NEW: Exclusive to eWheels

For new ET Max orders, we are delighted to announce this production will fitted with a high performance CST-922 tubeless street tire, painted black rim (to maintain a better air seal), tubeless stem & upgraded SKF bearings—these bearings are generally considered to be of the highest standard, with rubber seal for increased lifespan & weather protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the $4,100 price confirmed, how does the deposit system work?
The introductory price of $4,100 has been set by Begode, for all distributors around the world. The $500 deposit can be changed, modified, or cancelled at any time. The balance of $3,600 will be requested on arrival to the US, prior to shipping out.
For payments made through Stripe/Credit-card, the processor charges a 3.5% fee, or $18 if cancelled, with Affirm/Afterpay, there is a 5% fee associated with cancellations—this fee is charged by the payment processors.
When will the ET Max make it onto the Reviewer circuit?
An early production ET Max was flown out in early February. The first initial impression reviews should be coming out towards the end of February. In addition, we have a further 9x Wheels being sent by sea [those have sold out], allocated on a first-placed-first-shipped basis.
And the first large-scale production?
At the time of this writing, the target is for mid-March completion, with another month for transit to the US. For orders placed now, expected ship-out date target from the US is mid-April.
Will there be a cheaper version of the ET Max with the Samsung 50GB cells?
At the initial release, that was the plan, but after additional testing, Begode decided to drop the lower power 50GB options, the ET Max is now going to be released exclusively with the 50S cell type.
What is the stock charger & will you be offering a rapid-charger option to reach the 20A/3360W potential?
The stock charger is a 5A/168V, we’ll be providing a bonus rapid-charger capable of the full 20A.
What type of charge-port interface is used on the ET Max?
It is a GX 20-3 pin connector, 1+, 3-.
Will the ET Max be packaged with Powerpads?
Yes, this is the first Begode Wheel to offer a large-flat side surface area, with Velcro applied, for maximum customization & adjustment for each Rider’s needs, or alternative pads to be fitted.

How does the ‘no-load’ speed translate into actual ride speed?
The ‘no-load’ spin speed is a rough approximation of the absolute rotational speed of the Wheel, without any load! For safety, the Rider must respond the 3rd level PWM alarm, which is dynamically calculated based on the current load, RPM speed & battery level. At this time, the maximum cruising speed of the ET Max has not been demonstrated, based on the specifications, & no-load speed, the machine is expected to be capable of hitting speeds on a track of 55-60MPH.
What are the different ride heights with the adjustable brackets?
These can be adjusted at 0.6″ increments, reference from the bottom of the battery case: 0.6″, 1.2″, & 1.8″. Pedal height from the ground will be updated once the first sample has been received.
I weigh <180lb, I’ve heard that the 1,300lb spring/coil is really stiff, can I have the 900lb spring preinstalled?
Yes, this has been requested for the mid-March production run. You’ll have the option for choosing the preferred shock type when paying the balance.
What is the maximum Rider weight/payload on the ET Max?
Historically, manufacturers use the ‘stamped’ tire load as the limiting factor. In practice, modern tires have a burst strength that is several multiples of the rated weight. On a raw power capability basis, apart from the Lynx, the ET Max has such a commanding lead, it’s expected to be able to support heavier Riders up to around 350lb.
What type of tire will be fitted?
Exclusive to eWheels is the tubeless rim & high performance tire. Tubeless tires are generally a great deal more reliable, as >90% flats are the result of tube abrasion against the inside of the tire wall, or stress on the valve stem. The exact model tire has yet to be finalized, but the model is designed to allow a wide 90/90-14″ size to be used for increased stability.
Will there be a knobby tire option?
Although created principally as a ‘track racer’ machine, if demand exists for the knobby tire, we will have a proportion equipped with the Kenda 262 during production—there are currently no knobby tires in this size that support tubeless.