Zero 8 electric scooter review
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- The Zero 8 is a well rounded, refined commuter scooter that excels in a city scape.
Intro: 00:00
Performance: 2:22
Portability: 5:08
Trunk Test: 6:32
How to lock: 6:46
Ride Quality: 6:56
Build Quality: 10:02
Drop Test: 11:09
Safety Features: 11:51
Customer Service: 13:58
Pros/Cons: 15:02
Who’s it For?: 15:35
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Nice review... the comparisons within the video are a really nice addition! I also like that you threw in the - step-up.- comparison (Zero 9). This is the best channel and Facebook group for those making a decision on eScooter (bar none)!
Nice job Chuck and Team!
Great, detailed review. You earned a subscriber!
Great in depth review Chuck
Great review and comparison. I liked your matt black helmet BTW. I am going to buy the same color which will perfectly match with my Widewheel Pro.
good content and good measurements for the specific audience.
Hi ESG. May I know how did you do the Speedometer HUD when riding the escooter. Thank you do much. Great video btw.
Great review. Comprehensive and very balanced. I subscribed
Thank you so much Peter! -Paul
Great review!
i can speak on the Zero 8 because i’ve been using it for a while now. i used it to commute around boston and it did really well keeping up with traffic and surpassing other bike riders. i highly recommend it for new scooter riders.
How is it stopping at high speeds? Does it scare u when the back solid tire locks up? That's my biggest concern
S-DOT Productionz i have not had any issues breaking quick at high speeds. it doesn’t scare me and works smoothly.
LARS LOVELL not for me. i try not to ride in wet conditions but i’ve ridden after a snow storm and had no issues and still works properly.
Damn solid review.
Got myself a Zero8 after watching this review, and i dont regret that buy at all. Got a 8km commute to work on about every surface you can encounter (gravel, mud, tarmac, mountian and grass), and it runs perfect through it all. Easy to do maintenance, and it seems like the batteries last good even after long-time hard use.
Hows it going now?
Waterproof or not
@@hobigambarart3951 yepp, waterproof.
@@TitaniumTronic still working like a charm. Had a flat front, but easy to change.
Finally you mention the PRICE early , thank you
Great review as usual! I just wish they would add a front brake to the zero8... as I'm waiting 4 mine to get here I feel like I should have got the zero9 ....
I would be careful locking it the way you did with an extended U-lock, where it was immediately above the wheel, it looked like you could just turn the wheel 90° to line up with the lock and the lock would just fall down to the ground over the wheel, it might be better putting the U-lock above and below the folding mechanism
Awesome review thanks! I just bought an 8!
Where did you order from?
@@seyl717 In Revolta (Belgium). 👍
Good review. I purchased the zero 9 after looking at the 8. I felt I wanted a bit extra on battery and the pneumatic tyres front and rear.
Zero 9 has worse range surprisingly, the battery on the zero 8 and zero 9 are the same
Hi, ESG. I was wondering if this is the Version 2 of the Zero 8 or the original one? I'm planning on buying this instead of the Zero 9.
Hey Chuck! If I don’t live in a big city, but rather a more residential area with more neighborhoods and open roads, is it better to go with something like the skywalker 10S over the zero 9? I’m just wondering if portability is still a big factor or if the zero 9 is more comfortable and smooth overall then the skywalker 10s. I just got my first entry level scooter, the Gotrax XR based off of your review. And I gotta say your review is super accurate. But I see myself upgrading in the future and just wanted your opinion
Hi ESG! I'm planning to change my scooter from Revolt R to Zero 8 v2 as I feel stressed and anxious when riding the Revolt R on uneven/rough roads. When on uneven terrains, Revolt R seems to suddenly slow down until it stops. It makes me nervous when on highways. Have you experienced this when riding the Zero 8? Thanks!
After spending a year with the M365 I am ready for an upgrade either a Zero 8x or Kaabo Skywalker 10S+ for a bit more oompph power and dual motors for some inclines
12:15 I think you forgot to totally lock that part, the "stem clamp". i dont know what it is called.
Great review! This was my 2nd scooter. 😁
What was the first
I'm building a 1000w chain drive scooter and the model I started with didn't have a light or horn so I got a headlight horn combo that's loud enough to get people's attention and bright enough for my night rides
Is this exactly the same as the fluid horizon? And which one do you prefer?
Can you do a review for MiniFalcon E-Scooter please. it says It is the first E-scooter that fits in a Backpack. I wanted to know what you think about it. Thank you!
