Unagi Model One Review (E500) - An Ultra-Convenient Electric Scooter

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ℹ️ VIDEO INFO:
Over the past few weeks, I’ve spent dozens of hours riding the Unagi Model One (E500) electric scooter across more than 100 miles. I’ve benchmarked its performance, tested its capabilities and discovered its shortcomings. In this review, I’ll share all my exclusive findings such as real-world range, speed and acceleration with you.
🕐 OVERVIEW:
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Overview
01:42 - Speed & Motor Performance
05:29 - Range & Battery Performance
07:30 - Portability
08:31 - Ride Quality & Suspension
11:17 - Build Quality & Safety
14:09 - Final Verdict
DISCLOSURE:
This product was sent to me by Unagi Scooters for reviewing purposes. I have not been paid to make this video and Unagi Scooters did not get to review the video before it was posted. I base my opinions around performance measurements and field data to stay as objective as possible.
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[@abendiaye3330]

I have this exact one. It's a beautiful retro 1960s design. The power and tuning is great. It just needs a front and rear suspension to absorb the vibrations.

[@symbolsandsystems]

suspension adds weight, if you have to say, carry it through metros, up and down stairs, in and out of elevators... it's all a trade off.

[@kalnyc1]

1000% agree. I have one as well, and it wouldn't kill them to add even a 1/2" rubber disc in the stem to take SOME of the bump out. So disappointed when they dropped the new design. :(

[@mikeg3950]

Also needs air filled tires or at B least bigger and wider tires that can handle some cornering and leaning. These things are almost square

[@UnagiScooters]

Loving this review. You clearly know your Unagi Scooter specs! Thanks.

[@informationexchange4085]

Your reviews are perfectly setup... concise, straight to the important points, comparisons, honesty. Thanks.

[@eRideHero]

Appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!

[@corykayhoe1033]

This is by far the best unagi review I've seen to date , I'm new to your channel as of today I look forward to catching up on your other videos

[@ASeSkater]

Your videos are so underrated! I love the quality and production value

[@eRideHero]

Thanks man - means a lot!

[@chavsny1578]

This is a great review! Very well made and informative.

[@jessehoeper2674]

Dang man your quality cinematography And scenery is amazing

[@UnagiScooters]

The video footage and views in this video are amazing. Super impressive!

[@eRideHero]

Thanks guys!

[@byrondelavega9690]

I love the video what a shoots, everything is so well done, Loved it!

[@MAKALVELI]

Nice video, nice review, nice work,thanks.

[@viktor0028]

Great review! 👍

[@Billyboy4209]

Just ordered the e500 and a turboant X7pro. Look forward to seeing what I enjoy more about each.

[@eRideHero]

Congrats on the double purchase. Now was a good time to jump the gun - don't think the E500 has been cheaper than the current Black Friday price. I'm sure you'll find the E500 to be especially awesome when you need a little more acceleration and speed uphill while the pneumatic tires on the X7 Pro deals better with road vibrations.

[@snajar2]

Hey @bilyboy, so, which one do you like best ?

[@Billyboy4209]

@@snajar2 no comparison! E500 is a better scoot. I also picked up v-sett8. The 8 gets most of the road time because it has way betwell everything,just a different breed of scooter. But really i Onewheel more then anything

[@drew6ixx611]

Great job bro

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

Very good review

[@pipoypopoyjuanpaolo]

Thank you!

[@shinosg-wiz4619]

where can I get spare tires aftermarket?

[@adhancock79]

10:57 Thats incorrect. The rear fender acts as a friction/foot break.

[@mudflap2020]

You deserve more views

[@eRideHero]

Thanks man! Much appreciated.

[@RenHench]

There is mechanical braking in the rear by pressing down above the back wheel.

[@mikeg3950]

The scooter actually DOES have a mechanical brake. You stomp on the rear fender and it rubs against the tire but it’s t designed that way and works in an emergency.

[@eRideHero]

True that. Technically it has. I personally always try to avoid friction brakes. In an emergency where electronics fail, it is still subpar to a drum brake.

[@rexluminus9867]

You're 💯 100% RIGHT✅ Excellent reviews.☝️ See you again soon. I have one so I know it.🏆 I have installed 1" semi soft foam on the deck.This way rough road vibration was reduced by a nice ~50%⁉️ Also slapped on gell grips on the handle bars thus reduced more unpleasant vibrations by 50% or more. The NEODYMIUM magnets highly increase the motors Speed & TORQ⚠️✅ Be carefull with this light weight little beast.☝️It can take off in a hurry with that speed & torq. Easily on a 15% hill with 150lbs✅ Very much like the Vsett8 8+ does!!! The engine/motor brakes are very efficient & powerfull. You can adjust it by the left hand thumb controller. Soft light slow braking or fast/high torque & powerfull one. Amaisingly smooth braking system 👍👍✅. No extra break leavers. Don't have drum nor disc breaks. Not needed. Has a rear step on friction break if needed. Over all maintenance free. A truly carefree machine. Ride safe & healthy. Cheers.😂

[@eRideHero]

Thanks Rex! Glad you're enjoying the Unagi. I agree with all your points and sounds like awesome customizations you've done. I'll have to look into the semi soft foam on the deck. Does it look alright?

