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Unagi
In production2022–

Model One Voyager

scooter1290–1490 EUR
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Origin

The Voyager is Unagi's premium evolution of the original Model One — a designer-led, San Francisco-born scooter that treats urban e-mobility as a lifestyle object rather than a power tool. Where competitors stack on watts and weight, Unagi went the opposite direction: a one-click magnesium folding mechanism, a torque-balanced dual-motor layout for hill confidence, and a silhouette clean enough to lean against an espresso bar without apology. The Voyager upgrade brought a meaningfully larger 360 Wh battery (versus 279 Wh on the Classic), halving effective charge time and pushing realistic range to 25–40 km. It's the scooter for people who'd otherwise hate scooters — the design-forward commuter who carries it up four flights, parks it next to a Eames chair, and never thinks about voltage.

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Specifications

Frame
Aircraft-grade aluminum + magnesium alloy components, single-piece monocoque
Weight
kg
Brakes
Dual electronic regenerative anti-lock brakes (lever-controlled, front + rear) plus a manual rear heel/friction brake; no hydraulic or mechanical disc
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The verdict

+Strengths
  • Standout industrial design — clean magnesium monocoque silhouette that looks like a premium lifestyle object rather than a utility scooter
  • Dual all-wheel-drive motors give genuinely strong hill-climbing for a lightweight 13.4 kg scooter
  • Among the lightest dual-motor commuters, and the patented One-Click hinge folds it in under two seconds for carrying up stairs
  • Larger 360 Wh battery (vs 281 Wh Classic) with fast charging (0–50% in ~1 h, full in ~3 h)
  • Tidy app integration plus optional GPS/subscription model for theft tracking
−Weaknesses
  • Solid air-pocket tires plus no real suspension make for a harsh, jarring ride on anything but smooth tarmac
  • Braking relies on electronic regenerative ABS with only a rear heel friction backup — no mechanical/disc brake is a real safety concern if power cuts out
  • Multiple reported structural failures around the stem and folding hinge over time
  • Very expensive per watt-hour — costs 2–3x more than equivalent Chinese-spec scooters with similar power
  • Real-world range falls well short of the 25 mi claim; quiet horn and no cruise control noted by reviewers
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Who it’s for

Urban professional, 60–90 kg, mixed transit + last-mile rider, who values industrial design, foldability and apartment-friendly form over raw range. Loves the look of the object as much as the function.

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