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NEW: Turbowheel Lightning+, 1260Wh Battery, 2x 1200W (3600W) Motors

$1,690 – $2,190

Lightning & Lightning+ in Stock

Lightning 18Ah available in either Road or Hybrid Off-road tires

High performance dual-1000W/1200W motors, 40 MPH capable
The Turbowheel Lightning is an ‘Economy’ high performance dual-motor Electric Scooter
Estimated range of Lightning 957Wh battery pack, 38 miles distance, or 50 miles with the new 1260Wh/60v Lightning+

Main features: large 10″x 2.5″ tires, excellent suspension, dual-hydraulic Nutt disc brakes, key security, deck headlights, separate voltimeter, large color dashboard, .

SKU: TW-LIGHTNING Category: Electric Scooters & eBikes Tag: Electric Scooters With Seats

Description

Technical Specifications

Weight

77/78 lb

Max Cruising Speed

~40/45 MPH

Charge Time

3 hrs
*to 80% with optional rapid-charger

Max Load

330 lb

Battery Capacity

957/1260Wh LG

Range

~35/50 miles

At 20MPH under ideal conditions

TurboWheel Lightning Manual v1.6

The Lightning+ is the latest development of the popular Lighting eScooter, with several upgrades for higher performance, now comes equipped with the Nutt hydraulic braking as standard equipment.

Fold-in Handlebars & New Grips

With the Xtasy fold-in handlebars, in just a few seconds, the Lightning+ can be folded down to occupy a smaller footprint, 16.7″ less width (10″ wide) in the folded position than the original Lightning, making it more convenient for loading in the trunk of a car, train or storage at home. It also has new & upgraded ergonomic rubberized grips.

Nutt Hydraulic Brake

Fitted with the Nutt hydraulic brake kit & larger brake pads; this give you more precise & effective braking control than the original cable braking system.

Upgraded 1200W Motors

Now offered in a more powerful dual-1200W motor configuration, reaching an equivalent motor power output of the top-end Dualtron Thunder. This give the Lightning+ greater hill-climbing & acceleration performance, additional weight penalty is only 1lb more than the original model.

Battery Pack

Upgraded 60v battery pack, with a capacity of 21Ah/1260Wh, to power the upgraded dual-1200W motors. This higher voltage translates into improved acceleration & a higher 5MPH potential max speed/RPM over the original Lightning’s 52v voltage pack. In addition, the pack holds an extra 95Wh capacity, over the 52v/1165Wh pack, by the highest capacity LG 3.5Ah MJ1 cells currently being produced.

Turbowheel Lightning- Montage, Features, 2

Dual-motor High Performance Scooter

With so many scooters available to choose from, the Lightning stands out in delivering some of the best performance, in the same price bracket as a comparable single-motor scooter from Speedway or other brands. The classic Lightning has dual-1000W motors (upgraded from 2x 800W) & two independent controllers that can deliver a peak power output of 3,600W. The top speed is up to 40MPH on flat ground & has plenty of surplus power to tackle most gradients you can throw at it.

Attractive Design

With the two tone charcoal black & metallic cherry red accents on the torsion suspension bars & fittings, the Lightning makes a bold statement, a refreshing change from the rather dull monochrome designs of the competition.

Battery Pack

The classic Lightning is now offered in a single battery size of 957Wh, composed of the Sincpower 18650 2.6Ah cells. By way of comparison, this is 5x larger than the Ninebot ES2 scooter, 2.5x higher than the Boosted Rev & 50% larger than the Turbowheel Dart. On a larger, faster scooter, there is a tendency to operate them at higher speeds, which consumes considerably more battery per mile. Assuming a 160lb Rider, cruising on a long open paths @ 20MPH, the general rule of thumb is that battery consumption is 25Wh/mile, providing about 37 miles with the Sincpower pack. The battery pack is configured as a 14S7P—14 cells in series & 7 parallels, a total of 98x 18650 battery cells.

Extra Features

There’s a few extra touches that make the Lightning standout from the other models, such the key security system (you’ll still need to physically lock the scooter) & the voltmeter positioned above this. On the side are dual-input charging ports, to use two standard chargers at once—you can also use a 5A rapid-charger, but not 2x 5A chargers at once. Another unique feature to this scooter is the screw-adjustable rear suspension damper, to set the ride firmness to the preference & weight of the Rider.

Superior Braking

This next production of the Lightning will also be fitted with the new Nutt hydraulic brakes. You havethe combination of the front/rear disc brakes in addition to the regenerative braking of the motors, together these work to help bring the scooter to a brisk stop, while also helping to reduce the wear-and-tear on the disc brake pads.