I am really surprised you didn't compare the Zero 8 to its biggest competitor, the eMove Touring. It has the same battery size / voltage and even the same motor power.
Its not competition , just replacement or similar choice :)
I currently own a xiaomi m365 non pro with top speed 25kph. Would the zero 8 v2 be the an ideal upgrade?? I'm looking for an escooter that can be folded/portable but has faster top speed than m365.
Finally somebody is dealing with acceleration, what is in my opinion very important!!! Nice job!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this reviews i will buy this Zero 8. 🥳 wooohoo🤩
Where did you order it from?
I had this scooter and it's now in two pieces :(. Gradually lost its structural integrity to the point where it literally snapped at the folding point on the deck. I loved it before the issues began happening. But only had it about 6 months. Maybe just my experience but feel like it's an experience worth sharing
How much you weight?
I've had the zero 8 for awhile and its held up great commuting between NJ/NY. I can also cosign that RevRides has awesome customer service!
Where did you buy it from
@@seyl717 RevRides
Great review 👍. Could I carry this onboard a commercial airline? I figured you would know about the battery specifics. TIY
Electric scooters aren't allowed on commercial airlines because of their Li-Ion batteries.
@@Simonisms cheers, thank you
Great all-around scooter that checks all the boxes.
Hello Chuck. Can you recommend a tsa approved electric scooter?
Can you do a review on an ultron mini?
Can you share what full-face helmet the rider at the open is wearing?
Thank you
Could you test Kaabo Skywalker 10H?
still waiting for my zero 10x to be arrive, Placed order since July 2nd. should be here anytime, can't wait to ride it.
Where did you order it
I have a Fluidfreeride Horizon, AKA literally the exact same scooter with different branding.
It's great.
How are u liking the Horizon? Mine ships on Monday the 29th. I also bought the widewheel pro but i might cancel it. I'd probably buy another horizon if I like it. Was looking to buy this one but u said its the same.
I love mine it’s a beast
I really like this scooter. Not a deal breaker but would be good to have a rear brake light. Given the speed, etc.
Hi! I just bought zero 8 today! I realized it can not go up in hill places! Or is there something I can do to change the settings so that it becomes easier to go up in uphills places?
zero 8x, get the upgraded 2x 800 watt hub 8x its what you need
Hey Chuck, thanks for the review. I understand this was nearly 2 years ago now but I'm having trouble finding distributor/resellers for Zero scooters. RevRides only shows the 11x model for purchase and would like to buy the Zero 8. Directly from Zero Scooters they have it for $699 but $450 in shipping, yikes.
Maybe nevermind, looks like the VSETT 8 replaced the Zero 8?
Yes it did
I think the Plug City is the same as Zero 8. $650 @ Sam's club.
Amazing video ! The distance is was the most important thing for me, what’s why I get my Ninebot max !
You dont know heaven till you try one with suspension compare to the Max. I got myself the turbowheel Pacer for the same reason as you. Range, but in addition to that I wanted power, suspension, etc etc. It was worth the extra cost I tell ya
Please what is the code in Zero 8 ??
Thanks for the help🙏
Kindly ask you to do a Zero 8 Pro review if possible.
Any commuters out there travel more than 10 miles or 15 km at a time? Is that too far or long to stand?
Chuck, be honest, what company has the best aftermarket support, been around the longest and wont be going out of business in the next 5 years. (Im looking at kaabos now)
For Kaabo - Fluid Freeride and Voromotors have the highest likelyhood to be around in 5 years. They both have excellent customer support.
Would you choose this over the turbowheel swift?
Thank you.
I started looking at Zero 8 because I was interested in the Swift but they seem to be sold out.
The base is the same but the Swift had interested me because it had a few extra features.
That ninebot max is definitely the best built. I went on a few hefty off-road adventures with super rough terrain and it just sucks it all up. It feels extremely well built and refined.
It’s a excellent built scooter for sure!
-Vosk
Why do you like escooter?
Is that a 350 or 500w version? I have the 350 one and made some 1700 km already - very good scooter altho slightly lacking in power
This the 500w version. Mine I ask why the 350 watt lack powers, can it not take you up hills? Was thinking of getting one for my sister.
