Since I received my original Max G3, I have read of at least two instances where folks reported seeing new firmware available … followed by responses from folks saying they did not see anything. Folks also said Segway was doing small rollouts to just 500 users.

Well, nearly two months later from when I first powered up a Max G3 and did the initial firmware update … the firmware appears to be officially released. At least, here in the U.S.A.

• Battery1 – 4.1.4.8
• Motor Controller – 1.4.12
• Vehicle Controller – 1.5.8
• Bluetooth – 0.3.14

Here are the in-app release notes for each of the four firmware updates:

Does it help?

There is a new option available that controls the acceleration of the scooter. I set mine to the lowest setting, and now the jerky acceleration is much, much better. In a short ride (less than a mile) I tested the same bumps that normally make my Max G3 feel like the motor is cutting off and it is throwing me forward a bit towards the handlebar. That seems to be almost entirely gone.

This is a huge improvement in ride ability. While it is still not quite as smooth and nice as my cheaper Kugoo G5 was, it now makes the Max G3 a scooter I would have still wanted after a test ride.

More to come…