Advantages:

High Performance eScooter: the dual-1000W/1200W motors packs a tremendous amount of power for high speed cruising, upwards of 40MPH, & the capability to take on take on some of the steepest road gradients you’ll likely to encounter.
Suspension: both the front & rear wheels have suspension, the front & rear have both a spring & hydraulic damper with adjustable screw setting. The large 10×2.5″ tires also help to absorb much of the impact from the road’s surface to the riding deck.
Safety & Security: for braking, the Lightning is now fitted with front & rear hydraulic disc brakes, in addition to the regenerative braking power from the motors. There are integrated front & rear deck lights (if riding at night, you will want to attach a brighter handlebar mounted headlight as well). The rear lights have a pulse mode when the brakes are tapped, to alert those behind of your presence & to anticipate you slowing down.
Extra features: the Lightning is fitted with both a key ignition switch & the a separate voltage readout display, these are not found on the more expensive models.
Value for Money: in the large dual-motor Dualtron equivalents, the Turbowheel Lighting offers similar capabilities to the Dualtron EX at a $690 lower cost, it is one of the best the best valued eScooters in its’ class right now.

Disadvantages:

Weight: at 77lb the Lightning is a very heavy scooter, 15lb more than a similarly spec’d Dualtron EX2. The handlebar does not lock onto the deck, making handling of the scooter, while not in the handlebar upright position, a bit cumbersome.

A Closer Look at the Turbowheel Lightning

How Does the Lightning Compare?

Electric Scooter Comparison Chart Table of Specifications, Dualtron, Speedway, Turbowheel, Ninebot Inmotion, Thunder, Zero 10X, Zero 9, Dart, Hornet, Lightning, Swift

Frequently Asked Questions:

What features does the Lightning+ have that the Lightning does not?
1) pair of 1200W motors vs 1000W motor on the Lightning, 2) Xtasy fold-in handlebars, 3) 67v/1260Wh 21Ah battery pack vs 52/957Wh 18Ah on the Lightning
Does the regular Lightning [18Ah] also include the Nutt Hydraulic brakes?
Yes, as of November, all Lightning & Lightning+ will include the hydraulic brake set fitted as standard equipment.
Is it possible to upgrade the Lightning to Lightning+?
In theory it is possible, but would involve quite a few changes: motors + battery + controller. On purely costs grounds alone, it is probably not worthwhile.
My Lightning has the Sincpower 18.2A battery, can I upgrade to the LG 22.4Ah Battery pack?
Yes, we now have the Battery packs available for $830 inclusive of shipping.
Other sites list the capacity of the LG Battery as 24Ah, here it’s specified as a 22.4Ah, which one is correct?
The LG battery pack uses the LG MH1, these have a nameplate capacity of 3.2Ah each x 7 cells in parallel = 22.4Ah
Is this the same scooter as the Zero 10X?
Yes, the Zero is the Singapore rebranded version of the T10-DDM from the manufacturer. Both Zero & Turbowheel are branded versions of the T10-DDM.
How waterproof is the Lightning, can I use it in the rain?
The Manufacturer’s recommendation is that you try to avoid excessively wet conditions, puddles & standing water. During assembly, the factory has sealed up the entry points to the battery compartment, etc; however, if it is very wet, water may find its way into the sensitive interior, resulting in water related damage.
Do you ship outside of North America
Unfortunately not at this time.
Are there off-road hybrid tires available?
Yes, we now have the hybrid knobbly tires in stock.

Is there a seat available for the Lightning?
An option seat kit is in stock for $110 including shipping for existing customers..
How many charge/discharge cycles can one expect from the battery pack?
This depends on a variety of factors: the weight of the Rider, high usage of regenerative braking, frequent hill use, how hard it’s driven, weather conditions (freezing temperatures are not ideal for Li-ion batteries), & most importantly the end-point charging voltage. If you use the 5A fast-charger & set the termination point to 80-90%, this single action alone can extend the lifespan of the battery by up to 4-5 times! The other benefit of partial charging, is that it lowers the risk of degrading your battery pack through the use of regenerative braking on a full charge.
With the dual-charger inputs, what is recommended maximum rate of charge?
We offer an optional 58v/5A rapid-charger for the scooter (see below), which represents roughly a 1:1 ratio of charge to ride time, this is about 3x higher than the stock charger.
https://www.ewheels.com/product/new-speedway-pro-iii-iv-not-mini4-5a-58-8v-charger/
What type of warranty is provided?
We offer a one year warranty for the parts & labour. It does not include shipping costs, which may be between $80-$200 (round-trip within the US), depending on the distance from our repair center in Tucson, AZ. While other dealers of Electric Scooters typically only offer a 3-6 warranty for the battery pack, we stand by our products with a full one year warranty. Exclusions to the warranty are wear-and-tear & improper use, please refer to our warranty page for the full terms & conditions.
https://www.ewheels.com/returns-and-warranty/