@@gameburrito2502 350 watts is only good for people who weigh less than 120lbs
Any reason not to get the turboowheel swift from ewheels? Exact same scooter but with an additional front brake, carrying handle, LG batteries and still $799. Seems like the better choice unless I'm missing something 🤔
The swift is definitely the better option for the very reasons you mention
I got my girlfriend the Swift and got myself the Pacer. The Swift is amazing, the dual brakes, acceleration and suspension are pretty damn amazing and it has a 20-25 miles range. Tested, cause me and my gf went on a 24 mile trip around NYC. Watch his video review on the Swift, will tell you all you need.
The ONLY reason I got the zero8 n didn't get the swift is because I have no patience n I couldn't wait for delivery over a month!
@@SDOTProductionz musta been a while ago, the swift is in stock and been for a while, but mines in 3 days. Meanwhile the zeros since the start of April have a late may delivery eta
@@gameburrito2502 ur right... i had it confused with the fluid freeride horizon my apologies....
whats best scooter under $250 for cruising around? i have a hover-1 but i blew a tire and was thinking of maybe upgrading a bit. hover-1 pioneer goes about 15mph and i feel like thats as fast as id wanna go
Gotrax XR is nice, that’s what I have
Same, my go trax xr is great and I use it daily for cruising and commuting when I want to. It’s so smooth
Patrick Nguyen ended up getting gotrax v2 for like $248, should be here soon. When it arrives should I test anything
Boomer Bob i can’t speak for the GXL V2 Commuter, but XR came out of the box charged and ready to ride. Just had to do a quick set up and I was good to go. Just be careful riding on terrain that is too rough, and be sure to watch out for big cracks and rocks in the road. Not that you’ll have any problems, but I always try to be careful to preserve the life of the scooter
@@patricknguyen5100 preserve it? man yyou aint livin
Is it waterproof?
I'm sure you've heard this before but... This looks JUST like the Fluid Freeride Horizon. So many similarities it's crazy. (So, If you don't mind me asking), which is better in your opinion?
Also, is it possible to adjust the "P settings" on the Horizon, the same way as the Zero 8? In particular, can you adjust the acceleration/torque on the Horizon?
Great video, thanks a bunch guys 👍
You should be able to adjust the P settings on your scooter!
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide Thanks for the info. I assumed that every scooter with that specific throttle control display, had the ability to adjust P Settings in a similar way but I wanted to be sure. I'm new to the PEV thing & I'm trying to learn everything I can before making a purchase I'd regret.
(Looks like "Plug City" makes this exact same scooter too, or pretty much anyway 😏)
Thanks again!
Just purchased this and seen the kugoo m4 for £100 cheaper. Not sure if i made the right purchase.
Can it go up hills?
can you do the d6+ nanrobot
This zero 8 has longer range than the 9. SOLID rear tire no flats..Compact
You say the Zero 8 cannot match the Segway in distance, but the Segway is much slower in top speed. Have you tried the Zero 8 at the Segway's top speed? Maybe the numbers would change?
I would assume, since they are the same weight that the Zero 8 would still go a bit further if we capped the speed to 18 mph since the battery capacity is 624 watt-hours and the Max is 551. However, when looking at watt-hours used per mile, Segway/Xiaomi scooters have a pretty good reputation for efficiency. Also, I'll have to get the data, but we don't run the Zero 8 at the max speed the entire time. It is mostly starts and stops, with some stretches of close to max speed. Our web guy actually can get me the average speed of the range tests just to have a little more fun with the numbers.
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide No need, I was just curious.Great vids. Keep 'em coming.
Which 1 is better ?
Inokim light 2.0 or Zero 8?
I want to buy it as gift for my Gf
Both are very outdated. Check out our new list here riderguide.com/best-rated/best-electric-scooters/
I just picked up the Apollo Light. It’s the same as the Zero 8 it with a better battery and a much better warranty
Apollo Light looks really good. It is a bit less expensive, but the motor is less powerful 350watts vs 500 on the Zero 8. geni.us/SSPIs9s
As Chuck mentioned, it's less powerful -- and less battery capacity at 10-ish Ah vs 13Ah on the Zero 8.
What voltage is shown when the battery is empty?Because mine cuts off at about 43V, approx 20km
That should be able to be seen & adjusted in the P settings!
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide Sorry, i ment in the screen where you see the current voltage at thay moment, not the settings.
@@gianni231283 if it’s a 48v scooter cut off should be around 40v or so
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide Thank you, that means my battery is bad, because it cuts off at 43 at full throttle
is this the same as the Horizon? looks the same
Largely, yeah. But my Horizon only has a drum brake, no second attached brake cable like this one.
Quickvolt or zero ? (8)
Still waiting on the Mantis review, specially updated Pro version with LG battery and Minimotors controllers also full hydraulic brakes.
