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Egret X Series Buying Guide 2026:
Core+, Prime or Ultra?

Before you buy an Egret X Series e-scooter, you should know these differences. Our guide explains road approval, battery sizes and equipment – so you don't pay for range you don't actually need.

Straight to the comparison Frequently asked questions

Road Approval: ABE, eKFV and What You Need to Know

All four Egret X Series models hold a general type approval (ABE) from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority and comply with Germany's e-scooter regulation (eKFV). That means: a maximum of 20 km/h, two independent brakes, road-legal lighting and a holder for the insurance license plate are all standard.

What do you need to ride?

An e-scooter insurance sticker (approx. €20–60 per year depending on the provider), minimum age 14 – no driving license, no helmet requirement (a helmet is still strongly recommended). You ride on bike paths, or on the road where none exist; sidewalks are off-limits.

Turn signals: the series' big safety advantage

Egret equips the entire X Series with certified turn signals – at the front handlebar ends on the X Core and X Core+, and on the X Prime and X Ultra additionally at the rear. That legally eliminates hand signals when turning. Add a 40-lux LED headlight and an LED rear light with brake-light function.

Good to know The new X Series (from March 2025) should not be confused with the older "Egret X" or "Egret X+" model from 2022. You can recognize the new series by the model names X Core, X Core+, X Prime and X Ultra as well as by the suspension fork and standard turn signals.

Battery & Range: Wh Matter, Not Promises

The three battery sizes are the series' most important distinguishing feature: 499 Wh (X Core / X Core+, up to 55 km), 649 Wh (X Prime, up to 65 km) and 865 Wh (X Ultra, up to 90 km). All batteries are built in, certified to the EN 50604-1 safety standard and protected against water to IPX7 – Egret provides a 2-year battery warranty.

Real-world range vs. manufacturer claim

Manufacturer figures are produced under ideal conditions. Independent measurements show, however, that Egret's claims are comparatively honest: scootervergleich.net rode a real-world 81 of the promised 90 km on the X Ultra, while heise online still managed around 55 km under full load (heavy rider, highest mode, inclines). As a rule of thumb: plan on 65–85% of the factory figure.

Factor in charging time

Charging uses a 2 A power supply: approx. 6.5 hours for the Core, Core+ and Prime, approx. 9 hours for the Ultra with its large battery. There is no fast charging – for commuters, that means charging overnight or at the office.

Keep in mind The battery is not swappable. If you regularly ride more than your model's real-world range, go straight for the larger battery instead of upgrading later – that's not possible.

Which Model Is Right for Me?

Egret X Core+ – the clever entry point (from approx. €649–849)

500 W rated power, 499 Wh battery for up to 55 km, front turn signals. Compared with the base Core, the Core+ offers noticeably more acceleration (approx. 28 instead of 24 Nm of torque) at almost the same price – ideal for city riders with routes of up to 20 km a day who want the series' premium build quality at the lowest price.

Egret X Prime – the sweet spot (from approx. €799–899)

1,350 W peak power, 41 Nm, a 649 Wh battery for up to 65 km and front + rear turn signals. Several reviews call the Prime the "sweet spot" of the series: it has the Ultra's powerful motor and dual turn-signal system, but weighs only approx. 24.5 kg and, since the price cut in January 2026, costs just €899 MSRP (sometimes from €799 in stores).

Egret X Ultra – for frequent riders (from approx. €999–1,099)

The same motor as the Prime, but with an 865 Wh battery for up to 90 km of range (real-world measured: 81 km). If you commute long distances daily or hate charging, this is the long-distance king of the series – at the cost of 26 kg of weight and approx. 9 hours of charging time.

Quick decision Under 20 km a day & on a budget? → X Core+. The best all-rounder with rear turn signals? → X Prime. 30+ km daily or rare charging? → X Ultra.

Brakes, Suspension & App in Everyday Use

Mechanical 160 mm disc brakes

Front and rear, mechanical Tektro disc brakes with 160 mm rotors work together with an electronic motor cut-off. Reviews measure very short braking distances (3.11 m at scootervergleich.net) – the only point of criticism is that mechanical brakes need occasional readjustment, which hydraulic systems wouldn't.

