Swiss e-scooter maker VMAX came out of CES 2026 swinging, unveiling three new electric scooters that span the spectrum from ultra-light commuter to full-on high-performance “why does this go 50 mph?” territory. And unlike some CES announcements that feel more like vaporware than vehicles, these new models are built for real riders with very different needs. The three new scooters – the VX6, VX8, and VX2 Lite – build on VMAX’s existing lineup, which has already found success in Europe and the US. Taken together, they offer a pretty clear picture of where the company thinks the micromobility market is headed: lighter, faster, and more refined, but still (mostly) priced within reach. VX6: a 50-mph electric scooter for the brave Let’s start with the headline grabber. The new VX6 is VMAX’s first true entry into the ultra-high-performance “super-scooter” category, packing dual 60V motors that deliver a claimed 6,000 watts of peak power. That’s enough to push the scooter to a firmware-limited top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) and climb grades as steep as 50%. …