The Onewheel Plus (Onewheel+) is the second generation Onewheel, the board was announced at CES 2017 and released the same year. The Plus takes over for the first generation of the board, the V1.
The board had a new design with an upgraded Hypercore motor giving more power and speed. Also introducing the mobile app with Digital Shaping 2.0 to easily adjust the way the Onewheel handles and performs.
The Onewheel Plus has been discontinued, check out the latest board from Future Motion Inc, Onewheel GT.
Onewheel Plus Features:
- Motor: New Hypercore motor technology provides incredibly smooth power and torque to climb over anything.
- Intuitive control: The board responds to your body movement without a controller, learn more about How to ride a Onewheel.
- Lights: Bright LED headlights and taillights automatically reverse when you switch direction.
- Battery: Lithium batteries, LiFePo4
- Range: 5-7 MI / 8-11 KM RANGE
- Mobile app: Connects to both iPhone, Watch, and Android apps to let you tune your Onewheel ride with Digital Shaping.
- Charging: 20 min to full charge with the Ultracharger
- Speed: a top speed of 19 MPH / 30 KPH
Onewheel Plus vs Onewheel+ XR
When the third generation of the board was released, the Onewheel+ XR, many people wondered what is the difference between the two boards. In short, the XR is better than the Plus in almost every way. It’s broken down below.
| Onewheel Plus | Onewheel+ XR | |
| Price | $1499 (Discontinued) | $1899 (Discontinued) |
| Range | 5-7 miles / 8-11 km | 12-18 miles / 19-29km |
| Motor | 750W Hypercore Brushless Hub Motor | 750W Hypercore Brushless Hub Motor |
| Speed | 19 mph / 30 kpm | 19 mph / 30 kpm |
| Battery | LiFePo4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) 130Wh | NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide) 324Wh 63V |
| Weight | 25 lb / 11 kg | 27 lb / 12.5 kg |
When the Onewheel XR was introduced there were only two main reasons to go for the older Onewheel Plus instead of the new board. The Plus was being sold for $1400 to be compared with the $1800 before tax for the XR. Both these offerings were for only the board, any peripherals such as a fender and upgraded charges came at an additional cost.
In terms of performance, the XR doubles the range with 12-18 miles on a single charge, reducing the risk of range anxiety. Also, the new battery technology increased both torque and power making the XR better for going up hills.
The big advantage the Plus has is the battery size making it possible to pass the TSA regulations allowing it to be taken on passenger airplanes. The massive battery inside the XR makes it impossible to be taken on a plane, TSA doesn’t allow batteries above 160Wh.
Onewheel Plus Specifications:
MOTOR: 750W Hypercore Brushless Hub Motor
BATTERY: LiFePo4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate)130Wh
RECHARGE TIME: 20min
TOP SPEED: 19MPH / 30KPH
RANGE: 5-7 MI / 8-11 KM
DIMENSIONS: 9”×11.5”×30” / 23cm x 29.21cm x 72.6cm
WEIGHT: 25 LB / 11.3 KG
How much is a Onewheel Plus? (Price)
The Onewheel Plus was priced at $1499 at its launch in 2017 (Now discontinued). During the last year of production, it was sold at $1400 when the Onewheel XR was introduced. The Onewheel Plus has older battery technology than the XR giving it less range at 5-7 miles but at the time a lower price.
How fast does the Onewheel plus go? (Onewheel + top speed)
The Onewheel Plus has a faster top speed than the Onewheel V1 at 19 miles per hour. The board’s top speed will vary depending on the riding mode setting the highest limit but also the rider’s weight, terrain, and tire pressure.
Buying a used Onewheel plus
When buying a used Onewheel I would look into the XR over the Onewheel Plus. The Plus has been out for a couple of more years and the lower battery is a risk when buying it used. Batteries degrade over time and the range of the Plus wasn’t massive from the beginning. There are more XR out in the world and the added range will still make an old board a viable option for most riders.
If you are planning to buy a used Onewheel here is an article that guides you to the most common thing to look for before you make a purchase. Buying a used Onewheel will help you in the process.
Summary
If you are looking to buy a used Onewheel, as the Onewheel Plus is now discontinued I then would look into the Onewheel XR. The XR has double the range, maybe not something that was a break dealer at the release of both boards. Now when buying used you need to take into consideration that the battery has some degradation.
The Onewheel XR will still be useful even with a 50% battery capacity drop, making it like the Plus.
The only advantage the Onewheel+ has over the XR is the capability to fly with it because of the 130Wh battery. If you are looking for a board to pass TSA, check the Onewheel Pint. For a full breakdown of the difference between the Pint and XR check this article.