12.5-inch tires and suspension fork

The large gravel pneumatic tires are the series' trademark and smooth out cobblestones and curbs considerably better than the usual 10-inch tires of the competition. Add a front suspension fork with 20 mm of travel. Reviews attest to an "SUV feeling" – only rear suspension is missing.

Egret app and theft protection

The Egret app (iOS/Android) provides firmware updates, a range display and app locking; there is also a PIN immobilizer directly on the scooter. Worth knowing: in tests, the app ran stably on Android, but crashed repeatedly on iOS. GPS tracking is not built in – as a mechanical addition, Egret offers the attachable "Easy Lock" frame lock.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ: Buying an Egret X Series Scooter

Yes. All X Series models (X Core, X Core+, X Prime, X Ultra) hold a general type approval (ABE) from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority and comply with the German e-scooter regulation (eKFV). They are limited to 20 km/h and come with turn signals, a brake light and a holder for the insurance license plate. All you need is an e-scooter insurance sticker (approx. €20–60 per year), no driving license – the minimum age is 14.
Both have 500 W of rated power, but the X Prime delivers 1,350 W peak (instead of 902 W) and 41 Nm of torque (instead of approx. 28 Nm). It also has a larger 649 Wh battery (instead of 499 Wh) for up to 65 km of range (instead of 55 km) plus turn signals at the front AND rear – the Core+ only has front signals. The price difference is around €50–100, which is why many reviews call the Prime the "sweet spot" of the series.
The manufacturer states up to 90 km under standard conditions. In the independent test by scootervergleich.net, a real-world 81 km was measured in mixed riding – a very good result. Under full load, on inclines and in the highest riding mode, heise online measured around 55 km. Real-world range depends heavily on weight, temperature and riding style.
No, the battery is built in on all X models and not designed to be swapped by the user. In return, it is certified to EN 50604-1 and protected against water to IPX7; Egret provides a 2-year battery warranty. If you want to recharge on the go, you need a power outlet – charging takes approx. 6.5 hours (Core/Core+/Prime) or approx. 9 hours (Ultra).
Weight is the most common point of criticism in reviews: approx. 21.8–22 kg (Core/Core+), approx. 24.5 kg (Prime) and 26 kg (Ultra). Carrying them briefly (curbs, 1–2 steps) is fine, but the scooters are too heavy for daily trips up to a fourth-floor apartment. All models are foldable (approx. 128 × 67 × 67 cm folded) and fit into most car trunks.
To a limited extent, yes: the 12.5-inch gravel pneumatic tires and the suspension fork with 20 mm of travel are designed for asphalt, cobblestones, gravel and compacted forest paths – reviews attest to an "SUV feeling" among e-scooters. Serious off-road terrain with deep mud or thick roots is not their territory; furthermore, the German road approval only applies on public roads and bike paths.
Repeatedly mentioned in independent reviews: the high weight, the merely mechanical (not hydraulic) disc brakes, which need occasional adjustment, an Egret app that is sometimes unstable on iOS, and the display, which reflects in sunlight and lacks a battery percentage readout. Some user reviews also criticize the manufacturer's warranty handling. On the plus side: first-class build quality, powerful motors and very good braking performance.
No. E-scooters with a German ABE approval can be ridden in Germany from the age of 14 without a driving license. There is no helmet requirement, but a helmet is strongly recommended. Mandatory are: a valid insurance sticker on the license plate holder, riding on bike paths (where available) and the 0.05% blood alcohol limit, the same as for driving a car.
Only for frequent riders. The Ultra offers the largest battery of the series (865 Wh, up to 90 km) – motor (500 W / 1,350 W peak, 41 Nm), brakes, tires and equipment are otherwise practically identical to the Prime. If you commute long distances daily, you benefit from the range; if you ride less than 30 km a day, the Prime saves you around €200 and 1.5 kg of weight. That is why reviews like Scooterhelden call the Prime "the most sensible choice for most riders".

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