Unagi Model One Electric Scooter Review!

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This electric scooter was given to me by artist and sculptor Tom Sachs. I've been riding the Unagi Model One around NYC for fun, to run errands, and to make this review. It's a solid product but I think it falls a bit short given the $1000 price tag. Would love to hear your thoughts below.
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[@onlygrant]

I love the length of Sam’s videos. Never cluttered, just great information, crispy B-Roll, and fun topics. Thanks for another great one Sam!

[@samsheffer]

thank you for the kind words grant

[@mohamedabdalnaem9776]

A decision of mine that It never changed... your work is so good, You make detailed, honest, useful, non time consuming, good camera direction and I can go on and on. The point is your work is awesome, stay cool and keep safe.

[@Theboardbro]

seriously underrated content

[@samsheffer]

yo thank you john that means more than you know

[@thebeezkneez5827]

Such an iconic ending, I loved that!

[@omar1888]

It’s me Omar the person that was on ur live stream keep up with the excellent work. Am always here to support u.

[@EthanStachler]

I love the little jam with the semi at the end

[@samsheffer]

same

[@nicklasalejandro6846]

My Segway ES2 Scooter, is by far the best investment I have ever made, I get from A to B in no time, I can take it with me all places, If people don't have a electric scooter my advice is: BUY ONE, it's so fun to ride.

[@sunburn74]

how easy is it to deal with flat tires?

[@gogettaa457]

@@sunburn74 most have rubber tires , if not I recommend getting some .

[@dubyu]

I noticed you can get it to be even more torquey by kicking the front wheel spinning in the air with full throttle and then starting to ride. We got an unagi at work and imo it's a pretty good alternative for my boostedboards when it's raining and gotta get lunch.

[@samsheffer]

good tip - i just used mine in the rain funny enough

[@mjweissman6309]

I have had an Unagi One, dual motor scooter for almost a year. It's perfect for NYC. Park your car, grab the Unagi from your trunk and head home or make stops along the way a breeze. Also, I am 2 miles from the ocean. If you have a backpack, this sleek looking, reliable, quick acceleration & B+ performing dual motor scooter tackles hills, bike lanes & streets very well. Just remember, if you dont bend your knees, a small bump, crack in the road, especially with zero suspension, will send you flying. No suspension is my biggest issue. Reliability, speed, handling, aesthetics are all very respectable. The horn and lack of suspension are my only 2 negatives... They could change this with inflatable, high end rubber tires. I have been stopped by numerous people, they all say, that thing is beautiful, sleek, amazing, always a conversation starter. I am using this is a beach town along the CT shoreline & wherever I go, people seem fascinated, impressed & intrigued. This Unagi in dual motor mode, level 3, can easily hit 19mph for at least 45-50 minutes straight. 15mph let's you go roughly 9-10 real world miles. Riding up hills is easy & painless. The cost today is $990, delivered. There is also a very convenient subscription model, $50 down $39/month.. My only issue, you can't do much with this scooter between November & April. Stay safe, be well & ride on.. Life is too precious not to enjoy last mile riding, make your errands an adventure by adding a nice backpack, or meeting friends at the beach.. If you can figure out how to manage your purchases along the way, errands just became something that I actually look forward to. This is also a wonderful way of meeting interesting people all around NYC, beach towns, your ride to the gym. If the $990 price tag is within your budget, why not? It's reliable & fun! The subscription model of $50 down & $39/mo is a great option for budget friendly transportation (Only if you live in NYC). They deliver, fully assembled right to your front door within 24/48 hours. This is a very smart move by Unagi. If they offered this option in all major Northeast cities, this company could become a solid and viable leader within last mile transportation options. Only 2 negative factors, is lack of suspension, nice rubber tires that grip the road, absorb cracks, small potholes would create a world of difference & real world battery life of between 8-10 actual riding miles.. Keep a charger in your backpack. The $990 MSRP is a little high end pricing. I suggest the subscription membership. Customer Care is excellent. Insurance & warranty included. Unagi stands by this product. Kuddos to Unagi & thank you for your video. You hit every important fact. The subscription option is a very affordable entry point to get your Unagi within 24-48 hours, by a Unagi delivery team member, fully assembled & ready to ride. Thank you for your video!!

[@dennygabriel7215]

I’m a student and DONT have much money to spare so I thought to give subscription a try. What’s the cancellation policy like? Also really only 5-10 miles? So it’s not like the ninebot where it can go long ranges?

