Many users have had to drag a foot along in a last-minute attempt to stop in time. It feels too weak even after tweaking it, and that’s a problem because this scooter is quite fast. The rear disc brake is controlled by a lever on the left handlebar. The Hover-1 Alpha only has one brake, and it’s not very good. However, it’s going to be a sluggish ride at top speeds of 12 MPH.Ĭharging the battery from dead to full will take 4 – 6 hours, which is decent even for a daily commuter. Switching from Sport Mode to Standard Mode will make it even slower, but it will extend your range by a few more miles. You’ll be able to get between 9 – 12 miles of range from the Hover-1 Alpha’s battery. You can’t expect that from a budget scooter like this, which can only manage 0 – 15 MPH in just over four seconds (still perfect). It is more powerful than you’ll get from any other scooter at this price point.Īcceleration is good, but it’s not “soul-lurchingly” good. The advantage comes from its beefier 400W brushless motor. To put that into perspective, the proclaimed “best scooter on the planet,” the Xiaomi MI M365, has a top speed of 15.5 MPH. With enough road to speed up, it has a top speed of 21 MPH. Yet some user tests show that it’s a few miles faster. The manufacturer claims that it tops out at 18 MPH (the onboard speedometer won’t go higher than this). The surprises start with the Hover-1 Alpha’s top speed.
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