Is There a Maxshot Electric Bike? Maxshot's Real Lineup

Maxshot's current, widely available lineup on Amazon is foldable electric scooters - the V1, V1 PRO, V1 SPRO and V1MAX. We have not seen a Maxshot-branded electric bicycle (with pedals and a bike frame) in that lineup. So if you searched "Maxshot electric bike," "maxshot ebike" or "maxshot e bike," the product you most likely want is the Maxshot scooter.

This is a common mix-up: many riders use "bike," "e-bike" and "scooter" loosely for any small electric vehicle. The important practical difference is that a Maxshot is a stand-on scooter, not a sit-and-pedal bicycle. If that is what you need, our where to buy a Maxshot scooter guide points you to the right official listings.

Before deciding a scooter is not for you, it helps to compare the two formats on the things that matter for a daily commute. These are general differences between the categories, using the Maxshot scooter's known specs as the scooter example:

For a short, mostly flat city commute where you also hop on a train or carry the vehicle indoors, the scooter's light, foldable format is a real advantage.

All Maxshot scooters share a lightweight aluminum frame, a quick-fold mechanism, an LED display and app connectivity, while differing in motor, battery and suspension:

• Maxshot V1: 350W motor, 19 MPH, up to 21 miles - the budget commuter.
• Maxshot V1 PRO: the V1 with added dual suspension for rougher roads.
• Maxshot V1 SPRO: 500W motor, 22 MPH, 10-inch pneumatic tires and dual suspension.
• Maxshot V1MAX: 500W motor, 22 MPH and a class-leading 28-mile range.

There are also earlier V7 and S5 variants. To compare the four V1 trims side by side, see our V1 SPRO, PRO and MAX comparison.

If the reason you searched for an e-bike is longer range and a more cushioned ride, two Maxshot scooters get you closest:

• V1 SPRO: 10-inch pneumatic tires plus dual suspension absorb bumps much like a comfort e-bike, with a 500W motor for confident 22 MPH cruising.
• V1MAX: the 28-mile range rivals many entry e-bikes for daily distance, so you can commute across town on a single charge.

Learn the correct charging routine to protect that range with our how to charge your Maxshot guide, and confirm the weight limit and specs before ordering so range and hill performance stay strong.

Be honest with yourself about the trip. If you want pedals for exercise, plan to carry heavy cargo, or ride long rural distances, a true electric bicycle is the better tool and a scooter will not replace it. But for the most common reason people shop in this category - a light, affordable, foldable way to cover the last few miles of an urban commute - a Maxshot scooter does the job with far less weight and storage hassle. Read the honest pros and cons in our Maxshot review before deciding.