SXT Light GT

The SXT Light GT is an ultra-light urban model made for SXT by the European brand E-Twow. There can be no doubt that it is among the models providing the best weight / compactness / power / comfort / price ratio. The entire SXT Light (E-Twow Booster) series is a clear and sensible choice for the urban environment. Despite their fly-weight, these scooters can handle heavier riders (up to 125 kg) without problems and offer above-standard performance specifications. The sprung rear and front axle provide sufficient comfort that is complemented by extreme foldability thanks to the ingenious folding mechanism and handles. These scooters are maintenance-free and even feature a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS). In the whole SXT Light series, the GT model is the latest and the most powerful, featuring the largest battery. The powerful 700 W motor combined with a high-quality large battery allow this scooter to accommodate riders weighing up to 125 kg and handle steeper inclines. If you are looking for a small, lightweight and practical city scooter, this is the best SXT scooter money can buy.

Use and practicality

The scooters of SXT Light series are undoubtedly among the most practical scooters in the world. The single purpose of this model is to be the best solution for the urban environment and it achieves this goal one hundred percent. You can’t expect it to give you a comfortable ride over long distances out of town. Its off-road capabilities are almost non-existent. However, you will gladly sacrifice all that as you simply do not need any of it in the city. What counts in a city is low weight, maneuverability, foldability, resistance to bumpy roads and sidewalks. If you add sufficient power, range and fully maintenance-free operation, you get this very SXT Light series, which has virtually no competition in its weight category. You can’t get a flat tire with solid wheels made of a patented material. Still, those wheels are sufficiently gripping and, most of all, they are sprung on the front and rear axle, which means that driving this scooter remains comfortable enough for urban distances. The ingenuity of the SXT Light series comes mainly with its compactness. The scooter can be folded in less than ten seconds (and later unfolded) to minimalist dimensions, thanks to which it is smaller than a small briefcase. You can put it under a chair in a café, under a seat in a bus or a train, and you can even fit several of these scooters in a trunk of an ordinary car. When folded, it is less than 15 cm wide, 33 cm high and it is about one meter long, meaning you can fit it almost anywhere. This cannot be said of any other electric scooter with sprung wheels and of similar parameters. The steering rod is very practical. It has an easily adjustable height and can be adapted to both short and tall riders within a few seconds thanks to its quick release mechanism.

Power and range

The SXT Light GT is the best equipped model in the Light series. It offers a 700 W power, which is excellent given the model’s weight of mere 12.3 kg and you can really feel the difference in performance compared to the Plus V model. This scooter is not afraid of steeper climbs and its performance is sufficient even for heavier riders. Nothing beats this scooter in terms of weight/power ratio. The lower deck hides a 48 V Li-Ion battery providing 10.5 Ah capacity, which translates to 504 Wh of stored energy. The cells in this battery are made by Samsung. This combination of power and battery gives a range of up to 50 km, which is truly above standard given the scooter’s weight. Compared to other models in this series, the Light GT has a much higher battery voltage and a significantly higher capacity. To be precise, it offers 33% more stored energy compared to the Plus V model and double the energy compared to Light Plus. The riders can truly feel the power as it provides extra 40% performance compared to other models, which is worth every penny. With its parameters, this model is one of the world’s best products and will fully cover your needs many years after the purchase.

Given the above power and specs, we recommend the Light GT model to all riders weighing up to 125 kg, which is the design limit of the scooter’s chassis. If you weigh less, you will enjoy its performance all the more both on flat surface and on steeper inclines. Where the Plus V model needs assistance when climbing a steep hill, the Light GT is even capable of accelerating and often you don’t even require its full power. The scooter’s performance allows reaching speeds of up to 40 km/h, which is more than enough in a city. We recommend that you check the comparison table below where you can see the parameters of the entire E-Twow scooter family. You will see that the GT is not only the latest, but also the most powerful model, worth every extra penny.