[@matthewjohnson7350]

I love scooter tires that you dont need to worry about flats. Flats are VERY hard to change on scooters. I think honeycomb tires would give a bit more cush, and wouldnt be hard or expensive at all to for Unagi to at least put a tiny suspension element in for at least the front wheel on a future model

[@two5o]

lmaoo @5:14 it uses a lenovo charger! what are the odds!? great review as always! really cool you bumped into Tom Sachs, NYC is awesome

[@michaelvandewyngaerde1042]

lots of great/real info in this video, thanks!

[@juliacohen71]

The most comfortable scooter ever! So light and fast to fold the best in this category that also move fast

[@KWmedia_]

Love the videos Sam. Keep up the great work! : )

[@samsheffer]

thank you teddyk

[@zio3vi]

The shoe game in this video is strong ✔️

[@samsheffer]

thank u

[@NitikSharma]

riding a scooter through nyc looks so much fun

[@Parvizdov]

Great review Sam!

[@small_town_slots_oh]

Best scooter review I have ever seen

[@Collin_Cornwell]

The man… The Myth… The Legend… Tom Sachs

[@NAKROMOTO]

Great review! Never heard of it!

[@getconnectednow]

I've been riding the Unagi for just over a month now and have certainly had the same experience as you, especially when it comes to the horn. I straight up don't use it lol - although out of the box I was able to get mine up to 19mph without having to unlock any hidden modes. Great review though! - Robin

[@Gameboy-Unboxings]

Why spend almost a grand when you could get one way faster with much more range for way less?

[@matthewbaltrusitis8575]

@@Gameboy-Unboxings A big consideration is weight. I believe you're talking about something like the Ninebot but its almost double the weight which is a big deal for some people.

[@3ngli5hT4g4log]

@@Gameboy-Unboxings i actually think the prices are that way because unagi allows monthly rental for the scooter. i just got it right now and it’s pretty convenient to pay for it like a netflix subscription

[@anuragdiwanji3430]

Love your content!🔥🔥

[@samsheffer]

thanks 🔥

[@jerrypyle836]

I'm surprised Sam didn't compare it to the BOOST REV. Honestly I just got the Rev last week and I really like it. I still feel the bumps but the wheels on the rev are much bigger than unagi wheels so i can't even imagine how sensible those wheels are.

[@matthewjohnson7350]

Totally agree w your suggestions of a fast charger and 22 mph top speed. Both would be a huge improvement. I would also like to see 1 inch length and half an inch wider deck. Wouldnt effect the weight or portability much and would give the Unagi a much better feel. The deck feels very tight for peeps with bigger feet.

[@mikesdrones6652]

Completely agree I wouldn’t buy it out right but I use Unagi’s all access subscription and think that’s 100% worth it instead of owning. Also tried riding in the bike lane but nyc streets are too bumpy for it sometimes

[@Burevestnik9M730]

Do you have a link for the subscription?

[@RogerFingas]

If you think scooters are dorky, we need to put you on a Kaabo Wolf King.

[@samsheffer]

just googled it - that thing looks intense

[@julienneangelocarpo2229]

I'm getting this tomorrow! Just what I'm looking for, the PERFECT portable torque y last mile solution

[@thetechrepublic]

I have a ninebot v2 electric scooter and it does a lot of the same things that the Unagi does(minus the dual motor system). It would be cool to compare the too and see which one provides more bang for your buck. The ninebot is around half the price of the Unagi I think. Suspension sucks, though.

[@HCBossVos]

Nice review. Thanks

[@thetechrepublic]

Loved the outro lmao

[@andrewblanc480]

I have one. It’s cool, but.. expect under 7 miles with GOOD performance before it really slows down, the tires suck, and the charger is slow as hell. But.. handles hills amazing and ebrakes are great.

[@Jasn00sh]

Such a good-looking scooter.

[@mimoza207]

*Battery life is great **Latest.Bike** Scooter . Love the different driving modes. It’s got a little headlight and taillight too. Gets lots of looks haha*

[@itsfelipesanches]

I liked the end, btw hahaha

[@samsheffer]

glad you watched to the end!

[@itsfelipesanches]

@@samsheffer always, Sam! Wish you post more often! I enjoy your videos!!

