V9 Max S with 2 batteries: how far does it really go and is the difference worth paying?

The V9 Max got a version with two batteries, and each one is bigger than the standard V9 Max's. Luan shows what changed, how far it really goes and whether it's worth paying the difference.

What changed on the V9 Max S

The big change is the battery: the standard V9 Max comes with one 48V 15.6Ah, and the S comes with two 48V 20Ah. To fit the second, the frame was slightly modified, and both sit on the down tube, one on top and one underneath. The rest is the same: a 1,000 W motor, locked at 32 km/h, hydraulic brakes, front suspension and dual rear, seven-speed gears, NFC, alarm, turn signals, a two-person seat and up to 150 kg. It weighs about 46 kg and is recommended for riders from 1.50 m to 1.95 m (4'11" to 6'5").

The range math

Volts times amps gives the size of the tank in Wh. 48 x 20 is 960 Wh per battery, or 1,920 Wh with both, against the standard V9 Max's 749 Wh. The channel's rule is to divide the Wh by 20 to estimate kilometers in normal use: 96 km for the V9 Max S and about 37 km for the standard one. A delivery rider cited, pedaling along at 32 km/h, logged 70 to 80 km on the odometer, so Luan says to forget the listing's 120 km and count on 70 to 100 km.

How the two batteries work

Each battery has a button. When you switch on both, they discharge together. Anyone who wants to save one for the ride back leaves just one on. An owner who is a delivery rider in Belo Horizonte noticed that, with both on, the first bar on the dashboard drops fast and then takes a long time to go down, and that's normal. A seller does not recommend removing a battery to ride lighter, because the rail where it fits is left unprotected and can get damaged. Both are lithium, come out of the bike, have a key and take 5 to 8 hours to charge. The lower battery sits closer to the ground, so light rain is fine, a flood is out of the question.

Other two-battery V9 Maxes

The best known besides the S uses two 15.6Ah batteries, the same as the standard V9 Max. By the math, that gives about 75 km, about 20 km less than the S. In return, the second battery sits under the seat, more protected, and it already comes with a front rack. So before buying, look in the listing for two 20Ah batteries. If it isn't written, it isn't the 20Ah one.

Price: is the difference worth it?

On October 7, the single-battery standard V9 Max cost around R$ 6,600, the two 15.6Ah one R$ 8,045 and the 20Ah V9 Max S about R$ 8,147. From the standard to the S is about R$ 1,548 more, for two and a half batteries' worth of capacity. A standalone 48V 20Ah battery with a charger costs R$ 2,300 to R$ 3,600 on Mercado Livre, so the difference is less than the price of one battery alone. These values are for cash payment: on a credit card in 12 installments, the V9 Max comes to close to R$ 9,400.

What owners say and who it's for

People who work in delivery are happy with the range. There is criticism of the half-grip throttle and of the tire, with no choice between Kenda and Innova. It suits people who do deliveries or ride a lot, live far from work and don't want to charge every day, or like riding with a passenger: Contran Resolution 996 allows one passenger in the spot provided by the manufacturer, respecting the combined 150 kg. It's not for people who ride up to about 30 km a day, because the single-battery one already does the job, nor for people who need to climb stairs, because of the 46 kg.

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

Prices and opinions reflect the video on the recording date. Prices change all the time (all in Brazilian reais); always check the listing.

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