Comfort

Many customers are afraid of scooters with solid wheels because of less comfortable ride. However, the entire Light series by SXT uses solid tires made of a patented material. And although they will never be as flexible as tires filled with air, they do spring a little and have a particularly good grip. These wheels greatly contribute to the overall comfort as they can not be pierced and, therefore, you can not get a flat tire. As a rider, you get much better confidence and enjoyment since you know that you will always arrive to your destination in time and you do not have to worry about your tire pressure or getting a flat tire. This alone is of great value as with 8-inch wheels punctures are very frequent in a city on models featuring air-filled tires. If you drive daily, these wheels can typically save you a puncture a month. Moreover, the SXT Light Plus GT model has a sprung front and rear wheel, which enhances both comfort and safety. Thanks to the sprung wheels, you won’t fall off the scooter should you accidentally hit a hole or a bump. The front and rear springs are easily replaceable and we keep them in stock. The recommended replacement interval is approximately 3000 km. The rear spring has an adjustable pre-stress. This means that you can adjust it to the rider’s weight and thus change the scooter’s ground clearance. The features such as automatic sensor-operated front light, well-arranged display, cruise control, extremely low weight and, above all, fully maintenance-free operation all contribute to comfort. You don’t have to worry about anything, just charge it and ride it. The brake is of electromagnetic type, which means that it does not require maintenance, adjusting, or replacing brake pads. It even recharges your battery when you brake. The riding comfort is above average in this weight category, although it naturally can not match models equipped with air or oil shock absorbers. However, no such models exist in this weight category. The comfort of ownership is ultimate with this scooter. It does not require anything, except for charging and occasional regular servicing. The height-adjustable steering rod contributes to better comfort. The scooter can be easily adapted to riders of different height, meaning that your whole family can ride it. The GT model features a longer deck that hides a larger battery. Riding this scooter is more comfortable than riding other models with a shorter deck as it provides more legroom and slightly better stability. Moreover, the GT model has a new deck surface that is made of silicone. Unlike its predecessors, it can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. The model also features a newer and significantly improved folding system that can be easily hand operated. The folding lever is secured by a magnet.

Safety

The SXT Light series boasts several safety-enhancing features. The integrated sensor-operated automatic light is a huge advantage. You don’t have to think about switching on the lights anymore. The lights are strong enough to be clearly visible even in twilight, not just during night hours. We consider solid tires to be an advantage as you can’t get a flat tire and you do not have to check them regularly as these tires last thousands of kilometers. The sprung chassis is a huge safety advantage as it protects you in situations that would undoubtedly lead to a fall when riding fixed chassis scooters. The chassis can handle small holes and bumps that you not always manage to notice when moving fast. However, it should be noted that it comes with specific safety disadvantages that need to be taken into account when riding the scooter. The manufacturer went for an extremely low weight while attempting to achieve maximum foldability and maintenance-free operation. In terms of low weight, these scooters hold the world’s first place. However, making the scooter lightweight had to manifest somewhere else. That is why the scooter does not feature any standard mechanical brake, which was replaced by an electromagnetic brake capable of braking the front wheel rather effectively while simultaneously recharging the battery. The braking effect is well controlled with a brake lever. However, it requires some practice and anticipation. That is why we recommend riding the first few kilometers with more caution until you get used to this way of braking. The rear wheel brakes by pressing your foot down on the fender. This braking method is surprisingly effective and you can easily lock the rear wheel completely. This again requires a bit of training. However, when you get used to it, it will come completely natural to you and you will be able to stop the scooter safely with a little anticipation and by riding sensibly. During our measurements, it was consistently able to stop from 20 km/h over a distance of 4.2 m and from 25 km/h over a distance of 6.3 m. It goes without saying that models with a mechanical front and rear brake can brake better and an experienced rider can always stop over a shorter distance with such scooters. However, such scooters are usually quite heavier and require more maintenance. Therefore, always keep a sufficient distance for braking when riding this scooter (as well as any other model). Slow down whenever there is a chance of a person crossing your path. In this electric scooter series, a rear mechanical drum brake is featured in the SXT Light Plus V eKFV model (limited to 20 km/h) and in the E-Twow Booster GT 2020 model. All other models are equipped identically to the SXT Light GT model with a regenerative brake and a foot brake.

Design

The design of the entire Light series is strictly subject to functionality – minimum possible weight and compactness. That is why the scooter sacrificed certain design features, using basic shapes and coming with an industrial look. The minimalist dimensions and weight necessitated minimalist design featuring basic shapes. Nevertheless, these shapes create a comprehensive feeling, to which one quickly gets used to. The cabling is integrated into the scooter chassis, being led inside the steering rod and inside the scooter body, which means that the minimalist design is not disturbed by loose cables. The display, its controls and headlights are elegantly positioned in a manner so that they are always at hand while driving. Thanks to its compactness, the scooter is incredibly small and looks truly elegant when folded. That is why it looks great in a restaurant or café where it fits nicely and does not look inappropriately or out of place. With its design, it actually looks lighter than it really is. The average observer does not even notice at first glance that this is a powerful, self-propelled electric scooter. People rather consider it belonging to the family of classic motorless scooters. Thanks to its new silicon deck surface, brand new folding mechanism and also thanks to its longer deck, the Light GT model feels as the most modern one of the whole series.

