LevyPlus+ Electric Scooter Review: Our Unbiased Opinion

I love all types of vehicles, especially if they’re electric. And scooters are no exception.

After all, I’ve written about them extensively on this site, including…

• The best electric scooters with a seat
• The best electric scooters for teens
• How to remove the speed limiter on an electric scooter

… just to name a few.

So when Eric, the founder of Levy, reached out to me with the offer to do a LevyPlus+ electric scooter review, I jumped at the chance.

Below you will find my honest thoughts about the scooter, including what I liked and what I didn’t.

Let’s jump right in.

Overview of the LevyPlus+ Electric Scooter

Before we get to my detailed thoughts, you should first have a general understanding of what the main selling points of this scooter model are.

1. Incredibly Light & Portable

Each scooter starts around 27 pounds, with this one weighing in at 31 pounds. This is incredibly light for an electric scooter of this type.

2. Batteries That Can Be Easily Swapped

Each model runs on batteries that can be easily swapped on the go. This allows customers to travel long distances with minimal effort.

3. Fast Scooters

The LevyPlus+ Electric scooter can achieve speeds of up to 20 miles per hour. You’ll be sure to get where you are going in no time at all.

4. Customer Service

Unlike many other companies, Levy heavily advertises three key parts of their commitment to their customers:

• 14-Day Guarantee: Customers have 14 days to return their scooter for a refund if they don’t like it.
• Lifetime Support: Each scooter comes with a 2-year full warranty. Spare parts and components are just a call away after that.
• Community First: Levy maintains a customer service team, based in the United States, available for customer support 24/7.

Scooter Specs

• Range: 20 miles per charge
• Top Speed: 20 miles per hour
• Climb Grade: 5-10 degrees with ease
• Motor: Single-hub continuous front motor (350W)
• Max Capacity: 220 lbs
• Battery: 12.8aH, 36V swappable battery pack
• Charge Time: 4 hours

Unboxing the LevyPlus+ Electric Scooter

When I first received this scooter in the mail, I was impressed before I even opened it.

While the scooter box was about as large as I expected, it was much lighter than I thought it would be.

It was pretty easy to move around, which makes sense because the entire unit only weighs around 32 pounds or so.

After opening the box, I was again surprised, but this time as how simple the design and packaging team had made the scooter.

There were only two parts within the larger box. A scooter…

… and the handlebars, charger, allen wrench, and instructions.

There team had managed to find a way to ship a practically pre-assembled scooter in the box.

I knew right away that assembly would be a cinch.

Setting Up the LevyPlus+ Electric Scooter

The scooter setup couldn’t have been simpler. It only required 3 steps:

1. Screw in the handlebars (left and right)
2. Secure the pivoting handlebar & steering column with the metal clip
3. Tighten the hand brake to the handlebars

Unlike other models I’ve tested in the past, the setup took me only 2 minutes and 32 seconds (yes, I timed it).

Once these three steps were completed, the only thing stopping be from riding was a full charge of the battery.

Charging the LevyPlus+ Electric Scooter

The process of charging the LevyPlus+ electric scooter was fairly simple – plug one end of the charging unit into the wall, and the other end into the scooter.

As you can see, the charging port is underneath the scooter’s battery.

The placement of this charging port means that a long cord isn’t required – saving valuable space.

I’ve tested some other units with much longer charging cords, which are a bit of a pain to store.

With this unit’s compact charging cord, this is not a problem.

The one unusual thing I did notice during charging was that the unit did not appear to have a staus indicator to let me know it was charging.

When plugged in, the screen remained black and there did not appear to be a light or anything to let me know it was charging.

My Initial thoughts

Initially, before even riding, I couldn’t help but be impressed.

The scooter has a solid construction, being made from solid materials that appear to have been chosen for the quality of the build rather than to cheap out and save money.

It is also built with an IP54 water resistance rating, meaning the scooter will hold up in conditions that are less than ideal.

Again, this speaks to the lengths the company has gone to ensure customers receive a quality product.

It holds its own in terms of design, too, as you can see when compared side by side to a $1,200+ Segway Ninebot.

