TAILG S96MAX Electric Scooter Claims 15 kW and an 80 Percent Charge in 10 Minutes

Chinese electric two-wheeler maker TAILG showed its flagship electric scooter, the S96MAX, at EICMA in November 2024. TAILG says it uses a 15 kW all-in-one motor, reaches 120 km/h (75 mph), and can charge to 80 percent in 10 minutes on a special 20 kW charging station.

EICMA published the announcement on Nov. 9, 2024. It describes the scooter's European debut, not a November 2026 launch, and it doesn't mention U.S. sales or approval.

Key points:

• Motor: a 15 kW "three-in-one" motor TAILG calls the Star Ring strong magnetic motor.
• Performance claims: 120 km/h (75 mph) top speed and 0–50 km/h (0–31 mph) in 3.5 seconds.
• Charging claim: 80 percent in 10 minutes at 20 kW, using a dedicated TAILG station.
• Tech: smart TFT dash, 55 W wireless phone charging, and 1080p front and rear cameras.
• Range and battery: not given in the announcement.

Who TAILG Is

TAILG says it builds more than 15 million vehicles a year, mostly electric scooters and bikes for the Chinese market. At EICMA it showed the S96MAX alongside 12 other electric models as it pushes into Europe.

The Motor

TAILG describes the motor as an integrated three-in-one unit. The show report does not list its internal components. It's rated at 15 kW, about 20 hp, though TAILG doesn't say whether that's peak or continuous power.

TAILG claims a 120 km/h (75 mph) top speed and 0–50 km/h in 3.5 seconds. Those are maker figures, not independent tests.

The 10-Minute Charging Claim

The headline claim is 80 percent in 10 minutes with 20 kW of power from a customized charging station. Read it carefully:

1. TAILG quotes the result with a dedicated station, not a household outlet.
2. TAILG doesn't say what charge level the test started from.
3. It doesn't give the battery's size.

For context, 20 kW for 10 minutes delivers at most about 3.3 kWh. That is the upper limit before losses. Without the pack size and starting charge, the claim doesn’t establish a 0–80 percent time.

TAILG also quoted percentage gains in range, energy recovery and weight over an earlier model, but without saying what it was compared to, so those numbers aren't useful here.

Cameras and Connectivity

The S96MAX has 1080p cameras at the front and rear, a smart TFT dash and a 55 W wireless charger for your phone. TAILG doesn't say whether the cameras record continuously or save clips after a crash.

What It Means for U.S. Riders

TAILG isn't an established brand in the U.S., and the announcement doesn't mention U.S. sales or approval. Don't count on finding an S96MAX here.

If you're considering any imported electric scooter, check that it's approved for road use and that your insurer will cover it before you buy. Insurers may ask about the battery and charging equipment, and some won't write a policy on a vehicle without U.S. certification.