. Also, have you heard of joyor scooters. Their scooter's specifications are top of the line while maintaining affordable prices. Would love to see reviews on the Y9 and Y10, both of them go around 40 mph and under $1300, making it the cheapest scooter in that speed range.

[@Andrew-vt4jt]

@@trollhunter8842 I haven't heard of them but based on the specs you're stating, I'd love to check them out. It seems like a really great price point for the speed they offer.

[@gamer_guts9836]

Wow! High price, I was researching this model to get my wife one but, I think I'll stick to a Segway Ninebot G30P Max. Great review video thank you for helping me make a decision.

[@bricktop282]

STOP… Do not purchase or rent an Unagi scooter. They have zero people to help after you’ve purchased a scooter it’s all AI. You won’t speak with a single real person to troubleshoot with you. The scooter was bought and used for 5 miles and it’s been shut down and we’re told to send it back to California which I have to pay for. 5 miles of scooter use and it’s all over. I’m obviously not getting my money back so I’ll continue to make everyone aware of how bad there after care is and hope anyone in the market for a scooter looks elsewhere.

[@TheLillianYoung]

This is a nice idea and I love that it doesn’t look like an electric scooter.

[@Andrew-vt4jt]

It has a very refined look, the display reminds of something out of Star Trek.

[@UnagiScooters]

that's what we're going for. different than all the others.

[@fraudsniffer7280]

Sincere question: Did you pay for this scooter with your own money? I’m asking because, in all honesty, this “review” seemed a bit suspect from the get-go. For example, most owners of the Unagi scooter claim the lack of suspension is more than a minor issue. They also often say that - for the cost - the range is bloody awful. On Reddit I’ve seen several actual owners of this scooter express disappointment, with many claiming that - for the money - the E-Twow GT is pretty clearly a better buy in this class of scooter. If this was either a free or T&E (test and evaluation) scooter, don’t you think that’s something viewers deserve to know? The FTC does. In fact, the FTC sorta requires such disclosures. I like your reviews Jimmy. But it really does create credibility problems - both for you AND Unagi - when you review a scooter you didn’t pay for and don’t mention that minor little detail. If I’m wrong and you did pay for this scooter, please let me know and I will both apologize and remove my comment. Otherwise, I think this callout is both 100% fair and 100% deserved.

[@nesswatch7935]

In the video they did say they only got 8 miles of range as opposed to the advertised 15. This review seems pretty honest.

[@hasan_z]

he has a disclaimer in his video description which I'll quote below: "Disclosure: We do not get paid to make reviews but we were given this scooter to test and review. Purchases made through our affiliate links may offer a commission that goes towards supporting this channel and our websites."

[@gunplaygaming6830]

dudes love to hate on the unagi i dont think anybody can deny that.

[@BH4x0r]

3 years and you've paid more for the Unagi than for one of the really powerful chinese ones, or about 3 M365's, it has a small deck and lacks power and real suspension, has small wheels and solid tires

[@mohammedfaruk7156]

I'm 9 and I have the dual turbo it feels so deadly driving it but luckily I learned how to drive it

[@TYSTYSTYS2000]

Does it fit in the Frunk ? I haven’t had access to my Tesla since buying my E500 & dieing to find out (fingers crossed) I can’t put in the boot as I keep my Ninebot Go Kart in there with the Segway in the bottom part of the trunk in the space beneath

[@djrichylaurence8991]

I paid £249 for the dual motor scooter and you can't knock it! Very nice design and quick.

[@johnstover4584]

How dare you ride your scooter here. You need a 4,000 pound vehicle doing 30 through the parking lot. That's more safe lol.

[@UnagiScooters]

Hey Jimmy Chang! Thanks for the dope video. Love the Netflix comparison thanks!!!! 😁👍

[@freshlycharged]

Netflix, Apple, Tesla... some of my favorite things!

[@hasan_z]

@@freshlycharged jimmy you say this isn't worth $1000, do you think it is worth $500? That is the price the e500 is obtainable now from some stores, and I think that is about right for this, I bought one

[@1x1offroad_adventure]

I unboxed a few of these last year, the quality and first impressions are great, it almost feels like opening an iPhone box😁The locking mechanism is perfect👍 The paint is WAY better than any other scooter I have seen. The white ones are actually white pearl, looks amazing in the sun👍👍Some of them had issues with controllboards, displays and motors but i’m guessing this is solved by now. Great scooter if you don’t need all the range in the world🤷‍♂️

[@gotscooter781]

My first thought was it was like opening my Mac desktop, all neatly packaged in a very clean white box. The paint job is by far the best I have ever seen on a scooter. I would have loved to check out the pearl white, because the blue does have that glitter shimmer as well. The easy folding mechanism and weight make it very portable when going up stairs or carrying it into buildings.