As a 6’5″ 200lb rider, I much rather prefer the slightly larger LevyPlus+ scooter over the Ninebot.

The taller handlebars and wider base are much more comfortable to ride, allowing me to fully stand up instead of being hunched over holding the handlebars.

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My Experience With This Scooter

Once I got the scooter set up and charged, it was time to ride.

Ride & Feel

What immediately stuck out to me was how nice this scooter felt to ride.

The 10″ air-inflated wheels glide over cracks, bumps, and other small things in the road with ease.

The manufacturer purposely sends the scooter with tires that are underinflated.

Personally, I would rather have a smoother ride with slightly underinflated tires than have a bumpy one with tires full of air.

It really comes down to user preference, though. I’d suggest giving various air pressures a try and finding what works best for your riding environment.

Riders can choose between three modes of riding:

• Beginner Mode: The slowest and most forgiving mode to ride in. Speed and torque are limited (6 mph), allowing riders to learn the scooter before stepping up to the next level.
• Eco Mode: A comfortable riding mode that gets riders to where they need to go while prioritizing efficient motor operation and battery savings.
• Sport Mode: The fastest mode a rider can travel in, unlocking speeds of up to 18 mph, with the highest torque settings.

As a note, the Sport Mode speed can be manually adjusted to adhere to city-specific legislation and guidelines.

The video below demonstrates how to manually tweak those settings:

In addition to three different riding modes, the scooter also comes equipped with cruise control.

This is a very helpful features when going long distances.

Performance

I tried riding this scooter on sidewalks, streets, gravel, grass, and dirt.

I noticed that the scooter achieved maximum performance on city streets with solid pavement, but was not necessarily ideal for off-road environments.

I am 200 pounds even, so I am not exactly a small rider. However, the weight didn’t seem to be an issue for the single motor in most cases.

The motor did a good job of powering up hills with a small grade – around 5% – but did start struggling a little when the grade appeared to be between the 10-15% range.

It’s worth noting that the scooter slowed down at that grade, but could still get up the hill just find. It was just a little slower and I noticed a slight drop in performance.

Braking & Safety

When riding around on this scooter, I never once did not feel comfortable or unsafe.

Not only was the ride nice, but it also felt safe due to the disc brake controlled by a hand lever on the handlebars, and a second rear-stop foot brake on the back.

When I hit the brakes, the scooter slowed down with ease.

Additionally, it also seemed like there was some type of regenerative braking mechanism engaging when I applied slight pressure to the hand brake.

Aside from the redundant braking systems, the scooter also comes equipped with a forward-facing LED headlight and a bell attached to the handlebars.

The light wasn’t as bright as I would have liked it to be, but for all intents and purposes, it worked just fine.

I ride my bicycle a lot at night, with dual 1,600-lumen torches on the my handlebars.

So compared to those, almost any other type of light source seems pretty dull, so my thoughts on the light is probably not a fair comparison.

As for the bell, it worked like you’d expect a bell to work. The button to engage the little metal piece that hits the bell was a bit hard to pull back, but I would expect with a few uses it would loosen up and be easier to pull over time.

Range

I rode this scooter around for testing purposed, and as a result, I did not exceed a distance of 10 miles when doing so.

In that time, the battery held up well and I did not notice a decrease in performance during any of my testing.

I plugged the scooter in when I got home, and the battery has held up since I unplugged it once complete.

In my limited experience, it does seem like the battery holds up against the company’s claims that it will last for 20 miles.

Conclusion: Is the LevyPlus+ Electric Scooter Worth It?

As you can clearly see from our LevyPlus+ electric scooter review, this is a quality product at an affordable price point.

It’s great for environments with flat surfaces and low-grade hills, but probably not the best option for off-roading.

Off-road scooters are an entirely different category of their own, with the best off-road scooters being designed specifically for that singular purpose.

They’re bulky, heavy, and not compact. This scooter, however, is designed for portability, storage, and overall ease of use.

If you’re using a daily scooter to get around, this is definitely worth trying out.

Frequently Asked Questions

To learn even more about a LevyPlus+ electric scooter, refer to the frequently asked questions below.