The line-up

Meet the two contenders

Zero 9 electric scooter
The Sprinter

Zero 9

Speed-first · lightest to carry
30 mph
Top speed
40 lb
Weight
6 hr
Charge
Best for: most city commuters who want speed, a one-handed carry and the lower price.
$799$1,099Save 27%
WideWheel Pro electric scooter
The Tank

WideWheel Pro

All-wheel drive · planted & powerful
1000 W
Dual motor
AWD
Front + rear
0
Flats
Best for: riders who want stability, all-wheel torque and never-flat tires over light weight.
$999.99$1,349Save 26%
Ride profile · character

The shape of each ride

This diagonal chart maps the feel of each scooter — how portable, stable, comfortable, feature-rich, tough and good-value it is. (The raw performance numbers get their own bar charts below.)

Zero 9WideWheel Pro
Portable
Zero 940 lb, one-hand carry
WW Pro54 lb, bulkier to lift
Stability
Zero 9narrower stance, nimble but less planted
WW ProAWD, wide planted stance
Comfort
Zero 9dual suspension plus air tires
WW Profoam tires soak up bumps
Value
Zero 9$799, $200 less than WW Pro
WW Propricier, adds AWD + never-flat tires
Features
Zero 9simple build, quick charge
WW Procruise control, dual disc brakes
Tough
Zero 9air tires, softer but puncturable
WW Pronever-flat tires, no punctures
Performance · the numbers

Spec-for-spec bar charts

The measurable stuff, as bars you can read at a glance. Green chip marks the winner of each.

[[ic_speed]]Top speed
Higher is better
Zero 9
30mphWinner
WW Pro
26mph
[[ic_motor]]Motor power
Higher is better
Zero 9
600W
WW Pro
1600W pkWinner
[[ic_range]]Max range
Higher is better
Zero 9
25mi
WW Pro
30miWinner*
[[ic_weight]]Weight
Lower is better
Zero 9
40lbWinner
WW Pro
54lb
[[ic_bolt]]Charge time
Lower is better
Zero 9
6hrWinner
WW Pro
8.5hr
[[ic_tag]]Sale price
Lower is better
Zero 9
$799Winner
WW Pro
$1000

*WideWheel Pro's 30 mi is an optimal-conditions ceiling; expect roughly 18–19 mi with a 165–180 lb rider. The Zero 9's lighter build keeps its real-world range close.

Full spec sheet

Everything, line by line

Specification
[[dot9]] Zero 9
[[dotw]] WideWheel Pro
[[ic_speed]]Top speed
30 mph (≈29 GPS)
26 mph
[[ic_motor]]Motor
Single 600W
Dual 500W (1000W)
[[ic_drive]]Drive
Rear-wheel
All-wheel (F+R)
[[ic_bolt]]Peak power
600 W
1,600 W
[[ic_range]]Max range
Up to 25 mi
Up to 30 mi*
[[ic_batt]]Battery
48V 13Ah
48V 15Ah (720Wh)
[[ic_bolt]]Charge time
~6 hours
8–9 hours
[[ic_brake]]Brakes
Front disc + rear drum
Dual disc (120mm)
[[ic_tire]]Tires
8.5" pneumatic (air)
8"×3.9" never-flat foam
[[ic_susp]]Suspension
Dual spring (F+R)
Dual spring (F+R)
[[ic_load]]Max load
220 lb
220 lb
[[ic_weight]]Weight
40 lb
54 lb
[[ic_fold]]Fold
Quick fold
3-second fold
[[ic_cruise]]Cruise control
—
[[chk_ww]] Yes
[[ic_drop]]Water resistance
IP54
IP54
[[ic_tag]]Sale price
$799
$999.99
Where each one wins

The four decisions that matter

[[ic_speed]]
01

Power & speed

Two kinds of fast — a higher top end, or harder launch and hill-pull.

Zero 9

30 mph from a single 600W motor — the quicker outright pace.

WW Pro

0–15 mph in 3.2s and 12.5 mph up hills from dual AWD motors.

[[ic_range]]
02

Range & battery

A bigger pack, or a faster refill and lighter real-world drain.

Zero 9

48V 13Ah · up to 25 mi · full charge in ~6 hrs.

WW Pro

48V 15Ah · 30 mi ceiling (≈18–19 real) · 8–9 hr charge.

[[ic_tire]]
03

Ride feel & tires

A softer air cushion, or a flat-proof, planted footprint.

Zero 9

8.5" pneumatic air tires — softer, more forgiving over bumps.

WW Pro

8"×3.9" foam-filled wide tires — zero flats, car-like stability.

[[ic_fold]]
04

Carry & fold

A true one-hand lift, or grab-and-go bulk with a fast fold.

Zero 9

40 lb, folds flat in seconds — easy to carry upstairs and stash.

WW Pro

54 lb with a 3-second fold — quick to collapse, heavier to lift.

Which one is you?

Match it to your commute

[[ic_speed]]
"I weave through city traffic and carry it up to my apartment."
Zero 9 [[arrow]]
[[ic_tag]]
"I want the best price for real commuting speed."
Zero 9 [[arrow]]
[[ic_drive]]
"I ride hills and rough roads and want a planted feel."
WideWheel Pro [[arrow]]
[[ic_tire]]
"I never want to deal with a flat, and I rarely lift it."
WideWheel Pro [[arrow]]
Straight answers

Questions riders actually ask

Which one is faster?

The Zero 9 — a marketed 30 mph (GPS-verified around 29) versus 26 mph on the WideWheel Pro.

Which one goes further on a charge?

On paper the WideWheel Pro (30 mi vs 25). In the real world they're closer — the Pro's heavier AWD setup pulls ≈18–19 mi at 165–180 lb, and the Zero 9 charges in ~6 hours versus 8–9.

Which is easier to carry and store?

The Zero 9 at 40 lb is a one-handed carry that folds flat. The WideWheel Pro folds in 3 seconds but weighs 54 lb — more of a two-handed lift.

Which feels more stable on rough roads?

The WideWheel Pro — all-wheel drive plus ultra-wide 4-inch never-flat tires give it a low, planted, car-like feel.

Do I ever get flat tires on the WideWheel Pro?

No — its tires are foam-filled and airless. The Zero 9 uses air-filled pneumatic tires, softer but puncturable.

Which should most commuters buy?

Most people: the Zero 9 — faster, lighter, quicker to charge and $200 cheaper. Choose the WideWheel Pro if stability, torque, never-flat tires and cruise control matter more than weight.

The recommendation

Ready to pick a side?

Best for most riders

Zero 9

The all-rounder — fastest, lightest, quickest to charge, best value. One scooter that fits speed, stairs and storage.

Shop Zero 9 · $799 [[arrow]]

On a tighter budget or shorter routes? The Zero 8 (25 mph, $599) covers the daily-commute basics for less.