OKAI Neon Ultra ES40 vs Segway Max G2

We’re calling it the battle of the best. The new OKAI Neon Ultra ES40 vs the commuter champion, the Segway Ninebot Max G2. Who will win? Find out in our comparison review.

Paul Somerville

July 4, 2024

Rider Guide’s Editor-in-Chief is a seasoned expert in the electric scooter industry. With a wide-ranging background that includes managing scooter warehouses, selling thousands of motorcycles, and restoring high value (+1M) European sports cars, his expertise is unmatched. Having personally tested more than 100 electric scooters, he offers invaluable insights and recommendations to our readers. We are fortunate to have him as part of our team, as his diverse skill set and extensive experience ensure top-notch reviews.

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OKAI Neon Ultra ES40 - $999 $799

For years, the Segway Ninebot Max – now the Max G2 – dominated the midrange commuter electric scooter market. Can OKAI’s Neon Ultra ES40 beat its winning formula?

The OKAI Neon Ultra is the first single motor electric scooter to come along with specs and build to take on Segway. It’s also got higher top speed, a bigger battery, and it costs less (at the moment).

Which one takes the prize? Well, that depends one what you’re looking for. We’ll look at what each scooter does best, and why you might want to choose one over the other.

Who Is This Scooter For?

The OKAI Neon Ultra ES40 is made for a beginner to intermediate daily commuter with a budget under $1000.

That said, this is an electric scooter that can do it all, like its rival, and that will generally please any kind of casual scooter rider with its performance and reliability.

OKAI Neon Ultra ES40 Specs

Make	OKAI
Model	Neon Ultra ES40
Weight	49.8 lbs
Motor power (continuous)	500W
Motor type	Single motor
Top Speed	24 mph (Manufacturer spec) 23 mph (ESG tested)
Range	43.5 mi (Manufacturer spec) 24.5 mi (ESG tested)
Battery capacity	720Wh
Battery recharge time	5 hrs
Voltage	48V
Max rider weight	264.5 lbs
Brake type	Drum + Regenerative
Tire type	Pneumatic (Tubeless) + Pneumatic (Tubeless)
Suspension type	Hydraulic + Spring
Built-in lights	Front + Rear
Water resistance	IPX5
UL Certification	UL2272