[@pauldiciccio]

That’s an old Lenovo laptop charger like the one for my old X1 Carbon 🤣

[@UnagiScooters]

We're the best in class 😎 The Unagi dual-motor Model One is the best electric scooter for adults.

[@samsheffer]

unagi!!!!!!!!

[@louiec9572]

THE BEST! Meets my everyday commute needs and a head turner too when riding 🙌🏻

[@UnagiScooters]

@@louiec9572😃🤙🛴

[@Fedorforth]

the only bad thing is the non worldwide shipping :(

[@UnagiScooters]

@@Fedorforth ONE DAY!

[@jsrcsouza1]

I have the Segway ninebot es3 with dual battery. For the price of the unagi. Mine was ~$570 and has way more distance and speed is roughly the same. Just not dual motors

[@juliacohen71]

YES BUT IT'S 9 KILO MORE! AND WAY MORE YUGLYER...

[@ThomasRoscoeMusic]

This was great. I would love to see you do more electric scooter reviews. If you could get a high performance electric scooter to review that would be sick.

[@samsheffer]

what scooter(s) should i look at?

[@deanschannel5394]

@@samsheffer little late but the Apollo Phantom / Hiboy Titan or Titan Pro

[@Isaac.Foster]

I’m so glad I came across this! I just ordered the rental one, so I’m stuck waiting for it to ship out. Haha The “boosted” speed seems awesome though! We have Bird in my town, and all of the scooters are busted. I managed to ride one from work all the way home just to discover I had no brakes. That’s when I decided to finally order the Unagi. I’m pretty excited honestly. $55/month is better than $50+ every paycheck for Bird. Plus I can keep inside at work (my boss is already aware of my plan lol) do I don’t have to worry about tracking down scooters when it comes anymore! I plan to just plug it back in when I get home from work each day. My hope it to never need a Bird scooter again 🤣

[@phatplates]

How do you like it? I'm thinking about renting one until I can buy one. You're right, 55 a month isn't bad at all

[@Isaac.Foster]

@@phatplates I really enjoy mine! The only scary thing was driving it through snow. It can be done, but you MUST go slow. Also my kickstand rattles now. It works just fine, but it’s loose. The roads in my town are awful and shook the crap out the scooter too much. If you get one, just try to avoid bad roads if possible. I’m often putting about 10 miles a day on my scooter, so the fact that it holds up around two months later with busted roads is a miracle imo 😂

[@EricWZ]

i got a unagi e350. Single motor one. I got one for myself and girlfriend for when we take a weekend trip into the city to get out and about better. The scooters were on sale at bestbuy for under $500 each. Its nice and does what its supposed to do well. For us, its a very good travel scooter. At home tho....... i use a VSETT 10+ or lectric ebike lol.

[@joenyc]

so besides the tom sachs name, how does this scooter differentiate from the rest?

[@qcafootball1335]

I have the ninebot max g30 and it's really good and very smooth while riding through rough terrains,

[@tamuren1397]

How do you secure it? Do you carry it? What's that like? I'm thinking Unagi is the better bet because I can carry it to prevent theft

[@dannydanny9875]

I would love to see Casey test out all these fun things too, I miss him.

[@helend222]

Excellent. Thanks.

[@spiritualdawg3623]

I just biked passed u in downtown manhattan! I was wearing the green ubereats bag with the rad power bike

[@filipinoreefer]

new to unagi...nyc queens here...just placed the order...hope to get it soon.. thanks for sharing video...helpful

[@Yaowza1227]

How was it?

[@filipinoreefer]

@@Yaowza1227 great! Wish it was cheaper!

[@Yaowza1227]

@@filipinoreefer thinking of getting it but looking at cheaper alternatives. Would u recommend?

[@filipinoreefer]

@@Yaowza1227 i'd recommend for the light weight and great for 6 miles....if you look for more miles i wouldn't recommend it.

[@saian2381]

"Danger, danger, danger" Ross Geller.

[@RMFUNTIK]

UNAGIIIII :D

[@harrydrury4734]

FINALLY a HONEST review ! .... I AGREE , STEP UP THE SPEED AND A FASTER CHARGER . THEN IT WOULD BE NICE , FOR THE PRICE ! LIKE THE CUSTOMER SUPORT THING . OH , ... PLEASE UPGRADE THE TIRES TOO .