Our rating

The entire SXT Light series and all models made by E-Twow are among our most popular and, at the same time, best-selling scooters. They are undoubtedly the world’s best ultra-light electric city scooters. There are no other scooters that would beat them in this weight and performance category. Hundreds of manufacturers failed to surpass them and will probably not surpass them any time soon. E-Twow has been specializing in ultra-light scooters for ten years and that is why they possess the best expertise in this category. Unlike other brands, they are focusing on what they do best. That is why we believe that they shall reign in this category for a long time. The SXT Light GT is a well-equipped model featuring enormous battery and power, capable of handling riders weighing up to 125 kg and also steep inclines. As the comparison table shows, the GT model has the best specs, which are worth every extra penny. The absence of a mechanical brake is a huge advantage in terms of maintenance, which is practically zero with this model. On the other hand, it requires slightly better riding skills and the rider’s ability to anticipate and engage the rear wheel brake when needed. With this scooter series, we keep hundreds of spare parts in stock and we know these scooters by heart. So, by buying this scooter you can be sure of a quick repair should something happen to your scooter. The original accessories come as a big advantage as they are tailored to the scooter, such as a practical holder for easier transporting of items, wheeled backpack for carrying the scooter on the back (it can be pulled like luggage), practical pocket installed on the steering rod (for instance, for a charger or wallet), and a mobile phone holder. You can also buy the second charger, allowing you to have one at home and the other at work. The Light GT provides extra 40% power compared to other models of the series. You can truly feel this extra power, not only when riding on a level surface but particularly when going up the hill. However, this also comes with two negatives compared to the Plus V model: for safety reasons the manufacturer did not equip it with cruise control and its charger is cooled by a fan that is relatively noisy, so it may disturb you a little while charging. However, it is our opinion that these disadvantages (compared to the Plus V model) are more than compensated by 40% higher power, by 33% bigger battery, new (longer) deck with washable silicone surface, higher top speed and also by a brand new and improved folding mechanism.

Service

We are an authorized dealer of the SXT brand and we offer warranty and post-warranty servicing, which is provided at our service center. We keep most spare parts in stock and we are the certified provider of warranty and post-warranty repairs. Therefore, when buying this scooter, you do not have to worry about servicing or unavailability of spare parts. Thanks to representing the manufacturer directly, we can handle difficult repairs or diagnostics. At the same time, we are the exclusive importer of the E-Twow brand, which manufactures the whole Light series for SXT, which means we have available spare parts and support directly from the manufacturer with whom we maintain good relations and our technicians are trained directly at their production plant.

About the brand

Established in 2005, the SXT is one of the oldest electric scooter brands in the world. It is one of just few brands based in Europe, namely in Germany close to the southern border with Switzerland. The SXT headquarters is in the German city of Rheinfelden where the sales department, design team and the central service shop and warehouse are located in the company-owned building spanning total area of over 3 000 m². The SXT’s strategy is to establish local representations so that customers always have at hand the advice and service in their own region and local language and do not have to solve every issue remotely via the Internet. Voltride is the largest representation of this kind in Central Europe, operating a network of stores in Bratislava, Prague, Brno, Uzhhorod and also an e-shop in Hungary. The production itself takes place in 9 factories located in China that have been carefully selected by SXT to provide high standard and quality of production. They manufacture more than 10 million units per year. SXT ensures regular inspection and presence in the production process so that the high demands are met, as required by SXT from its suppliers. All SXT products meet the European standards (such as CE, ROHS, IQC, IPQC and FQC) and are regularly checked by internal audits so that you can rest assured that by buying genuine SXT products you get a high-quality scooter. SXT warrants it by its own name. Voltride only offers genuine SXT products coming from the European central warehouse, which is why we are able to guarantee their originality. We have established good relationships directly with the SXT's owner and we often visit the company in person. That is why we can confirm that, in our experience, the SXT brand is serious about personal electromobility and believes in the future of this mode of transport with the same passion and enthusiasm as we believe ourselves.