[@freshlycharged]

Correct. It's pretty great for what it does well: lightweight, portable, sleek, last mile commuter.

[@UnagiScooters]

Thank you! We certainly go for the premium customer experience, and this extends to a support team and infrastructure that we really invest in.

[@ty2450]

Have a good day!

[@larsbotany]

havent been a nyc subscriber for 24 hours yet but I like it so far, he's right about the speed it isnt fast

[@Menalix]

I want one with removable battery, I live 5 stories up :(

[@derekbodziak3585]

I own it, and not that impressed. I have another one that is cheaper that I prefer.

[@xavicon64]

0:37 Not as sleek as that goddamn transition! Damn that was smooth

[@Andrew-vt4jt]

It would have been even sleeker if my shadow didn't enter the frame. But it's still smooth as butter! 🧈

[@UnagiScooters]

haha 😎

[@robskyful]

Very well made rubbish.

[@BIGGSPEVs]

Have you tried the jetson ora pro

[@harrydrury4734]

OK , you lost my intrest when you tried too hard to sell me on this product ... from the box . then you say the light is very strong . when , you havent yet tried it at night ! .... the light may very well be a strong light , but , its all to noticeable that ether your just out to sell this product or your just trying to sell this product . of course fools wouldnt notice that .

[@awwtergirl7040]

This video highlights a major problem with these scooters. Designed for "Campus" and bike lanes but often forced into TRAFFIC. In that environment you might as well have a ride on scooter.

[@ALi-yi9mg]

Love this video

[@cr8cat794]

Good review

[@eggsbacon1538]

How fast and far does it go? Blah blah blah

[@hasan_z]

18mph unlocked speed, realistically about 8 miles of range at that speed probably closer to 10 miles if you leave it at factory default 15mph? IDK

[@yanni2737]

Looks good, but for 450 you can get the Bird Air that looks as slick and performs similar to the Unagi

[@DOOKITdookit]

I don't think those are gears. The numbers I believe are power levels

[@RogerFingas]

I wish there were such a thing as snow/rain-ready airless tires.

[@freshlycharged]

not that I'm aware.

[@UnagiScooters]

we've developed a way to quickly switch out tires and could foresee it potentially becoming an add-on purchase. Some scooter tires (the like M365) are pretty impossible to change.

[@SpecialSaws]

If I saw a rental option online I’d try it but no just a return trial…. Kinda pricey

[@brandonleroy6345]

I can't unlock my scooter . the handle bars are 🔒 up

[@Goodman-4525]

This thing is more expensive than the Vsett 8...

[@Paccekabuddha]

Isn't dualtron the tesla of scooters?

[@homie1557]

*WE JAPANESE PEOPLE ARE THE BEST OF ALL THE BEST*

[@RCDevotee]

Thanks for the video! I have ridden the Unagi and would definitely not pick it over quite a few other ultra portables. There is no way I would take it over a Zero 8. The E-Twow GT is far superior to it in ride quality and has folding handlebars and has a drum brake now to supplement the electronic and stomp brakes. For me the lack of folding handlebars is a big problem for an ultra portable that has to sometimes fit in very tight spaces in buses, trains and trunks. I used my E-Twows to bridge the distance from my house to the BART train station and from the BART train station to my work. The Unagi would not have had the range to finish one leg of the trip. I ride with a lot of very experienced scooter folks and a couple of them have had Unagis that they no longer have or ride. Once you have ridden other scooters the Unagi just falls short in many of the categories people find important. Apollo is coming out with a $500-$700 scooter that should be much better than the Unagi from everything I have been hearing. I also own an Inokim Light 2 scooter and that is a much better ultra portable for pretty much the same price. Aesthetics are always subjective but I find the Inokim Light 2 a much better looking scooter. If you rode the Inokim Light 2 and then an Unagi I would find it difficult to think you would even consider the Unagi. I do like the presentation and packaging of the Unagi but falls short in so many much more important things.

[@freshlycharged]

Love your insight and writing style. If you have interest in writing up a guest post for gotscooter.com let me know!

[@RCDevotee]

@@freshlycharged I can help whenever you want. I am also friends with Kevin (Alien Rides) and Chuck (Electric Scooter Guide) of KZbin.