[@BonaBoy]

I have a ninebot Max a and it's a much better all around unit for NYC. Twice the range even when ridden aggressively, pneumatic tires, larger overall size, basically waterproof, built in charger, and it's cheaper. Sam, I live uptown next to central park if you want to take it for a spin.

[@charliechan8063]

I’m thinking of getting one this month

[@matthewbentick6820]

I have one and I ride to work with it everyday

[@duhkha000]

would love to see you review Uscooter GT

[@SergioLopez-vf2gh]

Sam. What name of the app with the timing and map . Thx

[@justamangoddamn]

I need this to make my party goods deliveries.

[@bradford4570]

So there's not an option to carry a spare battery to swap out when you're somewhere without an outlet?

[@rafaeldidis1431]

Aways like first!!! I loved the scooter!!!

[@samsheffer]

you rock!

[@rafaeldidis1431]

@@samsheffer Man, you make great content, you deserve to like it always!!!

[@OliverKempel]

You should review an exway electric skateboard!

[@nikolasmiko9783]

Do I have to download the app for this scooter

[@jerryflaby5313]

Any plans to try out the Varla Eagle One ??

[@Burevestnik9M730]

How does it compare to Apollo Air Pro in bang for the buck category?

[@steffd369]

which one is the best one for you in NYC

[@kylepozorski]

It’s been a moment since I’ve seen Sam upload

[@samsheffer]

it sure has been

[@raftor___]

Hello, very nice video ! Can I use excerpts from the video (without sound) to illustrate what I'm saying in my video? This is for a french presentation video. Thank you for your reply. Yours sincerely 😉

[@Seth_Rogen]

1:20 I’ve never seen parking like that. Awesome

[@samsheffer]

that's in a store lol

[@elwindewitte]

I'm guessing you mean the car storage in the shot after? Looks really cool! Kind of like those automated car parks in Japan

[@Seth_Rogen]

yeah I meant 1:21 my bad lol

[@emrazum]

Even electric longboards feel like scooters to me, since one of the hands is always busy.

[@samsheffer]

eh yea i hear ya - but you don’t need to keep the one hand stuck in one place

[@juliansanchez6851]

Does this scooter have a tracker on it? In case it gets stolen. A price like that I assume it should.

[@RaidsEpicly]

Those tires and low speed kind of seem like a dealbreaker

[@jesseaviman]

My friend has this one and it’s really not that slow. The thing does rip when you are on smooth ground.

[@rexluminus9867]

@@jesseaviman I have one and it rips trough even on rough grass & wood chip surfaces!!! Very fast start in dual motors in speed mode3! & high torque beast!!!The NEODYMIUM motors have ~double the power output than regular motors🙀☝️✅👍👍😋. It likes hills 15-20% just grinds uphills fast. Braking is v.smoith & powerfull.Adjustable strength.No sideway wheel slips. You can depends how you handle it. It's a sleeper & you can really surprise other riders☝️😜✅. Riding can be very ROUGH on uneven surfaces though. What U ask she delevers☝️🙀😂👽😂😜

[@ihanesl]

check out the levy scooters! they are pretty good scooters too!

[@poncheandonoticias2467]

Oye hermano me acabo de comprar uno pero no entiendo porque hay momento que se pone muy lento sabes porque me pasa eso mil gracias

[@RaidsEpicly]

Is Tom Sachs as much of a cult leader/slightly crazy person he appears to be in that terrifying "Bullets" video from way back?

[@EthanStachler]

Nice Btw didn't boosted go out of business?

[@samsheffer]

yes, they did

[@EthanStachler]

@@samsheffer that sucks, well, you can still buy them, but you probably cant get them serviced anymore

[@AnisKadri]

Absolutely not convinced. Love how you drove that truck insane at the end though.

[@Farbulus]

That charger is the same port as the older thinkpad chargers. lol

[@iZiggy_]

Hills isn’t something you covered and I wish you had. I’m not sure if NY even has hills but Best Buy is renting them out now and I’d like to know what it can do up hills

[@pelicanpelican2055]

yo what are the nikes you wear i’m this video? :)

[@samsheffer]

air jordan 1 low metallic navy / blue

[@tyliec]

Have had this scooter for about a year and some change. When i first got the scooter, i was super happy with it's form factor and range. It looks very sleek, and the range on it can get me normally around 12~ miles in varying urban terrain. However It seems like to look the way it does, some practical considerations were sacrificed. Basically, the scooter has a wire going from the handle area down to the battery. If this wire is jostled enough, the scooter will suddenly power off - which you can imagine is pretty dangerous when going 15~ miles an hour (with no electrical brake access). This means that if you ride it long enough in terrain that isn't a perfectly smooth sidewalk, you will eventually have to open up the scooter and rearrange the wire to power the scooter back on. Meaning you either carry an allen wrench with you at all times (and some tape for the wiring), or you have to scoot this extremely heavy scooter. For my next scooter, I will forego the looks and get something more practical.

