Unagi 250W dual motors with a max power output of 800W are the source of power which means a top speed of 20 mph (32.2 km/h). There are three riding modes and it does come “top speed locked” but unlocking it is not a problem and how to do that can easily be found on the internet.
It is possible to ride it in single motor mode but you won’t want to. Dual motor mode it is. It is pretty strong pulling away and does so smoothly rather than with the “on/off” feel we sometimes experience on other scooters. The heart of the Model One is a 259 Wh/9Ah battery which will give you between 7-12 miles (11-19 km) of range.
Keeping the weight down means that usually, these types of lightweight scooters are suspensionless. Needless to say, they are not designed to conquer rough roads and many times they won’t have pneumatic tires either. And so it is with the Model One as well. Ride quality will be a compromise. Honeycombe solid rubber tires do provide a slightly dampening effect on smooth roads and they will be puncture proof. The see-through air pockets inside the tires are an interesting concept and do provide some shock absorption. It will accept a max weight of 220 lbs (100 kg).
For braking and in the interest of keeping the weight down, this Unagi model relies on a combination of dual electronic brakes, and if the power suddenly shuts down, a rear step on fender brake is there as a backup so as not to rely on the electronic brake only.
The cockpit is interesting and features a magnesium alloy handlebar which apparently went through more than thirty prototypes before finalization. No bulky console here. The display is integrated into the handlebars in a beautiful design. As far as a monitoring system goes on an e-scooter, this is top notch.
A LED headlight and a rear light are included in the package yet the forward light might need some additional help if riding in the dark.
Both the accelerator and brake use thumb control. It has a very bright display integrated into the top bar where you find access to all the controls, throttle, brake horn, and LED light. Very intuitive. The choice of a magnesium handlebar vs. an aluminum one is to keep the weight down as magnesium is 33% lighter.
It has to be said, quite an incredible handlebar indicates the attention to detail in this area. The shape and feel of the rubberized grips are very ergonomic. The thumb throttle is an example of how an ergonomically optimized lever should be designed. Easy to reach and operate. The look and feel is a bit sci-fi.
Focus as mentioned above, is on maximum portability. And the Unagi is very portable. The folding is easy by just using your thumb to unlock the sliding mechanism. Once folded it measures 37.8 x 16.5 x 15 inches (96 x 42 x 38 cm) and it weighs 28.6 lbs (13 kg). Obviously, it also has folding handlebars.
The stem feels solid when riding although some have reported that one can detect a slight wobble and retightening the stem from time to time might be needed.
