Segway has launched a new electric scooter in Amsterdam that meets Dutch vehicle regulations, positioning it as an alternative for daily commuting.
The Ninebot Max G3 NL costs 999 euros, including a licence plate, and reaches a top speed of 25 kilometres per hour on bike lanes.
Segway Benelux commercial director Donovan Rompies introduced the model at the Danzigerkade. He described the foldable scooter as a regulated option for short trips without parking fees.
Approval from the transport agency
Segway is the fourth company to produce an e-step meeting all requirements set by the RDW vehicle authority, but it is the largest manufacturer to enter the market. The company reports having sold over 15 million scooters across Europe.
Riders can take the vehicle onto the bike path, fold it up at their destination, and carry it inside.
The scooter is scheduled to appear on city streets from late September.
Reactions from local scooter dealers
Local retailers attending the launch noted similarities with other vehicles that previously stirred debate in the city.
Ewoud Rouwenhorst of Amsterdam’s Scootercity and Mike Beumer of scooter shop Beumer De Jong suggested the vehicle could face scrutiny similar to light mopeds, VanMoof bicycles, and fatbikes.
Rouwenhorst pointed out that riders must be at least 16 years old. Because the scooter carries a licence plate, any vehicle can be traced directly to its registered owner.
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