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Gotrax A5 12" Electric Scooter with Seat for Adults & Teens
The Gotrax A5 12" Electric Scooter with Seat for Adults & Teens lists a 550W motor, 15.5 mph, 16 miles of claimed range at $379.99. Our physics estimate for a 180 lb rider at 15 mph on flat ground is about 12.821 miles per charge. Riders up to about 191 lb with a bag keep the recommended 15 percent headroom under its 220 lb rating. Its 550W motor holds about 8.3 mph on a 10 percent grade with a 180 lb rider.
Gotrax A5 12" Electric Scooter with Seat for Adults & Teens specifications
| Type | Electric scooter with seat |
| Brand | Gotrax |
| Price at last check | $379.99 |
| Motor (rated) | 550W |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph |
| Claimed range | 16 miles |
| Max load | 220 lb |
| Scooter weight | 20 lb |
| Electrical safety | UL 2272 stated on the listing |
| Seat | Yes |
Parsed from the Amazon listing's own title and feature bullets.
How far will the Gotrax A5 12" Electric Scooter with Seat for Adults & Teens really go?
Real range from an estimated 259 Wh (the claimed range at our catalog median of 16.2 Wh per claimed mile), on flat ground in warm weather, by rider weight and cruising speed. Same physics as the range calculator.
| Rider | 10 mph | 15 mph |
|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 20.834 mi | 13.622 mi |
| 200 lb | 18.029 mi | 12.42 mi |
| 250 lb | 15.926 mi | 11.318 mi |
Will the Gotrax A5 12" Electric Scooter with Seat for Adults & Teens go up a hill?
Speed held on rated power (550W) with a 180 lb rider. Below about 6 mph expect to kick-assist; below 3 mph it will not reliably make the hill. Check your own hill in the hill climb calculator.
| Grade | Speed held |
|---|---|
| 5% (2.9 degrees) | 12.9 mph |
| 10% (5.7 degrees) | 8.3 mph |
| 15% (8.5 degrees) | 5.9 mph |
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Questions riders ask
How far does the Gotrax A5 12" Electric Scooter with Seat for Adults & Teens go on a charge?
The listing claims 16 miles. Claims assume a 165 lb rider at eco speed on flat ground. Our physics estimate for a 180 lb rider cruising at 15 mph is about 12.821 miles; cold weather takes another 10 to 30 percent and hills more. Run your own numbers in the range calculator.
What is the weight limit of the Gotrax A5 12" Electric Scooter with Seat for Adults & Teens?
The listing states a 220 lb max load. Keep rider plus bag at least 15 percent under it, so about 191 lb in practice. Near the limit, hills slow down, range drops and tires and brakes wear faster.
Can the Gotrax A5 12" Electric Scooter with Seat for Adults & Teens climb hills?
With its 550W rated motor and a 180 lb rider, physics puts it at about 12.9 mph on a 5 percent grade, 8.3 mph on 10 percent and 5.9 mph on 15 percent. Short hills can borrow peak power; long ones cannot. The hill climb calculator takes your exact grade and weight.
What helmet should I wear with the Gotrax A5 12" Electric Scooter with Seat for Adults & Teens?
A CPSC-certified bike helmet at minimum; for commuting, one with built-in lights and MIPS is worth the extra. Size it by head circumference with the helmet size calculator.
Wear a helmet every ride, and check your state and city rules on age, speed and where scooters may ride. This page is researched guidance, not professional, legal or medical advice. Specifications come from each product listing and can change; confirm on the listing before you buy.