The Segway ZT3 Pro is here! This is a special version of the ZT3 being released specifically to the US market with an increased top speed of 24.9 mph. The international version of the Segway ZT3 (link here) continues to be limited to a maximum speed of 15.5 mph to comply with regulations. The Segway ZT3 Pro is the first in an eventual line of off-road scooters made by Segway and Ninebot in tandem.
Segway ZT3 Pro – Specs
- Motor: 650W, 1600W peak (rear motor only)
- Top Speed: 24.9 mph
- Tires: 11-inch (off-road, tubeless)
- Max Climbing Slope: 25%
- Range at 9.3 mph: 43 miles
- Range at 24.9 mph: 18.6 miles
- Charge Time: 4 hours
- Water Rating: IPX5
- Dimensions: 49″ x 25.1″ x 52.8″
- Dimension (folded): 49″ x 25.1″ x 25.4″
- Battery: 46.8V, 12.75Ah (597 Wh)
- Weight: 65.5 lbs
- Max Payload: 265 lbs
- Ground Clearance: 6 inches
Segway ZT3 Pro – Features
Suspension: The Segway ZT3 Pro features suspension on both the front and rear. The front is a dual telescopic suspension, and the rear is a spring suspension.
Stability Enhancement System: According to the official website, “The Segride Stability Enhancement System, working together with the Traction Control System (TCS), offers better control and grip, reduces handlebar shake and ensures a secure ride even on slippery surfaces or while accelerating.”
The only other scooter we’ve reviewed with an actual traction control system was the Wolf King GTR, which is also a scooter designed for effective off-road riding. We can’t speak for sure about the Segway ZT3 Pro, but the Wolf King GTR is pretty effective at sensing slippage, and adjusting torque accordingly when riding through slippery terrain.
Segway App: The following features are available through the Segway App:
- Bluetooth connection
- Lock and unlock the scooter
- Riding status and remaining battery
- Firmware updates
- Walk mode
- Cruise mode
Apple Find My: You can connect to Apple Find my by opening your iPhone or device, activating Apple Find My through the Segway-Ninebot App and pairing it with the scooter. Then, easily track down the scooter using the app whenever needed.
Headlight: The Segway ZT3 Pro features a 4W headlight with 128ft of nighttime visibility. This is the first scooter we’ve seen that in addition to advertising the watt output of the headlight itself, also advertises the specific illuminated distance. Pretty cool.
Display: The ZT3 Pro has a 3-inch hexagonal LCD display that looks pretty good, but doesn’t have a much more information than the usual speed, gear and battery indicators. Luckily the app has a plethora of additional settings and info and is easy to connect and use.
Automatic Proximity Locking: If you connect your scooter to the Segway app, you can set it to automatically lock itself when you leave, and unlock itself when you come back to the scooter. You can also customize locking distance within the app, which will adjust how far you have to be away from the scooter for it to lock / unlock.
Battery Management System: Segway has upgraded its BMS system for the Segway ZT3 Pro. The BMS2.0 now lets you:
- Easily check how much time is left for a full charge
- Schedule charging sessions during low-cost hours
- Battery lifecycle & Battery health monitoring
Additional features of the BMS include:
- Always Smart Protections:
- Short Circuit Protection
- Overcurrent Protection
- Temperature Protection
- Double Protection from Overcharging
- Under Voltage Auto-sleep Protection
- Double Protection from Over-discharging
- Customizable Charging Limit
- IPX7 Water Resistant Battery Pack
Flash Charge Technology: On the Segway website, they advertise “flash charge technology”, which allows you to charge for 30 minutes and ride up to 6.2 miles at 9.3mph. To be honest – we’re not that impressed. Using a proper fast charger on my Rovoron Kullter, for example, I can charge for 30 minutes and then ride around 7.5 miles at 40mph. That’s roughly the equivalent of 20-25 miles at 9.3mph. Segway’s flash charge technology doesn’t seem to perform that much better than the standard chargers on most scooters.
Durability
Segway is widely known as one of the most reliable scooter brands, and you can trust the Segway ZT3 Pro’s durability even more when Segway specifically states it is designed for off-road use on rugged terrain. Segway state that the ZT3 Pro has “undergone extensive quality tests, including more than 3,100 miles of human piloted road tests, over 180 quality checks and a 1,540-pound static pressure limitation test, ensuring the integrity of its high-strength, carbon-steel, weather-resistant frame.”
The Segway ZT3 Pro also has an IPX5 waterproof body, and an IPX7 battery. While you shouldn’t ride it through deep water (obviously), riding in the rain shouldn’t be an issue for this scooter.
Off-Roading Capabilities
The Segway ZT3 Pro has numerous features that make it a pretty good candidate for off-road riding, including 11-inch, knobby tires, dual suspension, 6-inch ground clearance, and a traction control system. One thing I would like to see added to make this a true off-road demon would be dual motors – when going up a steep incline on a rough surface like dirt or grass, a single motor, no matter how grippy, typically just won’t quite make it. I’d also like to see adjustable suspension that you can tune for different types of riding, such as street riding vs dirt riding.
The Freshly Charged Take
Overall, this is exactly the sort of scooter we’d expect from a Segway-Ninebot new release: quality and innovation. Segway genuinely produces some of the highest quality PEVs out there, and they are constantly coming out with new features (like proximity lock) that make owning and commuting on an electric scooter more pleasant and more safe. While pricing details haven’t been released yet, this scooter is sure to be in the $1,000-$1,500 range. This is understandably quite a bit more than most 25 mph scooters, because what you are paying for isn’t the speed, it’s the quality, durability, and Segway-backed confidence that your scooter will be enjoyable for years and years, and hundreds or even thousands of miles of riding.
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