VMax New V4 Electric Scooter Review: Unleash the Beast

Billy BrownGearApr 24, 2026 7:00 AMReview: VMax New VX4 Electric ScooterVMax's new electric scooter has a secret menu that lets you unlock the top speed and engage cruise control.Courtesy of VMax$1,400 $1,200 at VMaxCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyRating:9/10Open rating explainerInformationWIREDExcellent top speed. Wide platform. Loads of power. Solid suspension. Stable at high speeds. Good range. Cruise-control mode. Vibrant display screen.TIREDSomewhat heavy. Torque might be too much for some people. No horn.Power and durability are my first two considerations when I test a vehicle like an electric scooter. Range, controls, and ease of use are also important, but as a heftier guy who’s notoriously tough on gear, I need something that can haul my bulk and put up with abuse. Thanks to a top tested speed of 37.3 miles per hour, excellent hill power, and a beefy, full-suspension chassis, the VMax New VX4 electric scooter did both in spades.Full disclosure: I’m a motorcycle guy. My 1200cc Harley Davidson Sportster was one of my most prized possessions. So it takes a lot for me to be impressed by an electric vehicle. My hopes weren’t high when the VX4 showed up, but after a few weeks of hair-raising rides, VMAX’s new electric scooter has my attention.And one more thing: The New VX4 from VMax was released in late 2025 and is an upgraded version of the older VX4, with a higher top speed, suspension upgrades, and a better stem-locking system. Since the old VX4 is still available, VMax is calling the 2025 version the New VX4. I didn't make a mistake; don’t ask me why VMax didn’t call it the VX4i or something.Out of the BoxPhotograph: Billy BrownSetting up the New VX4 is fast and simple. The box includes the scooter, handlebar screws, a hex wrench, and the charging cables. Slide the handlebars into the stem and secure them with the included screws and hex wrench, and it’s ready to go. I was up and running inside of five minutes. Running at speed took a bit longer.VMax V4 Electric ScooterRating: 9/10$1,400 $1,200 at VMaxThe New VX4 arrives in Eco mode, which has a top speed of 15 miles per hour. That’ll get you where you’re going, but it’s not going to give you goose bumps. Curiously, Sport mode also tops out at 15 miles per hour, but it gets you there fast. The torque is so powerful in sport mode that it took most of my first ride to learn to brace myself against the rapid acceleration.In addition to the speed modes, you can also control the start settings (roll or throttle), top speeds, password settings, and more on the app, which is a common feature in electric scooters. What’s more impressive is that the app isn’t absolutely necessary, since you can access all of those controls through the bright, clear, TFT display.Photograph: Billy BrownAt first, I was annoyed that I couldn't mount my phone on the handlebars. But once I realized that you can access every feature and adjustment on the display, I appreciated the ability to put my phone away and just enjoy the ride. Unlike simpler dot displays you’ll find on other scooters, the New VX4’s TFT display is bright, clear, and vibrant, even in direct sunlight. Navigation is simple thanks to the intuitive interface and responsive buttons.The app itself is a bit bare-bones, but I like that the app isn’t required to use the scooter. VMax doesn’t force you to register, and you don’t have to worry about connection issues.For all of the customization features,…

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