[@freshlycharged]

@@RCDevotee cool. Send me an email... [e-mail]

[@jjrdias]

Totally missed the point of this scooter. This is for people who aren't gonna be arsed to change a tire when it inevitably punctures (unlike these ones...), and are definitely not going to be screwing around with removing brake pads once they're worn. It's all fun and games with other scooters until you have to do maintenance on them. These tires and the fact it has electronic brakes removes 90% of maintenance concerns. THAT is why they call this the "iPhone" of scooters. And also because it's overpriced. The one good point is about the lacklustre range, but, again, this scooter is for a very specific use, getting you from A to (a close by...) B.

[@RCDevotee]

@@jjrdias That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying that for me.

[@mrRPvz]

It still a made in china produtc. I rather pay for a chinese one taking in consideration both are made in china.

[@hasan_z]

there are multiple levels of quality coming from china. an iphone is made in china , as is the doogee. which would you rather have? 😀 my point is not everything from china is the same. they build to the spec of the company's request and have budgets, quality checks, etc

[@dongnguyen558]

I return my after 2 weeks due to walking home twice. On a full charge it only last for up to 10 miles, depend on rider weight and terrain type. Also they advertise it has some kind of high tech SONY battery... but the specs sheet shown 9000mah lithium ion.

[@Burevestnik9M730]

we can conclude it is a no-go

[@hasan_z]

sony do make lithium ion batteries though...

[@Burevestnik9M730]

The range needs to be doubled

[@hasan_z]

yes, the range is probably the worst thing of this scooter

[@BlueOvals24]

Ordered a rental unit, they had a memorial day sale that gave me a free month meaning I only paid $55. Hoping it's good enough for my short commute with those small, solid tires.

[@mehmetkaya4896]

how is it after 4 weeks?

[@BlueOvals24]

@@mehmetkaya4896 Well I just sent it back. The build quality is great, the dual motors are very quick, and it is very light which made it easy to carry up to my apartment. But those 7.5" solid tires and no suspension ruin it. I felt every sidewalk crack, and the slightly "rough" road going through my work's campus gave me a brain massage. It's also not very stable because of the short handlebars and short wheel base. I wouldn't recommend anyone buy one, but if the roads/paths in your area are smooth, it's a good rental for a few months. But at my weight (220ish lbs fully clothed with a backpack) the only scooters that would work for me cost around $1000, around the same as an ebike. So I ended up returning my Unagi early and bought an ebike.

[@mehmetkaya4896]

@@BlueOvals24 hey thanks for answers, what ebike you bought?

[@BlueOvals24]

@@mehmetkaya4896 I got a Heybike Mars. It's a fat tire bike that can fold. It gets about 48 miles of range with PAS, 37 using throttle only. They also make one called the Ranger which has some slight improvements like a step thru frame.

[@andreasmurrell8942]

I do not think the Unagi is the tesla of scooters because Teslas have great performance and are the most powerful commercial electric car the Unagi is not. Sure the build quality is Great but that is all.

[@AlexRocks24-7]

Great review 👍 Thank you for taking the time for making this review 👏

[@gotscooter781]

Thank you for watching it!

[@freshlycharged]

No problem 👍

[@UnagiScooters]

Agreed!

[@jerrymurphy4608]

this yunagy scuter is the coversheet that everyone looks at in a magazine to draw atention to the craft of scooting something you would save your money for nothing fancy but basic 2 things that it doesnt have would be a greater range or a higher spede

[@jerrymurphy4608]

1 review per scuter model type is more than enough for the internet audience already if someone or a group wamts to purchase this they shoud goto a store and read the box you guys that like to talk about scuters should form a club and take english class because you cant even speak english verygoud if a young child can easily use them they are safe and they dont need to be repetitively used on any media

[@jerrymurphy4608]

1 review per scuter model type is more than enough for the internet audience already if someone or a group wamts to purchase this they shoud goto a store and read the box oyou guys that like to talk about scuters should form a club and take english class because you cant even speak english verygoud

[@jerrymurphy4608]

really you giys are taking too much time going over the same information that people already know its a waste of time getoff

[@thiccapples6703]

Great videos guys. I recently got the single motor e350 for $500. Really liking it and it’s rwd which is nice.

[@supecheemzz]

How is it now brother?

[@thiccapples6703]

@@supecheemzz I upgraded months ago it a good scooter if you can get it for $500 or less but one con I have is the wheels have wore down pretty bad

[@supecheemzz]

@@thiccapples6703 I see a deal with 599 A$, but the range and riding quality are really that bad??