Gogoro S3
The Gogoro S3 is an electric scooter introduced by Taiwanese company Gogoro around 2018-2019 as part of their Smartscooter lineup, building on the success of the original S1 and S2 models. Gogoro pioneered the battery-swapping model in Taiwan, where riders exchange depleted batteries at GoStation kiosks rather than charging at home, making the S3 a key part of that ecosystem. The S3 is notable for its sporty positioning, featuring a more powerful motor and performance-oriented design compared to its siblings.
~7.6 hp (5.6 kW) continuous / ~14.4 hp (10.7 kW) peak (note: figures vary by regional variant)
Power
~25 Nm (peak, at motor output; note: best estimate based on available Gogoro S-series data)
Torque
~96 kg
Weight
~95 km/h (estimated; note: Gogoro has not officially published top speed for all S3 variants)
Top Speed
N/A – electric vehicle; estimated energy consumption approximately 1.5–2.5 kWh/100km (real-world)
Fuel
Faired
Body
What Buyers Should Know
Battery Swap Network
The Gogoro S3 uses a subscription-based battery swapping system instead of home charging, letting riders swap depleted batteries in under a minute at GoStation kiosks. This eliminates range anxiety but ties you to Gogoro's network availability in your area.
Smart Connected Features
The S3 connects to a smartphone app that tracks riding data, battery health, and can remotely lock the bike — making theft recovery more viable. However, some owners report occasional Bluetooth connectivity glitches requiring app restarts.
Resale Value Consideration
Resale value is heavily dependent on Gogoro's continued service network presence in your region, since a dead network makes the bike unusable. In markets like Taiwan where Gogoro dominates, resale holds reasonably well compared to traditional scooters.
Full Specifications
Rivals & Alternatives
Bikes that buyers cross-shop with the Gogoro S3
Gogoro Viva
Gogoro S2
Ather 450x
Ather 450s
