Reddit · r/egopowerplus · Jul 2, 2025 · summarized
NegativeSwitched from gas and finds the self-drive less smooth than an old Honda, with a delay in engagement and an unpleasant whine, plus a hard-to-justify price.
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Reddit · r/egopowerplus · Jul 2, 2025 · summarized
NegativeSwitched from gas and finds the self-drive less smooth than an old Honda, with a delay in engagement and an unpleasant whine, plus a hard-to-justify price.
Of the 12 reviews with a clear verdict, 50% are positive, 33% mixed and 17% negative. The praise mentioned most is long runtime. The most common complaint is loud.
The complaints reviewers mention most: loud (1 review), overpriced (1 review) and poor warranty support (1 review). For example: Switched from gas and finds the self-drive less smooth than an old Honda, with a delay in engagement and an unpleasant whine, plus a hard-to-justify price.
We collected and summarized 12 experiences shared on Reddit, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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