For some electrical scooter riders, modest speeds of 15-20 mph (24-40 km/h) are lots. For others who need to journey on bigger roads or cowl farther distances on their scooter commutes, quicker speeds are needed. It’s these kinds of riders that Nanrobot had in thoughts after they rolled out their newest mannequin, the Nanrobot N6.
With a high pace of 40 mph (65 km/h), this electrical scooter undoubtedly has these quicker scooter riders coated.
And in contrast to some imported scooters, it didn’t go away me with that rickety feeling that may go away me shying away from absolutely using the highest pace.
To see my testing in full residing coloration, take a look at my video evaluation beneath. Then carry on scrolling for my full ideas!
Nanrobot N6 video evaluation
Nanrobot N6 tech specs
- Motors: Twin 1,000W hub motors
- Battery: 52V 26Ah (1,352 Wh)
- High pace: 40 mph (65 km/h)
- Vary: 40 miles (65 km)
- Weight: 88 lb (40 kg)
- Load capability: 330 lb (150 kg)
- Brakes: Entrance and rear hydraulic disc brakes
- Tires: 10-inch pneumatic off-road tires
- Lights: Entrance and rear LED
Extra energy, extra pace
Quick electrical scooters may be quite a lot of enjoyable, however they may also be expensive. Final month, I examined out the 2023 Apollo Professional and hit speeds of over 40 mph (65 km/h), however that didn’t come low cost. At nearer to $3,000, the Apollo Professional is a fantasy for a lot of budget-minded riders.
Scooters just like the Nanrobot N6 attempt to ship related efficiency at a greater worth, even when they arrive with a shorter function listing. And with a price ticket of $1,899, the N6 right here provides up that efficiency in a way more reasonably priced package deal.
Whereas I wasn’t touring at 40 mph the entire time, I actually loved taking it to the restrict usually. In the event you’re going to present me that energy, I received’t make you undergo the insult of not utilizing it.
I additionally made positive to put on a full-face helmet in addition to Nanrobot’s armored jacket when using at quick speeds, as you by no means know whenever you’ll want the additional safety.
That being stated, there’s, after all, a time and a spot for such excessive speeds. And that point and place was on a highway with 45 mph pace limits and a decently vast bike lane painted on the aspect of it.
In fact, I’d by no means experience that quick in a metropolis bike lane, however most cyclists don’t even use these Florida bike lanes since they’re painted on the aspect of 45-50 mph roads. As an alternative, most cyclists use the multiuse paths set 20 toes again off of the highway, leaving us to benefit from the wide-open bike lanes on the aspect of the loss of life roads.
The flexibility to go that quick is because of a pair of 1,000W hub motors placing out some severe energy. They draw that juice from the massive 52V and 26Ah battery providing 1,352 Wh of capability. Nanrobot says the battery is created from UL-listed Samsung cells, although I doubt the completed pack is UL-listed itself.
With that a lot battery beneath your sneakers, you’re just about by no means going to return up brief on vary until you overlook to cost it. I feel you’d discover it onerous to get lower than 30 miles (48 km) of vary per cost, and many individuals who experience at extra modest metropolis speeds will discover that they’re getting nearer to 45 or 50 miles (72-80 km) of vary.
The scooter even features a second cost port simply in case you need to decide up a second charger to replenish that battery much more shortly.
Snug in any respect speeds
As a lot enjoyable as it’s using quick, most of my time was spent at speeds within the 20-30 mph vary, or nearer to 32-40 km/h. It’s simply extra frequent to cruise at these speeds across the metropolis and in neighborhoods.
It doesn’t matter what pace I used to be going, the scooter was fairly snug to experience. The suspension is definitely fairly respectable, and the scooter felt lots nimble beneath me.
The 360-degree lighting additionally makes me really feel higher about using at night time because the deck lighting provides me aspect visibility along with my headlights and taillights, which let vehicles know when I’m coming or going.
The brakes are additionally good and grippy, giving me assured stops with hydraulic braking.
The folding mechanism is pretty snug to make use of. It has an enormous screw wheel that you simply spin round just like the crank on a fireplace hydrant so you realize it’s good and closed. Then the stem folds down and locks into the deck with an enormous metallic catch so you realize it’s locked and able to be carried. At 88 kilos (40 kg), I wouldn’t suggest making an attempt to hold it very far. However it’s potential to raise it confidently right into a automobile since you realize the catch retains it folded.
One main grievance
My one huge gripe concerning the Nanrobot N6 is shared with many different scooters of this fashion: the throttle. It makes use of an index-finger pull throttle, which is analogous in fashion to a small brake lever. It’s additionally positioned proper above the brake lever in order that it’s very simple to maneuver from one to the opposite. That additionally means it’s very simple for newcomers to e-scooters to get confused between the 2.
I’ve by no means been a fan of index finger throttles attributable to their proximity to the brake levers, and I haven’t modified that opinion this time, both.
I’m not even a fan of thumb throttles (why would you need to use any kind of lever as a throttle on a car that you simply’re continually bouncing round on?), however I’d at the very least name that an improve over the throttle they offer us.
Sum all of it up
At $1,899, you higher give me some good efficiency once I’m paying this a lot money. And the Nanrobot N6 appears to ship.
It’s quick, highly effective, and comfy, all on the identical time. The folding feels sturdy, the scooter is sweet and nimble, and the complete package deal feels effectively thought out.
I’ll by no means like that throttle design, however it’s the one main sin on the complete scooter. Apart from that, I’m fairly darn pleased with the N6.