Just another few weeks!
This is also essentially the Apollo City as well
True!
Does Zero 8 has an IP rating? :)
I've had my FalconPEV Zero 8 for over a year now and already put 600 miles on it. No issues at all except replacing the rear fender to their carbon fiber. It's really a no maintenance scooter and the battery seems to be getting stronger. I have the 10.4 ah, 500 watt and it's fine
:( u did not include metrics in portability/weight
Plsss
Sorry - we should have included that. We have metrics on our website.
My zero 8 came with a 50.4V charger which is able to charge the 48V battery to a maximum of around 74%.
Why? Answer: note that the maximum (100%) charging capacity of 48V battery is not 48V but 56.4V. To charge your 48V battery to 100%/56.4V you would need a stronger charger (e.g. 60V).
Providing a weaker charger is a smart trick some manufacturers use in order to prevent their buyers from overcharging the battery (keeping your battery charged above 30% and below 80% will triple the battery lifetime).
The light on the charger will turn green once the current stops flowing, in other words, there is no more difference in the potential between the charger output and the battery. This only means that the battery charged to the maximum capacity of what a CHARGER can provide and this is not necessarily the max capacity of the battery itself.
So if you see a green light on the charger, indicating that the charging is finished, but your scooter only shows 4 out of 5 bars, check your charger's power and the voltage reading of your scooter. They should be similar (e.g. for 50.4V charger your 48V scooter should read 50.1 or 50.2V when charged to the max).
Search the internet for "Battery pack voltage comparison charge".
Contact the seller
Should I get this or a bird scooter?
Zero scooters for the win !!!
Have you done a review for Joyor yet?
I don't think they will do a review 4 joyor
I own a Zero8 and it fits all of my original requirements. The range is 25 kms. No way is it 35.9 kms. This is in mode 3 riding at 25 to 32 kms\hr.
Is this with the bigger battery or smaller battery
Easily flat tire?
Sorry I can’t speak English
Quick zero 8 vs.. Apollo city--- go
Answers?==
So many companies. Who is the SNAP-ON In the scooter world? Any usa made?
I know right... no mass-market scooters are currently made in the USA. Closest is probably Works Electric.
sono itaiano! Non capisco mph, io uso i KMH!
Apollo light = Zero 8 = Horizon = Turbowheel swift. All these same scooters.
yes but the ninebot max can be modified to reach 30mph and the max is a much better looking scooter
FORGE NINEBOT... ZERO 8 hardcore more grunt tuff race design.
Noisy fender. But a good scooter nonetheless
Using pounds, lbs and miles, to describe something to worldwide viewers that in 90% of them they are using metric system, kilos, kilometers etc, it is like you speak French as global language and you expect from others to understand what you say..
it havee much higher top speed and 10 % better acceelration up to 15 mph but seagway g30 have better climbing capability biger tires and biger range and better brakes with sim9ilar size and weight and price overall i more prefer g30 ., with zero 9 its diffrent story in this case i more prefer zero 9 .,in zero9 case i dont like only one features = according to your claim it loose 25% power after first 10 miles which im really dont like in this g30 is better hold on its poeak power almost all the way but zero 9 have better breaks much higher top speed not to much worse range and 20% better accleration on first 10 miles and cost not to much more .
Clone of emove touring .
Or vice versa
Same price point
Longer brake distance than a ES2. Deal breaker
I really do not think this is durable as the Ninebot Max..it just wont be
Time will tell - Max hasn't been around for long enough yet, but it is one of the most reliable scooters out there.
Many reports on reddit about the zero 8 and 9 literally breaking in two because the folding section is too thin and weak, the frame is made of cheap cast alluminum (like most scooters). If my bike would break in half I'd sue the company, I find it incredible how there is next to zero regulations about how these things are made.
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide ninebots are garbage, if you look inside of it, its utter garbage the wires are like the worst out there, it will die in 3 months
Doomsday zero to $800 in reverse will do.
guys.... guys..... this is a good scooter, but honestly its for kids, this scooter is for like 14 year olds, its not a urban city adult scooter, this is for kids, I mean come on its honestly not that reliable, get a 8x or 10x people dont get just a 8 or 9
HORIZON FLUID ???? bro
It’s a decent starter scooter for sure!
Zsro= zero
The tires are shitty junk... you will get flat tires over and over ...
Shill AF 😄
Watching you ride without gloves is messing with me. I’m out