[@jordy6892]

great scooter but the handlebars get mad loose pretty quick needs to be more durable

[@Indpendent01]

how do you cope with this issue? (potential future owner)

[@hasan_z]

Doesn't happen on mine, there's a fraction of wiggle but I suspect that's normal. All my nuts and bolts are tight. In contrast my friends always come loose and he has 10" pneumatic tyres so less vibrations

[@MrZanderLi]

I wonder is it faster than the ETWOW. I can only get up to ~19-20 MPH on the ETWOW GT

[@eRideHero]

From my tests. The E-Twow GT has the highest top speed of the two, while the E500 wins on acceleration thanks to better traction from the dual motors.

[@rexluminus9867]

It's fast enough but at top speed is getting unstable a bit. ⚡🔥😂

[@nehal93]

@@eRideHero could you please describe how to unlock boosted mode, and once unlocked it screen displays anything? How do I know it worked? I did this and nothing happened, only lights blink off and on each tap of power button.

[@peterP1889]

Does the rear fender acts like a break?

[@eRideHero]

Yes, it does

[@Eraz2409]

As much as I want it, I live in Chicago where we have a shit ton of messed up streets.

[@eranox]

Who has more power for hills between Unagi E500 and E-TWOW GT 2020?

[@eRideHero]

While the GT has the highest top speed, the dual motor setup on the E500 beats it on acceleration and hills.

[@eranox]

@@eRideHero what about two range ?

[@eRideHero]

The GT has a notably better range than the Unagi thanks to a higher battery capacity.

[@eranox]

@@eRideHero thank you very much. But GT has 10.5AH and Unagi has 9000AH. They are not so different, I think..

[@eRideHero]

The main difference is that the GT is 48 volts while the E500 is 36 volts. Multiply those numbers by Ah and you have the effective capacity (Wh). The capacity on the GT is about 1.7x higher.

[@adebrian1737]

I got this yesterday and it very fast but the ride quality is not comfortable when compared to my ninebot Segway e22e

[@vubaviet3427]

since the price has dropped pretty much, I think unagi is now a good deal, but the range seems to be quite low. After 3 weeks, do you recommend me to buy this scooter?

[@adebrian1737]

@@vubaviet3427 its very uncomfortable on rough surfaces. Once you unlock the top speed you won't want to let it go. The looks are intoxicating. I hate the lack of an app to change settings. It's hard to me to rubbish this scooter but if you find it Cheap then buy it.

[@harleyquebecenrevue3580]

At the end of every negative comment, add the sentence « but remember, it’s only 28 Lbs and dual motor for climbing 20 degree hills »

[@eRideHero]

Very true - it's not for everyone - but it has a unique, warranted place in the market as an ultra-convenient mini.

[@07350zhr]

I just got mine. It goes 21mph easily I weigh 145lbs though

[@sirkhan1674]

This Unagi is solid don’t get me wrong, but without the hacking, a GoTrax scooter has much better value. Hacking would also reduce the range right? I think there are much better scooters out there at this price range.

[@KrimsonWing]

I didn’t realize the Unagi had a Y in it

[@armedstoner4206]

Twenty if you do the unlock

[@jetsethero7978]

You gotta put in a cheat code to unlock full speed 🤣🤣🤣

[@eRideHero]

Haha, like a classic old video game 🤣

[@b111372]

A.B.B.A

[@JohnDoe-wi7eb]

I like the scooter its just not a good value for the price lack of range kills it.

[@eRideHero]

Definitely get where you're coming from. For many riders, there'll likely be other options that are more ideal, but if you value design, portability and convenience the highest, the Unagi is a solid pick.

[@rexluminus9867]

The bell 🔔 is way better than that " microwave oven sound beep". 👎😂😂😂

[@akselsoeborg]

First

[@akselsoeborg]

@Element 115 Hej, det gør fuldstændig fantastisk, hvad med dig?

[@_djavs]

@Element 115 Hej med dig. Hvordan går det med dig for tiden? Og tak for sidst til byfest, det var vældig spas!

[@akselsoeborg]

@Element 115 Fortæl da lige om byfesten, kan næsten kun have været en finurlig oplevelse!

