VMAX VX2 Hub review
35.6 measured miles in a chassis that still folds into a car. The long-range scooter that did not give up being a commuter.
By Ryder M. · Published September 27, 2026
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The verdict
The short answer
Buy it if your commute is long, you ride in real weather, and you still need the scooter to fold into a car. Skip it if you carry it up stairs, or 25 miles would already be plenty.
35.6 measured miles with an IPX6 rating and 287 lb of payload — the range champion that is still a foldable commuter.
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Claimed versus measured
| Specification | Manufacturer claim | Independently measured |
|---|---|---|
| Range | Not published | 35.6 milesMeasured (eRideHero, Sep 2026)18.2 Ah battery variant |
| Top speed | Not published | 33.5 mphMeasured (eRideHero, Sep 2026) |
| Scooter weight | Not published | 57.1 lbMeasured (eRideHero, Sep 2026) |
| Max rider weight | Not published | 287 lbMeasured (eRideHero, Sep 2026) |
| Motor | Not published | 500 WMeasured (eRideHero, Sep 2026) |
| IP rating | Not published | IPX6Measured (eRideHero, Sep 2026) |
35.6 miles from a folding scooter
Measured at 35.6 miles on the 18.2 Ah battery variant (eRideHero, Sep 2026), this is the longest independently verified range of any scooter under 60 lb in our registry. Everything else above 35 measured miles weighs 63.9 lb or more.
With headroom, that supports a round trip of about 27 miles — 13 each way. For context, our long-range round-up has only three scooters that go further, and all three are substantially heavier.
IPX6 is the top of the practical range
Rated against powerful water jets from any direction (eRideHero, Sep 2026), which is above the IPX5 threshold for rain and road spray (Electric Scooter Guide, Sep 2026). On a scooter intended for long rides in whatever weather turns up, this is a genuinely important spec rather than a nice-to-have — see our wet-weather guide.
287 lb clears the category default
Above the 265 lb wall that most of the market stops at, which gives a rider up to about 240 lb real margin rather than technical compliance. Combined with 35.6 measured miles, that combination is rare — most high-payload scooters are heavy-duty machines you cannot fold. The reasoning on headroom is in what a payload rating actually means.
33.5 mph from 500 W is an odd combination
33.5 mph measured (eRideHero, Sep 2026) is fast, but 500 W is a modest continuous motor for that speed — which means the top end arrives slowly and will not hold on a gradient. That is a reasonable design choice for a range-focused scooter, and it is worth knowing before you buy expecting acceleration. Our watts and torque explainer covers why the two numbers do not track each other.
What is not published
What we do not know
Scooters that clear that bar
VMAX VX2 Hub (18.2 Ah)
35.6 measured miles with an IPX6 rating and 287 lb of payload — the range champion that is still a foldable commuter.
Alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
▸What is the real range of the VMAX VX2 Hub?
35.6 miles on the 18.2 Ah variant, independently measured — the longest verified range of any scooter under 60 lb in our registry.
▸Is the VMAX VX2 Hub waterproof?
It is rated IPX6, covering powerful water jets from any direction. That is excellent for rain and road spray, but no scooter is truly waterproof.
▸How heavy is the VMAX VX2 Hub?
57.1 lb, which is around the practical ceiling for a scooter you fold into a car. Not one you carry upstairs.
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