[@imnithinpaul05]

Ayyy!! IG gang where y'all at??

[@samsheffer]

:D

[@itsfelipesanches]

Why I can’t see this video on my Mac? Wtf

[@samsheffer]

wat

[@itsfelipesanches]

@@samsheffer seriously. I’m watching on my iPhone, while on my Mac, I update your page and this video is not there (check DM on IG, will show there)

[@itsfelipesanches]

It just appeared. Never mind Hahahahahaha

[@birdinreality8928]

Nice metallic 1s

[@andrewmccartermusic]

Would 30 min be to far to drive on this scooter

[@claudtalkz2194]

Suscribed. Noice work.

[@kentrader2489]

Oh no I wish I would’ve saw this before I ordered mine. Dang

[@thetds101]

I wanted to get this scooter, but all I required it to do was be upgraded with a larger battery. The speed, though not the fastest, would be good for my commuting. It's that mediocre battery range,...ESPECIALLY at that price point. UGH!

[@maximilianoprime3049]

It's comparable to Hover 1 Edge e-scooters specs. Which is a cheaper price. Without any service just a limited warranty. Unagi could do better on tire specs at least 10" tires.

[@thomastevis8655]

Awesome videos sorry I’m sooo late

[@PapaMojo75]

IF the price was cut in half this would be scooter of the year

[@hasan_z]

can get now for 500

[@PapaMojo75]

@@hasan_z WHERE???

[@neillmottes9878]

You need to try inokim scooter

[@neillmottes9878]

Their scooters have so much powerr

[@jerzeydeviljerzeydevil9722]

What the best scooter ?

[@MrEddieNunez]

RIP Boosted

[@pierrenj79]

Is this good for 10 years old boy?

[@Majojobigo]

Hey anything beats walking around a 90° campus

[@EckmanJones]

Braking would be better if they used better brake systems. When they use bicycle brakes they should use better systems like Avid BB7 for mechanical and Deore XT for hydraulic. It's all fine and well if they use built in braking systems. Deore XT is some of the best around with the greatest braking power. But those are expensive at around $130 for a complete system, front or rear. I should add that I own a recumbent trike with Avid BB7 and an adventure bike with Deore XT. I've owned some of the Tektro line and they are ok at best. If you want a fun experience try a recumbent trike with either a mid drive or a hub motor. It will put those little scooters to shame almost instantly. Catrike, ICE and Terratrike have awesome e-trike options.

[@kaimuniz6271]

Onewheel pint all day brobro. 🤙🤙🤙🦄

[@MarcBarrios]

“Scooters are dorky” 😂😭

[@sicparvismagna9110]

Dude make more videos For god sake Can’t ask Casey But his brother is doing a wonderful job and David is out of business and you are just chilling in summer LoL Just kidding

[@cremefraicheeee]

Sam What’s good.

[@samsheffer]

hi daniel

[@cremefraicheeee]

@@samsheffer can’t talk to you anywhere but here haha. Life away from social media. Have you ever thought of reviewing any of the rideables that go 40 mph+?

[@dudeholla212]

For a couple hundred more you can get suspension, range, 35-40 mph with 40 mile range. This is nice to look at but that's it. iPhone of scooter? Definitely not. This thing cant compete with the majority of scooters out there nowadays.

[@janosfut]

Nice, test

[@escooterlife]

Anything under 20mph is just treacherous riding in traffic,you need something to keep up with cars at least 25 to 30mph, And as for the price I could buy 2 x Scooters with more battery power from China for $1000

[@johnstover4584]

Never crashed on a scooter. I have almost died riding a bike. So I would say scooters are a million times safer then a bike. Good luck riding a bike through a path of people. A scooter is simple to go through a crowd of people. Plus where I live there is no bike lanes going to work. So I have to ride on sidewalks. It's hard to ride a bike on sidewalks.

[@mikeg3950]

Handlebar is actually magnesium not aluminum. Deck is aluminum