[@rexluminus9867]

That beep WARNING ⚠️👎 sound is way worst than a bicycle bell🔔.!!!🤬😲

[@daa82]

The Unagi E500 (dual motor) scooter is TERRIBLE compared to my Xiaomi. Forgetting the price difference of Xiaomi costing a fraction of the Unagi. The only plus on it is that it climbs hills much better than the Xiaomi. The minuses are (1) feels much heavier than Xiaomi, (2) very rough ride to the point of unbearable when going on NYC roads (Xiaomi doesn’t have suspension but its inflated tires absorb most small cracks in the road), (3) no cruise control (in a $1000 scooter?), (4) no drum brake? (I really like Xiaomi’s dual braking feature when it activates both electronic & drum brake when you press the drum brake). The “no cruise control” and the “real rough ride” is a deal breaker for me so I’m returning it after 1 day of commuting with it. I’m going to look at UScooter GT/TWOW - everyone keeps raving about it! I’m really looking for a Xiaomi that would fly up hills like the Unagi and be as light as possible.

[@eRideHero]

Sorry to hear you're not enjoying the E500. It certainly isn't for everyone but I do sincerely think it has value (just in different areas than most competitors). As you say, the ride quality quickly deteriorates if the roads get just a little poor. Having tested the GT SE myself (review on my channel), I can say it's a beast. It's not as quick off the line as the E500 but the top speed is higher (around 23 mph in my testing) and the spring suspension helps with vibrations. Spec-wise, you definitely get more for your money, but it all comes down to what features you're looking for.

[@daa82]

@@eRideHero thank you. I'll definitely take a look at your review of GT SE. Do you have any recommendations for: 1. light scooter for carrying up and down stairs 2. can climb hills well 3. has a good ride quality 4. cruise control Doesn't need to be fast, doesn't need to have great acceleration, doesn't need to have very long range

[@daa82]

Am also going to look at the Levy Plus. That seems like it has a lot of potential.

[@johnstover4584]

Get the 2022 Uscooter GT Sport it has a top speed of 28mph in an ultra portable scooter.

[@daa82]

@@johnstover4584 I ended up getting the GT SE almost a year ago. Have put on about 200 miles on it now. Works great! Am really happy with my purchase. Great hill climbing ability and it easily goes about 25 mph with me being 6’3 220lbs. The only thing I don’t love about it is that there are 3 ways to brake and I’m a fan of simplicity so don’t like the idea of having to decide whether to use hand brake or electric brake or foot brake. Am trying to develop muscle memory to always use hand brake with electric brake but really find myself using electric brake most of the time.

[@darkevilpt5306]

Its like an iphone.. expensive and crappy.. shitty battery but lovely design..

[@Stoovvee]

it's really noticeable that you got paid to make this video. and the fact that you have a paid link for it does not make it better. thumbs down

[@hasan_z]

True. They tried to be too smart with that. However a dollar store bell solves it

[@rdraven7356]

Unagi is overrated. Would rather buy Apollo city or zero 8 for the same price and better perf. Hell, even the ninebot max is better

[@jeromeknapp9934]

I've got a Apollo Explore, vsett 10+, and trust me, the Unagi E500 is not overrated- it’s in a different class for people with different needs. The e500’s portability, ease of use, and reliability make it a practical scooter for city dwellers who want transportation- not a hobby. One can carry it on public transit without violating norms, bring it on an elevator and into the office without angering staff, and even put it in a shopping cart at the grocery store. And you can manage that regardless of gender. My wife can tote it as easily as I do. It's the best in that class. Not as fast or long range as a 50lb/20kg+ scooter, but it has beautiful acceleration, and it can fit into people's lives the way a beefy pneumatic tire scooter can not. And you won't find a better folding mechanism anywhere. Plus the other hardware doesn’t need a hobbyist’s devoted tinkering, and its got terrific water resistance.

[@_djavs]

The Apollo City, or even the Apollo Ghost are great scooters, no doubt about that, but what the Unagi brings to the table is obviously the dual motor setup, but also the fact that many people will refer to this scooter as the Tesla or Apple of two-wheeled electric vehicles

[@rdraven7356]

@@_djavs the Apollo ghost is dual motor too. Slightly pricier but way better performance and range. Overall, the unagi is outclassed and unagi fans just don’t want to accept that

[@rdraven7356]

@@jeromeknapp9934 practicality and looks is all the unagi has. I venture to say most electric scooter riders don’t want to charge their scooters every 10 miles. The range is pathetic with a lacklustre top speed. Time to wake up, unagi is not the way.

[@jeromeknapp9934]

@@rdraven7356 it can be a struggle to understand how different people have different needs, for sure. Stay Safe and Ride On, brotha!

[@armedstoner4206]

But you can also deactivate the speed. Limitor. You can put it back to the way it was also

[@mendez77054ify]

I ordered this scooter 🛴 meanwhile my Apollo ghost gets shipped. Hopefully is decent. Max 15mhp is slow thou